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Here is a quick list of Hotels in Lamu, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Jambohouse Lamu Bed & Breakfast |
9.3 / 10 (133 Reviews) |
From 19$ | |
| Wildebeeste Lamu |
8.8 / 10 (91 Reviews) |
From 18$ | |
| Subira House Bed & Breakfast |
8.8 / 10 (188 Reviews) |
From 45$ | |
| Amu House Hotel |
9.0 / 10 (107 Reviews) |
From 40$ | |
| Jua House Bed & Breakfast |
9.2 / 10 (267 Reviews) |
From 135$ |
There are 30 hotels and other accommodations in Lamu city centre to choose from. We recommend Jannat House as the best hotel with a picnic area, back massages, yoga classes, set 0.5 km from the city centre. To see more central hotels click here.
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Jambohouse Lamu Bed & Breakfast
From 19$
Featuring luggage storage, the 3-star Jambohouse Lamu Bed & Breakfast lies just near the Lamu Old Town. The bed & breakfast provides a safe deposit box to ensure guests' safety.
You'll be about 100 metres from the Riyadha Mosque and fairly close to 18th Century Swahili House Museum. The Fort of Shela is also located 3.6 km from this Lamu hotel. Enjoy your stay at the Jambohouse Lamu Bed & Breakfast, which is in close proximity to Kikoy/Kanga Shop. For those travelling from afar, Lamu airport is 10 minutes' drive away.
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Wildebeeste Lamu
From 18$
Located just near Kikoy/Kanga Shop, the 3-star Wildebeeste Lamu hotel includes 6 rooms. The guest house also includes a car park.
The centre of Lamu can be reached within a 5-minute walk. This Lamu hotel is approximately 100 metres from the Riyadha Mosque and 2.9 km from Aman. The accommodation is just moments from the squat castle "Lamu Fort". For those travelling from afar, Lamu airport is 10 minutes' drive away.
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Subira House Bed & Breakfast
From 45$
Located just 350 m from the upmarket Baraka Gallery, the 4-star Subira House Bed & Breakfast Lamu is just a 5-minute walk from the Lamu Museum. Situated steps away from the Lamu Old Town, this bed & breakfast features an ร la carte restaurant serving local cuisine.
You'll need 10-minute drive to Lamu airport. Leah's Designs lies 3 km from the eco-friendly hotel. The Fort of Shela is 10 minutes' drive from the Subira House Bed & Breakfast.
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Amu House Hotel
From 40$
Located nearly a 5-minute walk from the Lamu Old Town, the 3-star Amu House Hotel Lamu offers a sundeck, a patio, and a picnic area. Offering hiking and fishing in the area, the hotel lies about 200 metres from the Lamu Museum, and 3.6 km from the Fort of Shela.
You'll need 10-minute drive to Lamu airport. The Amu House Lamu provides easy access to 4Shore, which is 3.1 km away.
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Jua House Bed & Breakfast
From 135$
Located only 250 metres from 4Shore, Jua House Bed & Breakfast Lamu is merely a 6-minute walk from Shela, Lamu Island. There is also parking.
You'll need 10-minute drive to Lamu airport. The bed & breakfast is about 10 minutes by car from the preserved 16th-century Swahili House and in proximity to the Fort of Shela. Located 2.6 km from the Lamu Museum, the Jua House Bed & Breakfast puts the city at your fingertips.
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Jannat House Hotel
From 39$
Jannat House Hotel Lamu is located in Lamu, merely a 12-minute walk from the Lamu Museum, and offers a swimming pool. The hotel also includes a terrace with outdoor dining areas.
This 2-star hotel is situated in the old part of Lamu, 3.6 km from the Fort of Shela. The property gives access to Rift, which is around 10 minutes away by car. For those travelling from afar, Lamu airport is 10 minutes' drive away.
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Andavelo House Bed & Breakfast
From 96$
Providing 6 rooms, the 4-star Andavelo House Bed & Breakfast Lamu is within 5 minutes' walk of the Lamu Old Town. Offering views of the patio, the bed & breakfast is fairly close to the squat castle "Lamu Fort" and boasts a swimming pool.
The upmarket Baraka Gallery is located around 500 metres from the hotel, and Lamu airport is approximately a 10-minute drive away. The Riyadha Mosque, which is a short way from the Andavelo House Bed & Breakfast Lamu, is one of nearby attractions. You can easily find the Fort of Shela about 10 minutes by car from the property.
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Shella White House Bed & Breakfast
From 41$
Situated only a 5-minute walk from Manda Bay, Shella White House Bed & Breakfast Lamu offers guided snorkelling trips. Featuring a restaurant, this bed & breakfast is located just a few steps from the Fort of Shela.
The hotel is nestled 3.4 km from Kikoy/Kanga Shop and 0.6 km from Leah's Designs. The property lies in the old part of Lamu. The Lamu Old Town can also be found 10 minutes' drive from the Shella. For those travelling from afar, Lamu airport is 10 minutes' drive away.
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Kijani Hotel
From 188$
Offering a swimming pool and views of the beach, the 4-star Kijani Hotel Lamu is situated only a 5-minute walk from Leah's Designs. The hotel provides Wi-Fi, which is available in public areas.
This beachfront bed & breakfast is 2.6 km from the Lamu Museum, 2.8 km from 18th Century Swahili House Museum. The Lamu Fort is also located 10 minutes by car from the property. The Kijani offers quick access to the Fort of Shela, situated around 700 metres away. For those travelling from afar, Lamu airport is 10 minutes' drive away.
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Banana House And Wellness Centre Hotel
From 162$
Located 10 minutes by car from the Lamu Fort, Banana House And Wellness Centre Hotel Lamu is 150 metres from 4Shore. Additional features at this guest house include a terrace with outdoor dining areas.
