Beachfront hotels in Lamu

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Lamu. I hope you will like it!

• 1 The Majlis Resort Lamu, Kenya

  

  Resort. The Majlis Resort is located in Lamu with views of the Ras Kitau Bay on Manda Island. Featuring exteriors and interiors reflecting a fusion of Italian and Swahili-style design, the resort offers free Wi-Fi. The elegant rooms come with mosquito nets draped over the bed, white interiors and traditional designed furnishings. It includes a minibar, air conditioning and safe. Some rooms have a sea view and a garden view. The Majlis Resort restaurant offers vegetarian, fresh seafood and wood-fired pizzas, and serves international, Italian and Swahili dishes. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling, windsurfing and canoeing. Lamu Museum is 1 km away. Free airport pick up and drop off. Guest review score 8.6

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• 2 The Red Pepper House Lamu, Kenya

  

  Hotel. Overlooking the beach and surrounded by forest, The Red Pepper House is located on Lamu Island and offers private, secluded accommodation. Decorated in Swahili-style and combined with contemporary art, the spacious suites are housed in traditional houses, called Nyumbas. They offer sea views and feature an outside living area and a verandah. Each Nyumba has a private butler. The bathrooms have spacious showers. The Superior Suite with sea views features an open air bathroom. All suites are equipped with a safe, hairdryer, bathrobes and a minibar. Meals are served on your verandah or in the dining area. The Red Pepper House specializes in Swahili and Mediterranean cuisine. A private chef can be arranged upon request. Refreshments and snacks can be enjoyed at the bar. Guests can take a stroll on the beach or take a refreshing dip in the pool. Massages and beauty treatments are available at the open-air Kuzi Pamper House Spa or in the privacy of your suite. Tours and activities, such as snorkelling, cultural visits, fishing and watersports can be arranged at the tour desk. Lamu Town is 2 km away and the Manda Airstrip is 4 km from The Red Pepper House. Airport shuttles can be arranged for a surcharge. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around $335.

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• 3 Mangrove House Lamu, Kenya

  

  Guest house. Facing the seafront on Manda Island, Mangrove House features a private beach area. Among the various facilities are barbecue facilities and a garden. Free WiFi is available and Gallery Baraka is 3. 5 km away. Guest rooms at the guest house are equipped with a seating area. Every room is fitted with a private bathroom with a solar powered hot shower. All guest rooms have a desk. A continental or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Mangrove House offers a terrace. Hiking is among the activities that guests can enjoy near the accommodation. Popular points of interest near Mangrove House include Beach, Peponi Hotel, Jetty, Peponi Hotel - Start of ferry trip to Lamu Town and Yoga House. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around $119.

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• 4 Shella White House Lamu, Kenya

  

  Bed and Breakfast. Situated just 10 metres from the Lamu beachfront, Shella white house features a restaurant and a rooftop veranda with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. The rooms all include a balcony with outdoor dining facilities. They also come with a seating area and a refrigerator. Some rooms have an en suite bathroom, and others have access to a shared bathroom and shower. Guests can relax on the beach or visit the outdoor swimming pool, which is a 1-minute walk from the property. Sabrina’s Café and Restaurant serves a variety of local dishes as well as fresh bread and muffins. Shella white house is located in Shela village, just 2 km from Lamu Airport and 3 km from Lamu Old Town. Show full description Guest review score 7.5, rooms from around $25.

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• 5 Stopover Guest House and Restaurant Lamu, Kenya

  

  Guest house. Stopover Guest House and Restaurant is located on the beachfront in Lamu, 300 metres from Lamu Fort and 400 metres from Gallery Baraka. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The guest house features family rooms. A Full English/Irish breakfast is available daily at the guest house. Stopover Guest House and Restaurant offers a terrace. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Lamu Museum, 18th Century Swahili House Museum and Riyadha Mosque. Show full description Guest review score 6.6, rooms from around $50.

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• 6 Kijani Hotel Lamu, Kenya

  

  Bed and Breakfast. Featuring a swimming pool and tropical gardens, Kijani Hotel is situated on the coast of Lamu Island, along the Indian Ocean. The décor comes with natural handmade furniture, lanterns and ornaments. The rooms include en suite bathrooms with a shower and complimentary toiletries. The suites also offer views of the sea or garden, as well as a balcony and seating area. Guests can enjoy a fresh, homemade breakfast every morning, and the restaurant also offers a la carte meals in the evening. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. Kijani Hotel is located in Shela Village, just 3 km from Lamu Old Town and 4 km from Manda Airport. Takwa Prehistoric Site is 10 km away on Manda Island. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around $150.

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• 7 Banana House and Wellness Centre Lamu, Kenya

  

  Guest house. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, Banana House and Wellness Centre is located in Shela village, Lamu 2.7 km from Gallery Baraka. The property is set 2. 8 km from Lamu Fort. The property features garden and sea views, a barbecue, and free WiFi is available. All rooms at the guest house are fitted with a seating area. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, while some units at Banana House and Wellness Centre also boast a terrace. A continental breakfast is served every morning at the property. Staff at the 24-hour front desk speak German, English and French. Lamu Museum is 3 km from the accommodation. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $75.

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• 8 Beytul Habaib Lamu, Kenya

  

  Guest house. Boasting a garden, shared lounge and views of sea, Beytul Habaib is situated in Lamu, 200 metres from Gallery Baraka. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. The guest house will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, an oven, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. At Beytul Habaib rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a à la carte or a halal breakfast. Popular points of interest near Beytul Habaib include Lamu Fort, Lamu Museum and 18th Century Swahili House Museum. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around $54.

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• 9 Stopover Guest House - Lamu town Lamu, Kenya

  

  Guest house. Set on the beachfront in Lamu and boasting a terrace, Stopover Guest House - Lamu town has free WiFi throughout the property. This 3-star guest house offers a tour desk and free shuttle service. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, room service and currency exchange for guests. At the guest house, every room comes with a desk. Stopover Guest House - Lamu town offers some units that feature a safety deposit box, and the rooms come with a private bathroom with a shower and slippers. All guest rooms include a wardrobe. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast. Popular points of interest near Stopover Guest House - Lamu town include Gallery Baraka, Lamu Fort and Lamu Museum. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $36.

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• 10 Jahazi House Lamu, Kenya

  

  Villa. Boasting free bikes, an outdoor swimming pool, and a garden, Jahazi House features accommodation in Lamu with free WiFi and sea views. Including a private pool and a terrace, this villa also has a restaurant. The villa features 5 bedrooms, a kitchen with fridge and oven, and 6 bathrooms with a shower, free toiletries and a washing machine. The villa also includes 6 bathrooms. If you would like to discover the area, snorkelling, canoeing and cycling are possible in the surroundings. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 10.0

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!