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Makubwa House, hotel in Lamu

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, sea view and a terrace, Makubwa House is situated in Lamu.

It was our first time in Lamu and Alejandra and Zion were great hosts, the communication was easy and they were very supportive. The house is beautiful and very authentic, it gives a very unique Lamu experience. It is located in the center of Lamu town, 2 minutes walk from the harbor. The breakfast was made by Zion and it was delicious. Zion was a great help during the two days we spent at the house.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
30 reviews
Ttunu House, hotel in Lamu

Located in Lamu, 200 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum, Ttunu House offers accommodation with free WiFi, a terrace or a balcony and access to a garden and a year-round outdoor pool.

The host organised for transport to pick us up from Lamu Airport.
Scored 9.6
9.6
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
9 reviews
Umma House, hotel in Lamu

Umma House has a terrace and is situated in Lamu, within just 400 metres of Lamu Museum and 500 metres of Lamu Fort. Guests staying at this villa have access to a balcony.

Good swahili breakfast. Farid was an exceptional help that made our stay seamless.
Scored 9.1
9.1
Rated superb
Superb
29 reviews
Authentic Swahili style villa Milele House, hotel in Lamu

Authentic Swahili style villa Milele House features a balcony and is situated in Lamu, within just 300 metres of Gallery Baraka and 400 metres of Lamu Museum.

I love the energy of the house especially the pool and the roof top terasse It’s also more quieter then next to the ocean
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
57 reviews
Milimani Villa-Fully airconditioned Villa, hotel in Lamu

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, mountain view and a terrace, Milimani Villa-Fully airconditioned Villa is set in Shela.

A Each member of staff went above and beyond to make our stay perfect. Balsam, the host was extremely helpful answering all of our questions promptly. Martin, the chef, cooked us amazing food that never disappointed. I highly recommend his services. Levis, Ali,Josiah and Carlos looked after us all discretely and kept the Villa sparkling. They were super friendly and responsive to our needs. The Villa is stunning, clean and had everything we needed. The air con and pool were very welcome also.
Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
6 reviews
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Great for families or large parties, holiday homes are privately owned accommodation, available for long or short-term rental. These homes are furnished and equipped with kitchen facilities for self-catering, although breakfast may be offered as an add-on. These properties have their own independent front door, which makes them different to apartments.

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  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 29 reviews
    Very clean and friendly staff, the villa is cozy and there’s many spaces to relax on. Everything worked well and the Umma house team catered to all our needs. It’s better to prepare because there is a lot of mosquitoes
    Ashley
    Group
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 29 reviews
    Beautiful house with private pool, spacious bedrooms and several terraces to hang out on. Great location in old Lamu, close to shops, museums and the sea with great boat rides to wonderful beaches Manda and Shela.
    Anna Josefsson
    Family with young children
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 283 reviews
    Very clean airy property, secure and with great breakfast. The staff were totally dedicated to the customers.
    Peter
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 130 reviews
    One of the nicest accommodations in Kenya i have been so far. Arnold is a great host who has a lot of tips for Lamu. The place is very clean and ideally located in Lamu Town.
    Tim
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 57 reviews
    Beautiful house, centric and very clean. Jamuhuri, the beat thing of the stay.
    Margot
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £37.03
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 160 reviews
    The location is perfect to enjoy shela and lamu and the hotel is very clean Tom, the charger, is fantastic and the breakfast is very complete and yummy!!
    Mónica
    Group
  • Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 130 reviews
    Jambo house is lovely, safe, easy to access in Lamu. The space is very clean and the breakfast is wonderful, and coffee is served the whole day. Arnold gives the best highlights of things to see and do in Lamu and this makes the stay very special. Its a wonderful place to meet other travellers and definitely a place to stay when visiting Lamu. I recommend 💯.
    Angela
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £49.37
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 101 reviews
    Amu house is stunning, really it’s one of the most beautiful places I’ve stayed in and was quite sad when the time came to leave. It has beautiful architecture and furniture, very clean with really friendly owners and staff. There are lots of chill out spaces in the communal areas and very centrally located.
    Zoe
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 30 reviews
    The location is very central in Lamu Old Town. Close to the port so easy to get to when arriving from Manda airport and anywhere else you might be traveling in from. The property is open and spacious, very clean and Zion was very helpful in making sure we had everything we needed for our stay. The property is well equipped and each of the 3 rooms a good size. The pool was a nice option to cool off in. Le Dolce Toro is a great nearby coffee shop with outdoor space and Peponi Hotel was a lovely spot for lunch/dinner.
    Dee
    Family with young children
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 283 reviews
    The staff were super helpful, to organize arrival, breakfast every morning (which was amazing), and any other query. The rooms very very clean, and new. The design of the building was also very nice.
    Boris
    Young couple