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Kijani Hotel
Kijani Hotel

Bed & Breakfast

3 km to the city centre
Off Corniche Path, Shela Village, Lamu, Kenya

Excellent

(92 reviews)

9.2

Offering a swimming pool and views of the beach, the 4-star Kijani Hotel Lamu is situated only a 5-minute walk from Leah's Designs. The hotel offers place to stay with Wi-Fi in public areas.

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US$ 188 per one night

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Jannat House
Jannat House

Hotel

600 m to the city centre
Off Kenyatta Road, 195 Lamu Island, Lamu, Kenya

Good

(158 reviews)

8

Jannat House Hotel Lamu is located in Lamu, 4.5 km from Mokowe Ferry Dock, and offers a swimming pool. The hotel also includes a terrace with outdoor dining areas.

starts from

US$ 39 per one night

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The Majlis Resort
The Majlis Resort

Resort

4.2 km to the city centre
Ras Kitau Bay, Manda Island, Lamu, Kenya

Excellent

(102 reviews)

8.8

Located merely 0.7 km from Aman, the designer The Majlis Resort Lamu is merely 6 minutes' walk from 4Shore. This 5-star boutique hotel has views of the garden and features Wi-Fi in public areas.

starts from

US$ 419 per one night

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Banana House And Wellness Centre
Banana House And Wellness Centre

Guest house

2.9 km to the city centre
Plot 318, Lamu Island, Lamu, Kenya

Excellent

(209 reviews)

8.8

The 4-star Banana House And Wellness Centre Hotel Lamu is nearly 5 minutes' walk from 4Shore and features a terrace with outdoor dining areas. Located 4.7 km from Takwa Ruins, this Lamu hotel…

starts from

US$ 162 per one night

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Jua House
Jua House

Bed & Breakfast

3 km to the city centre
Shela, Lamu, Lamu, Kenya

Excellent

(257 reviews)

9.2

The 3-star Jua House Bed & Breakfast Lamu offers proximity to the upmarket Baraka Gallery, situated nearly a 25-minute walk away. This Lamu bed & breakfast features safety facilities including a safe…

starts from

US$ 135 per one night

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Msafini Hotel
Msafini Hotel

Hotel

3 km to the city centre
Off Cornishe Path, Lamu, Kenya

Good

(173 reviews)

7.2

The 2-star Msafini Hotel Lamu, located a mere 8 minutes' walk from The Fort of Shela and 2.7 km from Lamu Old Town, features a swimming pool for guests to take a dip in. Highlights at the hotel…

starts from

US$ 66 per one night

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Subira House
Subira House

Bed & Breakfast

200 m to the city centre
Behind Lamu Fort, Lamu, Kenya

Excellent

(186 reviews)

8.8

Located approximately 5 minutes' walk from the 4-star historic Subira House Bed & Breakfast Lamu, guests can quickly reach 18th Century Swahili House Museum. Boasting a location just near the squat…

starts from

US$ 45 per one night

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Amu House
Amu House

Guest house

200 m to the city centre
Kenyatta Road Amu House, Lamu, Kenya

Excellent

(112 reviews)

8.8

The 3-star Amu House Hotel Lamu is about 5 minutes' walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and entices guests with a patio and a picnic area. Offering hiking and fishing in the area, the hotel…

starts from

US$ 40 per one night

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Jambohouse Lamu
Jambohouse Lamu

Bed & Breakfast

100 m to the city centre
Po Box 131, Lamu, Kenya

Excellent

(132 reviews)

9.4

Jambohouse Lamu Bed & Breakfast offers guests access to Kikoy/Kanga Shop, which is around 5 minutes' walk away. Featuring a storage for belongings, the bed & breakfast is located right near Lamu Old…

starts from

US$ 19 per one night

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Shella White House
Shella White House

Bed & Breakfast

3.3 km to the city centre
P.O.Box 251-80500, Lamu, Kenya

Good

(135 reviews)

8

Offering guided snorkelling trips, Shella White House Bed & Breakfast Lamu is located nearly 5 minutes' walk from Manda Bay. Offering windsurfing, canoeing, and fisheries in the area, the bed &…

starts from

US$ 41 per one night

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Samaki House
Samaki House

Guest house

500 m to the city centre
Next To Lamu House Hotel , Lamutown, Lamu, Lamu, Kenya

Good

(123 reviews)

7.8

Guests of the 3-star Samaki House Hotel Lamu can easily reach Kikoy/Kanga Shop, located approximately a 5-minute walk away. The guest house features Wi-Fi in public areas.

