Banana House and Wellness Centre
Banana House and Wellness Centre
Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, Banana House and Wellness Center is located in Shela village, Lamu 1.7 mi from Gallery Baraka. The property is set 1.7 mi from Lamu Fort. The property features garden and sea views, a barbecue, and free WiFi is available. 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 Center also boast a terrace. A continental breakfast is served every morning at the property. Staff at the 24-hour front desk speak German, English and French. Lamu Museum is 1.9 mi from the accommodations.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Spa
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Availability
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Room Type | Number of guests | |
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1 king bed | ||
1 twin bed and 1 king bed | ||
1 twin bed and 1 full bed | ||
1 twin bed and 1 king bed and 1 queen bed | ||
1 twin bed | ||
Bedroom 1 1 king bed Bedroom 2 1 king bed Living room 1 sofa bed | ||
Bedroom 1 full bed and 1 king bed Living room 1 sofa bed | ||
Bedroom 1 king bed Living room 1 sofa bed | ||
1 twin bed | ||
1 queen bed | ||
1 queen bed |
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Guests who stayed here loved
Sue
the United States“The staff and the owner, Monika, were wonderful!! I stayed for one night before joing a group at another location and loved the grounds and the friendly and helpful staff. The food was delicous (both breakfast and dinner)! I didn't partake of the...”
Nelya
Canada“The staff was great- very welcoming, helped with a few issues, organized my laundry, a few trips. The breakfast was fantastic! The location is great. Very comfortable.”- Christopher
the United Kingdom“The staff are wonderful and the hotel provides a complimentary boat + porter both arriving AND leaving !” 
Elisa
Germany“Garden and swimming pool,. Delicious breakfast and the swahili dinner.”
Aryafara
Indonesia“The position close to the beach , the staff were exceptional”- Guillaume
South Korea“The hotel is beautiful, and the staff is always available and welcoming. We have access to a wide range of activities and the hotel is well located, in the center of Shilla and a few minutes by walk from the beach.” 
Victoria the United States“Beautiful place and ocean view from the veranda of room 16 was spectacular! The food was excellent and plentiful! Also, the staff were so friendly, courteous and available! I want to thank Jamil, Harro and Oliver for taking care of our "elderly"...”
Tapuwa Canada“Beautiful gardens and a clean comfortable room. The staff were great too.”- Jonathan the United States“Banana house is the perfect place to stay in Shela. It is a short distance from Peponi and a short boat ride or longer walk to Lamu itself. The hotel is well maintained and the service is great!”
- Tamara the United States“The staff was INCREDIBLE. I felt like every single person was going out of their way to make sure I had everything I needed. They were able to arrange a PCR test, change money, accomodate meals and arrange activities. The yoga classes were...”
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Area info
Amenities of Banana House and Wellness CentreGreat facilities! Review score, 8.9
Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Spa
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Bathtub or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilities
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Dining table
- Electric kettle
- Washing machine
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Cooking classAdditional chargeOff-site
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Themed dinnersAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Water sports facilities on siteAdditional charge
- SnorkelingAdditional charge
- WindsurfingAdditional charge
- FishingAdditional charge
Living Area
- Dining area
- Sitting area
- Desk
Food & Drink
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingNo parking available.
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/out
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
- Board games/puzzles
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Grocery deliveriesAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Mosquito net
- Wake-up service
- Tile/Marble floor
- Packed lunches
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Room service
Outdoor swimming poolFree!
- Open all year
- Saltwater pool
- Shallow end
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
- Personal trainer
- Yoga classes
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Spa facilities
- Body scrub
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing services
- Beauty services
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- MassageAdditional charge
- SpaAdditional charge
Languages Spoken
- English
- French
- Dutch
- Swahili
House rulesBanana House and Wellness Centre takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Banana House and Wellness Centre of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.
FAQs about Banana House and Wellness Centre
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The nearest beach is 0.7 miles from Banana House and Wellness Centre. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at Banana House and Wellness Centre include:
- Double
- Twin
- Family
- Single
- Suite
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The prices at Banana House and Wellness Centre may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Banana House and Wellness Centre is 1.8 miles from the center of Lamu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Banana House and Wellness Centre offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Massage
- Snorkeling
- Fishing
- Windsurfing
- Beauty services
- Themed dinners
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Personal trainer
- Body scrub
- Cooking class
- Yoga classes
- Tour or class about local culture
- Manicure
- Swimming pool
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Water sports facilities on site
- Spa facilities
- Walking tours
- Waxing services
- Pedicure
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Check-in at Banana House and Wellness Centre is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.
