Ferienunterkünfte in Lamu Island

Catherine House - a traditional Swahilihouse

Our house, Catherine House has a large comfortable, relaxing rooftop terrace with a large dining table, two daybeds and a hammock. The house is situated two minutes from the historic center of Lamu town, the big market and three minutes from the seafront. Find your way for a stroll in the lively narrow streets, shopping or some of Lamus restaurants, for boat trips to nearby beaches, other islands and villages. See www. lamu.no for more information about the house, island and Lamu town.

Beautiful Rooftop Apartment

Khayrat Apartment, located in the heart of bustling Shela village is the perfect stay for your Lamu vacation. Our top floor apartment is made up of two floors, the bottom one consisting of two ensuite bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a cosy living room and two balconies. As comfortable as this floor is, our rooftop is the place to be! You'll have a 360 view of the village, the ocean and the sand dunes behind Shela, including amazing sunsets and sunrises. Khayrat apartment sleeps 4 people.

Shamba Apartment

Perched above a lush garden in the heart of Shela, this one-bedroom retreat is full of charm and tropical color. With an open-air Swahili style living area, the home features a fully equipped open kitchen with everything you need for a relaxed self-catering stay—from a gas stove to a blender and all the essentials. The bedroom offers a peaceful escape with a double bed and mosquito net, and the ensuite bathroom keeps things simple and functional. Come live the barefoot island dream.

Bone Idle

A rustic beach house, Robinson Crusoe style. At the southern tip of Lamu Island, the house faces the Indian Ocean as it rolls in along a great stretch of empty beach. An absolutely perfect place for simply doing nothing, one can nevertheless also lie on the beach, float out to sea or take long walks across the island. Lamu, centuries old, and the most ancient Swahili settlement on the East African coast, is just a 30 minute boat ride away.

Furnished 1 bedroom Apartment

Fully furnished cozy 1 bedroom apartment located on the second floor of Sai Shanti House in the heart of Shela Village, offering stunning views of the village and sand dunes. It features a fully equipped kitchen with all necessary utensils, making it the perfect retreat for your stay. Whether you're here for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled vacation, this apartment is the perfect base for your stay in Shela.

British cottage

Perfect for a single or couple It is very cosy It has everything you need from the kitchen,television and a speaker It doesn’t have hot water because you don’t need it in lamu Chef can be arranged with extra cost Laundry also can be with one of the staff with out any extra cost Please once you are booked let me know your arrival time one day before Thank you Note that it is next to school but it is not that bad

Small family house in Shela

Kahindi takes care of laundry, shopping, cooking and more. He stays at the ground floor and has been helping out since the house was built. There is a Starlink Internet connection dedicated to the house. Please ask Kahindi for details.

Tamarind House

Tamarind House will seduce you with its tranquillity and its breathtaking views. You will love its simplicity and authentic environment. A breezy balcony allows you to relax and enjoy the sea, garden and village views.

Fishbone House - Shela Lamu

Hidden away in a tranquil corner of Shela on Lamu Island, just few steps away from the Indian Ocean and far away from the touristic crowds, you will find the iconic Fishbone House.