Providing a fitness center, a terrace, and free Wifi, Shiban House is a recently renovated homestay a 5-minute walk from Manda Beach and 200 yards from Mnarani House. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and daily room service for guests. At the homestay, all units are equipped with a private bathroom. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities, and pancakes are available daily at the homestay. Guests at Shiban House will be able to enjoy activities in and around Shela, like hiking.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Halal


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.3
Location
8.5
Free Wifi
9.2
High score for Shela
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Berta
    Germany Germany
    The staff at Shiban house are exceptionally welcoming and friendly. Perpetual and Joseph really went above and beyond to make sure I had a great stay in Shela, I felt very well looked after and was immediately treated as a friend. Also, the house...
  • Matt
    United States of America United States of America
    Best property in Shella. - AMAZING Host and staff. - incredible location - wonderful architecture and design.
  • Makoto
    Singapore Singapore
    Joseph and Mpanzi were very lovely and took good care of me. I enjoyed chatting with them and really felt like I had made new friends by the time I left. The house is large and clean and is well located in Shela. A very comfortable base to explore...

Hosted by Jamila Abdallah

9.9
9.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Jamila Abdallah
Welcome to our charming Swahili guesthouse located on the beautiful Lamu Island, just a stone's throw away from the stunning sand dunes of Shela Beach.
Beautiful walks on the beach, afternoon walk on the sand dunes with friends, if you love culture then you will have plenty of time to engage with the community.
Languages spoken: English,Swahili

Area info

Amenities of Shiban House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkeling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Swahili

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

Check-in
From 11:00 to 17:00
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation 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 over 7 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

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

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroCash
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

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

Please inform Shiban 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about Shiban House

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

    • Fitness center
    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Fishing
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Walking tours
    • Cooking class
    • Beach
    • Fitness
    • Themed dinners
  • Yes, Shiban House is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The nearest beach is 0.7 miles from Shiban House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Check-in at Shiban House is from 11:00 AM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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