starts from

US$ 38 per one night

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Kijani Hotel

Bed & Breakfast

3 km to the city centre

Off Corniche Path, Shela Village, Lamu, Kenya

Excellent

(92 reviews)

9.2

Offering a swimming pool and views of the beach, the 4-star Kijani Hotel Lamu is situated only a 5-minute walk from Leah's Designs. The hotel offers place to stay with Wi-Fi in public areas.

starts from

US$ 188 per one night

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Jannat House

Hotel

600 m to the city centre

Off Kenyatta Road, 195 Lamu Island, Lamu, Kenya

Good

(158 reviews)

Jannat House Hotel Lamu is located in Lamu, 4.5 km from Mokowe Ferry Dock, and offers a swimming pool. The hotel also includes a terrace with outdoor dining areas.

starts from

US$ 39 per one night

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The Majlis Resort

Resort

4.2 km to the city centre

Ras Kitau Bay, Manda Island, Lamu, Kenya

Excellent

(102 reviews)

8.8

Located merely 0.7 km from Aman, the designer The Majlis Resort Lamu is merely 6 minutes' walk from 4Shore. This 5-star boutique hotel has views of the garden and features Wi-Fi in public areas.

starts from

US$ 419 per one night

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Banana House And Wellness Centre

Guest house

2.9 km to the city centre

Plot 318, Lamu Island, Lamu, Kenya

Excellent

(209 reviews)

8.8

The 4-star Banana House And Wellness Centre Hotel Lamu is nearly 5 minutes' walk from 4Shore and features a terrace with outdoor dining areas. Located 4.7 km from Takwa Ruins, this Lamu hotel…

starts from

US$ 162 per one night

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Jua House

Bed & Breakfast

3 km to the city centre

Shela, Lamu, Lamu, Kenya

Excellent

(257 reviews)

9.2

The 3-star Jua House Bed & Breakfast Lamu offers proximity to the upmarket Baraka Gallery, situated nearly a 25-minute walk away. This Lamu bed & breakfast features safety facilities including a safe…

starts from

US$ 135 per one night

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Msafini Hotel

Hotel

3 km to the city centre

Off Cornishe Path, Lamu, Kenya

Good

(173 reviews)

7.2

The 2-star Msafini Hotel Lamu, located a mere 8 minutes' walk from The Fort of Shela and 2.7 km from Lamu Old Town, features a swimming pool for guests to take a dip in. Highlights at the hotel…

starts from

US$ 66 per one night

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Subira House

Bed & Breakfast

200 m to the city centre

Behind Lamu Fort, Lamu, Kenya

Excellent

(186 reviews)

8.8

Located approximately 5 minutes' walk from the 4-star historic Subira House Bed & Breakfast Lamu, guests can quickly reach 18th Century Swahili House Museum. Boasting a location just near the squat…

starts from

US$ 45 per one night

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Amu House

Guest house

200 m to the city centre

Kenyatta Road Amu House, Lamu, Kenya

Excellent

(112 reviews)

8.8

The 3-star Amu House Hotel Lamu is about 5 minutes' walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and entices guests with a patio and a picnic area. Offering hiking and fishing in the area, the hotel…

starts from

US$ 40 per one night

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Jambohouse Lamu

Bed & Breakfast

100 m to the city centre

Po Box 131, Lamu, Kenya

Excellent

(132 reviews)

9.4

Jambohouse Lamu Bed & Breakfast offers guests access to Kikoy/Kanga Shop, which is around 5 minutes' walk away. Featuring a storage for belongings, the bed & breakfast is located right near Lamu Old…

starts from

US$ 19 per one night

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Shella White House

Bed & Breakfast

3.3 km to the city centre

P.O.Box 251-80500, Lamu, Kenya

Good

(135 reviews)

Offering guided snorkelling trips, Shella White House Bed & Breakfast Lamu is located nearly 5 minutes' walk from Manda Bay. Offering windsurfing, canoeing, and fisheries in the area, the bed &…

starts from

US$ 41 per one night

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Samaki House

Guest house

500 m to the city centre

Next To Lamu House Hotel , Lamutown, Lamu, Lamu, Kenya

Good

(123 reviews)

7.8

Guests of the 3-star Samaki House Hotel Lamu can easily reach Kikoy/Kanga Shop, located approximately a 5-minute walk away. The guest house features Wi-Fi in public areas.

starts from

US$ 38 per one night

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Kijani Hotel
Kijani Hotel

Bed & Breakfast

3 km to the city centre
Off Corniche Path, Shela Village, Lamu, Kenya

Excellent

(92 reviews)

