Beachfront
Airport shuttle

Shella White House

P.O.BOX 251-80500, 80500 Lamu, Kenya
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Shella White House

Scored 7.5
7.5
Rated good
Good
159 reviews

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Located just 33 feet from the Lamu beachfront, Shella white house features a restaurant and a rooftop veranda with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. The rooms all include a balcony with outdoor dining facilities. They also come with a seating area and a refrigerator. Some rooms have an private bathroom, and others have access to a shared bathroom and shower. Guests can relax on the beach or visit the outdoor swimming pool, which is a 1-minute walk from the property. Sabrina’s Café and Restaurant serves a variety of local dishes as well as fresh bread and muffins. Shella white house is located in Shela village, just 1.2 mi from Lamu Airport and 1.9 mi from Lamu Old Town.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beachfront
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Halal

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
7.0
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.7
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.9
Free Wifi
8.0
Low score for Lamu

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Evalyne
    Kenya Kenya
    “Being close to the beach made the early morning beach walks, swimming and watching the sun rises amazing. Our room was spacious enough so was the verandah and dining area which we had to ourselves. The wifi was fast enough to share our...”
  • Sheba
    Kenya Kenya
    “The House is very Near to the beach. Very clean and Comfortable. Tom was very friendly and the Breakfast was excellent.”
  • Muraguri
    Kenya Kenya
    “The management and the location of the property plus the rooftop”
  • Isabelle
    Sweden Sweden
    “This is great value for money!! the location and the staff are unbeatable, as well as the rooftop terrace. Samuel who takes care of the guest is just great, so helpful and kind. I truly enjoyed my stay at Shella White House and would definitely...”
  • Boben
    Uganda Uganda
    “I really love the morning breakfast it was enough to make me so fulll. As I'm vegan i found something to eat easily which is not the case everywhere”
  • Catherine
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    “Location is amazing. House manager was really kind and thoughtful. He remembered your breakfast order. Terraces were beautiful places to relax. Single bedroom was very simple, but clean.”
  • Luís
    France France
    “The owner was always willing to respond positively to my requests, the attention's Tom is very friendly, helpful. The single room and shared bathroom are very clean and spacious. A good breakfast served on the rooftop, with a beautiful view and...”
  • G
    Ghaleb
    Kenya Kenya
    “I found Shella to be a small paradise on earth and enjoyed everything. Amazing stuff. I love the view, the breakfast, and the people in Shella are so friendly. I am looking forward to returning next year.”
  • Happiness
    Kenya Kenya
    “Mostly the swimming area though i did not get time to utilize it”
  • Massimo
    Italy Italy
    “The owner of the property is the same of Jannatan Guesthouse and, as there was a room available there, I was offered the opportunity to move there. Sheila is small, so the location is really central. All staff was nice and helpful.”

Host Info

8.8
8.8
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Friendly staff, flexibility, cleanliness, panoramic view on the terrace and it's very close to the beach (less than a minute walk). Sabrina's café and restaurant is no longer there, but guests can order food from the house and the chef will prepare at any time the guests wish. Those who chose self catering they can also do so. Alternatively guests can be taken to a nearby sister hotel called Jannatan where they can order food, and it is where the swimming is (less than 2 minutes walk)
The beach is just a stone throw fro the house. Boutique shops, food stores and massage place are just outside the house. The famous Peponi Hotel is about 50 meters from Shella White House.
Languages spoken: Arabic,English,Italian,Swahili

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • JANNATAN HOTEL

    No additional info available

Amenities of Shella White House

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beachfront
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Refrigerator

Activities

  • Beach
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sitting area

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • ATM on site
    • Currency exchange

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Babysitting/Child services
      Additional charge

    Cleaning Services

    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Safe
      Additional charge

    General

    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Mosquito net
    • Laptop safe
    • Packed lunches
    • Fan
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Room service

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year

    Spa

    • Massage
      Additional charge

    Languages Spoken

    • Arabic
    • English
    • Italian
    • Swahili

    House rules
    Shella White House takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 9:00 AM
    Check-out
    From 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM
    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.

    Children 18 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 extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

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

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

    Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    FAQs about Shella White House

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

    • Guests staying at Shella White House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.9).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Halal

    • Shella White House is 2 miles from the center of Lamu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • The nearest beach is 500 feet from Shella White House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Shella White House is from 9:00 AM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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

      • Massage
      • Snorkeling
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Windsurfing
      • Beachfront
      • Beach
      • Swimming pool

    • Shella White House has 1 restaurant:

      • JANNATAN HOTEL

    • Room options at Shella White House include:

      • Double
      • Single