Hotels & Houses on Lamu Island

 

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...Maps of Lamu Island Accommodation

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Lamu Holiday Homes [Shela] ****

Luxury house rentals from €130 per night
Elegant luxury home rentals in Shela Town for 2-10 guests where traditional Swahili architecture mixes with contemporary design: Bembea House, Jaha House, Habibti House and Fishbone House.
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| Compare | http://www.lamuholiday.com

Forodhani House, Shela Village

Forodhani House [Shela] *****

Luxury beachfront house rental from €400 per night
5-bedroom Shela village home for 2-13 guests with stunning location and 180° view of the ocean. The newly-built home is exquisitely finished and is ideal for family holidays in Lamu.
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Fatuma's Tower, Shela Village, Lamu Island

Fatuma's Tower [Shela] ***

Room rentals from €63 per night (single)
A barefoot boutique 10-bedroom garden guest house named after Fatuma Abu Bakar a Swahili noblewoman who lived in the sanctuary until the end of the 19th century.
See Lamu.org Rates and Guest Reviews | Compare | http://www.fatumastower.com
Banana House, Shela Village, Lamu Island

Banana House [Shela] ****

Rooms from €70 per night (single)
Charming private guest house in Shela set in a lush garden with swimming pool, offering true wellness and yoga.
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Shela Houses in Lamu

Shela Houses [Shela] *****

Luxury house rentals from €180 per night
Well-appointed private homes for rent in Shela for 2-14 guests: Beach House, Shela House, Palm House and Garden House.
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The Moon Houses [Shela] *****

The Moon Houses are a collection of private houses in Shela and Lamu Town including: Full Moon House, Kiwandani House, Garden House and Betty’s Suite.
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Dhow House, Shela Village

Dhow House [Shela] *****

7-bedroom luxury room rental from €150 per night
Katy Barker's modern swahili home with swimming pool, 50' flatscreen, WIFI, royal gardens and private terraces in Shela Village.
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| Compare | http://www.dhowhouse.co.uk
Subira House, Lamu Town

Subira House [Lamu] ***

Eco-friendly Lamu Town room rentals from €48 per night (single)
Arab-style historical building with 7-bedrooms and several open courtyards behind the Lamu fort. Eco-rated with healthy 'slow food' restaurant and gift shop.
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The Fort, Shela Beach, Lamu Island

The Fort [Shela] *****
It's a modern-day fortresse, on an island, on a paradise beach with 10-bedrooms complete with Towers, Gardens and a Pool! Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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Kizingoni Beach Houses
Kizingoni Beach Houses [Kizingoni] *****
Luxury houses from €162 per person per night
Kizingoni Beach is a collection of seven beautifully designed, privately owned, secluded large beachfront houses: Kaskazi House, Kusini House, Pepo House, Jahazi House, Kuni Jogoo House, Kizingoni House, Wazi Dubu House. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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La Marelle House, Lamu, Manda Island
La Marelle [Manda] *****
3-bedroom luxury colonial-style house rental from €315 per night
Waterfront beach house with spacious porch full of charm, incredible furniture and acadian character. Perfect for a luxury family or romantic beach getaway on Manda Island. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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Peponi Hotel, Shela Village
Peponi Hotel [Shela] *****
Oceanview rooms from €215 per night
An institution, Peponi is Shela's most popular and largest beachfront hotel, bar & restaurant.  Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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Manda Dream, Manda Island
Manda Dream [Manda] *****
Luxury double rooms full board from €225 per night
Two luxury 4-bedroom balinese-inspired beachfront villas with spectacular views from Manda Island. Designed by Italian architect Claudio Modola. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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Majlis Resort - Manda Island
Majlis Resort [Manda] *****
Luxury villas from €432 per night
Exclusive luxury beach hotel with 25 suites on tranquil Manda Island. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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Manda Bay, Manda Island
Manda Bay [Manda Toto] *****
Full board luxury rooms from $423 per night (single)
Small boutique hotel with large infinity pool and beautiful ocean-view on Manda Island. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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Kilamawingu/Peugeot House, Shela, Lamu Island
Kilamawingu/Peugeot House [Shela] *****
6-bedroom exclusive luxury house rental from €500 per night
4,800 sq. ft. oceanfront garden retreat ideal for 8-12 guests. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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Kizingo Bandas, Kizingo Beach, Lamu Island
Kizingo [Kizingo Beach] *****
Luxury beach bandas from $247 per night (single)
6 bandas on the seafront made from local materials with spacious showers, solar heating and large verandas. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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Kijani Hotel, Lamu Island Kenya
Kijani Hotel [Shela] *****
Luxury rooms and suite rentals from €125 (single)
The exquisite 13-room boutique hotel offers 3,000 sq. metres of tropical garden on the sea front with two fresh water swimming pools. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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Baobab House, Manda Island
Baobab House [Manda] ****
3-bedroom luxury house rental from €270 per night
Beachfront home surrounded by towering baobabs on a stunning Manda Island property. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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Umma House on Lamu Island
Lamu House [Lamu] ****
Luxury room rentals from $194 per night (single)
Impeccable and stylish boutique hotel with 1 swimming pool and 2 plunge pools on the seafront of Lamu Town.  Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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Bahati House, Shela Village
Bahati House [Shela] ****
5-bedroom luxury house rental from €250 per night
3-level home with oceanviews and plenty of moroccan charm and spacious lounging areas.  Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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Al-Yafir House, Shela, Lamu Island
Al-Yafir House [Shela] ****
4-bedroom luxury room rental from $225 per night
Romantic modern swahili home. Plenty of airy lounging terraces, hanging plants and beautiful views. Only steps from the beach in Shela Village. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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Uzio House, Shela Village
Uzio/Fishtrap House [Shela] ****
3-bedroom waterfront house rental from €270 per night
Ideally located on the Shela waterfront with full oceanviews a plenty of Shela charm. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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Sakina House, Shela, Lamu Island
Sakina House [Shela] ****
Luxury house rental from €450 per night
3 ensuite bedroom spacious house with several ocean-view terraces towering over the Village of Shela. Sleeps 2-8 guests comfortably. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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Kisimani House, Shela Village, Lamu Island
Kisimani House [Shela] ****
4-bedroom luxury house rental from €180 per night
Centrally located near the waterfront in Shela Village sleeps four couples or large family comfortably on 4-levels. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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Dar El Eden, Lamu Town
Dar El Eden [Lamu] ****
5-bedroom luxury house rental from €300 per night
Beautifully restored traditional swahili home in Lamu Town featuring large swimming pool, well finished bedrooms and spacious terraces. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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Mkoko House, Manda Island
Mkoko House [Manda] ***
3-bedroom luxury house rental from €180 per night
Lovely Manda Island escape 5-minute walk from the beach perfect for 4-8 guests. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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Waridi House, Shela Village, Lamu Island
Waridi House [Shela] ***

