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A room with two arched windows overlooking a body of water, a table with chairs, and a bottle of champagne.
A view through an arched window of a body of water with several boats.
A room with a traditional wooden ceiling, a hanging lantern, a window with a view of palm trees, and a table with chairs.
A room with a bed, a wooden chair, a small table, and a window with a view of greenery.

1. Kijani Hotel

Kijani Hotel
Lamu
United States
Gustavo
$206 nightly
$243 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Kijani Hotel
A room with a thatched roof, a view of the sea, a sofa with cushions, and a table with a glass of drink and flowers.
A room with a thatched roof, a view of the sea, and a seating area with cushions.
A bed with a view of the sea, a thatched roof, and a white wall.
A coastal view with a clear sky, a body of water, and buildings with a white facade and dark roofs.

2. Morocco House

Morocco House
Lamu
$78 nightly
$93 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
Morocco House
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3. Shella Bahari Guest House

Shella Bahari Guest House
Lamu
United States
Rajesh
$110 nightly
$134 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
Shella Bahari Guest House
A tropical garden with thatched umbrellas, palm trees, and a variety of plants.
A room with a bed covered by a white canopy, another bed in the background, and a woven rug on the floor.
A dormitory room with two beds, a chair, and a table.
A thatched-roof outdoor dining area with wicker chairs and a central table.

4. Dudu Villas N Backpackers

Dudu Villas N Backpackers
Lamu
$51 nightly
$61 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Dudu Villas N Backpackers
A wooden balcony with a thatched roof overlooking a calm sea. There are two wicker chairs with cushions.
A balcony with three arches, a wooden chair, and a table.
A bedroom with a bed, a canopy, a view of the sea, and a balcony with shutters.
A pool area with a thatched-roof structure, surrounded by potted plants and lounge chairs.

5. Lamu House Hotel

Lamu House Hotel
Lamu Old Town
Norway
Ole Jakob
$149 nightly
$175 total
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Total with taxes and fees
Lamu House Hotel
An ornate wooden door with a sign above reading "SUNSAIL HOTEL."
A bed with a canopy, a wooden chair, and a mirror on the wall.
A hallway with patterned floor tiles, white walls, and a sign reading "Brighton".
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "SUNSAIL HOTEL". There are outdoor tables and chairs, and a tree in the foreground.

6. Lamu Sunsail Hotel

Lamu Sunsail Hotel
Lamu Old Town
France
David
$30 nightly
$35 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Lamu Sunsail Hotel
A balcony with a view of boats on the water.
A small, dimly lit room with a wooden dresser against a wall, a mirror, and a bottle of water on the dresser.
A building with a sign for Lamu Archipelago Villa Hotel and National Bank.
A reception area with a wooden counter, a ship model, and a sign reading "LAMUANHRIH RECEPTION".

7. Lamu Archipelago Villa Hotel

Lamu Archipelago Villa Hotel
Lamu Old Town
$40 nightly
$48 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
Lamu Archipelago Villa Hotel
A thatched-roof outdoor seating area with a woven bench and a white cushion, surrounded by palm trees.
A kitchen with a person cooking, a plate of food, and various kitchen appliances.
A bedroom with a bed under a canopy, a small table with chairs, and a window with a view of the outside.
A room with a thatched roof, a window with a view, a ladder, and a table with chairs.

8. Jambo House lamu

Jambo House lamu
Lamu Old Town
$66 nightly
$78 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Jambo House lamu
A multi-story building with arched balconies and a palm tree in the foreground.
A corridor with white walls, a tiled floor, and a ceiling with a wooden beam design. There are two paintings on the walls and a bench in the foreground.
A spacious living area with a sofa, a coffee table, and a painting on the wall.
A staircase with beige steps leading upwards, flanked by white walls and a window on the left.

9. Jamala Guesthouse Lamu

Jamala Guesthouse Lamu
Lamu Old Town
$53 nightly
$64 total
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Total with taxes and fees
Jamala Guesthouse Lamu
A multi-level interior with a central staircase, stone walls, and arched windows.
A multi-level interior with white staircases and walls, wooden door, and a small garden area.
A view through a window of a coastal area with buildings, vegetation, and a body of water.
A room with a bed, a bench, and a patterned rug.

