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Wildebeeste Lamu

Lamu

Offering a terrace and quiet street view, Wildebeeste Lamu is situated in Lamu, 300 metres from Lamu Fort and 400 metres from Gallery Baraka.

Popular points of interest near the guest house include Lamu Museum, 18th Century Swahili House Museum and Riyadha Mosque. Very friendly staff. be well-preserved and clean. It was the best accommodation in Kenya. Thank you so much!!!

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8.7
Excellent
122 reviews
Price from
$15
per night

Banana House and Wellness Centre

Lamu

All rooms at the guest house are fitted with a seating area. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, while some units at Banana House and Wellness Centre also boast a terrace. The hotel arranged for transportation from the airport, which was a delightful short boat ride and felt very VIP. Staff was very professional, helpful and above all very friendly and welcoming. The hotel grounds feel like a little quiet oasis, so if you don't feel like doing much you can just spend the morning at the pool.

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8.8
Excellent
233 reviews
Price from
$94
per night

Al-reidy House

Lamu

Boasting quiet street views, Al-reidy House offers accommodation with terrace, around a few steps from Lamu Fort. Guests staying at this guest house have access to a balcony. Riyadha Mosque is 300 metres from the guest house. The location was perfect, closer to places one could take good meals. The view of the ocean from the balcony was great

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8.8
Excellent
5 reviews
Price from
$19.80
per night

Ras Kitao Holiday Villa

Lamu

All units at the guest house are fitted with a seating area. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and slippers, units at the guest house also boast free WiFi. At the guest house, each unit includes bed linen and towels. Our vacation was fantastic! The place had a warm and inviting atmosphere, and the accommodations were very comfortable. It truly felt like a home away from home.

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8.7
Excellent
7 reviews
Price from
$76.50
per night

Pwani House - Lamu Seafront

Lamu

At the guest house, all units are equipped with a patio. Units are complete with a private bathroom fitted with a walk-in shower, while some units at the guest house also boast a seating area. At the guest house, every unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. Views, views views... Loved the features of the house, lot of attention to detail. Location is superb and Zion will make your stay so comfortable. Our favourite activity was to stargazing through the night! 🙏🙏

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8.3
Very Good
32 reviews
Price from
$80
per night

Mangrove House

Lamu

Facing the seafront on Manda Island, Mangrove House features a private beach area. Among the various facilities are barbecue facilities and a garden. Free WiFi is available and Gallery Baraka is 3.5 km away.

Guest rooms at the guest house are equipped with a seating area. Every room is fitted with a private bathroom with a solar powered hot shower. All guest rooms have a desk. Excellent location, excellent hosts (Masha and Harrison), extremely scrumptuous food. You feel at home. Extreme tranquility on Manda Island, away from the hustle and bustle. Hard to beat.

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8.3
Very Good
18 reviews
Price from
$122.55
per night

Jamala Guesthouse

Lamu

Featuring a garden, Jamala Guesthouse is situated in Lamu in the Coast region, 43 metres from Lamu fort. Popular points of interest around the property include Old Jetty (Lamu) and Water well. Some units at the property have a balcony with a garden view. Excellent location in the heart of Lamu, very tasty breakfast. The staff was very friedly. We liked the the architecture of the building and room.

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8.3
Very Good
56 reviews
Price from
$32.40
per night

Amu House

Lamu

The units at the guest house are equipped with a seating area. The guest house provides certain units that include garden views, and all units include a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. At the guest house, the units come with bed linen and towels. AMU house is a beautiful old and carefully restaured historical house. And the terrace on the roof top is perfect for relaxing and reading. The right place when you prefer the authentic life of Lamu to the touristy places of Shela. Thank you, Mary and Hussein for your hospitality, for your time, for organizing a stunning sailing trip, and for our unforgettable walk on Manda Island.

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8.9
Excellent
92 reviews
Price from
$35
per night

Samaki House

Lamu

Providing garden views, a garden and free WiFi, Samaki House provides accommodation well located in Lamu, within a short distance of 18th Century Swahili House Museum, Lamu Museum and Lamu Fort. It is located 700 metres from Gallery Baraka and offers luggage storage space. The guest house features family rooms. Great swahili house experience.

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7.9
Good
123 reviews
Price from
$33.30
per night

Olympic House

Lamu

Featuring sea views, Olympic House provides accommodation with terrace, around 100 metres from Lamu Museum. This guest house is 500 metres from Riyadha Mosque.

At the guest house, every unit includes a balcony. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, units at the guest house also offer free WiFi. The units will provide guests with a fridge.

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5.5
Review score
2 reviews
Price from
$24
per night

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