Holiday houses in Lamu Island

4.84 out of 5 average rating, 97 reviews

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Catherine House - a traditional Swahilihouse

Our house, Catherine House has a large comfortable, relaxing rooftop terrace with a large dining table, two daybeds and a hammock. The house is situated two minutes from the historic center of Lamu town, the big market and three minutes from the seafront. Find your way for a stroll in the lively narrow streets, shopping or some of Lamus restaurants, for boat trips to nearby beaches, other islands and villages. See www. lamu.no for more information about the house, island and Lamu town.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 26 reviews

Beautiful Rooftop Apartment

Khayrat Apartment, located in the heart of bustling Shela village is the perfect stay for your Lamu vacation. Our top floor apartment is made up of two floors, the bottom one consisting of two ensuite bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a cosy living room and two balconies. As comfortable as this floor is, our rooftop is the place to be! You'll have a 360 view of the village, the ocean and the sand dunes behind Shela, including amazing sunsets and sunrises. Khayrat apartment sleeps 4 people.

5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

Apartment in Lamu

Swahili Dreams Apartments number 3

Welcome to our exquisite Swahili-style apartment, thoughtfully designed to provide a captivating experience for our esteemed guests. This spacious unit boasts one generously sized bedrooms, accompanied by its own ensuite bathroom, ensuring both comfort and convenience. There is also an additional decent sized bed in the main room. All the common areas, such as the indoor swimming pool, are easily accessible for our guests. We eagerly anticipate the pleasure of your visit in the near future!

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Shamba Apartment

Perched above a lush garden in the heart of Shela, this one-bedroom retreat is full of charm and tropical color. With an open-air Swahili style living area, the home features a fully equipped open kitchen with everything you need for a relaxed self-catering stay—from a gas stove to a blender and all the essentials. The bedroom offers a peaceful escape with a double bed and mosquito net, and the ensuite bathroom keeps things simple and functional. Come live the barefoot island dream.

5 out of 5 average rating, 9 reviews

Home in Shela

Unique beachfront cottage with large pool & garden

A charming white-washed seafront cottage at the edge of Shela village, nestled in a tropical garden on a small estate. Enjoy spectacular views of the channel and mangroves from the rooftop terrace. The 20m pool (shared with the main house) and the beach right at your doorstep make this a truly unique escape. Your stay includes: - daily housekeeping - private chef - airport pickup - daily breakfast - purified water - internet - organic toiletries - 2 kayaks

5 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviews

Home in Lamu

Bone Idle

A rustic beach house, Robinson Crusoe style. At the southern tip of Lamu Island, the house faces the Indian Ocean as it rolls in along a great stretch of empty beach. An absolutely perfect place for simply doing nothing, one can nevertheless also lie on the beach, float out to sea or take long walks across the island. Lamu, centuries old, and the most ancient Swahili settlement on the East African coast, is just a 30 minute boat ride away.

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 67 reviews

Home in Lamu

NAIMA'S HOUSE-Near Shela beach on Lamu Island

Sunrise, sunset and the warm waters of the Indian Ocean await you at this lovely house, 5-minutes from the beach. Shops around the corner. Delicious Swahili food abounds. Sunny, breezy, 3- bedroom home (sleeps 6) with lots of space and a garden. Great rooftop verandah with mini-fridge. Great wifi and work space. Huge, fully equipped kitchen. All rooms have ceiling and standing fans. This house comes with a full time staff/cook.

5 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviews

Furnished 1 bedroom Apartment

Fully furnished cozy 1 bedroom apartment located on the second floor of Sai Shanti House in the heart of Shela Village, offering stunning views of the village and sand dunes. It features a fully equipped kitchen with all necessary utensils, making it the perfect retreat for your stay. Whether you're here for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled vacation, this apartment is the perfect base for your stay in Shela.

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4.94 out of 5 average rating, 18 reviews

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Room 5 in historical house with pool & 360 toproof

AernoutRating, 5 stars10 months ago

Gilles’ place was amazing. I loved staying in this oasis, the entire accommodation is stuffed with beautiful artworks, plants and decorations. Mbogo was amazing, helpful and informative. I truly enjoyed my stay here and I recommend this place to anyone looking to stay in Lamu.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 24 reviews

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Jua House B&B Single Room

CarrieRating, 5 stars4 months ago

I instantly felt right at home. Thomas, Amani and all the staff were very accommodating and were responsive to anything I needed. The breakfast is amazing (make sure to try the banana pancakes and the vegetable scrambled eggs). They make almost everything in-house so you really feel like you're eating a home-cooked meal. The afternoon tea and snack was perfect while I needed to work remotely and the wifi worked very well in the common areas so I was able to get a lot of work done during my stay. The bed was comfy, the water was hot, the room was spotless and it felt like a home away from home. Thank you!

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4.95 out of 5 average rating, 21 reviews

Stunning 360° View from Roof Top Terrace

KristinaRating, 5 stars4 months ago

Beautiful house well located in Lamu Town with kitchen and roof top terrace. Katana, who looks after the house and its guests, is a very nice guy and super helpful. He also prepared the breakfast, which I really enjoyed. Lovely place!

4.7 out of 5 average rating, 10 reviews

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Forest House.(3).Single seaview rm.WC.Balcony.Gard

RobertRating, 5 stars3 months ago

Mama Aisha was super helpful and was available when I landed on the jetty, giving me someone to help with luggage and take me to the accomodation spot. I got one of the rooms looking over one of the streets but while seated I could see the streets and activities but those below couldn't see me. this proved great for doing work stuff and not feeling stuck in my room. yet, there was minimal noise beyond the occasional conversations and movement. I loved the spot though - I highly recommend it to others.

5 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviews

Tamarind House 1st Floor

John MRating, 5 stars1 month ago

His description does not really do it justice! It is far bigger than you will expect and easily accommodate 6 without issues. Best thing though, was Abdillah himself. Friendly, helpful and a great tour guide around the village of Shela. This has been his home his entire life and it shows. I would recommend anyone wanting a relaxing yet exciting vacation, long or short, to visit Shela and stay in his place. We will be returning next year with our children! Give thanks Abdillah One Love

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 40 reviews

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Jamala House

CarolinRating, 5 stars1 month ago

Baji is a great host, he picked me up from the airport and explained everything important to me. The place is very clean and quiet. Especially Maya's breakfast was excellent and I really enjoyed the time there.

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5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Kizingo Eco Lodge

TamaraRating, 5 stars7 months ago

I had a wonderful stay at the Kizingo Eco Lodge, I was completely thrilled and can really recommend it! The staff was very warm and helpful. The lodge is located at the end of the 12km long beach and is surrounded by dunes. The beach is very beautiful, quiet and you can swim there even at low tide. The restaurant and cabanas are all unique and beautiful, full of attention to detail and everything is locally made. Night Sky was very airy, large and had lots of pretty niches to linger in. The bathroom was also very large and beautiful. The food was excellent and the cook surprised me with delicious, creative vegan meals. Nicola built the lodge so consciously and sustainably, there were wonderful, locally produced natural care products in the bathroom. The lodge can be either reached by boat or by motorbike from Shela along the beach in 15min (KSH 1000 only one way), so that it's easy to go there just for the day, have a wonderful meal and cool drinks at the beach underneath the shade.