10. Kitendetini Bahari Hotel Lamu

Kitendetini Bahari Hotel Lamu
Lamu Old Town
$55 nightly
$65 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Kitendetini Bahari Hotel Lamu
A courtyard with a concrete bench, potted plants, and a wall.
A narrow concrete pathway flanked by planters and a wooden bench.
A room with a bed, a ceiling fan, and a mosquito net.
A person performing a yoga pose on a mat in a room with a wooden bench, a sofa, and a wall with a chalkboard.

11. Tabassam Guest House Lamu

Tabassam Guest House Lamu
Lamu Old Town
$18 nightly
$21 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Tabassam Guest House Lamu
A covered outdoor seating area with a bench and a sofa, overlooking a body of water.
A coastal road with boats docked on the water and a pedestrian path alongside.
A room with a sofa bed, a decorative wall piece, and a small shelf with a vase.
A living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, and a wooden cabinet against the wall.

12. Stopover Guest House Lamu Town

Stopover Guest House Lamu Town
Lamu Old Town
$65 nightly
$78 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
Stopover Guest House Lamu Town
An outdoor seating area with a thatched roof, wooden furniture, and a view of surrounding buildings.
A pathway leading to a building with stone pillars and lush greenery.
A narrow hallway with a wooden chair, a bed with a canopy, and a desk with a candle.
A two-story building with a pool, surrounded by greenery and a thatched-roof structure.

13. Jannat House Lamu

Jannat House Lamu
Lamu Old Town
$86 nightly
$103 total
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Total with taxes and fees
Jannat House Lamu
A balcony with a hanging planter, a view of the sea, and a railing.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a decorative wall panel.
A dining table set with plates, cutlery, and a coffee pot, with a sofa and chairs in the background.
A living room with a sofa, a wooden chair, a coffee table, wall-mounted clocks, and a decorative wall panel.

14. Beytsalam

Beytsalam
Lamu Old Town
$73 nightly
$88 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
Beytsalam
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a desk, and a wardrobe.
A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.
A covered outdoor dining area with a round table and wooden chairs, overlooking a beach with palm trees.

15. Jannataan Hotel

Jannataan Hotel
Lamu Old Town
Australia
ROLAND
$41 nightly
$49 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
Jannataan Hotel
A view through an arched window of a courtyard with a thatched-roof structure, a palm tree, and flowering plants.
A room with a round woven rug, two white metal chairs, and a wooden table with a red tablecloth.
A two-story building with a balcony, white lattice railings, and pink bougainvillea flowers.
A pathway leading to a building surrounded by palm trees and bougainvillea.

16. Dudu Villas n Cottages

Dudu Villas n Cottages
Lamu
$17 nightly
$20 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Dudu Villas n Cottages
A beachfront dining area with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a view of the sea.
A beachside view with a thatched roof, striped cushions, and a sailboat on the water.
A building with a dome, arched entrance, and potted plants.
A room with a large bed, a wooden lounge chair, a small table, and a hanging canopy.

17. The Majlis Hotel

The Majlis Hotel
Manda Island
United Kingdom
Paula
$559 nightly
$660 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
The Majlis Hotel
A wooden balcony with a view of a calm body of water and distant shoreline.
A traditional living room with wooden furniture, a glass coffee table, and patterned rugs.
A traditional room with a sofa, two chairs, a coffee table, and a television.
A view through a metal gate with a curved arch, overlooking a body of water with boats and greenery in the background.

18. Beytul Habaib Lamu

Beytul Habaib Lamu
Lamu
$63 nightly
$77 total
Oct 2 - Oct 3
Total with taxes and fees
Beytul Habaib Lamu
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, sparse vegetation, and a few boats on the water.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a wardrobe, and a ceiling fan.
A multi-story building with balconies, a sign indicating it is a business hotel, and a brick facade.
A room with a dining table and chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a ceiling fan.

