Lamu Old Town Travel Guide

Lamu

Lamu old town waterfront, Kenya, UNESCO World Heritage site
Lamu old town waterfront, Kenya, UNESCO World Heritage site
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Conch shell outside our banda were you can wash your feet before entering.

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Top hotels in Lamu Old Town

Lamu House Hotel

Lamu House Hotel

4 out of 5
Kenyatta Road Lamu
The price is Rp2.488.456 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
Rp2.488.456
Rp2.936.378 total
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Lamu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Lamu Museum and Lamu Fort are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (69 reviews)
Lovely room overlooking the waterfront. Excellent restaurant and overall a great experience

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Lamu House Hotel
Jannataan Hotel

Jannataan Hotel

3 out of 5
Corniche Path Lamu Lamu County
The price is Rp766.708 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
Rp766.708
Rp904.715 total
5 Feb - 6 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lamu. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Lamu Museum and Lamu Fort are located ...
6/10 (2 reviews)
The owner of the Hotel pretended not to have any business relations with this site. Even though i have paid the full amount, they charged me more and i had to pay them directly, in order to have my room. Confrontation and a stressful experience, with not much support from the management staff. Hotel ...

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Jannataan 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 Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Lamu Fort and German Post Office Museum are ...
New Mahrus Hotel & Rooftop Restaurant
Wiyoni Royals Lamu

Wiyoni Royals Lamu

3 out of 5
Wiyoni lamu Lamu Lamu County
The price is Rp1.008.080 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
Rp1.008.080
Rp1.189.535 total
5 Feb - 6 Feb
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
Wiyoni Royals Lamu
Lamu Sunsail Hotel

Lamu Sunsail Hotel

3 out of 5
Kenyatta Road Lamu
The price is Rp1.533.343 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
Rp1.533.343
Rp1.809.345 total
5 Feb - 6 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lamu. Enjoy free breakfast, daily housekeeping and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Lamu Museum and Lamu Fort are located ...
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 17 Sept 2021

Lamu Sunsail Hotel
Sea Shells Inn

Sea Shells Inn

2.5 out of 5
Harambee Street, lamu Lamu Lamu County
Stay at this guesthouse in Lamu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Lamu Museum and Lamu Fort are located nearby.
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 3 Aug 2022

Sea Shells Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.



Lamu Old Town Travel Guide