The 10 best homestays in Lamu, Kenya

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Mangrove House

Lamu

Featuring a terrace with sea views, a private beach area and a garden, Mangrove House can be found in Lamu, close to Manda Beach and 600 metres from Mnarani House.

James

From

South Africa

The locations is a gem. Away from the HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF LAMU. There is a great restaurant next door With delicious food and you can always pop over to Sheila (5 min boat ride) for some activity if you feel too quiet on the island 🏝️ 👍

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

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US$141

1 night, 2 adults

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Amu House

Lamu

Located within 200 metres of Lamu Fort and 200 metres of Lamu Museum in Lamu, Amu House provides accommodation with seating area.

Elisabeth

From

Switzerland

AMU house is a beautiful old and carefully restaured historical house. And the terrace on the roof top is perfect for relaxing and reading. The right place when you prefer the authentic life of Lamu to the touristy places of Shela. Thank you, Mary and Hussein for your hospitality, for your time, for organizing a stunning sailing trip, and for our unforgettable walk on Manda Island.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 106 reviews

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US$50

1 night, 2 adults

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Banana House and Wellness Centre

Lamu

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, Banana House and Wellness Centre is located in Shela village, Lamu 2.7 km from Gallery Baraka. The property is set 2.8 km from Lamu Fort.

Chandni

From

Germany

Great location, amazing atmosphere & lovely staff. I felt at peace as soon as I got there.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 216 reviews

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US$161

1 night, 2 adults

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Ajooba House

Lamu

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.

Lucía

From

Spain

The location was great! The room is comfortable and good value for money and the rooftop was very nice.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

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US$13.46

1 night, 2 adults

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Wildebeeste Lamu

Lamu

Offering a garden and city view, Wildebeeste Lamu is situated in Lamu, 300 metres from Gallery Baraka and 500 metres from Lamu Museum.

Hannah

From

Germany

Wildebeeste was one of the best stays we had during our journey. We’ve enjoyed it so much that it was very hard for us to leave again. Joshua is a very friendly host who helps you out with everything you need. The room is very spacious, clean and has everything you need, including a fan and mosquito net. It’s in an old Swahili-house where you can literally feel the long history of Lamu, it’s houses and it’s residents. You can use a well equipped kitchen and the (sea) view from the roof terrace is just stunning. Siwa, the oldest tourism guide in town, showed us around and we could profit from his experience and contacts all around town. If we ever have the opportunity, we will definitely come back.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 92 reviews

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US$12

1 night, 2 adults

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Roof Top House

Lamu

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.

Camilah

From

Kenya

Such an amazing host. He upgraded my room with no extra cost, and gave me a free tour of Lamu old town. He was also helpful during my stay for any inquiries.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9

Good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Price from

US$12

1 night, 2 adults

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Ras Kitao Holiday Villa

Lamu

Ras Kitao Holiday Villa in Lamu features a terrace and a shared lounge. The property has sea and pool views, and is a few steps from Manda Beach.

harith

From

Kenya

Our vacation was fantastic! The place had a warm and inviting atmosphere, and the accommodations were very comfortable. It truly felt like a home away from home.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8

Good - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

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US$85

1 night, 2 adults

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Beytul Habaib

Lamu

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.

Osman Abdulkadir

From

Qatar

Staying at Beytul Habaib was a great cultural experience. The mix of modern and traditional decor was beautiful, and David's service was excellent. The two-bedroom apartment was perfect for our family. We enjoyed cooking and felt right at home. The views were amazing, with stunning scenes of the island and ocean from every angle. Being close to the beach was a big plus, and my children loved playing there.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7

Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

Price from

US$72

1 night, 2 adults

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Samaki House

Lamu

Providing garden views, a garden and free WiFi, Samaki House provides accommodation well located in Lamu, within a short distance of 18th Century Swahili House Museum, Lamu Museum and Lamu Fort.

Jen

From

Tanzania

Moses is so helpful and kind!! The whole setting of the house is brilliant : the rooftop terrace with views of the ocean; the refreshing breakfasts; the cool coral stone steps and walls; the ylang ylang scent on the way to our room; the different levelled roof terraces; the shaded courtyards and natural bright light throughout the house.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0

Very good - What previous guests thought, 122 reviews

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Stopover Guest House and Restaurant

Lamu

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

Chloe

From

United Kingdom

Since Stopover is the first guesthouse you see when arriving at Shela's seafront from Lamu, my gut instinct was to see where else we could stay, but we could not have imagined a more perfect, relaxing (and very clean) place. Hamid, the manager of Stopover, made us feel very comfortable and safe, and the staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Our 2nd floor balcony overlooking the sandy approach to Shela and line of fishing boats and dhows was a bargain itself. Add the mosquito-netted traditional Arabic beds, eager-to-please staff, and delicious fresh fish meals and you have the perfect spot to experience the varied cultures of Lamu island. You can wander around Shela village, walk the beach, or go into nearby Lamu town (for which I highly recommend Ali as a guide to introduce you to Arabic culture through his eyes). It is SAFE, relaxing, romantic and so interesting to experience. The Stopover (Shela location) is the perfect base for your Lamu adventure.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4

Good - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

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