Lamu Old Town Travel Guide

Lamu

Lamu old town waterfront, Kenya, UNESCO World Heritage site
A coastal village with thatched-roof houses, a large anchored boat, and palm trees.
A coastal town with buildings along the waterfront, boats docked, and a clear sky.

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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 3.910.592 ₫ per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
3.910.592 ₫
4.614.499 ₫ total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
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! (77 reviews)
"Most guests have to pay to go to another hotel to sit by the pool as only room for around 6 at peponi pool"

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026

Lamu House Hotel
Sea Shells Inn

Sea Shells Inn

2.5 out of 5
Harambee Street, lamu Lamu Lamu County
The price is 301.078 ₫ per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
301.078 ₫
355.293 ₫ total
24 Jun - 25 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Lamu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Lamu Museum and Lamu Fort are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
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
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
Jannat House Lamu

Jannat House Lamu

3 out of 5
off kenyatta Road Lamu Lamu County
The price is 2.763.390 ₫ per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
2.763.390 ₫
3.260.800 ₫ total
28 Jun - 29 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Lamu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Lamu Museum and Lamu Fort are located nearby.
Jannat House Lamu
Wiyoni Royals Lamu

Wiyoni Royals Lamu

3 out of 5
Wiyoni lamu Lamu Lamu County
The price is 2.252.642 ₫ per night from 25 Jun to 26 Jun
2.252.642 ₫
2.658.118 ₫ total
25 Jun - 26 Jun
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
Jannataan Hotel

Jannataan Hotel

3 out of 5
Corniche Path Lamu Lamu County
Fully refundable
The price is 1.204.383 ₫ per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
1.204.383 ₫
1.421.172 ₫ total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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
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.



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