Shiban House
Shiban House
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. Guests at the homestay 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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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- Family rooms
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
Saanya
United States“Joseph went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. The room and the roof were lovely and sparkling clean. Joseph arranged dhow tours for us and guided us back to the hotel every night through the winding streets — we can’t thank him enough...”
Anthony
United Kingdom“Great staff, comfortable and good value for the price.”
Berta
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“Best property in Shella. - AMAZING Host and staff. - incredible location - wonderful architecture and design.”
- Makoto
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...” 
Jack
Luxembourg“We appreciated the efforts of Joseph, the manager, to respond to all our enquiries. He is a very gentle person who follows through with the guests' needs. He was kind enough to take us to a Saturday night party which brought some distraction to...”- Daniel United States“The staff at this place were phenomenal - very attentive and went out of their way to ensure you had a comfortable stay not only at the property but in Lamu in general. Shout out to Joseph who did a particularly amazing job!”
- Jo
Canada“Joseph was so helpful with everything! made our stay easier. location was great, comfortable beds.” 
Viktor United States“I was upgraded to a bigger room. Very clean. Joseph, the guest house manager, went above and beyond to provide an excellent service. He was always available and ready to help. The breakfast was varied and tasty.”
Denis
Kenya“Joseph made my stay easy and enjoyable. The breakfast was incredible and the room was in a great shape.”
Hosted by Jamila Abdallah
Area info
Amenities of Shiban HouseGreat facilities! Review score, 8.6
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 classAdditional chargeOff-site
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Themed dinnersAdditional chargeOff-site
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Beach
- SnorkelingOff-site
- Hiking
- FishingAdditional charge
InternetWifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
ParkingNo parking available.
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
General
- Designated smoking area
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Spa
- Fitness
- Fitness center
Languages Spoken
- English
- Swahili
House rulesShiban House takes special requests – add in the next step!
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.
The fine printMust-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
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The nearest beach is 0.7 miles from Shiban House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at Shiban House is from 11:00 AM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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The prices at Shiban House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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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
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Yes, Shiban House is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Shiban House is 800 feet from the center of Shela. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
