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Featured Lamu Old Town Hotels

Lamu House Hotel
Lamu House Hotel
3 out of 5
Kenyatta Road, Lamu
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Lamu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Lamu Museum and Lamu Fort are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (56 reviews)
"Lamu House is a lovely historic hotel right on the harbor front - top floor bedrooms facing the water are the best with cooling breezes. The staff could not be friendlier and the restaurant is tasty and popular. If you want an authentic experience of Lamu the town, this is the place . It is not a ..."

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2025

Lamu House Hotel
New Mahrus Hotel & Rooftop Restaurant
New Mahrus Hotel & Rooftop Restaurant
2 out of 5
Kenyatta Road, Lamu, Lamu, Lamu County
Stay at this hotel in Lamu. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Lamu Fort and German Post Office Museum are ...
New Mahrus Hotel & Rooftop Restaurant
Jahazi House Lamu
Jahazi House Lamu
4 out of 5
Kizingoni Beach, Lamu, Lamu County
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Lamu. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Popular attractions Lamu Fort and German Post Office Museum ...
Jahazi House Lamu
Lamu Sunsail Hotel
Lamu Sunsail Hotel
3 out of 5
Kenyatta Road, Lamu Town, Lamu
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Lamu. Enjoy free breakfast, daily housekeeping, and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Lamu Museum and Lamu Fort are located ...
4/10 (3 reviews)
Tourist TRAP do not stay here
"Wildly overpriced tourist trap, charging DOUBLE what newer places with pools charge on the same street. stay at Petley’s instead— and book on arrival, not in advance."

Reviewed on Sep 17, 2021

Lamu Sunsail Hotel
Sea Shells Inn
Sea Shells Inn
2.5 out of 5
Harambee Street, lamu, Lamu, Lamu County
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
Stay at this guesthouse in Lamu. Enjoy free WiFi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Lamu Museum and Lamu Fort are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Great budget hotel right in center
"Really friendly staff, nice sunrises from the rooftop. Simple but homely. Got upgraded for free. Spent 10 nights here."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2022

Sea Shells Inn
Jannataan Hotel
Jannataan Hotel
3 out of 5
Corniche Path, Lamu, Lamu County
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Lamu. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Lamu Museum and Lamu Fort are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
"The old world charm, friendly and helpful staff. Excellent swimming pool."

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2023

Jannataan Hotel
The Cabanas Lamu
The Cabanas Lamu
2 out of 5
lamu, lamu, Lamu, Lamu County
Stay at this hotel in Lamu. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Lamu Fort and German Post Office Museum are located ...
The Cabanas Lamu
Wiyoni Royals Lamu
Wiyoni Royals Lamu
3 out of 5
Wiyoni lamu, Lamu, Lamu County
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Lamu. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Lamu Fort and German Post Office Museum are located ...
2/10 (1 review)
Wiyoni Royals Lamu
Lamu Palace Hotel
Lamu Palace Hotel
3 out of 5
Corniche Path, Lamu, Lamu County
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Lamu. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Lamu Fort and Lamu Museum are located ...
Lamu Palace Hotel
Peponi Hotel
Peponi Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Shela Beach, Lamu, Lamu County
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Lamu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Old Mosque and Shela Beach are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
"We loved Peponi Hotel. Friendly Staff and guests, integrated and eclectic. The feel was stylish and relaxed."

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2024

Peponi Hotel
Kijani Hotel
Kijani Hotel
3 out of 5
Off Corniche Path, Shela Village, PO Box 266, Lamu
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Lamu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Old Mosque and Shela Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (22 reviews)
Really recommended. Enter a different world!
"Lovely, helpful staff and a great location, right by the water where you look down on everyday life, dhows, donkeys and all. Quiet garden with pool and sunloungers. Excellent rooftop restaurant. 30 minute walk to Lamu or short boatride. Large, traditional rooms so don't expect TVs."

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2025

Kijani Hotel
The Majlis Hotel
The Majlis Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Ras Kitau Bay, Manda Island
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Manda Island. Enjoy free breakfast, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Manda Beach and Old Mosque ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (16 reviews)
"The sushi restauranr can do better"

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2024

The Majlis Hotel
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Hotels in Lamu Old Town

Lamu is a city that has a lot going on, but you have your sights set on Lamu Old Town. This part of town is perfect for what you want to be doing, and that is everything that is not on everyone’s radar. For all that Lamu Old Town has going on, you’ll still need a place to crash, eventually. But you don’t want any old shack, you need something that fits the trip. We have a slew of Lamu Old Town hotels that will do the trick.

A beautiful day in the neighborhood

As much as you like getting out there, it’s also good to know a part of Lamu so well you’ll be telling the tourists where to go. Make friends with the concierge or be bold and chat up a local. It’s your trip, so choose your own adventure. And when you get in at night, you’ll have a comfy room and plenty of amenities to help you settle in. Call a friend and spin tales from the Lamu Old Town underground. What’s a journey without a good story to go with it?

Beyond the block

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