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Wildebeeste Lamu

Lamu

Offering a terrace and quiet street view, Wildebeeste Lamu is situated in Lamu, 300 metres from Lamu Fort and 400 metres from Gallery Baraka.

Popular points of interest near the guest house include Lamu Museum, 18th Century Swahili House Museum and Riyadha Mosque. This place never disappoints. This was my second time staying here and it still exceeded my expectations. The flat I stayed in was spacious and thoughtfully designed with some artful collections of antique Swahili style furniture. There was access to a private fully equipped kitchenette with an adjacent outdoor dining/ lounging area. The room was airy and well ventilated and also had a very spacious bathroom that had great shower pressure! Joshua is an exceptional host, responsive, warm and welcoming and very attentive. He has even made provisions for Solar lights in case of power outages which were infrequent during my stay and only lasted a few minutes at a time. The Wilderbeeste provides all the comforts and necessities of a home away from home yet its quirky and historical design provides a sense of adventure and novelty needed for a retreat! Can't wait to return for a longer stay!

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8.7
Excellent
127 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

Banana House and Wellness Centre

Lamu

All rooms at the guest house are fitted with a seating area. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, while some units at Banana House and Wellness Centre also boast a terrace. My stay in Tree house was just wonderful. The hotel is very special, amazing vibe and incredible location. It was so peaceful and the staff are very helpful and nice. I also loved the food, very healthy, tasty and big dishes. I will definitely come back.

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8.7
Excellent
243 reviews
Price from
£65
per night

Pwani House - Lamu Seafront

Lamu

Situated 200 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum, Pwani House - Lamu Seafront offers an indoor pool, and air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. This guest house features accommodation with a patio. Rooms are fitted with a balcony with views of the sea. Views, views views... Loved the features of the house, lot of attention to detail. Location is superb and Zion will make your stay so comfortable. Our favourite activity was to stargazing through the night! 🙏🙏

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8.7
Excellent
19 reviews
Price from
£63
per night

Mangrove House

Lamu

Facing the seafront on Manda Island, Mangrove House features a private beach area. Among the various facilities are barbecue facilities and a garden. Free WiFi is available and Gallery Baraka is 3.5 km away.

Guest rooms at the guest house are equipped with a seating area. Every room is fitted with a private bathroom with a solar powered hot shower. All guest rooms have a desk. Excellent location, excellent hosts (Masha and Harrison), extremely scrumptuous food. You feel at home. Extreme tranquility on Manda Island, away from the hustle and bustle. Hard to beat.

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8.2
Very Good
23 reviews
Price from
£94
per night

Jamala Guesthouse

Lamu

Featuring a garden, Jamala Guesthouse is situated in Lamu in the Coast region, 43 metres from Lamu fort. Popular points of interest around the property include Old Jetty (Lamu) and Water well. Some units at the property have a balcony with a garden view. Jamala Guesthouse, nestled in the heart of Lamu Old Town, was an absolute delight for us first-time visitors to Lamu. It provided a unique opportunity to deeply immerse ourselves in the local culture and connect with the welcoming people. The early morning calls to prayer from the surrounding mosques, for instance, became an integral part of the immersive experience. It is located just a short walk from the boat jetty which is super convenient! The host, Baji, was not only highly responsive but also incredibly helpful. Right from the moment we made our booking, he was readily available to provide us with all the information we needed. Baji even arranged a boat pick-up for us and an enriching Old Town Tour with Abu, who was an absolute delight to be around. The rooms at Jamala were both spacious and well-equipped with all the essentials, making it excellent value for money. The breakfast was also nice and balanced, with the option of tea/coffee, bread, eggs and fruit. There is also a kitchen available complete with a fridge that is available for guests to use. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay at Jamala again! Thank you to the team for making our inaugural visit to Lamu very memorable!😊😊

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8.4
Very Good
54 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

Amu House

Lamu

Providing a garden, a terrace and free WiFi, Amu House is a recently renovated guest house 200 metres from Lamu Fort and 200 metres from Lamu Museum. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation offers a balcony. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. Excellent location in the heart of Lamu town. I was given the choice of the available rooms. I loved the decor. Beautiful view of the sunrise from the terrace. Breakfast was so tasty. Muhammed also arranged a brilliant sunset boat trip for me for a great price.

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8.8
Excellent
71 reviews
Price from
£27
per night

Samaki House

Lamu

Providing garden views, a garden and free WiFi, Samaki House provides accommodation well located in Lamu, within a short distance of 18th Century Swahili House Museum, Lamu Museum and Lamu Fort. It is located 700 metres from Gallery Baraka and offers luggage storage space. The guest house features family rooms. The house is beautiful and it is the perfect place if you are looking for a private stay.

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7.8
Good
118 reviews
Price from
£26
per night

Ras Kitao Holiday Villa

Lamu

At the guest house, all units are equipped with a wardrobe. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and slippers, units at the guest house also boast free WiFi. At the guest house, each unit includes bed linen and towels.

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8.2
Very Good
4 reviews
Price from
£54
per night

Nyla's Stilt Houses & Guest House

Lamu

Set 2.2 km from Takwa Beach, Nyla's Stilt Houses & Guest House offers accommodation with a patio, as well as a private beach area and a garden. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace.

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Bahari Guest House

Lamu

Featuring sea views, Bahari Guest House offers accommodation with terrace, around 200 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum. The air-conditioned accommodation is 300 metres from Lamu Museum. Guests can make use of a garden.

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FAQs about guest houses in Lamu

  • There are 15 guest houses in Lamu you can book on Booking.com.

  • Wildebeeste Lamu, Amu House, and Banana House and Wellness Centre have received great reviews from guests in Lamu about the views from these guest houses

  • Many families visiting Lamu loved staying at Mangrove House, Banana House and Wellness Centre, and Amu House.

  • Couples traveling in Lamu loved staying at Wildebeeste Lamu, Amu House, and Banana House and Wellness Centre.

  • Most guest houses on Booking.com offer free cancellation.

  • The average price per night for a guest house in Lamu for this weekend is £46, based on current Booking.com prices.

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  • Wildebeeste Lamu, Banana House and Wellness Centre, and Amu House are some of the popular guest houses in Lamu.

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