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JamboHouse Lamu is set in Lamu, 300 metres from Gallery Baraka, 500 metres from Lamu Museum, and 500 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum. It is situated 300 metres from Lamu Fort and offers luggage storage space. In addition to free WiFi, the property also features a sun terrace as well as beauty services. Everything This is a place with peace and love

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9.2
Superb
134 reviews
Price from
US$15.30
per night

Situated within 500 metres of Shela Beach and 200 metres of Mnarani House in Lamu, Jua House provides accommodation with seating area. The bed and breakfast features city views and a sun terrace.

At the bed and breakfast, each unit is fitted with a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer, units at the bed and breakfast also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms are fitted with a balcony. At the bed and breakfast, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. Perfect location, staffs, clean room and most of all, they have unbelievably nice view!

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9.1
Superb
280 reviews
Price from
US$100
per night

Featuring a swimming pool and tropical gardens, Kijani Hotel is situated on the coast of Lamu Island, along the Indian Ocean. The décor comes with natural handmade furniture, lanterns and ornaments.

Kijani Hotel is located in Shela Village, just 3 km from Lamu Old Town and 4 km from Manda Airport. Takwa Prehistoric Site is 10 km away on Manda Island. Beautiful location in Shela village, stunning gardens around the hotel and a short walk to Shela Beach which goes on forever. The restaurant at Kijani is amazing, better than Peponi! Definitely have the Kijani Crab Curry!

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9.4
Superb
105 reviews
Price from
US$200
per night

Featuring a shared lounge and views of garden, Shela Bliss is a recently renovated bed and breakfast set in Lamu, 400 metres from Manda Beach. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The bed and breakfast features family rooms. It was a great stay. Immanuel was incredible, helping us with directions, turn down service, recommendations and breakfast. The home itself is beautiful with great amenities and especially views of the city.

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9.4
Superb
15 reviews
Price from
US$121.50
per night

Featuring garden views, Sai Shanti House provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 300 metres from Manda Beach. Among the facilities at this property are full-day security and private check-in and check-out, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 200 metres from Mnarani House. Chris is an amazing host. The house is lovely, perfectly located and very reasonably priced. I was solo travelling and felt very safe at Sai Shanti!

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9.6
Exceptional
5 reviews

Located in Shela, 500 metres from Manda Beach, Mbibo House in the Shela Dunes offers accommodation with free WiFi, a terrace or a balcony and access to a garden and an outdoor pool. The property features garden views. The property is non-smoking and is situated 400 metres from Mnarani House. Perfect quiet oasis to relax, to discover Shela village, to explore the beach with helpful and friendly staff

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9.3
Superb
11 reviews
Price from
US$365
per night

Featuring accommodation with a balcony, Sai Shanti House is set in Lamu. The apartment, housed in a building dating from 2002, is 200 metres from the Mnarani House. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Manda Beach is 300 metres away. Coming from Amu house,where they saw me As dollars nit as human being ,I found this Place paradise ! Chris is such a lovely person ‘ God blesses him! The place is perfect , very spacious , Comfortable , Beautiful

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9.6
Exceptional
15 reviews
Price from
US$47.79
per night

Boasting a balcony with sea views, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden, Ras Kitao Holiday Villa can be found in Lamu, close to Manda Beach and 600 metres from Mnarani House. Featuring full-day security, this property also provides guests with a terrace. Rooms come with a patio with pool views. 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.

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9.2
Superb
8 reviews
Price from
US$76.50
per night

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, mountain view and a terrace, Milimani Villa-Fully airconditioned Villa is set in Shela. Among the facilities at this property are a housekeeping service and bicycle parking, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Staff on-site can arrange airport transfers.

Shela Beach is 700 metres from Milimani Villa-Fully airconditioned Villa, while Mnarani House is 300 metres away.

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9.6
Exceptional
7 reviews
Price from
US$225
per night

Located a few steps from Kipungani Beach, Kizingo Beach Eco Lodge offers 4-star accommodation in Lamu and features a fitness centre, a garden and a bar. The hotel has family rooms.

At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving African, Pizza and Seafood cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Amazing probably, just stunning and the staff were incredible. Would love to go back. Highly recommend.

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9.3
Superb
19 reviews
Price from
US$184
per night

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