Lamu Archipelago Accommodation

Lamu-Island Villa

from R 403 to R 471 (family units from R 2,422)

Traditional Swahili house, three bedrooms, two terraces, independent kitchen. Close to the sea. Can be rented as a self-catering, guesthouse or B and B. House-help and security guard on-site. Large secluded garden. Located between Lamu a town, which is 10 minutes' walk, Shela village is 20 minutes.

Msafini Hotel

from R 471 (family units from R 807)

Sultan Studio Apartment

from R 605 (family units from R 3,769)

Sultan Studio Apartment is a prestigious antique Lamu house located in the heart of Lamu Island. It is over 100 years old and was sold and renovated six years ago. Officially opened as hotel in 2004, it is the ideal place for families, comprising four rooms and two duplex penthouses.

Shella Sea Breeze Guest House

from R 613 (family units from R 1,226)

Shella Sea Breeze Guest House is located in the small seaside village of Shela and offers comfortable accommodation with a sea view and in warm Swahili hospitality.

Fatuma's Tower Boutique Hotel

from R 805 (family units from R 3,450)

Fatuma's Tower Boutique Hotel offers a tranquil retreat in this quiet fisherman's village on the Island of Luma. The accommodation is provided in 11 double rooms ideal for couples and groups. Guests are invited to come and enjoy the peace and comfort of this tranquil space.

La Joya House

from R 901 (family units from R 2,288)

Located in Shela Village, La Joya House is a traditional coastal Swahili house, built using lime and coral and has a total of five double bedrooms. The house is available for rent on an exclusive basis, or you can rent a room on a bed and breakfast basis.

Baytil Amman Guest House

from R 942 (family units from R 2,826)

Baytil Amman is a wonderful renovated guest house located in the centre of Shela Village, overlooking an open garden with a fountain. The building ruins remained untouched and intact for years, adding to the charm of the building and creating a peaceful atmosphere.

Diamond Beach Village

from R 1,076 (family units from R 7,268)

On the beach front of Manda Island, opposite Shela, Lamu, Kenya. Our eco-lodge is friendly and relaxed: the perfect place for a beach holiday after a safari. We have 6 en-suite banda's (huts) and a tree house surrounded by gardens, hammocks, rock art and bird baths. Swimming, snorkelling, fishing, diving, sailing, sea food, walking, Swahili ruins and beautiful Swahili culture.

Banana House and Wellness Centre

from R 1,130 (family units from R 6,245)

Retreat to Banana House, a very cool, elegant private guest house and wellness centre in Shela, Lamu, offering yoga classes and massages. It is very spacious and boasts great views of the sea, the dunes and the village.

Shella Bahari Guest House

(family units from R 1,211)

Bahari started out as a small restaurant in 1989 but has been extended to include five double en-suite bedrooms. The rooms are decorated with quaint little pieces of Swahili furniture. Each room is equipped with a ceiling fan and bed net.

Kijani Hotel

from R 1,418 (family units from R 2,131)

Kijani Hotel offers unique accommodation situated in the village of Shela, on the island of Lamu. The hotel is set in a tropical garden, located directly on the seafront with two fresh-water swimming pools.

Waridi House

(family units from R 1,457)

Wardi House is located in Shela Village. The house offers a quite retreat ideal for a family or groups. The house is available on a room only basis or the entire house can be booked for one group. It sleeps ten adults and five children.

Peponi Hotel Lamu

from R 1,733 (family units from R 9,693)

Peponi is a small hotel situated on the exotic island of Lamu, off the coast of Kenya. Peponi is run by the Korschen family, who opened the hotel in 1967 and still retains much of the character and charm that it had then. Small and personal, it is the perfect rest after a safari or a holiday from modern life.

Samaki House

(family units from R 2,019)

A luxury holiday in historic surroundings in a beautiful Island location. Excellent seafood is available, perfect beaches, fishing, and good watersports topped with a unique cultural heritage. Lamu is another pace of life and the perfect place to relax after a safari tour.

