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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.)

Kijani Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $230 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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Located at Off Corniche Path, Shela Village, Kijani Hotel has great rooms from $230 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, snorkeling, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love parking, breakfast, child care, laundry services, and a free breakfast at this relaxing hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
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The Majlis Resort

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $550 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
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A great place to stay is The Majlis Resort which has nice rooms starting at $550. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and snorkeling, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Bay Manda Island P.O. Box 5. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, child care, and laundry services which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.2 km from the city center. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
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Lamu House Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $180 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Lamu
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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We found Lamu House Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $180. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.79 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Seafront Main Road. You'll also find breakfast, child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, and a child pool which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.3 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
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
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Diamond Beach Village

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $150 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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With terrific rooms from $150, Diamond Beach Village, at Plot 4, Ras Kitau provides room service, a restaurant, snorkeling, a bar, and breakfast. Its terrific guest rating is 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers child care, a free breakfast, cooking classes, kids meals, and laundry facilities. It's located just 3.4 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
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
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Subira House

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $65 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Lamu
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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Subira House has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, snorkeling, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet. The great rooms here start at $65 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Behind Lamu Fort. Furthermore, it also offers hiking, child care, city views, kids meals, and laundry facilities, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1 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
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Fishing
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For more terrific hotel ideas in Lamu, make sure you also see Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Lamu, Best Hotels for One Week in Lamu, or Best Hotels for One Night in Lamu.


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

Lamu Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$235

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 5 hotels is an affordable $235. 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: $65
  • 3-star hotels: $278


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