Beachfront
Airport shuttle

Shela Bahari

Lamu Road, Shela, Kenya
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Shela Bahari

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Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very good
54 reviews

Situated in Shela, Shela Bahari features a restaurant and sea views, 100 metres from Manda Beach and 300 metres from Shela Beach. Set on the beachfront, this property has a shared lounge. Staff on-site can arrange airport transfers. At the bed and breakfast, the units are fitted with a wardrobe. With a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, units at the bed and breakfast also feature free WiFi, while some rooms also boast a terrace. At the bed and breakfast, units have bed linen and towels. Guests at the bed and breakfast can make the most of yoga classes offered in-house. Mnarani House is 300 metres from Shela Bahari.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
7.6
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
7.0
High score for Shela

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Julia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great views over sea, large balcony with top room.”
  • Clara
    Zambia Zambia
    “Best hotel room sea view in all Lamu! Breathtaking. The location is amazing. Comfortable bed and nice staff.”
  • Adam
    United States United States
    “I enjoyed the breakfast a lot, the location was great, there are many boats docked right next to the hotel waiting to take you to any other part of Lamu and the staff was always available to help organize other outings.”
  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Fantastic location in traditional Swahili house right on the seafront next to the beach. Balcony overlooking the boats.”
  • Elizabeth
    Australia Australia
    “For a genuine and memorable Swahili experience in an iconic location, you must stay here. Barack and Tawfiq were the most generous of hosts, always available to assist with travel plans and share local knowledge.”
  • Giovanni
    Italy Italy
    “Great position to explore Shella and get a boat to Lamu! All the staff was extremely kind, and it was very easy to get everything organised.”
  • Anthony
    South Africa South Africa
    “Fantastic location. Great balcony. Very friendly and helpful staff”
  • Christopher
    Kenya Kenya
    “The location is perfect with an awesome oceanic view from both the hotel room and restaurant. Our selfless host Tawfiq received us warmly and paid attention to finer details during our stay to ensure we had a memorable holiday.”
  • Megsy27
    United States United States
    “The staff, especially Barack, are amazing. Incredibly professional and helpful in organizing activities such as sunset boat cruise or tour of old town. The view from room and location were superb. The vibe is nice and relaxing, and breakfast was...”
  • Tabitha
    Kenya Kenya
    “Very courteous staff and very good food. The owner made us feel at home at very comfortable”

Hosted by Tawfiq

9.5
9.5
Host review score
Host review score
Tawfiq
The hotel is right by the water and therefore has a stunning view of the ocean. We are a locally owned establishment and we are community focused. We also have a restaurant downstairs with an excellent sea view where you can have delicious local cuisine and sea-food.
The hotel is located right nest to the jetty and is a walking distance to all the interesting places in the village, such as the sand dunes, restaurantsm an isolated beach etc,
Languages spoken: Arabic,English,Swahili

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Shela Bahari

    No additional info available

Facilities of Shela Bahari
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Dining table

Activities

  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Dining area

Food & Drink

  • Restaurant

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

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms

Wellness

  • Yoga classes

Languages spoken

  • Arabic
  • English
  • Swahili

House rules
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Check-in
From 13:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about Shela Bahari

  • The prices at Shela Bahari may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Shela Bahari include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Suite

  • Shela Bahari offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Fishing
    • Beachfront
    • Yoga classes
    • Cooking class
    • Walking tours
    • Beach
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • Yes, Shela Bahari is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Shela Bahari has 1 restaurant:

    • Shela Bahari

  • The nearest beach is just 250 yards from Shela Bahari. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Shela Bahari is 200 yards from the centre of Shela. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Shela Bahari is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.