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8.4
Great26 reviews
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4.1 km from City Centre1000 m from Mnarani House
Guests can enjoy a swimming pool at the 5-star Majlis Resort Lamu, located in the beach area of the city.
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8.4
Great61 reviews
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2.9 km from City Centre400 m from Mnarani House
Featuring a year-round outdoor swimming pool and 13 rooms, the Banana House And Wellness Centre is at a 2.6 km distance from Mary Mother Of Jesus Lamu Catholic Parish.
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Jua HouseBed & Breakfast
8.2
Great43 reviews
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3.0 km from City Centre400 m from Mnarani House
About 6 minutes on foot from Manda Bay, the Jua House includes 7 rooms.
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8.4
Great53 reviews
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3.0 km from City Centre300 m from Mnarani House
Set at a 2.5 km distance from Lamu Fort, the rooms in the 2-star Msafini have views of sea.
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Subira HouseBed & Breakfast
8.2
Great54 reviews
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200 m from City Centre100 m from Lamu Fort
Located within a 5-minute walk of 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 5 minutes on foot from Baraka Gallery, the 4-star Subira House Lamu features massage therapy and water sports facilities.
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Shella White HouseBed & Breakfast
8.4
Great46 reviews
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3.3 km from City Centre100 m from Mnarani House
The Shella White House Bed & Breakfast Lamu overlooks the Indian Ocean and is located around a 5-minute walk from The Fort of Shela.
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8.4
Great63 reviews
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600 m from City Centre500 m from 18th Century Swahili House Museum
The Jannat House is found at 950 metres of Lamu Old Town, offering sauna facilities and an outdoor swimming pool.
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Wildebeeste LamuGuest house
8.0
Great38 reviews
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50 m from City Centre200 m from Lamu Fort
The Wildebeeste, located within minutes from Lamu Old Town, is also at a proximity to Masjid Riyadha.
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Amu HouseGuest house
8.0
Great37 reviews
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200 m from City Centre100 m from Lamu Fort
Set a 5-minute stroll from Lamu Museum, the Amu House can arrange windsurfing, snorkelling and hiking a 10-minute ride from Shela, Lamu Island.
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Kijani HotelBed & Breakfast
8.0
Great21 reviews
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2.9 km from City Centre400 m from Mnarani House
Offering a swimming pool and a tropical garden on site, the Kijani is situated a 10-minute walk from Rift.
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Andavelo HouseBed & Breakfast
9.0
Perfect11 reviews
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400 m from City Centre100 m from 18th Century Swahili House Museum
Lamu Museum is within a 5-minute walk of the Andavelo House Bed & Breakfast and 18th Century Swahili House Museum is about a 5-minute walk away.
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Jambohouse LamuBed & Breakfast
8.4
Great54 reviews
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100 m from City Centre300 m from Lamu Fort
The Jambohouse, located close to Lamu Old Town, is also at a proximity to Masjid Riyadha.
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Jamala GuesthouseBed & Breakfast
7.8
Very good21 reviews
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200 m from City Centre100 m from Lamu Fort
Baraka Gallery is 5 minutes' walk from the Jamala Guesthouse Lamu, while Kikoy/Kanga Shop is only 500 metres away.
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BeytsalamBed & Breakfast
7.8
Very good15 reviews
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500 m from City Centre100 m from Kikoy/Kanga Shop
Manda Bay is within a 10-minute drive of the Beytsalam Bed & Breakfast Lamu, while 4Shore is 3.1 km away.
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Jannataan HotelBed & Breakfast
8.8
Great3 reviews
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3.0 km from City Centre300 m from Mnarani House
While staying at the Jannataan you are invited to discover The Fort of Shela, set 1.2 km away, or Lamu Fort, which is 10 minutes away by car.
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Samaki HouseGuest house
8.2
Great10 reviews
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500 m from City Centre200 m from Kikoy/Kanga Shop
The Samaki House Lamu is set a 10-minute ride from Leah's Designs and within 150 metres of Kikoy/Kanga Shop.
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Lamu HouseHotel
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500 m from City Centre100 m from Kikoy/Kanga Shop
There are rooms facing city and the House is set only 5 minutes on foot from Lamu Fort.
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Mangrove HouseGuest house
7.6
Very good4 reviews
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4.3 km from City Centre1.0 km from Mnarani House
Manda Island is also set 10 minutes' drive from the Mangrove House.
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6.8
Nice2 reviews
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1.6 km from City Centre1.3 km from Kikoy/Kanga Shop
Offering a swimming pool, the designer Red Pepper House is 15 minutes on foot from 18th Century Swahili House Museum.
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8.0
Great8 reviews
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3.1 km from City Centre200 m from Mnarani House
The Royal House Shela is set nearly a 20-minute walk from The Fort of Shela and 3.4 km from Kikoy/Kanga Shop.
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500 m from City Centre100 m from Kikoy/Kanga Shop
Located at a distance of 500 metres from Baraka Gallery, the Pwani House - Lamu Seafront features an indoor swimming pool.
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Pwani Guest HouseGuest house
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1.1 km from City Centre900 m from Gallery Baraka
Set 11 km from BAREFOOT LAMU, this apartment features a nice balcony and a terrace.
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Lamu House HotelHotel
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400 m from City Centre100 m from Lamu Museum
Set close to Friday Mosque, this Hotel features water slides and a bar.
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New Mahrus Hotel LamuHotel
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200 m from City Centre100 m from Lamu Fort
4Shore is a 10-minute ride from the 3-star New Mahrus Hotel And Rooftop Restaurant Lamu and features shopping and dining.
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Sweet Banana HouseBed & Breakfast
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2.8 km from City Centre500 m from Mnarani House
Located 10 minutes' walk from Shela city center, this hotel offers an outdoor pool area and barbeque.
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Tabassam Guest HouseGuest house
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200 m from City Centre300 m from Lamu Fort
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Roof Top Private HouseGuest house
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200 m from City Centre100 m from Lamu Fort
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Subira Guest HouseGuest house
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50 m from City Centre200 m from Lamu Fort
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Al-Reidy HouseGuest house
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300 m from City Centre100 m from Lamu Fort
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Paradise HouseGuest house
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300 m from City Centre100 m from Lamu Museum
Guests can also enjoy access to Leah's Designs, which is within 10 minutes' drive of the Paradise House Lamu.
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Seafront HouseGuest house
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300 m from City Centre100 m from Lamu Museum
The Seafront House with sea views lies an 8-minute stroll from Lamu Old Town.
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Ras Kitao Holiday VillaGuest house
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5.7 km from City Centre
10 minutes' drive from 4Shore, the Ras Kitao Holiday Villa Lamu offers a swimming pool.
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Ajooba HouseGuest house
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100 m from City Centre300 m from Lamu Fort
There are rooms facing city and the Ajooba House is set 5 minutes' stroll from Lamu Fort.
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Amma'S HouseBed & Breakfast
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400 m from City Centre100 m from 18th Century Swahili House Museum
Lamu Museum and Baraka Gallery are respectively 0.6 km and 500 metres from the Amma'S House.
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Yaye HouseGuest house
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400 m from City Centre100 m from 18th Century Swahili House Museum
Shela, Lamu Island is within a 10-minute drive of the Yaye House, while Kikoy/Kanga Shop is about 9 minutes' walk away.
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Tabassam HouseGuest house
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100 m from City Centre300 m from Lamu Fort
Kikoy/Kanga Shop and Masjid Riyadha are located 0.7 km and 0.6 km from the Tabassam House respectively.
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FAQs about hotels in Lamu