19. Wiyoni Royals Lamu

Wiyoni Royals Lamu
Lamu Old Town
$74 nightly
$90 total
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Total with taxes and fees
Wiyoni Royals Lamu
A four-poster bed with a white bedspread and a single red rose. There is a grey sofa and a small table in the background.
A multi-story building with balconies, parked cars, and a tree in the foreground.
A multi-story building with balconies, a parked vehicle, and surrounding greenery.
A living room with two sofas, a red coffee table, a bed with a canopy, and a wall with patterned curtains.

20. British Hotel Mpeketoni

British Hotel Mpeketoni
Mpeketoni
$55 nightly
$65 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
British Hotel Mpeketoni
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Old Mosque

8.8/10 (3 reviews)
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A coastal town with white buildings, palm trees, and boats on the water.

Top Shela Hotel Reviews

Lamu House Hotel

Lamu House Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful hotel. Good food, great pool, and helpful staff."
Katherine 2-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Lamu House Hotel
Kijani Hotel

Kijani Hotel

10/10 Excellent
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Huw 2-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Kijani Hotel
Kizingo Beach Eco Lodge

Kizingo Beach Eco Lodge

10/10 Excellent
"Kizingo Eco Lodge lived up exactly to what we were looking for: a totally off-the-beaten track eco lodge (consisting of 8 'banda' straw guest bungaloes), well away from the hustle and bustle of Lamu Town and Shela. Its location could not be more perfect: one corner of the lodge faces the Indian Ocean, while the other faces the river/mangrove area (which also boasts the nicest sunsets in all of Lamu). From our banda, built on stilts into the dunes, we could hear the waves of the Indian Ocean and feel the ocean breeze blow through our room every night. The staff attended to our ever need, so despite being the only guests during our stay, we never felt alone. We combined 4 nights here with one night in Shela, which felt like an appropriate balance for us between spending time with nature vs. learning more about Lamu Town, its history and its culture. (To be clear, Kizingo's thatched roof bandas made largely of straw and reeds are more open to the elements than even a Safari tent (which have zippers, etc), so come prepared to be at one with nature.)"
Claudio 3-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Kizingo Beach Eco Lodge
The Majlis Hotel

The Majlis Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Absolutely lovely property."
Gerald 3-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
The Majlis Hotel
Peponi Hotel

Peponi Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"What an absolute gem. From the second you're greeted off the plane by the team who help you on the boat to the island until the moment you leave, everyone is super friendly including the dogs! Comfy giant beds, powerful showers, refreshing pool with lots of shady lounging spots, gorgeous vistas, delicious food, punchy cocktails and a long stretch of pristine beach. Great location for day trips or just unwinding on site. We will be back."
Kirsty 3-night trip
Posted 6 months ago
Peponi Hotel
Penthouse Apartment. Shela, Lamu.

Penthouse Apartment. Shela, Lamu.

10/10 Excellent
"The room was clean and beautiful. The staff was excellent. And very friendly."
Don 7-night trip
Posted 9 months ago
Penthouse Apartment. Shela, Lamu.

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Dudu Villas N Backpackers

Dudu Villas N Backpackers

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$51 nightly
$61 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
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$88 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to go to Shela?
The best time to visit Shela is during the dry season, from November to March, and again from July to October, offering pleasant weather conditions for exploring.These periods avoid the long rainy season from April to June, when heavy downpours can occur, and the short rains in November, which are usually less disruptive. During the dry months, you can expect sunny skies, warm temperatures, and calm seas, ideal for beach activities and boat excursions.For couples seeking a tranquil and romantic getaway, visiting from November to March is particularly appealing. The weather is consistently beautiful, great for dhow cruises at sunset, relaxing on Shela Beach, or exploring the narrow alleyways of Lamu Old Town without the interruption of rain. Many accommodations are fully operational, offering a full range of dining and wellness experiences.Solo travelers looking for an engaging experience will also find July to October an excellent time. While still dry and pleasant, this period can sometimes see fewer tourists than the peak winter months, allowing for a more intimate experience with local culture and activities like snorkeling or visiting the donkey sanctuary.
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