What are the best hotels in Lamu?

206 reviews rated The Majlis Resort with an average score of 9.0/10. It may also be worth looking into the Lamu House Hotel, which received a rating of 8.9/10 from 82 reviews. Kijani Hotel could also be a good option, with a score of 9.3/10 from 161 reviews.

How much is a cheap hotel in Lamu?

HotelsCombined searches in the last 3 days suggest cheap Lamu hotels have prices starting from as low as $10/night, depending on the popularity of your requested dates.

Are there any hotels in Lamu close to Lamu?

The closest hotel to Lamu is Lamu House Hotel, which is located 0.3 mi away from the city center.

What are some other cities to stay in when visiting Kenya?

In addition to Lamu, travelers opt to visit Nairobi when visiting Kenya. Mombasa is also a popular choice to visit.

How many hotels are there in Lamu?

In total, there are 132 hotels to choose from in Lamu, compared to 23,356 properties in Kenya.

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What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Lamu?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in Lamu is December ($12). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Lamu is August ($428).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in Lamu?

The cheapest day to stay in Lamu is Friday ($81). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Tuesday, when the average nightly price is $428.

How much is a Lamu hotel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hotels in Lamu this weekend for as little as $35/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $35/night. For a 4-star hotel in Lamu, the cheapest rate recently found was $55/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hotel in Lamu?

Save money by booking a hotel at least 57 days before your trip to Lamu. The lowest price found when booking 57 days ahead was $17 per night.

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Cheapest hotels in Lamu, Kenya

At the moment, these hotels offer the lowest nightly rate out of those we've come across in Lamu. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.

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Sea Shells Inn

Harambee Street, Lamu, Lamu, Kenya

0.3 mi from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

$10

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Hotels in Lamu, Kenya

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Travel insights for hotels in Lamu

What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Lamu?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in Lamu is December ($12). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Lamu is August ($428).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in Lamu?

The cheapest day to stay in Lamu is Friday ($81). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Tuesday, when the average nightly price is $428.

How much is a Lamu hotel room this weekend?

How far ahead should you book a hotel in Lamu?

Save money by booking a hotel at least 57 days before your trip to Lamu. The lowest price found when booking 57 days ahead was $17 per night.

Cheapest hotels in Lamu, Kenya

At the moment, these hotels offer the lowest nightly rate out of those we've come across in Lamu. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.

Hotel prices in Lamu, Kenya

A breakdown of the average price per hotel class in Lamu. We've also highlighted the most popular hotels and best value within each hotel class.

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Other accommodations in Lamu

Find the perfect hostel, theme hotel, or vacation rental for your stay in Lamu, Kenya. There are 132 hotels in Lamu, Kenya and price data was last updated on August 11, 2026. The average price for a stay in Lamu, Kenya is $139/night.

Where to stay in Lamu

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