Lamu Archipelago Accommodation

Kijani Hotel offers unique accommodation situated in the village of Shela, on the island of Lamu. The hotel is set in a tropical garden, located directly on the seafront with two fresh-water swimming pools.We offer 10 rooms spread throughout the garden into three separate traditional Swahili buildings, which were formerly private homes. True to the atmosphere of a Swahili house, Kijani's rooms and central areas emphasize the aesthetics of privacy and ...

Wardi House is located in Shela Village. The house offers a quite retreat ideal for a family or groups. The house is available on a room only basis or the entire house can be booked for one group. It sleeps ten adults and five children.There are five bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a private Verandah and a plunge pool. The house comes complete with a team of staff to assist with all your needs. There is a waiter, housekeeper, gardener and the house ...

Peponi is a small hotel situated on the exotic island of Lamu, off the coast of Kenya. Peponi is run by the Korschen family, who opened the hotel in 1967 and still retains much of the character and charm that it had then. Small and personal, it is the perfect rest after a safari or a holiday from modern life.The hotel offers a variety of rooms which are divided into Suites, Superior and Standard Rooms. All the rooms have ocean views. The Suites and ...

Samaki House a 300yr Old Swahili Mansion is a unique experience in the heart of the old town overlooking the waterfront. The property has wonderful Boriti Poled ceilings, traditional Lamu decorations and arabesque plasterwork niches, Inset tiled work and beautiful roof terraces. This 380 sqm Arab traders Mansion is furnished with antiques and artefacts, and presents the ideal place to observe the rich Swahili culture of this unique setting. Its ...

Shella Royal House consists of two houses on the same property, idyllically located in Shela and a 2-minute walk from the pier. Both houses have beautiful views of the Indian Ocean and the beach below. One house has six en-suite rooms and one penthouse with an individual balcony, and the other house has four en-suite rooms and two penthouses each with an individual balcony.Both houses have electricity, however in cases of power failure from the main ...

Fishbone House is located in the heart of Shela which is one of the loveliest small villages of Africa's East Coast. Fishbone House is located a few minutes off the seven-mile stretch of Shela Beach. A few footsteps from the house will take you down to Fisherman Beach where the ancient dhow building is still active.The cosy two-bedroom house is ideal for one or two couples and a perfect choice for honeymooners. The whole house is covered by coral ...

Lamu House is situated on the seafront in Lamu Town. Lamu House comprises two Swahili houses with a central courtyard, renovated and adapted to the modern use. We have kept the enchantment of the traditional Swahili architecture and equipped Lamu House with all necessities to make your stay extremely comfortable.Lamu House consists of 11 rooms and each room is different and has its own character with a balcony overlooking the sea and the old town, ...

Kizingo Eco Lodge is the ultimate secluded beach resort; a wonderful and tranquil escape from the modern world. The lodge is situated at one end of a spectacular 12 km beach that stretches from Kizingo, which means 'the point' in Swahili, to the fashionable village of Shela. Like all the best resorts in Kenya, Kizingo has a symbiotic relationship with the local village, an hour away on foot, and with farmers on the mainland who grow food and make ...

Bembea House is situated on the edge of the picturesque fishermen's village of Shela, alongside the dunes that fringe the long stretch of Shela Beach. Located only a few steps from the famous Peponi Hotel, Bembea House offers a holiday that brings you into close touch with Africa, where you can have a unique experience of this very special island.The house sleeps two to four people in two double bedrooms. The rooms are furnished with four-poster beds, ...

Perched on the edge of its own beach, Kipungani Explorer is one of East Africa's most simple but sophisticated coastal hideaways. Overlooking a deserted 14-kilometre beach on the southwestern tip of Lamu Island, Kipungani Explorer is a dream destination for those seeking a true desert island holiday. After a 90 minute flight from Nairobi, you will be met at Manda Island and transported by boat to the lodge, which is located two degrees south of the ...