Manda Island

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Manda Island is a secluded island off the coast of Lamu, Kenya.  The perfect place to relax and spend wonderful afternoons enjoying the cool ocean breeze while lounging on these bed swings.
Manda Island is a secluded island off the coast of Lamu, Kenya.  The perfect place to relax and spend wonderful afternoons enjoying the cool ocean breeze while lounging on these bed swings.
It is also possible to walk above/through the mangrove forests on some wooden bridges that have been built.
A large portion of Manda Island is covered in mangrove forests, and it is possible to kayak through them during high tide.

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Lamu House Hotel

Lamu House Hotel

4 out of 5
Kenyatta Road Lamu
The price is SAR 521 per night from Feb 28 to Mar 1
SAR 521
SAR 622 total
28 Feb - 1 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (70 reviews)
Staff was great - especially the in house tour guide, Abu!

Reviewed on 8 February 2026

Lamu House Hotel
The Majlis Hotel

The Majlis Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Ras Kitau Bay Manda Island
The price is SAR 1,907 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
SAR 1,907
SAR 2,250 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Manda Island. Enjoy free breakfast, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Manda Beach and Shela Beach ...
The Majlis Hotel
Jannataan Hotel

Jannataan Hotel

3 out of 5
Corniche Path Lamu Lamu County
The price is SAR 172 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
SAR 172
SAR 203 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lamu. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Lamu Museum and Lamu Fort are located ...
6/10 (2 reviews)
The owner of the Hotel pretended not to have any business relations with this site. Even though i have paid the full amount, they charged me more and i had to pay them directly, in order to have my room. Confrontation and a stressful experience, with not much support from the management staff. Hotel ...

Reviewed on 10 January 2026

Jannataan Hotel
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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
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
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
Shanti Beach House - Lamu - Kenya

Shanti Beach House - Lamu - Kenya

Lamu County Lamu County
Book a stay at this beach vacation home in Manda Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Manda Beach and Shela Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Paradise
An amazing peaceful place. We spent 2 nights here just enjoying doing nothing except swimming, sunset walks along the beach and watching the birds and other animals.

Reviewed on 10 May 2025

Shanti Beach House - Lamu - 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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