Lamu centre can be reached within 30 minutes' walk. The 4-star hotel is also 4.7 km from the Takwa Ruins in Lamu. A 15-minute drive from the Lamu Museum is a perk for guests staying at the Banana. For those travelling from afar, Lamu airport is 10 minutes' drive away.
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Samaki House Hotel
From 38$
Offering a storage for belongings, the 3-star Samaki House Hotel Lamu is about a 5-minute stroll from Kikoy/Kanga Shop. The guest house is a good starting point for exploring Lamu, including the Lamu Museum, which is only 350 metres away.
Aman is 2.9 km from this Lamu hotel, while the Takwa Ruins is around a 15-minute ride from the location. The Fort of Shela is also located 3.6 km from the Samaki House Lamu. For those travelling from afar, Lamu airport is 10 minutes' drive away.
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Jamala Guesthouse
From 38$
The 3-star Jamala Guesthouse Lamu offers quick access to Kikoy/Kanga Shop, located just a 6-minute walk away. Guests can enjoy this Lamu hotel's garden, which is adorned with a balcony.
The bed & breakfast is situated approximately 3 km from Leah's Designs, while Mokowe Ferry Dock is 4.5 km away. The Lamu Old Town is also only 300 metres away. The location will allow you to be about a 10-minute drive from the Fort of Shela. For those travelling from afar, Lamu airport is 10 minutes' drive away.
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Beytsalam Bed & Breakfast
From 55$
Located nearly a 5-minute stroll from the Lamu Museum, the 4-star Beytsalam Bed & Breakfast Lamu has a terrace. The bed & breakfast is a good starting point for exploring Lamu, including the Lamu Old Town, which is only 200 metres away.
This Lamu hotel is situated 3.6 km from the Fort of Shela and in proximity to the Riyadha Mosque. The Beytsalam Bed & Breakfast is 1 km away from the centre of Lamu. For those travelling from afar, Lamu airport is 10 minutes' drive away.
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Msafini Hotel
From 81$
The 2-star Msafini Hotel Lamu is located in Lamu, nearly a 25-minute walk from the Riyadha Mosque, and offers a swimming pool. Situated in the vicinity of the Fort of Shela, the hotel features an ร la carte restaurant serving African cuisine.
You'll need 10-minute drive to Lamu airport. The Lamu Museum is 2.6 km from this hotel in Lamu. Just near the Msafini Lamu, guests will find attractions, such as Aman.
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Shela Bliss Bed & Breakfast
From 121$
The recently renovated Shela Bliss Bed & Breakfast Lamu is about a 5-minute walk from Shela, Lamu Island and features a terrace with outdoor dining areas. Area attractions, including the Fort of Shela, are located in proximity to this 3-star bed & breakfast.
The hotel is only 150 m from 4Shore and 5 km from Lamu airport. The Shela Bliss Bed & Breakfast gives access to Rift, which is nearly 10 minutes' walk away. This accommodation lies 2.7 km from the Lamu Old Town.
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Royal House Shela Hotel
From 80$
Guests of the 5-star Royal House Shela Hotel Lamu can easily reach Rift, located nearly a 5-minute walk away. The hotel also includes parking.
The preserved 16th-century Swahili House is 3.4 km from this Lamu hotel, and 4Shore is right around the corner from it. The accommodation is 4 km away from the centre of Lamu. Merely 6 minutes' walk from the Royal House Shela Lamu there is the Fort of Shela. For those travelling from afar, Lamu airport is 10 minutes' drive away.
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Pwani House - Lamu Seafront Hotel
From 105$
The 4-star Pwani House - Lamu Seafront Hotel is nestled just 250 metres from the Lamu Museum and features an indoor pool. Enhancing the overall experience, this Lamu guest house showcases a garden equipped with a patio area.
The Lamu Fort is just a few steps from the hotel, while the upmarket Baraka Gallery is only a 6-minute walk away. The Fort of Shela is also located 3.6 km from the Pwani House Lamu. The Riyadha Mosque is also situated about a 10-minute stroll away. For those travelling from afar, Lamu airport is 10 minutes' drive away.
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Jannataan Hotel
From 23$
Jannataan Hotel Lamu, located only an 8-minute walk from the Fort of Shela and in close proximity to Leah's Designs, features an indoor swimming pool for guests to take a dip in. Wi-Fi is provided throughout the property.
You'll need 10-minute drive to Lamu airport. Attractions in the area also include Manda Bay, situated just 400 metres from the bed & breakfast. Aman lies within easy reach of the Jannataan Lamu.
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The Majlis Resort
From 321$
Situated right near Manda Beach, The Majlis Resort Lamu offers a swimming pool. Offering 24-hour front desk assistance and wake-up calls, this hotel also features Wi-Fi in public areas.
The Lamu Old Town is 4.1 km from the 5-star hotel and the Lamu Museum is a 10-minute ride away. The property is within 600 metres of an own beach in Lamu. 15 minutes' drive from the Riyadha Mosque is a perk for guests staying at The Majlis. For those travelling from afar, Lamu airport is 5 minutes' drive away.
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Mangrove House Hotel
From 240$
The beachfront Mangrove House Hotel Lamu is merely 6 minutes' walk from 4Shore and entices guests with a sun terrace and barbecue.
Slim Silversmith is 4.2 km from this 4-star guest house, while the Lamu Museum is nestled 4.1 km away. An own beach of Lamu is about a 5-minute walk away. Manda Island is situated 4.4 km from the hotel. For those travelling from afar, Lamu airport is 5 minutes' drive away.