Lamu Archipelago Accommodation

Located on the shores of East Africa, in the Indian Ocean, off the coast of Kenya, Lamu is a town, an island, and an archipelago. There, time seems to have stopped somewhere in the XVIII or XIX century, and life is still much what it used to be at the time of the Sultanates of Pate and Zanzibar. Alternating endless beaches and mysterious mangroves, old historical buildings and untouched nature, fishing trips and barbecue, Lamu can fulfill all holiday's ...

If this is your first time in Shella, then Msafini Hotel is the place where you can enjoy a silent environment and have complete views of the whole village and ocean. Guests can enjoy excursions around Lamu and Shella; visit nearby curio shops and markets, take a stroll on the beach and enjoy the beautiful ocean scenery.The hotel comprises 14 self-contained en-suite rooms, each with a private balcony. The rooms are spacious, comfortable and well ...

Sultan Studio Apartment is a prestigious antique Lamu house located in the heart of Lamu Island. It is over 100 years old and was sold and renovated six years ago. Officially opened as hotel in 2004, it is the ideal place for families, comprising four rooms and two duplex penthouses. Each room is personally designed and authentically styled with Swahili furnishings. The rooms feature large bathrooms and well-stocked minibars, and guests can enjoy our ...

Shella Sea Breeze Guest House is located in the small seaside village of Shela and offers comfortable accommodation with a sea view and in warm Swahili hospitality.The guest house offers seven rooms that are furnished with twin beds and equipped with ceiling fans and mosquito nets. Each room has an en-suite bathroom with a toilet and a shower only. The rooms also enjoy lovely sea views and the guest house is secure. Security measures are in place so ...

Fatuma's Tower Boutique Hotel offers a tranquil retreat in this quiet fisherman's village on the Island of Luma. The accommodation is provided in 11 double rooms ideal for couples and groups. Guests are invited to come and enjoy the peace and comfort of this tranquil space. The historic towers have been renovated and modified to accommodate five bedrooms and a yoga hall. Behind the towers in the same compound is the Sand Castle with its three ...

Located in Shela Village, La Joya House is a traditional coastal Swahili house, built using lime and coral and has a total of five double bedrooms. The house is available for rent on an exclusive basis, or you can rent a room on a bed and breakfast basis.The first floor of the house consists of the main kitchen, a dining room and two bedrooms. On the second floor, there is a secondary kitchen, dining/living room area and two bedrooms. The rooftop ...

Baytil Amman is a wonderful renovated guest house located in the centre of Shela Village, overlooking an open garden with a fountain. The building ruins remained untouched and intact for years, adding to the charm of the building and creating a peaceful atmosphere.There are six spacious en-suite rooms with hand carved furnishings, mosquito nets and traditional Swahili features. The rooftop terrace gives wonderful views of the sea and the surrounding ...

Diamond Beach Village offers an alternative to the concrete hotel, more of a rustic Robinson Crusoe experience. We work very closely with the local Swahili people taking into account their culture and only using local methods and materials to create a refreshing, eco-friendly, alternative style holiday. We have 6 locally built huts and a tree house for accommodation, all en-suite with electricty in the evenins. Surrounded by gardens, hammocks, rock and ...

Banana House and Wellness Centre on Lamu Island welcomes you wholeheartedly and invites you to visit us for an unforgettable holiday experience. Shela is a small village on Lamu Island, 45 minutes' walk from Lamu Town and situated at the point of the island. Here the white sanded beach and the dunes stretch out for hours of undisturbed walking and pure bliss.The house is simply and tastefully furnished in Swahili style, with many different sitting ...

Shella Bahari Guest House is one of the few oceanfront guest houses on Lamu Island. The house is located a short distance from the famous 12 kilometer unspoilt beach.Bahari started out as a small restaurant in 1989 but has been extended to include five double en-suite bedrooms. The rooms are decorated with quaint little pieces of Swahili furniture. Each room is equipped with a ceiling fan and bed net.From the villa pier you can catch a Dhow going to ...