We hope that the answers to these questions will help you plan your trip

What are the top hotels next to Lamu airport?

More than 5 positive reviews from HotelMix.co.uk visitors about the best properties not far from Lamu airport are available. Rated 8.4/10, Peponi Hotel - Kenya offers yoga classes, children's menu, and a business centre, as well as prices from 19£ per one night. To see more airport hotels click here.

What are the best centrally located Lamu hotels?

Our HotelMix.co.uk travel data based on 253 visitors' reviews show the top places in Lamu city centre. One of the best hotels in Lamu city centre is Jamala Guesthouse rated 7.8/10 from 19£ per night. To check more central hotels click here.

What are the best budget hotels in Lamu?

There are more than 4 top budget properties in Lamu. As one of the best cheap Lamu options, we recommend Jamala Guesthouse with rating 7.8/10 and prices from 19£ per one night. Also Msafini Hotel is a good choice with rating 8.6/10 at the cost of 53£ per night. To see more cheap hotels go here.

What are the best 5-star hotels in Lamu?

The best one is The Majlis Resort rated 8.4/10 at the cost of 676£ per night with cots, yoga classes, and children's menu. See more 5-star options here.

What are the top properties for couples in Lamu?

According to HotelMix.co.uk travel data, there are 6 deals for couples. To see more romantic hotels click here.

What are the top family-friendly Lamu properties?

According to 79 visitors' reviews, there are 4 family deals to consider. Kijani Hotel (rating: 8.0/10): a family-hotel with children's menu, windsurfing, and snorkelling for 185£ per night. For more family deals click here.

Which Lamu hotels not far from Kikoy/Kanga Shop are the best?