Shella Royal House

from R 2,137 (family units from R 17,102)

Shella Royal House consists of two houses on the same property, idyllically located in Shela and a 2-minute walk from the pier. Both houses have beautiful views of the Indian Ocean and the beach below.

Fishbone House

(family units from R 2,223)

Fishbone House is located in the heart of Shela which is one of the loveliest small villages of Africa's East Coast. Fishbone House is located a few minutes off the seven-mile stretch of Shela Beach.

Lamu House

(family units from R 2,624)

Lamu House is situated on the seafront in Lamu Town. Lamu House comprises two Swahili houses with a central courtyard, renovated and adapted to the modern use. We have kept the enchantment of the traditional Swahili architecture and equipped Lamu House with all needed necessities.

Kizingo Eco Lodge

from R 2,705 (family units from R 5,411)

Kizingo Eco Lodge is the ultimate secluded beach resort; a wonderful and tranquil escape from the modern world. The lodge is situated at one end of a spectacular 12 km beach that stretches from Kizingo, which means 'the point' in Swahili, to the fashionable village of Shela.

Bembea House

(family units from R 2,990)

Bembea House is situated on the edge of the picturesque fishermen's village of Shela, alongside the dunes that fringe the long stretch of Shela Beach.

Kipungani Explorer

from R 3,028 (family units from R 6,057)

Perched on the edge of its own beach, Kipungani Explorer is one of East Africa's most simple but sophisticated coastal hideaways. Overlooking a deserted 14 km beach on the southwestern tip of Lamu Island, Kipungani Explorer is a dream destination.

Mkoko House

(family units from R 3,067)

Mkoko House is situated on the edge of the mangroves, in a quiet and peaceful area on Manda Island. It faces Shela Village, on Lamu Island, and is separated by a five-minute boat ride across the narrow channel.

Jaha House

(family units from R 3,604)

Jaha House is located at the northern end of Shela, where the houses meet the sea and the ancient craft of dhow building is still practiced with bow drill and traditional hand tools.

Camilla House

(family units from R 3,769)

Camilla House is a charming B&B in Shela village on Lamu Island. Situated in front of the old harbour and the fisherman's beach, it is the ideal retreat for those who are looking for something different from the touristic resorts.

The Bandas

from R 3,834 (family units from R 7,668)

Kizingoni Beach is delighted to announce the addition of their Kizingoni Bandas. Designed to offer cool, comfortable accommodation for honeymooners, couples or single travellers, each banda features its own bathroom and mini-terrace; some made entirely of palm thatch others with coral foundations.

Habibti House

(family units from R 3,834)

Habibti House is a stunning three-storey town house with five spacious bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms. Located next to Jaha House, Habibti is located a few footsteps from Shela's remarkably colourful fishermen's beach and in a quiet residential neighbourhood.

Betty's Suite

(family units from R 4,038)

The Betty's Suite is located in Shela Village on Lamu Island, off the north-eastern coast of Kenya. The suite offers luxury accommodation for two people. All your needs will be attended to by the staff to ensure a relaxing holiday.

Kisimani House

(family units from R 4,253)

Home in the sweet fragrant village of Shela, the Kisimani House is one of kind with its original architecture still in place. Along with ornate interiors, massive stone walls, carved archways and sea views, it in itself is an experience.

Kizingoni House

from R 4,377 (family units from R 35,016)

Kizingoni House has been built and positioned to take full advantage of the spectacular sunsets and sea views and to catch the sea breezes throughout the year.

Fisherman House

(family units from R 4,576)

Fisherman House is located in Shela Village on Lamu Island, off the north-eastern coast of Kenya. The house offers luxury accommodation for up to four people.

Blue Empire

(family units from R 4,601)

Located on the fantastic Manda Beach, just a few metres from the sea and surrounded by luxurious tropical vegetation, Blue Empire enjoys a spectacular view of the Indian Ocean, the island of Lamu and Shela Village.