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Providing a garden, a terrace, and free Wifi, Amu House is a recently renovated guest house a 1-minute walk from Lamu Fort and 200 yards from Lamu Museum.

Very well kept with all the original features,and very clean. Staff was Amazing
Review score
9.0
Wonderful
113 reviews
Price from
$50
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, Banana House and Wellness Center is located in Shela village, Lamu 1.7 mi from Gallery Baraka. The property is set 1.7 mi from Lamu Fort.

Stunning rooms, beautiful property
Review score
8.7
Excellent
222 reviews
Price from
$156
1 night, 2 adults

Offering garden views, Mangrove House in Lamu provides accommodations, a private beach area, a garden, and barbecue facilities. This beachfront property offers access to a patio.

Review score
8.9
Excellent
19 reviews
Price from
$122
1 night, 2 adults

Providing garden views, a garden, and free Wifi, Samaki House is located in Lamu, a 2-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 400 yards from Lamu Museum.

Katana my host at Samaki House was exceptionally kind and knowledgeable of the area. We had lovely conversations and he made a delicious breakfast. I enjoyed the room and the my overall experience at the house, I will definitely stay again!
Review score
7.8
Good
126 reviews
Price from
$35
1 night, 2 adults

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

Nice place
Review score
6.1
Pleasant
16 reviews
Price from
$76.50
1 night, 2 adults

Stopover Guest House and Restaurant provides beachfront accommodations in Lamu.

Superb location in the picturesque town of Shela. the sunrises from the balcony are wonderful!
Review score
7.7
Good
13 reviews
Price from
$80
1 night, 2 adults

Just a 11-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 0.7 miles from Lamu Fort, Tabassam Guest House features accommodations in Lamu, with a garden.

Mohd is a friendly guy
Review score
6.5
Pleasant
10 reviews
Price from
$7.84
1 night, 2 adults

Featuring garden views, Ras Kitao Holiday Villa in Lamu provides accommodations, a terrace, and a shared lounge. With pool views, this accommodation offers a balcony.

It's a great location, quiet and serene. Rooms were spacious and clean. The staff and food were incredible. Paul was awesome together with the two gentlemen.
Review score
8.9
Excellent
7 reviews
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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travelers who prefer laid-back accommodations with a personal touch. Usually family run, these hosts will provide local recommendations and even optional meals. Guest houses sometimes feature a cozy living room or a garden – and are still cheaper than most regular hotels.

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  • Avg. price/night: $83
    Review score
    7.9
    Good · 40 reviews
    Great hosts super breKfast
    Guest review by
    Verena
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $75
    Review score
    8.1
    Very Good · 21 reviews
    We had a great stay here. Despite the power being out in all of Lamu, we made it work and the place was clean and comfortable. Jivanjee was a great host and greated us at the beginning and end of our stay as well as connected us to local guides.
    Guest review by
    Ali
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $165
    Review score
    8.7
    Excellent · 222 reviews
    Beautiful big room with lovely views from the terrace. Great location, quiet and walkable to the beach, restaurants etc, with a really nice spa right across from the centre. Staff very helpful and supportive with arranging tours and trips.
    Guest review by
    Karen
    Young couple
  • Review score
    8.7
    Excellent · 115 reviews
    Such a unique space in a unique community..from the call to prayers to the breeze blowing on the terrace. And Jacob is a great host
    Guest review by
    Hannah
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $83
    Review score
    7.9
    Good · 40 reviews
    Amazing hosts and caretakers, always there to help and very kind. Lovely small touches, like flowers in the room and tips on what to do. Great location by the Seafront, with a beautiful view from the room and rooftop terrace.
    Guest review by
    Farah
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $9.90
    Review score
    7.0
    Good · 17 reviews
    Mohammed is a very great host. He welcomed me so nicely and offered a guide to show me around Lamu. We also made a food arrangement and him and his family cooked for me for the whole of my stay there which was affordable as food can be quite tricky when new. You will feel at home. I loved the upstairs rooms because of the ventilation, so would highly recommend those. It's also situated 7 minutes away from the main street so it will give you a good tour of old town when figuring out old town. Overall a great experience for budget travellers
    Guest review by
    Betty Kenya
    Solo traveler
  • Review score
    9.2
    Wonderful · 133 reviews
    One of the nicest accommodations in Kenya i have been so far. Arnold is a great host who has a lot of tips for Lamu. The place is very clean and ideally located in Lamu Town.
    Guest review by
    Tim
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $225
    Review score
    8.2
    Very Good · 36 reviews
    A remarkable property, full of history and character, and stylishly decorated. Our quiet room and private terrace at the back of the hotel overlooked charming rooftops, with dhows on the sea in the distance. The multiple pools, each set in its own secluded courtyard, are perfect for relaxing after a day exploring the island or the historic Old Town, and the waterside restaurant is totally delightful. Best of all, the team are so warm, welcoming and genuine - they really embody the spirit of Lamu and Kenya.
    Guest review by
    Colin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $35
    Review score
    7.8
    Good · 126 reviews
    Katana was a great host and very friendly. The rooftop had a great view and it was easy to get to from the jetty.
    Guest review by
    Noémie
    Family with young children
  • Review score
    9.2
    Wonderful · 133 reviews
    Arnold was a great host. The room we booked was very comfortable with a clean and nice bed. The rooftop has a great view of Lamu. The breakfast was well priced and filling.
    Guest review by
    Bharat
    Young couple