Subira House
Behind Lamu Fort, 80500 Lamu, Kenya – Excellent location – show map
This historical Arabian-style building is located in the UNESCO-listed town of Lamu. It is less than 984 feet from the seafront and 1.9 mi from the white sandy beach. The bright rooms at Subira House have either a patio or a balcony and some have sea views and free Wi-Fi. Every room has a fan, a seating area, and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a free buffet breakfast each day at the restaurant. The restaurant serves a range of healthy organic cuisine, with packed lunches and room service available upon request. This eco-friendly property has a library and a garden with sunny terrace, and offers massages and babysitting services. Activities in the area include Snorkeling , whale-shark swimming, canoeing, yoga and a day trip to our Perma culture farm. The Lamu Airport is less than 1.9 mi from the property, but can only be accessed by boat.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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See what guests loved the most:
- LeslyAustralia“Mostly, I was totally relaxed and the longer O stayed, the more relaxed I became. It is very well maintained and beautifully renovated hotel in the middle of the old town of Luma. Great effort has been made to reduce its environmental footprint...”
- LaurenUnited States of America“Mohamed & staff were wonderful. The food was amazing.”
- AAlexanderGermany“Gorgeous house with amazing swahili flair, lovely hosts. Seems like they contribute to the Lamu community in a big way, they are well known and loved with everyone I spoke to. Hotel staff will help you organize any outing you‘d like, I can...”
Managed by Swedish Christina and Dutch Paul Aarts are owners since 1990.They met here 1975.
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Languages Spoken
German,English,French,Dutch,Norwegian,Swedish,SwahiliArea info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Karkadeh
- CuisineLocal
Amenities of Subira HouseGreat facilities! Review score, 8.6
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
- View
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun deck
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden
- Shared kitchen
- Dining table
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Live music/Performance
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Themed dinnersAdditional charge
- Walking tours
- Temporary art galleries
- Water sports facilities on siteAdditional charge
- SnorkelingAdditional charge
- DivingAdditional charge
- Hiking
- CanoeingAdditional charge
- WindsurfingAdditional charge
- FishingAdditional charge
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Sitting area
- Desk
- Coffee house on site
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Baby safety gates
- Board games/Puzzles
- Board games/puzzles
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Mosquito net
- Wake-up service
- Packed lunches
- Fan
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Locker rooms
- Personal trainer
- Yoga classes
- Massage chair
- Hairstyling
- Beauty services
- MassageAdditional charge
- German
- English
- French
- Dutch
- Norwegian
- Swedish
- Swahili
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cash Subira House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Please note that the island of Lamu is only accessible by boat. Flights arrive at Lamu Airport on Manda Island and busses arrive at Mokowe.
In order for Subira House to arrange boat transport, please inform them in advance of your flight or bus arrival details. Associated costs must be paid in advance. Contact details are provided in the booking confirmation email.
Lamu Old Town is Kenya's oldest settlement. It is an important site for Islamic activities and celebrations.
Please inform Subira House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.
FAQs about Subira House
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Room options at Subira House include:
- Twin
- Family
- Double
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Subira House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Hiking
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Windsurfing
- Personal trainer
- Themed dinners
- Hairstyling
- Water sports facilities on site
- Beauty services
- Tour or class about local culture
- Yoga classes
- Walking tours
- Massage chair
- Live music/Performance
- Locker rooms
- Temporary art galleries
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The prices at Subira House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Subira House is 800 feet from the center of Lamu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at Subira House is from 11:00 AM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Subira House has 1 restaurant:
- Karkadeh