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Beach Hotels in Lamu

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The best beach hotels in Lamu

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Kijani Hotel

Lamu

Featuring a swimming pool and tropical gardens, Kijani Hotel is situated on the coast of Lamu Island, along the Indian Ocean. The décor comes with natural handmade furniture, lanterns and ornaments.

E
Erica
From
Italy
Amazing stay. Wonderful style and attention on details, big room with terrace. nice swimming pool and excellent food at the restaurant. The staff is helpful and very professional. Best place in Shela.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 103 reviews
Location 9.6
Price from
US$900
1 night, 2 adults

Mangrove House

Lamu

Featuring a terrace with sea views, a private beach area and a garden, Mangrove House can be found in Lamu, close to Manda Beach and 600 metres from Mnarani House.

A
Amparo
From
Spain
Our stay on Manda’s side at Mangrove House was truly wonderful. The location is unmatched, the peace and quiet are absolute. The staff is wonderful and so is the owner, super attentive and ready to help and share. The house is right in front of Shela and Peponi hotel, just a short boat trip away. Would absolutely go back, and recommend it to everyone going to Lamu!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews
Location 10.0
Price from
US$131
1 night, 2 adults

The Majlis Resort

Lamu

The Majlis Resort is located in Lamu with views of the Ras Kitau Bay on Manda Island.

D
Daria
From
France
What an amazing hotel! Everything was perfect! The spa was wonderful - very relaxing! Hope to come back one day.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews
Location 9.2
Price from
US$459
1 night, 2 adults

Shella White House

Lamu

Situated just 10 metres from the Lamu beachfront, Shella white house features a restaurant and a rooftop veranda with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean.

L
Luís Fernando
From
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 fresh air. The hotel is not far from nice beaches and not far from the centre of the village.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews
Location 8.9
Price from
US$36.45
1 night, 2 adults

Beytul Habaib

Lamu

Situated 200 metres from Gallery Baraka and 200 metres from Lamu Fort, Beytul Habaib features free WiFi and units fitted with a kitchen, balcony and seating area.

O
Osman Abdulkadir
From
Qatar
Staying at Beytul Habaib was a great cultural experience. The mix of modern and traditional decor was beautiful, and David's service was excellent. The two-bedroom apartment was perfect for our family. We enjoyed cooking and felt right at home. The views were amazing, with stunning scenes of the island and ocean from every angle. Being close to the beach was a big plus, and my children loved playing there.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Location 6.4
Price from
US$72
1 night, 2 adults

Stopover Guest House and Restaurant

Lamu

Stopover Guest House and Restaurant is a 3-star property located in Lamu, facing the sea.

B
Bassam
From
Kenya
Stop over is one of the first guest houses you notice when arriving in shella situated directly on the oceanfront.It is such a great place! Very nice rooms clean, and beautifully furnished.The staff could not be more welcoming and friendly! Breakfast was decent! The view of the ocean from the guest house was simply mind-blowing!!! For sure the best place to stay in Shella for that price bracket, talking from experience having visited a couple others before which are way inside the village. Will definitely come back here! Highly recommended
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews
Location 8.5
Price from
US$80
1 night, 2 adults

Shela Bahari

Shela (Near Lamu)

Situated within 100 metres of Manda Beach and 300 metres of Shela Beach, Shela Bahari features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Shela.

E
Elizabeth
From
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.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews
Location 9.5
Price from
US$115
1 night, 2 adults

Furaha House

Shela (Near Lamu)

Offering sea views, Furaha House is an accommodation located in Shela, 200 metres from Shela Beach and 400 metres from Mnarani House. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony.

D
Danielle
From
Denmark
Great place. Lovely and welcoming host!! Sea view from the balcony and roof top. Just amazing!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Location 9.4
Price from
US$70
1 night, 2 adults

Deuli House

Shela (Near Lamu)

Set within 100 metres of Shela Beach and 400 metres of Mnarani House in Shela, Deuli House provides accommodation with seating area. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony.

J
Janine
From
United Kingdom
This house has magnificent architectural features true to lamu style, spacious with beautiful gardens and the Staff are extremely welcoming
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews
Location 8.4
Price from
US$149.85
1 night, 2 adults

Peponi Hotel Lamu - Kenya

Shela (Near Lamu)

Facing the beachfront, Peponi Hotel Lamu - Kenya offers 4-star accommodation in Shela and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and terrace.

S
Samuel
From
United Arab Emirates
This hotel is a home from home. The quality, variety and value of the food is exceptional. The staff are second to none. And the owner was superb and made us feel very much at home. Very difficult to put into words how great this place is. Just GO THERE!! You can thank me later.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
Location 10.0
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There’s nothing quite like waking up to the sound of swirling waves and the smell of sea air through your bedroom window. Beachfront accommodation comes in a variety of forms, from well decked-out resorts to secluded homestays and villas. Beach hotel amenities can include air-conditioned rooms, private terraces overlooking the sea and outdoor pools with adjacent bars.

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  • Avg. price/night: US$81
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
    Staying at Beytul Habaib was a great cultural experience. The mix of modern and traditional decor was beautiful, and David's service was excellent. The two-bedroom apartment was perfect for our family. We enjoyed cooking and felt right at home. The views were amazing, with stunning scenes of the island and ocean from every angle. Being close to the beach was a big plus, and my children loved playing there.
    Guest review by
    Osman Abdulkadir
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$1,000
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 103 reviews
    breakfast was good, the view is excellent, it is located right by the beach. The rooms are standard and not luxury, veranda is excellent, sit and see sunset and sunrise. that is lovely pool is small but okay
    Guest review by
    Nelly
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: US$510
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews
    Beautiful architecture and location on the beach of Manda Bay. Super friendly staff. Beautiful rooms and clean.
    Guest review by
    Maria
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$45
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews
    Good breakfast by Tom Clean place Near beachfront and shella beach Rooftop with sea views
    Guest review by
    Daniel Ngumi
    Solo traveller