4-bedroom luxury house rental from €238 per night
Charming open air swahili home with large dining room, dipping pool, water feature and lovely views of Shela Village. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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Diamond Beach Village, Manda Island
Diamond Beach Village [Manda] ***
Bandas from £41 per night (single)
Unpretentious yet stylish collection of bandas, a baobab treehouse, and bar/restaurant ideally located on Manda beach. Owner keeps strong eco-lodge ethics. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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Baitil Aman, Shela Village hotel
Baitil Aman Hotel [Shela] ***
Rooms from $63 per night (single)
Authentic swahili hotel & restaurant offering spacious rooms in minimalist elegance. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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Madakani House, Shela Village, Lamu Island
Madakani House [Shela] ***

3-bedroom historic swahili house rental from €162 per night
Authentic 4-level swahili heritage home in the heart of Shela. Large open galleries centered around a traditional courtyard and garden. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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Pool House, Lamu Town, Lamu Island
Pool House [Lamu] ***
3-bedroom luxury swahili house rental from $1,665 per week
This spacious, romantic and private Lamu home boasts several roof terraces, incredibly luxurious baths and washrooms and a full-sized pool. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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Papaya House, Lamu Island, Shela Village
Papaya House [Shela] ***
4-bedroom garden house rental from €180 per night
Garden retreat next to the Shela sand dunes with easy access to the beach. Spacious with many open areas on all 4 levels. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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Makubwa House, Lamu Island
Makubwa House [Lamu] ***
2-bedroom luxury patrician Lamu house rental from $200 per night [budget to mid-range]
Beautifully restored swahili home perfect for 2-8 guests or as an artist or writer's retreat. The house is of palatial proportions and takes on a magical character at night. Weekly and monthly rates available. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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Shella Royal House, Shela, Lamu Island
Shella Royal House [Shela] ***
Luxury room rental from €60 per night (single)
13-bedroom house in the heart of Shela Village with spectacular views of the Manda channel. Individual rooms and half-board rates available. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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Shella Pwani, Guest House, Lamu Island
Shella Pwani Guest House [Shela] **
Oceanview double rooms from €50 per night
No frills guest house with 4 double and 2 triple/family rooms centrally located in Shela Village behind Peponi Hotel. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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Shella Bahari, Shela Village, Lamu Island
Shella Bahari Guest House [Shela] **
Oceanview double room rentals from €60 per night
5-bedroom oceanfront guest house with great views located right at the Shela jetty. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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Stopover Guest House
Stopover Hotel [Shela] **
Waterfront rooftop penthouse rental from €80 per night
5-bedroom bed & breakfast guest house with self-catering kitchen. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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Accommodation in Lamu

There are many unique luxury hotels, retreats and houses on Lamu and the surrounding islands of Manda and Kiwayu. Each hotel and house in Lamu has its own character and charm. Whether you are searching for a quiet weekend getaway from Nairobi at a boutique beach hotel or a luxury Lamu house rental for a romantic or family getaway from Europe, there is something for everyone.

Swim in the turquoise waters, stroll the pristine deserted beaches, experience Lamu's rich swahili culture, wander the charming streets of Lamu, Shela and Matondoni and indulge in exquisite fresh seafood or al fresco dining by the sea!

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