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Lamu – 58 hotels and places to stay

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews
    From
    $141
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
    From
    $59
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews
    From
    $160
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 195 reviews
    From
    $86
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews
    From
    $120
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 131 reviews
    From
    $25
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 278 reviews
    From
    $135
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews
    From
    $165
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
    From
    $900
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
    From
    $135
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
    From
    $32
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
    From
    $45
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
    From
    $85
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews
    From
    $141
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
    From
    $30
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews
    From
    $50
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
    From
    $36
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
    From
    $13
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 84 reviews
    From
    $84
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews
    From
    $45
    1 night, 2 adults

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 56 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Lamu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Lamu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 195 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Lamu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews

Popular with guests booking hotels in Lamu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews

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Best hotels with breakfast in Lamu and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

Stopover Guest House and Restaurant provides beachfront accommodations in Lamu.

From $80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews

Just a 2-minute walk from Lamu Museum and 300 yards from Gallery Baraka, Jamala Guesthouse features accommodations in Lamu with a garden. With garden views, this accommodation provides a balcony.

From $50 per night

Baytulkher

Hotel in Lamu
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Baytulkher is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Lamu near 18th Century Swahili House Museum. With pool views, this accommodation features a balcony and a swimming pool.

From $75 per night

LAMU HOUSE

Hotel in Lamu
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews

Located in Lamu and with 18th Century Swahili House Museum reachable within a 1-minute walk, LAMU HOUSE has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a restaurant.

From $160 per night

Jannat House

Hotel in Lamu
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews

Offering an outdoor pool, garden and a restaurant, Jannat House is located in Lamu Old Town. It is located a short walk away from the Waterfront and the Main Road. Free Wi-Fi access is available.

From $59 per night

Beytsalam

Hotel in Lamu
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews

Offering a garden and a shared lounge, Beytsalam in Lamu is close to 18th Century Swahili House Museum and Lamu Museum. Featuring sea and city views, this bed and breakfast also features free Wifi.

From $85.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews

Pwani House - Lamu Seafront enjoys a location in Lamu, a 7-minute walk from Gallery Baraka and half a mile from Riyadha Mosque. Guests staying at this guest house have access to a balcony.

From $80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.0
Poor - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

Facing the beachfront, The Red Pepper House offers 5-star accommodations in Lamu and features a garden, shared lounge and terrace.

From $470 per night

Budget hotels in Lamu and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews

Just a 4-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 600 yards from Riyadha Mosque, Amu House features accommodations in Lamu, with a shared lounge.

From $50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

Featuring inner courtyard views, Beytul Habaib in Lamu offers accommodations, a garden, and a shared lounge. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony.

From $76.50 per night

The air-conditioned accommodation is a 4-minute walk from Lamu Fort. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Lamu Museum is a few steps away.

From $90 per night

The air-conditioned accommodation is a 6-minute walk from Lamu Fort. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Gallery Baraka is a 4-minute walk away.

From $80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

Beytsalaam Apartments offers accommodations in Lamu, a 7-minute walk from Gallery Baraka and half a mile from Riyadha Mosque. When staying at the apartment, guests can use private entrance.

From $75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 84 reviews

Swahili Dreams Apartments enjoys a location in Lamu, a 8-minute walk from Gallery Baraka and half a mile from Riyadha Mosque.

From $75 per night

Featuring garden views, Katiti N'tamu Lamu in Lamu features accommodations, a garden, and a shared lounge.

From $85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 96 reviews

Shiban House is offering accommodations in Shela. The homestay, set in a building dating back to 2006, is a 6-minute walk from Shela Beach and 200 yards from Mnarani House.

From $67 per night

Hotels located in the center of Lamu

Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Roof Top House is located in Lamu, just a 6-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 400 yards from Riyadha Mosque.

Roof Top House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 6-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 400 yards from Riyadha Mosque. This guest house features accommodations with a balcony.

From $15 per night

Fatnaish Riyadha Apartment is located in Lamu, just a 8-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and a few steps from Riyadha Mosque.

From $47 per night

Fatnaish Rooftop Apartment offers accommodations in Lamu, a few steps from Riyadha Mosque. With city views, this accommodation features a balcony.

