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Travel insights for hotels in Lamu

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hotel in Lamu including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

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

The cheapest month to book a hotel in Lamu is August ($73). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Lamu is July ($1,213).

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

The cheapest day to stay in Lamu is Tuesday ($30). On the other hand, travellers can expect to pay the most on Friday, when the average nightly price is $616.

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 $25/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $25/night. For a 4-star hotel in Lamu, the cheapest rate recently found was $93/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hotel in Lamu?

Save money by booking a hotel at least 33 days before your trip to Lamu. The lowest price found when booking 33 days ahead was $26 per night.

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Cheapest hotels in Lamu, Kenya

For those on a budget, these are the cheapest hotels available in Lamu for the selected dates. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.
Sea Shells Inn
Sea Shells Inn

Sea Shells Inn

Harambee Street, Lamu, Lamu, Kenya
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$17
Avg. per night
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Jambohouse Lamu
Jambohouse Lamu

Jambohouse Lamu

PO Box 131, Lamu, Kenya
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$24
Avg. per night
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Jannat House Lamu
Jannat House Lamu

Jannat House Lamu

Off Kenyatta Road, 195 Lamu Island, Lamu, Kenya
0.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$64
Avg. per night
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Jannataan Hotel
Jannataan Hotel

Jannataan Hotel

Corniche Path, Lamu, Kenya
0.4 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
$86
Avg. per night
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Lamu House Hotel
Lamu House Hotel

Lamu House Hotel

Kenyatta Road, Lamu, Kenya
0.4 km from city centre
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$229
Avg. per night
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Kijani
Kijani

Kijani

Off Corniche Path, Shela Village, PO Box 266, Lamu, Kenya
2.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$313
Avg. per night
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The Majlis Hotel
The Majlis Hotel

The Majlis Hotel

Ras Kitau Bay, Manda Island, P.O. Box 5, Lamu, Kenya
3.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$610
Avg. per night
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Hotel prices in Lamu, Kenya

We've come across the following hotels in Lamu with different price and hotel class options. For added insight, we've also noted the most popular and best value hotels within each hotel class.
4 stars +
The Majlis Hotel
The Majlis Hotel

The Majlis Hotel

Ras Kitau Bay, Manda Island, P.O. Box 5, Lamu, Kenya
$610
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3 stars
Jambohouse Lamu
Jambohouse Lamu

Jambohouse Lamu

PO Box 131, Lamu, Kenya
$24
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Other accommodation in Lamu, Kenya

Jambohouse Lamu
Jambohouse Lamu

Jambohouse Lamu

PO Box 131, Lamu, Kenya
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$24
Avg. per night
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Kijani
Kijani

Kijani

Off Corniche Path, Shela Village, PO Box 266, Lamu, Kenya
2.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$313
Avg. per night
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Where to stay in Lamu

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Facts about staying in Lamu, Kenya

  • What are the best hotels in Lamu?

    Banana House and Wellness Centre (8.8/10 from 354 reviews), The Majlis Hotel (8.9/10 from 206 reviews), and Lamu House Hotel (9.0/10 from 93 reviews) are all highly rated places to stay in Lamu.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Lamu?

    $24/night is the cheapest price found for a hotel in Lamu by HotelsCombined users over the last 72 hours. For stays from 23 Oct to 25 Oct in Lamu, the lowest price found was $24/night.

  • Are there any hotels in Lamu close to Lamu?

    The closest hotel to Lamu is Jambohouse Lamu, which is located 0.3 km away from the city centre.

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

    In addition to Lamu, travellers opt to visit Nairobi when visiting Kenya. Diani Beach is also a popular choice to visit.

  • How many hotels are there in Lamu?

    In total, there are 140 hotels to choose from in Lamu, compared to 24,993 properties in Kenya.

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