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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Lamu

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Lamu

Visiting Lamu, Kenya for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Lamu, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Lamu based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Lamu for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Lamu before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Lamu for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Lamu for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

The Majlis Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $427 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
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Located at Ras Kitau Bay, Manda Island, P.O. Box 5, The Majlis Resort has great rooms from $427 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, skiing, a pool bar, room service, and a restaurant. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 3.1 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a fitness center, snorkeling, a bar, child care, and laundry services at this relaxing hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
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  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
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Kijani Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $205 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A great place to stay is Kijani Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $205. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, snorkeling, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Off Corniche Path, Shela Village, PO Box 266. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers child care, laundry services, laundry facilities, family rooms, and a tour desk which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2 km from the city center. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
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Lamu House Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $156 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Lamu
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
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We found Lamu House Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $156. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Kenyatta Road. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, laundry services, city views, and a spa which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.2 km from the center of town. The indoor pool at this hotel is very nice, and is a great place to unwind and relax on your trip. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
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Andavelo House

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $103 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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With terrific rooms from $103, Andavelo House, at Next to Swahili House Museum provides an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, city views, and laundry facilities. Its terrific guest rating is 9.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a free airport shuttle, a 24-hour desk, balconies, and a plunge pool. It's located just 1.4 km from the city center, too. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
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Banana House and Wellness Centre

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $157 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Lamu
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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Banana House and Wellness Centre has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, snorkeling, child care, and city views. The great rooms here start at $157 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Plot 318, Lamu Island. Furthermore, it also offers a spa, laundry facilities, family rooms, a tour desk, and a 24-hour desk, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.9 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
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Kizingo Beach Eco Lodge

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $350 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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The great guest rating of Kizingo Beach Eco Lodge is 9.80 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and pet-friendly rooms. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $350, and it's located at Lamu, Kipungani. We also love the family rooms, a 24-hour desk, an airport shuttle, and balconies which are great for visitors. And since it's just 11.5 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
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Subira House

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $55 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Lamu
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
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A cool place is Subira House because it has great rooms that start at $55. It has room service, a restaurant, snorkeling, a bar, and hiking, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Behind Lamu Fort. Only 1 km from the city center, travelers will especially love child care, city views, evening entertainment, laundry facilities, and an airport shuttle at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
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Also, you might be interested in the nearby first time trip hotels in Malindi and Lamu.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Lamu, make sure you also see Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Lamu, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Lamu, Best Hotels for One Week in Lamu, Best Hotels for One Night in Lamu, or Best Business Hotels in Lamu.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Lamu?

Lamu Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$208

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Lamu, Kenya. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Lamu, Kenya based on data from 7 hotels is an affordable $208. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Lamu.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $187
  • 3-star hotels: $223


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