According to HotelMix.co.uk travel data, visitors love staying at Subira House (rating: 8.2/10), which offers yoga classes, children's menu, and windsurfing. It’s set a 5-minute walk from Kikoy/Kanga Shop. For more deals go here.

What are the top hotels to stay in Lamu with outdoor pools?

If you’re searching for a property with outdoor pools, there are 8 deals to choose from. You may also like Msafini Hotel rated 8.6/10. This property will cost you 53£ per night.

What are the most popular pet-friendly hotels in Lamu?

If you want to stay in Lamu with pets, HotelMix.co.uk offers 3 deals to choose from. You may book Jannat House (rating: 8.4/10) with body wraps, a treatment room, and a facial room on site. This pet-friendly option is set 1050 metres from 2 Degrees South and costs 31£ per night. See more pet-friendly accommodations here.

Which hotels are the top ones to stay at in Lamu?

For instance, book The Majlis Resort rated 8.4/10 for 676£ per night. It's set 4.3 km from Lamu Marine Conservation Trust and provides concierge service, cots, and yoga classes. Kijani Hotel rated 8.0/10 may also suit you — only 185£ per one night. It features an outdoor swimming pool, children's menu, and windsurfing. Other top properties are Royal House Shela and Wildebeeste Lamu.

What are the best luxury hotels in Lamu?

Another good option is Subira House (rating: 8.2/10), which is set 5 minutes' walk from the city centre and features yoga classes, children's menu, and windsurfing.

Which spa hotels in Lamu are the best?

We recommend Banana House And Wellness Centre (rating: 8.4/10) for 131£ per night. It's located a 30-minute walk from German Post Office Museum and provides a picnic area, shuttle service, and a spa lounge. As an alternative, book The Majlis Resort (rating: 8.4/10), which costs 676£ per night and offers cots, yoga classes, and children's menu.

How much does it cost to stay in a hotel in Lamu?

Of course, the prices change in Lamu depending on the season, but on average:
A 4-star hotel room costs 60£ per night. You may book Subira House with yoga classes, children's menu, and windsurfing. A really special hotel can be found for 676£ per night. We recommend The Majlis Resort (rating: 8.4/10) with cots, yoga classes, and children's menu.

How much would a hotel in Lamu cost for tonight?

According to HotelMix.co.uk travel data, the average prices for tonight in Lamu are: Jannat House (rating: 8.4/10) may cost you about 19£ per night.

What's the coolest hotel for a beach holiday in Lamu?

To make your stay comfortable, there are 4 options to consider. Alternatively, book Kijani Hotel rated 8.0/10, a nice property set 400 metres from the beach. It costs 185£ per night and provides children's menu, windsurfing, and snorkelling.

What's the most popular resort in Lamu?

We recommend Banana House And Wellness Centre (rating: 8.4/10) for 131£ per night. It's located 5 minutes' walk from Aman and provides shuttle service, a spa lounge, and cots on site. Alternatively, Subira House is rated as one of the best resorts in Lamu, offering yoga classes, children's menu, and windsurfing. It costs 60£ per night.

What are the best accommodations not far from Aman?

On HotelMix.co.uk you will find 6 great accommodations not far from Aman in Lamu. Another perfect accommodation is Banana House And Wellness Centre rated 8.4/10 at the cost of 131£ per night. It features a picnic area, shuttle service, and a spa lounge.

Where to stay in Lamu?

Best cheap hotels in Lamu

The 3-star budget Jannat House is a casual, yet elegant choice that features an outdoor swimming pool and a sun terrace as well as room rates at 49£. Stopover Guest House - Lamu Town is an affordable choice that will put you within a 5-minute walk of the center. You will find Amu House just a stone's throw from Lamu Museum.

Lamu airports & Underground stations

A range of hotels are situated near Lamu airport, including Andavelo House as well as Morocco House.

Convenience of staying in hotels in the city centre

The city center boasts 9 hotels, such as Jamala Place and Jambohouse Lamu. An option near the city center is Beytul Habaib next to 18th Century Swahili House Museum.

Next to Mnarani House, you will find Shella White House, which also offers an outdoor swimming pool, windsurfing and canoeing.

Luxury and boutique accommodation in Lamu

Think about the posh The Majlis to be less than 5 minutes away on foot from Manda Beach.

Explore and find your best apartments, B&Bs and others

You can also try comfy Waridi House, which includes an outdoor swimming pool, snorkeling and a free private car park. Book a room at Diamond Beach Village where you can enjoy a kid-friendly environment with windsurfing, snorkeling and cycling. Make sure to choose Kijani Hotel near Lamu Museum - a top-rated resort with views of the garden.

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🏨 Hotels in Lamu 36
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