9.2

Offering a swimming pool and views of the beach, the 4-star Kijani Hotel Lamu is situated only a 5-minute walk from Leah's Designs. The hotel offers place to stay with Wi-Fi in public areas.

starts from

US$ 188 per one night

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Jannat House
Jannat House

Hotel

600 m to the city centre
Off Kenyatta Road, 195 Lamu Island, Lamu, Kenya

Good

(158 reviews)

8

Jannat House Hotel Lamu is located in Lamu, 4.5 km from Mokowe Ferry Dock, and offers a swimming pool. The hotel also includes a terrace with outdoor dining areas.

starts from

US$ 39 per one night

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The Majlis Resort
The Majlis Resort

Resort

4.2 km to the city centre
Ras Kitau Bay, Manda Island, Lamu, Kenya

Excellent

(102 reviews)

8.8

Located merely 0.7 km from Aman, the designer The Majlis Resort Lamu is merely 6 minutes' walk from 4Shore. This 5-star boutique hotel has views of the garden and features Wi-Fi in public areas.

starts from

US$ 419 per one night

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Banana House And Wellness Centre
Banana House And Wellness Centre

Guest house

2.9 km to the city centre
Plot 318, Lamu Island, Lamu, Kenya

Excellent

(209 reviews)

8.8

The 4-star Banana House And Wellness Centre Hotel Lamu is nearly 5 minutes' walk from 4Shore and features a terrace with outdoor dining areas. Located 4.7 km from Takwa Ruins, this Lamu hotel…

starts from

US$ 162 per one night

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Jua House
Jua House

Bed & Breakfast

3 km to the city centre
Shela, Lamu, Lamu, Kenya

Excellent

(257 reviews)

9.2

The 3-star Jua House Bed & Breakfast Lamu offers proximity to the upmarket Baraka Gallery, situated nearly a 25-minute walk away. This Lamu bed & breakfast features safety facilities including a safe…

starts from

US$ 135 per one night

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Msafini Hotel
Msafini Hotel

Hotel

3 km to the city centre
Off Cornishe Path, Lamu, Kenya

Good

(173 reviews)

7.2

The 2-star Msafini Hotel Lamu, located a mere 8 minutes' walk from The Fort of Shela and 2.7 km from Lamu Old Town, features a swimming pool for guests to take a dip in. Highlights at the hotel…

starts from

US$ 66 per one night

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Subira House
Subira House

Bed & Breakfast

200 m to the city centre
Behind Lamu Fort, Lamu, Kenya

Excellent

(186 reviews)

8.8

Located approximately 5 minutes' walk from the 4-star historic Subira House Bed & Breakfast Lamu, guests can quickly reach 18th Century Swahili House Museum. Boasting a location just near the squat…

starts from

US$ 45 per one night

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Amu House
Amu House

Guest house

200 m to the city centre
Kenyatta Road Amu House, Lamu, Kenya

Excellent

(112 reviews)

8.8

The 3-star Amu House Hotel Lamu is about 5 minutes' walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and entices guests with a patio and a picnic area. Offering hiking and fishing in the area, the hotel…

starts from

US$ 40 per one night

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Jambohouse Lamu
Jambohouse Lamu

Bed & Breakfast

100 m to the city centre
Po Box 131, Lamu, Kenya

Excellent

(132 reviews)

9.4

Jambohouse Lamu Bed & Breakfast offers guests access to Kikoy/Kanga Shop, which is around 5 minutes' walk away. Featuring a storage for belongings, the bed & breakfast is located right near Lamu Old…

starts from

US$ 19 per one night

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Shella White House
Shella White House

Bed & Breakfast

3.3 km to the city centre
P.O.Box 251-80500, Lamu, Kenya

Good

(135 reviews)

8

Offering guided snorkelling trips, Shella White House Bed & Breakfast Lamu is located nearly 5 minutes' walk from Manda Bay. Offering windsurfing, canoeing, and fisheries in the area, the bed &…

starts from

US$ 41 per one night

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Samaki House
Samaki House

Guest house

500 m to the city centre
Next To Lamu House Hotel , Lamutown, Lamu, Lamu, Kenya

Good

(123 reviews)

7.8

Guests of the 3-star Samaki House Hotel Lamu can easily reach Kikoy/Kanga Shop, located approximately a 5-minute walk away. The guest house features Wi-Fi in public areas.

starts from

US$ 38 per one night

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Choose from our list of carefully selected hotels to make your stay unforgettable!

