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Ttunu House

Lamu

The spacious villa is equipped with 4 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 4 bathrooms with a shower, free toiletries and a washing machine. Guests can take in the views of the sea from the patio, which also has outdoor furniture. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Everything! The art, artifacts and architecture!

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9.6
Exceptional
9 reviews
Price from
$300
per night

Milimani Villa-Fully airconditioned Villa

Shela

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, mountain view and a terrace, Milimani Villa-Fully airconditioned Villa is set in Shela. Among the facilities at this property are a housekeeping service and bicycle parking, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Staff on-site can arrange airport transfers. The house is wonderful, spacious, luxury and quiet. Bassam is a great host and the staff are excellent too. We had a great time exploring from here or just enjoying doing nothing much at all. It is a bit outside Shela, but not that far and a nice village walk.

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9.7
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
$262.50
per night

Umma House

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. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and 18th Century Swahili House Museum is 200 metres away.

The villa consists of 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and 4 bathrooms. Thanks to the housekeeper Fadir our stay was 10. We spent 3 nights in the house with all the comforts and the incredible kindness and closeness of Fadir. He gave us many recommendations like the guide Abu who show us around very professionally and close, everything was in detail. We also thank the cook Barak who came to make us breakfast and dinner, it was incredible! If we ever come back to Lamu we will come back to Umma. Asante sana!

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9.1
Wonderful
29 reviews
Price from
$82
per night

Makubwa House

Lamu

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, sea view and a terrace, Makubwa House is situated in Lamu. The property was built in 19th century, and has accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. The holiday home features an indoor pool and a shared kitchen. The staff and manager of the house so helpful. Lots of advice and recommendations where to eat. Also easy to find in the maze of Lamu, close to the jetty but far enough for a peaceful stay

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9.1
Wonderful
30 reviews
Price from
$100
per night

Authentic Swahili style villa Milele House

Lamu

The spacious villa has 3 bedrooms, 2 living rooms with a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 3 bathrooms with an a bath or shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the villa. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. We loved this property! It was such a fun stay and different than all our other hotels on our trip. Totally recommend the 3rd floor room because it has its own balcony. The breezes in the morning out there were incredible. Jamhuri was a great host and helped us book a walking tour and sunset dhow. Will be back!

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8.7
Excellent
57 reviews
Price from
$95
per night

Kilele House

Shela

The spacious holiday home features 5 bedrooms and a fully fitted kitchen with an oven and a microwave. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service.

For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, the holiday home offers a selection of packed lunches.

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10
Exceptional
1 reviews
Price from
$550
per night

The Queen House- Villa

Lamu

Featuring accommodation with a balcony, The Queen House- Villa is set in Lamu. This villa also features a private pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Manda Beach is 400 metres away.

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Price from
$200
per night

Pwani House - Lamu Seafront

Lamu

Featuring accommodation with a plunge pool, quiet street view and a balcony, Pwani House - Lamu Seafront is located in Lamu. It is situated 200 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and provides a shared kitchen. Providing free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking holiday home features an indoor pool.

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