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Shiban House

Shela

Providing a fitness centre, a terrace and free WiFi, Shiban House is a recently renovated homestay 500 metres from Manda Beach and 200 metres from Mnarani House. The homestay features family rooms.

At the homestay, all units are equipped with a private bathroom. Joseph, the factotum of the host, is a great plus bonus for the staying. In the heart of the town, you will see also a part of the lifestyle of the people

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9.1
Superb
100 reviews
Price from
£44
per night

Amu House

Lamu

Located in Lamu, near Lamu Fort and Lamu Museum, Amu House is a recently renovated property, featuring free WiFi, a garden and terrace. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation offers a balcony. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. The location is great, you get to appreciate the old town

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9.2
Superb
104 reviews
Price from
£32
per night

Mangrove House

Lamu

Featuring a terrace with sea views, a private beach area and a garden, Mangrove House can be found in Lamu, close to Manda Beach and 600 metres from Mnarani House. This beachfront property offers access to a patio. When staying at the guest house, guests can use private entrance. Our stay on Manda’s side at Mangrove House was truly wonderful. The location is unmatched, the peace and quiet are absolute. The staff is wonderful and so is the owner, super attentive and ready to help and share. The house is right in front of Shela and Peponi hotel, just a short boat trip away. Would absolutely go back, and recommend it to everyone going to Lamu!

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9
Superb
20 reviews
Price from
£96
per night

Banana House and Wellness Centre

Lamu

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, Banana House and Wellness Centre is located in Shela village, Lamu 2.7 km from Gallery Baraka. The property is set 2.8 km from Lamu Fort. The property features garden and sea views, a barbecue, and free WiFi is available. Truly beautiful place. The personnel was very attentive and the food delicious. They recomend and organise your activities in the area for you to have a full experience. Can only recommend.

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8.7
Fabulous
228 reviews
Price from
£75
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 room was nice, with a balcony, although there was a small bathroom, it was everything we needed. They remove the rubbish so that was nice. It had a mosquito net and a fan. The host was very nice, he offered to meet us at the dock.

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8.3
Very good
7 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

Ras Kitao Holiday Villa

Lamu

Boasting a balcony with sea views, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden, Ras Kitao Holiday Villa can be found in Lamu, close to Manda Beach and 600 metres from Mnarani House. Featuring full-day security, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Rooms come with a patio with pool views. 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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8.8
Fabulous
7 reviews
Price from
£61
per night

Pwani House - Lamu Seafront

Lamu

Situated 200 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum, Pwani House - Lamu Seafront offers an indoor pool, and air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. With sea views, this accommodation features a balcony. Staff on-site can arrange airport transfers. Perfect sunrise over the water, beautiful spacious room. Super beautifully decorated! Loved our stay here!

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8.1
Very good
37 reviews
Price from
£72
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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7.7
Good
130 reviews
Price from
£25
per night

Zamzam House

Lamu

Offering city views, Zamzam House is an accommodation set in Lamu, 200 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 200 metres from Lamu Museum.

At the guest house, the units have a wardrobe. Some units feature a terrace and/or a balcony with sea views. All units have a private bathroom with a bath and slippers.

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10
Exceptional
1 reviews
Price from
£12
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
£19
per night

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