Hotels in Shela

When you stay at Peponi Hotel in Lamu, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Old Mosque and Shela Beach. This beach hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Manda Beach. Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Grab a bite to eat at Restaurant, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 3 restaurants and 3 coffee shops/cafes. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Planning an event in Lamu? This hotel has 1000 square feet (93 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours). Make yourself at home in one of the 28 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

When you a stay at Kijani Hotel in Lamu, you'll be by the ocean, within a 5-minute walk of Shela Beach and Old Mosque. This beach hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Manda Beach. Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills. Enjoy local and international cuisine at Kijani Rooftop Restaurant, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, and even dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM. Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours). Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.

Built in authentic Swahili style, exquisitely finished and furnished, Forodhani House sleeps comfortably 10 to 13 people, in 5 ensuite bedrooms (3 double and 2 triple), all with stunning sea-views. With lots of different areas to take it easy in (near the pool, in main lounge, garden, dining room, or on barazza beds/seats, shaded or not, at ground, 1st or 2nd floors, in little lounge bar, or on top top terrace), it is really the ideal place to spend holidays on the beach with family or friends (10 adults or 3 families), be lulled by the lapping waves and cooled by the gentle sea breeze which is so refreshing at these latitudes. Here you will be able to relax (4 staff, among them a very good cook, to pamper you), enjoy the pristine white sand beach and its activities (sailing, swimming, snorkeling, windsurfing, fishing…), discover Lamu Old Town and Shela (the rich Swahili culture and its welcoming atmosphere)... take the most of Nature, which is truly at its best... and have fun too !Forodhani house is white, with round or Arabic arches which frame sea views, sky at day or night, and sails sliding silently. Palm trees, ylang-ylang’s, frangipanes, bougainvilleas add some colors and scents. And from Forodhani House, because of its particular location, the show is always there : you are having breakfast and you happen suddenly to see school of sardines jumping, trying to escape barracudas, or dolphins swimming up the Channel, or a friends’ dhow sliding from one arch to the other, or a fishermen boat coming from the open seas with load of tunas. It’s both relaxing and so interesting ! We'll take great care of you ! Enjoy a really fantastic time ! Lots of points of interests around our/your Holiday Home. To name but a few, all are in our 'welcome book' at home for you of course, but some also here below to give you an idea of what could be your daily cool routine here :- Shela Marine Watersports : Dhow Sailing With Experienced Captains, Snorkeling or scuba diving in Indian Ocean on Coral Reefs, colorful fishes all around you, Swimming with Dolphins, yes, truly, and what I recommend strongly also is a/many Sunset Cruise(s), Always magic !- Babu British : Guided Tours With Knowledgeable Native Tour Guides : The Old Town of Lamu is a Unesco World Heritage Site and a must-visit, walk through the streets of Lamu and have a look at these beautiful pieces of ancient Swahili architecture, art, and more. Also explore Takwa Ruins, the remains of an ancient Swahili Settlement.- Join the Yoga Sessions during your holidays in Shela Village at Fatuma’s Tower (5pm) or at Banana House (9am) daily. They also regularly organize Yoga Retreats and Workshops. Back to the Living !- Peponi Hotel Restaurant : 100 meters from Forodhani House, on the beach. Simply one of the best dining in East Africa ! A very cool place and terrace for a drink too. Love it !- Aman Shop : Beautiful clothes, jewelery and leather work ! Aman recreates and adapts styles in pure cotton and silk for the modern consumer who seeks a similar aesthetic, at the same time looks for ease, comfort and pleasure. Don’t miss it ! It's in Shela Village.- Gallery Baraka : A very fine collection of African arts and crafts, interesting masks, statues, pieces of furnitures from all Africa, Lamu Old Town. Kate the owner is lovely and knows so much about all Africa and Lamu of course too.- Ali Lamu and My Eye Gallery : Beautiful Art and Paintings Collection, in Shela Village, also lovely bags, decoration ideas.... all done by fishermen with recycled tangas. Unique !- Kijani Restaurant : The kitchen offers all types of fish, lobsters, crabs and prawns fresh from the sea, along with meat and fresh vegetables, together with African and Italian specialties. On Shela seaside too.- Lamu House Restaurant : A nice terrace overlooking the Harbour of Lamu Old Town, with a nice menu combining the delights from the sea, prepared with a European touch while respecting the Swahili kitchen. Frank and Marianne run the Lamu House Beach Club on Manda Island, just in front of Forodhani House, across the Channel, a cool and lounge place to spend the afternoon, have lunch on mattresses on the beach.And some words now about how to get to Forodhani House and Lamu...- Lamu/Manda Airport : It is possible to fly to Lamu from Nairobi (both Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Wilson Airport), Mombasa, or Malindi. There are several daily flights (Air Kenya, Safarilink or Fly 540) but note that the flights get booked well in advance - even out of season if you are unlucky. Planes land on Manda Island just across from Lamu town and Shela. Nassir, our Laleti Boat captain, will come and pick you up there to drive you home.- Tawacal Buses : There are several buses also going up from Mombasa and Nairobi. The trips are a neat experience if you don’t mind the lack of luxury. There are several departures from both Malindi and Mombasa every day. The bus routes end in Mokowe, which is a few kilometers from Lamu Island. We can arrange your picking up there also to drive you by boat to Lamu and your holiday home.Our guests feed-backs are so rewarding and encouraging ; hope sincerely you also would be able to discover this little paradise and see by your own eyes why they are talking about the place so greatly.About pets:Pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking allowed: in designated areas.About events:No events allowed.

