A coastal town with white buildings, palm trees, and boats on the water.

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Tonight
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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28 Sept - 29 Sept
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2 Oct - 4 Oct
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9 Oct - 11 Oct

Our top choices for Lamu beach hotels

A wooden balcony with a thatched roof overlooking a calm sea. There are two wicker chairs with cushions.
A hallway with a wooden table, a lamp, and a decorative star on the ceiling.
A balcony with three arches, a wooden chair, and a table.
A bedroom with a bed, a canopy, a view of the sea, and a balcony with shutters.

1. Lamu House Hotel

Lamu House Hotel
Lamu Old Town
  • Seaside serenity at this Art Deco retreat, where three outdoor pools and direct beach access create the ultimate coastal escape.
€154
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Lamu House Hotel
An ornate wooden door with a sign above reading "SUNSAIL HOTEL."
A waterfront with boats docked and a building with a flat roof.
A bed with a canopy, a wooden chair, and a mirror on the wall.
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "SUNSAIL HOTEL". There are outdoor tables and chairs, and a tree in the foreground.

2. Lamu Sunsail Hotel

Lamu Sunsail Hotel
Lamu Old Town
€31
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Lamu Sunsail Hotel
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, sparse vegetation, and a few boats on the water.
A room with a dining table and chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a ceiling fan.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a wardrobe, and a ceiling fan.
A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "Wyom Royals."

3. Wiyoni Royals Lamu

Wiyoni Royals Lamu
Lamu Old Town
€89
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Wiyoni Royals Lamu
A room with a thatched roof, a view of the sea, a sofa with cushions, and a table with a glass of drink and flowers.
A coastal view with a clear sky, a body of water, and buildings with a white facade and dark roofs.
A bed with a view of the sea, a thatched roof, and a white wall.
A room with a thatched roof, a view of the sea, and a seating area with cushions.

4. Morocco House

Morocco House
Lamu
€88
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Morocco House
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a desk, and a wardrobe.
A covered outdoor dining area with a round table and wooden chairs, overlooking a beach with palm trees.
A covered outdoor seating area with a round table and chairs, a sofa, and a thatched roof.

5. Jannataan Hotel

Jannataan Hotel
Lamu Old Town
€47
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Jannataan Hotel

6. Shella Bahari Guest House

Shella Bahari Guest House
Lamu
€138
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Shella Bahari Guest House
A tropical garden with thatched umbrellas, palm trees, and a variety of plants.
A thatched-roof outdoor dining area with wicker chairs and a central table.
A balcony with a bed, a chair, and a view of palm trees.
A dormitory room with two beds, a chair, and a table.

7. Dudu Villas N Backpackers

Dudu Villas N Backpackers
Lamu
€57
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Dudu Villas N Backpackers
A beach with several boats docked and people walking along the shore.
A room with a bed, a wooden chair, a small table, and a window with a view of greenery.
A room with two arched windows overlooking a body of water, a table with chairs, and a bottle of champagne.
A view through an arched window of a body of water with several boats.

8. Kijani Hotel

Kijani Hotel
Lamu
  • Barefoot luxury on the beach with ocean-view dining and abundant water sports from snorkelling to surfing.
€237
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Kijani Hotel
A view through an arched window of a courtyard with a thatched-roof structure, a palm tree, and flowering plants.
A room with a round woven rug, two white metal chairs, and a wooden table with a red tablecloth.
A room with two wooden beds, a white canopy bed, a wooden chair, a small table, and a mirror on a dresser.
A two-story building with a balcony, white lattice railings, and pink bougainvillea flowers.

9. Dudu Villas n Cottages

Dudu Villas n Cottages
Lamu
€21
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Dudu Villas n Cottages
A beachside view with a thatched roof, striped cushions, and a sailboat on the water.
A building with a dome, arched entrance, and potted plants.
A room with a large bed, a wooden lounge chair, a small table, and a hanging canopy.
A traditional building with arched doorways and intricate designs, a pool reflecting the structure, and a tree providing shade.