From $40 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Ajooba House provides accommodations in Lamu near Gallery Baraka and Riyadha Mosque. With city views, this accommodation offers a terrace. At the guest house, the units include a balcony.

From $13.46 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Roof Top House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 3-minute walk from Riyadha Mosque. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Lamu Fort is a few steps away.

Precious Bungalow House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 6-minute walk from Riyadha Mosque. This apartment offers air-conditioned accommodations with a balcony.

From $158.10 per night

Tashma Lamu apartment offers accommodations in Lamu, a 18-minute walk from Riyadha Mosque. This apartment provides accommodations with a balcony.

From $20 per night

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What Guests Said About Lamu:

10

An experience that everyone should have at least once in a...

An experience that everyone should have at least once in a lifetime. It has an amazing vibe to it and the people are extremely welcoming and friendly. It is culturally rich and has a lot of history to it. The islands are small enough to get by on foot and finding boat rides across are easy. Lamu truly teaches you to be present in the moment and take life a little slower.
Guest review by
tabiambaya
United Arab Emirates
10

Lamu is the real Swahili Coast. The atmosphère is authentic.

Lamu is the real Swahili Coast. The atmosphère is authentic. With everyone on foot because there are no cars the sense of community is very strong. Architectural style of the village has been well maintained. There are good local eateries, and the peponi restaurant in Shella village is outstanding. We went everywhere by water taxi. Charming!
Guest review by
Onowhereman
United States
10

I liked that Lamu is a small town, easy to walk about and no...

I liked that Lamu is a small town, easy to walk about and no pollution say for donkey dung. There are many eateries with all kinds of meals, loved the seafood restaurants near the jetty. Lamu is safe for travellers and the community is very welcoming. Easy to get around either by speed boat, dhow or slow engine boats if not in a rush. The weather is warm and windy especially in the evening. People prefer to walk about and sit around the seafront at night where there is good ocean breeze before retiring for bed. Fishing is a great recreation activity which we all enjoyed while in Lamu.
Guest review by
Esther
Australia
10

Lamu is a small conservative town rich in culture with very...

Lamu is a small conservative town rich in culture with very friendly people. I like that most restaurants are at the beachfront and I can recommend a few with what they offer: 1. Forodhani Lamu- for local cuisine like pilau, biriyani etc. It was the most affordable. 2. Sailors Joint- for shawarma, pizza and sea food. I went here almost everyday for their shawarma, so so flavorful. 3. Bush Gardens Sea food restaurant- for seafood especially. Had the best fresh mango juice. 4. Rangarelli Cafe- in Shela has the best local food there 5. Gelamu- for gelato ice-cream, this is in Shela.
Guest review by
Salley
Kenya
10

We were looking for privacy and relaxation as well as some...

We were looking for privacy and relaxation as well as some outings to get to know Lamu better so our location on Manda island with private boat service to anywhere was ideal Some recommendable eating places included peponi and kijani hotels in Shela, garden restaurant on Lamu sea front We also enjoyed Lamu museum and the Flip-floppy enterprise for recycling all kinds of waste plastics
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Anonymous
10

Lamu best place to travel people r very good but be careful...

Lamu best place to travel people r very good but be careful with tour guide not everyone but my first tour guide was a scarmer I don’t recommend tour guide u want to go places ask people over there r friendly
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From $135 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
We loved the decor, the quiet situation and the breakfast served by Emmanuel who hosted perfectly. It felt like a real home, not an anonymous guest house. The beach was incredibly clean and despite the poverty very little was being hawked so it was truly peaceful. Shela is far preferable to Lamu.
Guest review by
Clair
United Kingdom
From $59 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
Much (!) better than the hotels in Shela, this small hotel has everything you need for a relaxed and authentic Swahili-Arabic Lamu experience. Personal tip: Try the cafes in the bustle of Lamu town and do a Dow tour in the evening!
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Johannes
Germany
From $1,000 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews
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.
Guest review by
Erica
Italy
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews
Friendly staff. Excellent breeze with a great view of Shela on the rooftop. Close to local shops and amenities. Clean and spacious house. Boat pickup from airport. Well equipped kitchen
Guest review by
Baxter
United Kingdom
From $155 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 278 reviews
Beautiful place, fantastic staff, could not fault anything. The perfect base for a relaxing stay in Shela.
Guest review by
Michelle
Ireland