Offering an outdoor pool, garden and a restaurant, Jannat House is located in Lamu Old Town. It is situated a short walk away from the Waterfront and the Main Road. Free Wi-Fi access is available.
JESSICA
From
South Africa
It’s an oasis in the chaos of Lamu Town. Very friendly and helpful staff. The pool is a luxury in the heat. Great menu
Set in Lamu and with 18th Century Swahili House Museum reachable within 200 metres, LAMU HOUSE offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar.
Lucy
From
Kenya
Location was great. Restaurant friendly, and the food was tasty. I loved the old Lamu building style, and having a balcony overlooking the busy waterfront. The room was airy and cool with plenty of space. It was nice to have daybed on the veranda. The courtyard pool is very attractive and the vegetation lovely.
Located in Shela, 2 minutes' walk from Shela beach and a 10 minutes' boat ride from Lamu Town UNESCO Heritage Site, Msafini Hotel offers an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
Alvin
From
Kenya
Friendly staff who are welcoming and attentive to guests' needs. The Swahili breakfast gives a taste of Lamu/Shela, and the location close to the beach was ideal for a getaway. We didn't use the pool, but it was one of the reasons that drew us to the place, in case there was a day where outside conditions weren't the best to go out to sea. We stayed in one room that had a great view of the sea in the distance, and the buildings in the village too. The next room we stayed in had a view of other buildings - great for people watching but not so much for sea views. The rooms were well serviced upon request.
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.
Sahiba
From
Kenya
The location is perfect. I would definitely stay again and as a solo traveller it’s perfect because you have the opportunity to meet other travellers/people staying there - I made a lovely friend at breakfast that made my trip so much more enjoyable! The outside terrace with the day beds and fans is just brilliant. The perfect place to nap or lounge around/read. Everything was very clean and the staff (Tom & Benson) were lovely and made me a delicious spanish omelette and fresh fruits and fruit juice/tea/coffee in the mornings! Great value for money. I would stay again.
Set in Lamu, 200 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum, Beytsalam offers accommodation with a garden, free WiFi, a shared kitchen, and luggage storage space.
Cleopatra
From
Kenya
The stay was good 👍
There was a mix up on the breakfast , ended up missing it since I had an early morning meeting
Located 400 metres from Manda Beach, Jannataan Hotel offers 2-star accommodation in Lamu and has an indoor pool, a garden and a terrace.
Neil
From
Kenya
The pool provided good relief from the heat. The triple rooms are spacious. They contacted me the day before to ask if I needed an airport transfer, then arranged the transfer. The coffee and juices for breakfast are good.
Featuring city views and free WiFi, Kipepeo apartment features accommodation attractively situated in Lamu, within a short distance of Lamu Museum, Lamu Fort and 18th Century Swahili House Museum.
Duco
From
Netherlands
The host Martin is an amazing host. He showed us all the good spots in lamu old town. When something was wrong with the appartement he had it fixed or had someone come in seconds. The view from the balcony is stunning. Really recommend!
Set in Lamu, 400 metres from Manda Beach, Shela Bliss offers accommodation with a private beach area, free private parking, a terrace and a shared lounge.
The Majlis Resort is located in Lamu with views of the Ras Kitau Bay on Manda Island.
Nderu
From
Kenya
Majlis is truly as advertised. The staff have excellent customer service. Our experience was exceptional from the point of meeting up at the airport to drop off.
Value for money.
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
Review score
10.0
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
Review score
10.0
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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Guest review by
Anonymous
Review score
10.0
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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Guest review by
Anonymous
Review score
10.0
Lamu is a mesmerizing town with a beautiful history.
Lamu is a mesmerizing town with a beautiful history. The people are very friendly and welcoming. For instance - the town can be like a labyrinth, which makes it a bit challenging sometimes to find spots - even with Google Maps. Either people ask you if you need help or you can ask them and they show you the way - many of them even walked us to the location. This experience was so wonderful - I would definitely come back again.
Guest review by
Meron
Germany
Review score
10.0
Great, quaint town.
Great, quaint town. The scent of the donkey excrement is off-putting but seeing them is sublime. Being a coastal town, there are many ‘captains’. I had my transport pre-organized with my accommodation so be weary of that and potential scams, as well as the impromptu tour guides. Touch water, take a sunset sail boat ride, and visit the beach, maybe even Shela. Locals were very nice and friendly, warm welcomes. Affordable restaurants as well, Sailor’s Joint for example. I stayed at Subira House.
Guest review by
Daen
Canada
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The location is very central in Lamu Old Town. Close to the port so easy to get to when arriving from Manda airport and anywhere else you might be traveling in from.
The property is open and spacious, very clean and Zion was very helpful in making sure we had everything we needed for our stay. The property is well equipped and each of the 3 rooms a good size.
The pool was a nice option to cool off in.
Le Dolce Toro is a great nearby coffee shop with outdoor space and Peponi Hotel was a lovely spot for lunch/dinner.
Traditional hotel in Shela with good location that allows you to explore the main points within walking distance. We had a great experience with the welcoming staff and were lucky to have the rooftop room, which was extremely well ventilated. The view from the terrace is great and the meals we had were also very tasty. Room was simple but spacious, hot water shower worked perfectly. The friendliness of all the staff, including the owner who took us to the boat station and facilitated the crossing to Mada is remarkable.
I was about to not book this place because of mixed reviews, but I am very glad I did. We stayed for a week, it really exceeded our expectations! Caroline and her staff were amazing, the place was always thoroughly cleaned in the morning, same with the pool, and the food was surprisingly cheap and really really good. Same with breakfast, which was also varied; many hotels lack that. Our special requests were no problem and they have many nice, private spaces to relax. I absolutely recommend this place.
If you want to explore Lamu Old Town, Subira House is a perfect choice for you. The staff are super nice and will help you sort out arrangements for walking tours, sunset cruises etc. Oh and make sure to have the traditional Swahili three course dinner they offer - it was delicious and served in an incredible setting!
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