10. The Majlis Hotel

The Majlis Hotel
Manda Island
€579
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
The Majlis Hotel
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Choose what matters most at beach hotels in Lamu

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4 stars
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All-inclusive

Beach hotels with free breakfast in Lamu

A wooden balcony with a thatched roof overlooking a calm sea. There are two wicker chairs with cushions.
A hallway with a wooden table, a lamp, and a decorative star on the ceiling.
A balcony with three arches, a wooden chair, and a table.
A bedroom with a bed, a canopy, a view of the sea, and a balcony with shutters.

Lamu House Hotel

Lamu House Hotel
Lamu Old Town
€154
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Lamu House Hotel
A room with two arched windows overlooking a body of water, a table with chairs, and a bottle of champagne.
A view through an arched window of a body of water with several boats.
A room with a traditional wooden ceiling, a hanging lantern, a window with a view of palm trees, and a table with chairs.
A pool surrounded by lush greenery and a building with a balcony.

Kijani Hotel

Kijani Hotel
Lamu
€237
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Kijani Hotel
A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, sparse vegetation, and a few boats on the water.
A room with a dining table and chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a ceiling fan.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a wardrobe, and a ceiling fan.
A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "Wyom Royals."

Wiyoni Royals Lamu

Wiyoni Royals Lamu
Lamu Old Town
€89
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Wiyoni Royals Lamu
A room with a thatched roof, a view of the sea, a sofa with cushions, and a table with a glass of drink and flowers.
A coastal view with a clear sky, a body of water, and buildings with a white facade and dark roofs.
A bed with a view of the sea, a thatched roof, and a white wall.
A room with a thatched roof, a view of the sea, and a seating area with cushions.

Morocco House

Morocco House
Lamu
€88
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Morocco House
A tropical garden with thatched umbrellas, palm trees, and a variety of plants.
A thatched-roof outdoor dining area with wicker chairs and a central table.
A balcony with a bed, a chair, and a view of palm trees.
A dormitory room with two beds, a chair, and a table.

Dudu Villas N Backpackers

Dudu Villas N Backpackers
Lamu
€57
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Dudu Villas N Backpackers
An ornate wooden door with a sign above reading "SUNSAIL HOTEL."
A waterfront with boats docked and a building with a flat roof.
A bed with a canopy, a wooden chair, and a mirror on the wall.
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "SUNSAIL HOTEL". There are outdoor tables and chairs, and a tree in the foreground.

Lamu Sunsail Hotel

Lamu Sunsail Hotel
Lamu Old Town
€31
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Lamu Sunsail Hotel
A view through an arched window of a courtyard with a thatched-roof structure, a palm tree, and flowering plants.
A room with a round woven rug, two white metal chairs, and a wooden table with a red tablecloth.
A room with two wooden beds, a white canopy bed, a wooden chair, a small table, and a mirror on a dresser.
A two-story building with a balcony, white lattice railings, and pink bougainvillea flowers.

Dudu Villas n Cottages

Dudu Villas n Cottages
Lamu
€21
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Dudu Villas n Cottages
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Frequently asked questions

What is Lamu like for travellers who love the beach?
Find a great place to stay in Lamu, which has a lot to offer the traveller looking to book a beach holiday.
What's the best place to stay to stay near the beach in Lamu?
Peponi Hotel is a top beachfront hotel offering 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges, located within a short 1-minute walk of Shela Beach . Other good options for your beach trip include Lamu House Hotel and Kijani Hotel.
How many beach hotels will I find in Lamu?
Expedia has 5 beach hotels in Lamu that are great for your beachside getaway.
When's the best time for a beach holiday in Lamu?
You can plan your beach trip with this snapshot of year-round temperatures in Lamu: The hottest months are usually March and February, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are August and September, with an average of 26°C. Average annual precipitation for Lamu is 736 mm.
What is there to see and do around Lamu?
After getting settled at your accommodation of choice, you'll likely want to venture out and explore. Beach lovers can spend some quality time by the water at Manda Beach. Discover a variety of local attractions, which include Lamu Fort and Shela Beach. For even more to see and do, pay a visit to Riyadha Mosque & Islamic Heritage Centre or German Post Office Museum.
What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Lamu?
This travel information can help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Lamu with ease. Make your way to Lamu with a flight to Lamu (LAU-Manda), the closest major airport which is located 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from the city centre. If you'd like to explore around the area, consider renting a car to explore more sights.