Shiban House

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Staff

9.5

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Shiban House in Lamu Island offers family rooms with private bathrooms. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a fitness centre, and a sun terrace. Dining Experience: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, Ã la carte, vegetarian, and halal. Local specialities, warm dishes, juice, pancakes, and fruits are served. Amenities and Services: The homestay features a shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, and housekeeping service. Hiking activities are nearby. Reception staff speak English and Swahili. Nearby Attractions: Shella Beach is a 6-minute walk away, and Mnarani House lies 200 metres from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Halal

Availability

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Room type
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Susannah
France France
“Quiet guesthouse with big rooms, lovely staff, great views from the roof terrace and a fantastic breakfast.”
Miriam
Kenya Kenya
“Went to celebrate my birthday and it was my first time in Lamu. A simple request to shiban house to make it feel special, ended up being the best birthday surprise ever...Sada thank you, my heart is overwhelmed by how you managed to surprise me 😊....”
Salem
Tanzania Tanzania
“The cleanliness, the sparkling floors , great place to relax and enjoy a short break. Shiban House indeed felt like a home away from home. Saada the Manager was very helpful. Joseph her assistant was exceptional - he took me around...”
Joanna
Tanzania Tanzania
“Spacious well-equipped bedrooms and bathrooms each with small balcony, nice roof-top space with view over town”
Mufaddhal
Kenya Kenya
“I loved everything about it! The place is so clean that you can literally leave your shoes outside and roam around everywhere and be comfortable. They even upgraded my room for free and gave me the topmost suite which has some magnificent views...”
Opiyo
Kenya Kenya
“The hospitability of the host who ensured we were comfortable during our stay.”
Shanti
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Joseph was the most welcoming host and he helped me with everything I needed. He also arranged the boat from and to the airport which is cheaper than what I had been told by friends visiting so I recommend seeking to Joseph about any questions you...”
Anthony
United States United States
“Amazing place. We were treated like we were at home from the beginning. Since it was just us in the building, we were upgraded to the big suite. Delicious breakfast too.”
Hilde
Netherlands Netherlands
“Joseph was really a treasure for Shiban House. He was helpful whereever he could and brought me from and to the boat. Apart from that he is a very nice person. The bed was very comfortable. Also the sitting area on the roof is very nice.”
Luca
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“My stay at Shiban house was fantastic. The hotel is situated in one of Shela’s winding backstreets. This makes its location convenient, being a mere five minute’s walk from Shela’s harbour, and very quiet, ideal for a good night’s sleep. The room...”

Hosted by Jamila Abdallah

9.5
Host review score
Jamila Abdallah
Welcome to our charming Swahili guesthouse located on the beautiful Lamu Island, just a stone's throw away from the stunning sand dunes of Shela Beach.
Beautiful walks on the beach, afternoon walk on the sand dunes with friends, if you love culture then you will have plenty of time to engage with the community.
Languages spoken: English,Swahili

Property surroundings

House rules

Shiban House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 11:00 to 17:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 7 years are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Shiban House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.