Lamu Island Accommodation

Petleys Inn is the oldest hotel in east Africa, dating back some 170 years. Accommodation is offered in 11 rooms and one penthouse, with features including a swimming pool, rooftop area and lounge.

The house dates from the 18th century and was originally built as a merchant’s house, although today it has modern upper floors. It is built in original Swahili style with typical furniture.

Full Moon House is located in Shela village on Lamu Island off the north eastern coast of Kenya. The house offers luxury accommodation for up to six people, and all your needs will be attended to by the staff to ensure a relaxing holiday.

Kiwandaniu House is located in Shela village on Lamu Island off the north eastern coast of Kenya. The house offers luxury accommodation for up to six people, and all your needs will be attended to by the staff to ensure a relaxing holiday.

The Mama Daktari House is located in Shela village on Lamu Island, off the north-eastern coast of Kenya. The house offers luxury accommodation for four people. All your needs will be attended to by the staff to ensure a relaxing holiday.

The Darini house is located in Lamu on Lamu Island off the north-eastern coast of Kenya. The house offers luxury accommodation for four people. All your needs will be attended to by the staff to ensure a relaxing holiday.

The Betty’s Suite is located in Shela Village on Lamu Island, off the north-eastern coast of Kenya. The suite offers luxury accommodation for two people. All your needs will be attended to by the staff to ensure a relaxing holiday.

The Garden House is located in Shela village on Lamu Island off the north eastern coast of Kenya. The house offers luxury accommodation for up to four people, and all your needs will be attended to by the staff to ensure a relaxing holiday.

Traditional Swahili house, three bedrooms, two terraces, independent kitchen. Close to the sea. Can be rented as a self-catering, guesthouse or B and B. House-help and security guard on-site. Large secluded garden. Located between Lamu a town, which is 10 minutes’ walk, Shela village is 20 minutes.

A luxury holiday in historic surroundings in a beautiful Island location. Excellent seafood is available, perfect beaches, fishing, and good watersports topped with a unique cultural heritage. Lamu is another pace of life and the perfect place to relax after a safari tour.

Retreat to Banana House, a very cool, elegant private guest house and wellness centre in Shela, Lamu, offering yoga classes and massages. It is very spacious and boasts great views of the sea, the dunes and the village.

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 km beach on the southwestern tip of Lamu Island, Kipungani Explorer is a dream destination.