Lamu Old Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.

Stay near popular Lamu Old Town attractions


Our pick of the best Lamu Old Town Hotel Deals

Lamu House Hotel

Lamu House Hotel

4 out of 5
Kenyatta Road Lamu
The price is NZ$287 per night from 10 July to 11 July
NZ$287
10 July - 11 July
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 NZ$23 per night from 26 June to 27 June
NZ$23
26 June - 27 June
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 NZ$212 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$212
26 July - 27 July
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 NZ$174 per night from 3 July to 4 July
NZ$174
3 July - 4 July
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
The price is NZ$95 per night from 3 July to 4 July
NZ$95
3 July - 4 July
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.



Lamu Old Town Travel Guide

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