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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.)

Kijani Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $230 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • 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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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, visitors will especially love parking, breakfast, child care, laundry services, and a free breakfast at this convenient hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport shuttle
  • Golf
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
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Lamu
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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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 fun hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, child care, and laundry services which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.2 km from the city center. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

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

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $150 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Lamu
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
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We found Diamond Beach Village to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $150. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, snorkeling, a bar, and breakfast, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Plot 4, Ras Kitau. You'll also find child care, a free breakfast, cooking classes, kids meals, and laundry facilities which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 3.4 km from the center of town. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
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Msafini Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $54 (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
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With terrific rooms from $54, Msafini Hotel, at Shella-Lamu provides an outdoor pool, skiing, room service, a restaurant, and snorkeling. Its terrific guest rating is 7.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers breakfast, child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, and city views. It's located just 2 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
  • Skiing
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Bicycle rental
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Subira House

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $65 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Lamu
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for weekend 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 visitors. Just 1 km from the city center, this terrific 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 weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Fishing
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Lamu House Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $180 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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The great guest rating of Lamu House Hotel is 9.79 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $180, and it's located at Seafront Main Road. We also love the breakfast, child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, and a child pool which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just 1.3 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The indoor pool here is terrific, and makes for a great place to relax and have fun no matter what the weather is like. 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
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
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For more terrific hotel ideas in Lamu, make sure you also see Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Lamu, Best Hotels for One Week in Lamu, or Best Hotels for One Night in Lamu.


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Lamu?

Lamu Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$205

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 6 hotels is an affordable $205. 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: $65
  • 3-star hotels: $233


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