Lamu Island
The owners describe this beautiful spot as 'no news, no shoes', which says it all really. It's at the end of the 12km stretch of beach that begins in…
Must-see hotels in Lamu Island
Lamu Island
Wonderfully situated right on the waterfront, this is the beating heart of Shela. Owner Carol knows everything there is to know about Lamu (and provides…
Lamu Island
In a town where every building wants to top the preservation stakes, Lamu House stands out. It consists of two fused Swahili villas. Each of its handful…
Lamu Island
Hands down the best place in town for budget travellers, this friendly guesthouse is owned by German world traveller Arnold, a treasure trove of all…
Lamu Island
With 10 spacious, palatially decorated rooms scattered across three traditional Swahili houses and overlooking the beach, this tranquil spot sits in the…
Lamu Island
This five-storey house rises above the sleepy, donkey-filled alleyways of Shela. Apart from the warm welcome and plenty of advice from owner Thomas and…
Banana House & Wellness Centre
Lamu Island
Arranged around a tranquil, flower-filled courtyard with a small pool, this is Lamu's premier yoga retreat and is a generally tranquil place to while away…
Lamu Island
This lovely Swahili house, just behind Peponi Hotel, is decked out with carved plasterwork and pastel accents. Some rooms have fine sea views, as does the…
Lamu Island
This resort is quite luxurious, in a rustic, end-of-the-world, banda-on-the-beach kind of way. The 13 bandas (thatched-roof huts) are made solely of local…
Lamu Island
From the Arabic for 'house of light', this 16th-century town house is a stylish backpackers joint that guests rate highly for the warm hospitality. The…
Lamu Island
This Swedish-owned property features graceful arches and twin gardens with wells. The Sultan of Zanzibar knew a thing or two about style when he built the…
Lamu Island
Built to resemble an Omani-style fort and fully staffed, this former private home overlooks a deserted stretch of Shela Beach. Its glorious isolation, its…
Lamu Island
This restored 200-year-old tower, once owned by a Swahili noblewoman, is a peaceful yoga retreat at the back of the village. The 10 rooms are individually…
Lamu Island
If walking to Shela from Lamu Town, one of the first places you come to on the waterfront is this beautiful guesthouse of pure-white unfussy lines. Rooms…
Lamu Island
This Swahili mansion is set into a tourist-free backstreet and is notable for its fine, whitewashed walls and fantastic rooftop, which includes a good…
Lamu Island
A winner during the hottest months, this beautifully restored 16th-century Swahili house is one of the coolest places on the island. Friendly manager…
Lamu Island
This beautiful 17th-century house is made from coral, wrapped around a tranquil, leafy courtyard. Add mid-sized, fan-cooled rooms decorated with pleasant…
Lamu Island
Right on the seafront as you round the corner to Peponi, a clutch of whitewashed, self-contained rooms with heavy four-poster beds catches the sea breeze…
Lamu Island
Terrific value, and just metres away from the beach, this centrally located B&B comprises a clutch of snug rooms with four-poster beds and a breezy…
Lamu Island
Blending business amenities with gruff service, the New Mahrus has three categories of room, with KSh500 '3rd class' being the rock bottom option. Should…
Lamu Island
This old merchant's house gives the impression of genteel decay, with creeping plants taking over the inner courtyard. The main draws here are the pool…
Dudu Villas & Lamu Backpackers
Lamu Island
This place is as budget as it gets in Shela, with room for several tents inside the large, sandy garden, and several anonymous-looking, fan-cooled dorms…
