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Lamu – 61 hotels and places to stay

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews
    From
    US$141
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews
    From
    US$59
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews
    From
    US$160
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 209 reviews
    From
    US$86
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 110 reviews
    From
    US$50
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 280 reviews
    From
    US$135
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews
    From
    US$900
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
    From
    US$135
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
    From
    US$32
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 15 reviews
    From
    US$45
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
    From
    US$85
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews
    From
    US$141
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
    From
    US$30
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 199 reviews
    From
    US$165
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 73 reviews
    From
    US$84
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews
    From
    US$36
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
    From
    US$12
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews
    From
    US$80
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
    From
    US$72
    1 night, 2 adults
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews
    From
    US$50
    1 night, 2 adults

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Budget hotels in Lamu and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

    Stopover Guest House and Restaurant is a 3-star property located in Lamu, facing the sea.

    From US$80 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

    Situated 200 metres from Gallery Baraka and 200 metres from Lamu Fort, Beytul Habaib features free WiFi and units fitted with a kitchen, balcony and seating area.

    From US$81 per night
  • Set in Lamu, 300 metres from Lamu Fort and 400 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum, Fatnaish sea front offers air conditioning.

    From US$90 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and views of garden, Baytulkher is a recently renovated bed and breakfast set in Lamu, 100 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum.

    From US$60 per night
  • Located in Lamu, 500 metres from Lamu Fort and 700 metres from Lamu Museum, Fatnaish Sea Front Apartment offers air conditioning. Guests staying at this apartment have access to a balcony.

    From US$90 per night
  • Situated within less than 1 km of 18th Century Swahili House Museum and a 11-minute walk of Lamu Museum in Lamu, Katiti N'tamu Lamu features accommodation with seating area.

    From US$85 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews

    Located in Lamu, Jannataan Hotel offers 2-star accommodation with an indoor pool and a garden.

    From US$57 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 209 reviews

    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.

    From US$81 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Lamu and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Jamala Guesthouse provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 200 metres from Lamu Museum.

    From US$45 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Boasting sea views, Yumbe House Garden features accommodation with terrace, around 300 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum. Guests staying at this bed and breakfast have access to a balcony.

    From US$29 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews

    Situated within 200 metres of 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 200 metres of Lamu Museum, Pwani House - Lamu Seafront features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Lamu.

    From US$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 accommodation in Lamu and features a garden, shared lounge and terrace.

    From US$470 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Located in Shela, La Joya Lamu provides accommodation 500 metres from Shela Beach and 100 metres from Mnarani House. The units in the bed and breakfast are equipped with a kettle.

    From US$51 per night
  • Jannah Lamu

    Hotel in Shela
    Breakfast options

    Situated in Shela, 400 metres from Shela Beach, Jannah Lamu features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and express check-in and check-out. This apartment features a rooftop pool and a garden.

    From US$174 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

    Featuring 5-star accommodation, Royal House Shela is situated in Lamu, 300 metres from Shela Beach and 200 metres from Mnarani House.

    From US$80 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 62 reviews

    Situated within 100 metres of Manda Beach and 300 metres of Shela Beach, Shela Bahari features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Shela.

    From US$115 per night

Hotels located in the centre of Lamu

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Situated in Lamu, 300 metres from Lamu Fort, 300 metres from Gallery Baraka and 500 metres from Lamu Museum, Roof Top House features accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.

    From US$24.20 per night
  • Roof Top House has a balcony and is located in Lamu, within just 300 metres of Gallery Baraka and 500 metres of Lamu Museum.

    From US$15 per night
  • Offering city views, Fatnaish Riyadha Apartment is an accommodation set in Lamu, 300 metres from Lamu Fort and 600 metres from Lamu Museum.

    From US$47 per night
  • Boasting city views, Fatnaish Rooftop Apartment features accommodation with a balcony, around 300 metres from Lamu Fort.

    From US$40 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

    Located in Lamu, less than 1 km from 18th Century Swahili House Museum, Tabassam Guest House features rooms with garden views and free WiFi.

    From US$6.86 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Boasting quiet street views, Ajooba House offers accommodation with terrace, around 300 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum. Guests staying at this guest house have access to a balcony.

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

    Roof Top House is situated in Lamu, 200 metres from Gallery Baraka, 300 metres from Lamu Museum, as well as 500 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum.

    From US$15 per night
  • Situated in Lamu, 300 metres from Lamu Fort and 400 metres from Lamu Museum, Fatnaish 3 Bedroom Apartment Lamu offers air conditioning. This apartment features accommodation with a balcony.

    From US$132 per night

FAQs about hotels in Lamu

What guests said about Lamu:

  • 10.0

    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
  • 10.0

    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
  • 10.0

    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
  • 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
    Guest review by
    Anonymous
  • 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
    Guest review by
    Anonymous
  • 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

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  • From US$81 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 209 reviews
    My stay at Msafini Hotel was great! The staff (including but not limited to Joshua, Dickson, and Davis) were exceedingly kind and friendly and I can tell that they went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable. I really enjoyed the large breakfasts included with an array of options to choose from and I could also choose when and where I wanted to take my breakfast. My room was on the top floor with a stunning view and the location was convenient with the jetty and Shela Beach close by. I got my money's worth for 3 nights.
    Guest review by
    Jordan
    Kenya
  • From US$85.50 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews
    The staff was really friendly and organised a boat taxi from airport in advance. Despite of a technical overbooking they found a good solution for all travellers. Instead of the booked room we got an Apartment next door. The Location ist perfect to walk around Lamu Town and visit the fort and Museum and the small shops in the second row roads. The breakfast was good. You could choose between Continental or Suaheli breakfast. We had both.
    Guest review by
    Katja
    Germany
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 202 reviews
    I missed my morning flight on my day of travel to Lamu. The hotel manager was so handy in helping me book another flight the same day. He helped organize activities for me and guided me within the town. The hotel stuff were so friendly. I read the history of Subira House. It is a rustic "Omanish" house. I had a whole balcony for myself. I enjoyed my stay.
    Guest review by
    Judy
    Kenya
  • From US$1,000 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 104 reviews
    breakfast was delicious- nice that you got to choose from a menu of options so it wasnt the same thing each day. and location were perfect! It is a short walk to the part of the beach where you can swim. The hotel and pool itself is so nice and picturesque it was also wonderful just to stay on the property and get away from the bustle of the town.
    Guest review by
    Natalie
    United States
  • From US$155 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 280 reviews
    Jua House is beautifully furnished and was a perfect place to stay for the Lamu Yoga festival. The staff were very friendly and always helpful. Breakfast was amazing and to top it all the evening tea treats were delicious. Beautiful view of Shela from the roof top.
    Guest review by
    Farhana
    Kenya