The 10 best hotels & places to stay in Shela, Kenya

Shela – 18 hotels and places to stay

Mbibo House in the Shela Dunes

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.

Andreas

From

Germany

Perfect quiet oasis to relax, to discover Shela village, to explore the beach with helpful and friendly staff

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

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US$350

1 night, 2 adults

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Milimani Villa-Fully airconditioned Villa

Shela

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, mountain view and a terrace, Milimani Villa-Fully airconditioned Villa is set in Shela.

Nicola

From

United Kingdom

This house is palatial - It is vast with loads of lovely chill-out spaces, every room is spacious, all the bedrooms have massive en-suites, and everything is spotless and incredibly comfortable. It is a new brand build but it has been done in a tasteful traditional Swahili style (but with all mod cons). The pool was great - it has a shallow end where you can sit and cool off and a deep section where you can dive. It was extremely hot in Shela in Jan so I would say a pool was essential for a comfortable holiday at that time of year. There is a vast roof terrace where we star gazed and chatted at night. The kids had movie nights on the smart TV which meant we could relax and chat elsewhere. We were two families (4 adults and 4 kids) and we didn't even use one of the bedrooms as the place is so big. The staff were very helpful and kept the place tidy and clean at all times. We hired a chef during the visit at a very reasonable rate - we ate breakfast and dinner at home and ate out during the day - he cooked everything we requested very well and the meals were all delicious. He also did all our food shopping which was very helpful. I liked staying in the dunes behind Shela (you get to see a bit of real Shela life on the way) but it is worth knowing that the house is not right on the seafront. It takes about 10 mins to walk to the sea/cafes. However, the location is reflected in the price - it was extremely good value indeed considering it was such an amazing house.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Price from

US$240

1 night, 2 adults

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Furaha House

Shela

Offering sea views, Furaha House is an accommodation located in Shela, 200 metres from Shela Beach and 400 metres from Mnarani House. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony.

Danielle

From

Denmark

Great place. Lovely and welcoming host!! Sea view from the balcony and roof top. Just amazing!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

Price from

US$70

1 night, 2 adults

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Jannat House

Lamu (Near Shela)

Offering an outdoor pool, garden and a restaurant, Jannat House is located in Lamu Old Town. It is situated a short walk away from the Waterfront and the Main Road. Free Wi-Fi access is available.

Rory

From

United Kingdom

I adored the architecture of Jannat and that It refuses exploit its five-star potential. The pool is lovely late at night.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4

Very good - What previous guests thought, 147 reviews

Price from

US$59

1 night, 2 adults

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LAMU HOUSE

Lamu (Near Shela)

Set in Lamu and with 18th Century Swahili House Museum reachable within 200 metres, LAMU HOUSE offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a restaurant.

Paul

From

Australia

Beautiful relaxing oasis in the heart of Lamu right on the waterfront Beautiful pool and the water front Rooms are Devine Staff are fantastic. I can highly recommend this place. Probably the best place in the Lamu to stay

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6

Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews

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US$160

1 night, 2 adults

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Msafini Hotel

Lamu (Near Shela)

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.

Adam

From

United Kingdom

The view on the rooftop for breakfast was fantastic. Delicious fresh fruit for breakfast every day. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6

Good - What previous guests thought, 200 reviews

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US$85.50

1 night, 2 adults

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Royal House Shela

Lamu (Near Shela)

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

Suzanne

From

Australia

The staff, the rooms and cosy corners, being able to use all the upstairs living areas, the breakfasts and the way the staff cared for us.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9

Good - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews

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US$120

1 night, 2 adults

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Amu House

Lamu (Near Shela)

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

Viviane

From

France

Beautiful traditional guest house with all essential amenities, kept very clean and with wonderfully accommodating staff and owner, ready to go the extra mile to ensure we were comfortable. My family and I had a wonderful stay. The family room is fantastic, with a lovely indoor terrace to accommodate active children.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews

Price from

US$50

1 night, 2 adults

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JamboHouse Lamu

Lamu (Near Shela)

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.

Neu_MartMart

From

Spain

We loved our stay, Arnold is extremely helpful and always gives good advice. Breakfast is a 10. If we came back to Lamu we will stay here for sure.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 131 reviews

Price from

US$25

1 night, 2 adults

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Jua House

Lamu (Near Shela)

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.

Martha

From

Australia

Beautiful hotel with the best breakfast in Lamu. Their fresh baked bread is famous. The staff were so wonderful and went above and beyond to look after guests and the rooms and shared spaces are beautifully styled and really comfortable. I spent a lot of time on the rooftop enjoying the view. I had 3 fans in my room which was great as I didn't get any of the cool breeze that came through the upper floors at night (I was on the lowest guest floor and facing another building).

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 278 reviews

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US$135

1 night, 2 adults

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5

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