Beachfront
Airport shuttle

Deuli House

Shella street, Shela, Kenya
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Deuli House

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Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated excellent
Excellent
15 reviews
  • Apartments
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Balcony
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe

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Offering a garden and a terrace, Deuli House in Shela is close to Shela Beach and Manda Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony. The accommodation provides room service, an ATM, and currency exchange for guests. At the apartment complex, the units are fitted with a private bathroom with a shower. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, the apartment offers a selection of packed lunches. Mnarani House is a 4-minute walk from Deuli House.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Beachfront

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.8
High score for Shela

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Wendy
    Canada Canada
    “Beautiful house, spacious room and very attentive staff. I was taken care of very well. Chui helped us plan our activities very well. The tours and boat trips were fun and organized.”
  • Alastair
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “both the cook Thungi and william the steward were delightful. excellent breakfasts and some great diners”
  • Janine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “This house has magnificent architectural features true to lamu style, spacious with beautiful gardens and the Staff are extremely welcoming”
  • Thurit
    Kenya Kenya
    “The location was great with easy access to beach and restaurant. Breakfast was great with freshly cooked eggs, fruits and juices. We also had dinner twice and it was excellent, well spiced and freshly prepared.”
  • Esteban
    United States United States
    “Breakfast was amazing Typical decorations from the region”
  • Sarah
    Cape Verde Cape Verde
    “the house is amazing in a rather local street in Shela. It's easily accessible from the main dock and Peponi Hotel. It's very tastefully decorated and full of charm.”
  • Tiffany
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “It’s a really beautiful place, the photos don’t do it justice, but it’s nice to arrive somewhere and find that rather than the other way around. Also, included in the price is your guide, airports transfers, a cook, a cleaner and a chef - again,...”
  • Atrahasis
    Italy Italy
    “La villa est vraiment jolie, dommage que ce ne soit pas proche de la mer, comme indiqué dans l'annonce”

Hosted by Chui Omar

9.3
9.3
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Chui Omar
Deuli House is a large private house featuring 4 suites, each with en-suite bathroom and private balcony overlooking the gardens plus a large self-contained apartment on the top floor with extensive views of the surrounding village and area. There's a large ground floor lounge with terrace leading onto the house's 2 mature gardens that feature fruit trees, flowers and beautiful birds. There's also a fully equipped kitchen where the house cook prepares meals or available to guests should they wish to use it. The The beach is a 2 minutes walk away.
I've grown up in Shela on Lamu Island, lived here all my life and know the village and surrounding area very well. I'm a certified tour guide and can speak fluent English, some Italian and Native Swahili.
Shela is a quiet historic small fishing village with no cars or roads. There are local shops selling food, household necessities and local crafts etc and everything is within a few minutes walking distance. Should you wish to travel further afield, a motorboat or sailing dhow can be arranged by our friendly manager.
Languages spoken: Arabic,English,Italian,Swahili

Area info

Amenities of Deuli House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Beachfront

Parking
No parking available.

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and costs $5 per 24 hours.

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Sitting area

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Mosquito net
  • Fan

Outdoors

  • Beachfront
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Spa

  • Full-body massage
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Packed lunches
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Room service

Activities

  • Beach
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge

Transportation

  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • ATM on site
  • Currency exchange

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Ironing service
  • Laundry

Miscellaneous

  • Designated smoking area
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Safe

Languages Spoken

  • Arabic
  • English
  • Italian
  • Swahili

House rules
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Check-in
From 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Deuli House 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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

FAQs about Deuli House

  • Deuli House can accommodate this group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The prices at Deuli House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Deuli House is from 11:00 AM, and check-out is until 3:00 PM.

  • Yes, Deuli House is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Deuli House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Fishing
    • Windsurfing
    • Beachfront
    • Full-body massage
    • Beach

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Deuli House on this page.

  • The nearest beach is 350 feet from Deuli House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Deuli House is 800 feet from the center of Shela. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Deuli House has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.