With a stay at The Majlis Hotel in Manda Island, you'll be on the beach and close to German Post Office Museum and Lamu Fort. This beach hotel is within close proximity of Takwa Ruins and Lamu Museum. Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge). Stop by the hotel's restaurant for lunch or dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service is provided. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 9 AM. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Manda Island? This hotel has 2153 square feet (200 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours). Make yourself at home in one of the 39 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and bidets. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Unwind in our lush garden oasis, take a dip in the pool, and soak in breathtaking views of the surrounding sand dunes. Let the gentle breeze rustle through our Mbibo (Cashew) tree as you enjoy the serenity of this peaceful retreat.Our spacious 4-bedroom, 5-bathroom home comes with a dedicated chef and attentive staff—all included in your stay—so you can truly relax and be pampered.A 15-minute walk through the village brings you to beautiful Peponi Beach, or cross the dunes for a quiet stroll to the pristine shores of Shela and Kipungani. Though close to everything, our home feels like a world away from the bustle of the village.We also offer complimentary airport pick-up and drop-off to make your arrival and departure seamless.We can't wait to welcome you to your perfect coastal getaway!About pets:Pets allowed: dogs less than 55 lbs per pet (limit one pet total).About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 2:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 18.About events:No events allowed.

With a stay at Sweet Banana House in Lamu, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Old Mosque and Shela Beach. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Manda Beach. This hotel offers designated smoking areas. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 45 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.

With a stay at Dudu Villas N Backpackers in Lamu, you'll be just steps from Shela Beach and Old Mosque. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Manda Beach. Make yourself at home in one of the 24 guestrooms. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided.

With a stay at Morocco House in Lamu, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Shela Beach and Old Mosque. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Manda Beach. Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access. At Morocco House, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Tucked along the seafront of Lamu’s historic old town, Lamu House is a beautifully restored collection of Swahili townhouses offering a rare blend of cultural authenticity, understated luxury, and serene coastal living. This boutique hotel features panoramic views of the dhow-filled channel, lush inner courtyards, three elegant pools, a full-service spa, an in-house waterfront restaurant. Every room tells a story—arched doorways, hand-carved wooden details, breezy verandas, and traditional coral stone walls whisper of centuries past, while bespoke comforts provide a tranquil and refined retreat. All guests enjoy complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi and the support of a personal concierge. A complimentary roundtrip airport transfer by private boat is offered to all guests.

With a stay at The Cabanas Lamu in Lamu, you'll be within the region of Shela Beach and Old Mosque. This spa hotel is within the region of Lamu Fort and Manda Beach. Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. At The Cabanas Lamu, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.