๐ŸŒŠ Indian Ocean

Accommodation
Lamu Archipelago

Old town, Shela or Manda: from restored Swahili houses to resorts facing the ocean.

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The Majlis
Ras Kitau, Manda Island

Boutique resort of 39 suites blending Swahili heritage and Italian design, with three ocean-facing pools.

MandaBeach
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Peponi Hotel
Shela

Boutique hotel opened in 1967 in the village of Shela, run by the same family since the start.

BoutiqueShela
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Kijani Hotel
Shela

11-room Swahili-style house with pool, rooftop terrace and garden, near Shela beach.

Swahili housePool
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Lamu House
Lamu Old Town

Boutique hotel in restored Swahili houses on the waterfront, with three pools and a restaurant.

Old TownUNESCO
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Fatuma's Tower
Shela

Historic house in a shady garden, with one apartment and two double rooms with verandas.

Swahili housePeaceful
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The Red Pepper House
Coconut Beach, Lamu Island

Waterfront boutique hotel with Swahili architecture.

Swahili architectureBoutique
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Kizingo Eco Lodge
Kizingoni, south of the island

Secluded eco-lodge of eight handcrafted bandas in the dunes, with a focus on sustainability.

Eco-lodgeSecluded beach
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๐ŸกBudget & guesthouses1 place
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JamboHouse
Lamu Old Town

Guesthouse in the heart of the Old Town, near the fort, reached on foot through the alleyways.

Old TownBudget
๐ŸŒOfficial websitejambohouse.comโ†’๐ŸจView on Bookingbooking.comโ†’

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