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The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Lamu

If you're planning a weekend getaway to Lamu, Kenya, you'll need to find a great hotel to stay at. We've analyzed all of the hotels in the area based on key criteria to help you figure out where to stay for a weekend in Lamu. Whether you're a family or a couple, there are plenty of hotels in the area to suit your needs for the perfect long weekend. From affordable rates to luxurious amenities, there's something for everyone. Many of the hotels offer comfortable, relaxing rooms with easy access to nearby activities which are perfect for a 2-day or 3-day trip to the area. You'll also find plenty of great restaurants and bars in the area, perfect for a night out and the ultimate weekend of culture and cuisine. And there's no shortage of things to do in Lamu, from sightseeing to exploring. So why wait? Book your hotel for a weekend escape in Lamu at one of these terrific places to start planning your perfect weekend getaway.

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

The Majlis Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $427 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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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, visitors will especially love a fitness center, snorkeling, a bar, child care, and laundry services at this convenient hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
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  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
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Banana House and Wellness Centre

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $157 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Lamu
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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A great place to stay is Banana House and Wellness Centre which has nice rooms starting at $157. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, snorkeling, child care, and city views, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Plot 318, Lamu Island. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a spa, laundry facilities, family rooms, a tour desk, and a 24-hour desk which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.9 km from the city center. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
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Kijani Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $205 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Lamu
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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We found Kijani Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $205. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, snorkeling, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Off Corniche Path, Shela Village, PO Box 266. You'll also find child care, laundry services, laundry facilities, family rooms, and a tour desk which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 2 km from the center of town. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

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

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $50 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Lamu
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
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With terrific rooms from $50, Jannat House, at Off Kenyatta Road, 195 Lamu Island provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, snorkeling, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 7.90 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers hiking, child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and city views. It's located just 1.4 km from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool
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Lamu House Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $156 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Lamu
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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Lamu House Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant. The great rooms here start at $156 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Kenyatta Road. Furthermore, it also offers snorkeling, a bar, laundry services, city views, and a spa, which is nice for visitors. Just 1.2 km from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. Having an indoor pool means that you can swim and have fun any time of the year.

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

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $55 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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The great guest rating of Subira House is 8.90 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, snorkeling, a bar, and hiking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $55, and it's located at Behind Lamu Fort. We also love the child care, city views, evening entertainment, laundry facilities, and an airport shuttle which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just 1 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for weekend trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
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Mangrove House

Guest house with prices starting at $141 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Lamu
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for weekend trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A cool place is Mangrove House because it has great rooms that start at $141. It has room service, snorkeling, hiking, laundry facilities, and an airport shuttle, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Ras Kitau, Manda Island. Only 3.3 km from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love outdoor dining areas at this fun hotel. It's also less than the average price for weekend trip hotels, so it's a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
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Kizingo Beach Eco Lodge

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $350 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Pets allowed
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Kizingo Beach Eco Lodge offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and pet-friendly rooms which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $350 (before taxes). It's located at Lamu, Kipungani and has earned a guest rating of 9.80/10. This comfortable hotel is also nice because it offers family rooms, a 24-hour desk, an airport shuttle, and balconies which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 11.5 km from the city center.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Pets allowed
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Family rooms
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Lamu House

Guest house with prices starting at $54 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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Located at Sea Front Kenyatta Road, Lamu House has great rooms from $54 (before taxes). It offers snorkeling, hiking, child care, evening entertainment, and laundry facilities. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find family rooms, an airport shuttle, balconies, cycling, and windsurfing which visitors will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 1.1 km from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Snorkeling
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Family rooms
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Andavelo House

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $103 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Lamu
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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A great place to stay is Andavelo House which has nice rooms starting at $103. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, city views, and laundry facilities, it also has a great guest rating of 9.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Next to Swahili House Museum. Weekend visitors will really like this terrific 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. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
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Also, you might be interested in the nearby weekend 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 a weekend visit cost in Lamu?

Lamu Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$150

Visitors will find a large range of terrific weekend trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Lamu, Kenya. The price of these weekend trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average weekend trip hotel price in Lamu, Kenya based on data from 12 hotels is an affordable $150. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Lamu.

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

  • 4-star hotels: $187
  • 3-star hotels: $138


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