Lamu

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Lamu
Lamu
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Where to stay in Lamu

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Lamu Old Town

You'll enjoy the parks and historic sites in Lamu Old Town. You might want to make time for a stop at Lamu Fort or Lamu Museum.

Lamu Old Town
Lamu House Hotel

Lamu House Hotel

4 out of 5
Kenyatta Road Lamu
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Lamu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Lamu Museum and Lamu Fort are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (67 reviews)
Enjoyed my stay the place is charming and well maintained and great staff. Can’t wait to be back with my family

Reviewed on 8 December 2025

Lamu House Hotel
Peponi Hotel

Peponi Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Shela Beach Lamu Lamu County
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Lamu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Shela Beach and Manda Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
Love the place

Reviewed on 2 November 2025

Peponi Hotel
The Cabanas Lamu

The Cabanas Lamu

3 out of 5
Matondoni Lamu Lamu County
The price is SAR 1,862 per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
SAR 1,862
SAR 2,198 total
11 Jan - 12 January 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Lamu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Dream location with excellent & friendly service. The quality of the food is one of the best I had in Kenya. The views and facilities are top level. Definitely will be back with family & friends.

Reviewed on 25 March 2025

The Cabanas Lamu
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Luxury beachfront holiday house, pool garden all sea views, Forodhani House Lamu

Luxury beachfront holiday house, pool garden all sea views, Forodhani House Lamu

Lamu
Book a stay at this beach villa in Lamu. Enjoy private pools, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Shela Beach and Manda Beach are ...
Pristine Home, Perfect Relaxation!
Every bedroom, gathering space, and lounging area throughout the house (inside and out) is comfortably appointed and thoughtfully designed. The staff of the house are warm, inviting, and exceptionally professional. We loved the location along the water - close access for beach walks and shopping, ...

Reviewed on 27 July 2022

Luxury beachfront holiday house, pool garden all sea views, Forodhani House Lamu
ONEWAY House Lamu Seaview Rooftop & Pool

ONEWAY House Lamu Seaview Rooftop & Pool

Lamu Lamu
Stay at this vacation home in Lamu. Enjoy private pools, a rooftop terrace, and patios. Popular attractions Lamu Museum and Lamu Fort are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Perfect Stay at Oneway House
We had a lovely 9 day stay at the one way house. The house is simply stunning and very well maintained and clean. Michael- the chef- made us beautiful breakfasts and dinners. It’s impossible to choose a favorite dish but his curries are world class and biryani a MUST have. Paul helped us navigate ...

Reviewed on 23 July 2022

ONEWAY House Lamu Seaview Rooftop & Pool
Deuli house -Boutique hotel-lamu island-Kenya

Deuli house -Boutique hotel-lamu island-Kenya

Shela Lamu County
Stay at this aparthotel in Lamu. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and balconies. Popular attractions Shela Beach and Manda Beach are located nearby.
Deuli house -Boutique hotel-lamu island-Kenya
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Lamu

4.7
Top Destination
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4/5 - Good

Jeff

We enjoyed Lamu, views are lovely, you can take a dhow to Shela which is pretty, there is shopping (clothes & souvenirs). Donkeys are quaint but they do leave droppings everywhere. Street hustlers can be annoying, but if you are firm they give up.

5/5 - Excellent

Gulfem

Beautiful island with different villages and coasts to visit and relax. Locals are very nice and friendly. We felt very safe here; staying in the Sheela Village. However; the Lamu village center should be visited with a guide during the day.