Airport hotels 11 properties
Family Friendly hotels 8 properties
Hotels with indoor pool 6 properties
Luxury accommodations 6 properties
Bed & Breakfasts 5 properties
Cheap and budget hotels 5 properties
Central hotels 5 properties
Apartments 4 properties
Guest houses 3 properties
Villas 3 properties
Beach hotels 3 properties
Beachfront hotels 3 properties
Spa hotels 2 properties
Holiday home 1 property
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Hotels in Lamu

In Lamu, you'll find 58 hotels offering a range of stays from charming boutique hotels to luxurious beachfront resorts. The predominant accommodations are boutique hotels, with a strong presence in the Lamu Old Town and Shela Village districts. Average prices hover around $80 per night for a 3-star and $200 for a 5-star experience. Recently, a standout addition includes the eco-friendly Coastal Oasis, celebrated for its sustainable design and breathtaking ocean views. Discover the perfect place to stay by booking through our platform with confidence and ease.

Where to stay in Lamu - a guide to the best areas and neighbourhoods

Hotel Name

Description

Kijani Hotel

Banana House And Wellness Centre

* Shela Village offers a peaceful environment perfect for families with children to enjoy beach days without crowds.

* The area is home to family-friendly hotels like Kijani Hotel and Banana House And Wellness Centre, which cater to the needs of all ages.

* Several restaurants offer kid-friendly menus, ensuring dining is never a hassle.

Families will love Shela Village for its serene beaches and welcoming atmosphere.

Jannataan Hotel

* Lamu Town provides a range of business amenities like fast internet and easy connections to the airport.

* Hotels such as Jannataan Hotel cater specifically to business needs with conference facilities and meeting rooms.

* A variety of local eateries are just a short walk away, perfect for quick business lunches.

Business travelers should consider staying in Lamu Town for its connectivity and services.

Jua House

Subira House

* The assortment of cafes and local markets offers opportunities to interact and meet locals.

* Jua House and Subira House provide comfortable lodging that fits a solo traveler's need for both privacy and security.

* The museums and historical sites are great for self-guided tours, allowing solos to explore at their own pace.

Solo travelers will find Lamu Old Town an intriguing choice with its rich history and vibrant culture.

The Majlis Resort

* The Majlis Resort on Manda Island offers romantic beachfront dinners and tranquil spa services tailored for couples.

* The island's seclusion ensures a peaceful stay free from distractions, ideal for rekindling romance.

* Couples can enjoy private boat trips around the archipelago to discover hidden beaches.

Couples on a romantic getaway will adore Manda Island for its privacy and exclusivity.

Msafini Hotel

* Lamu Old Town provides a variety of budget-friendly lodging options with authentic local experiences.

* Msafini Hotel offers comfortable stays without breaking the bank and is centrally located for easy exploration.

* Street food and small local eateries offer delicious meals at a fraction of the cost of more touristy spots.

Budget travelers should explore Lamu Old Town for affordable accommodations and eats.

Lamu Tips You Must Know

* Best times to book: For the best deals, book your stay in the low season from April to June when prices drop significantly, avoiding the December holidays when rates are highest.

* Seasonal considerations: The peak tourist season runs from December to March, coinciding with Christmas and New Year events which can lead to full bookings well in advance.

* Transportation advice: Lamu is accessible by flight via Nairobi or through a ferry from Mokowe. Within Lamu, motorized transport is limited, with boat taxis costing around $2-$5.

* Money-saving tips: Save on meals by dining at local markets and small eateries, and explore the town on foot to cut down transportation costs.

* Additional practical advice: While Lamu is generally safe, it's wise to avoid isolated areas at night and always stay in the well-lit parts of town.

Frequently asked question

Which hotels offer the best access to Lamu's pristine beaches?

The Majlis Resort and Samaki House provide excellent beachfront access, perfect for morning strolls and sunset views.

What accommodations have the best views in Lamu?

Kipungani Explorer offers stunning ocean views from its private beach huts, creating a serene retreat for nature lovers.

Are there any hotels close to Lamu's historical attractions?

Subira House is ideally located near key historical sites like Lamu Fort and Lamu Museum.

Where can I find adventure activities while staying in Lamu hotels?

Hotels like Msafini Hotel and Banana House And Wellness Centre offer easy access to water sports and dhow sailing tours.

When is the best time of year to book hotels for the best weather in Lamu?

Booking between December and March offers the best weather with warm, sunny days perfect for beach and adventure activities.

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Where to stay in Lamu - a guide to the best areas and neighbourhoods

Lamu Tips You Must Know

Frequently asked question

Which hotels offer the best access to Lamu's pristine beaches?

What accommodations have the best views in Lamu?

Are there any hotels close to Lamu's historical attractions?

Where can I find adventure activities while staying in Lamu hotels?

When is the best time of year to book hotels for the best weather in Lamu?