Both Shela and Palm House are located in Shela village on Lamu

Rooms

Built around a courtyard, well and garden, Shela House is a compact three story build. The front entrance leads either through to the courtyard, or towards two sets of stairs, which provide access to the bedrooms and roof terrace. The style is luxury chic, and much of the furniture and decor is locally sourced. Together with dining and seating areas, there are 5 en-suite bedrooms, 3 of which are doubles, 1 a twin, and the last a single. All have their own balconies.

Shela House

Palm House is similarly designed – although it has an additional side garden, which can seen from the lounge and dining room. Slightly smaller than Shela House, it has 4 en-suite bedrooms – 2 doubles, 1 master and a twin. The master has two balconies. With the gardens, an open terrace on the second floor, and a thatched rooftop, there are plenty of open spaces, and the style is again much like Shela House’s. The central office offers Wi-Fi and mobile phone connectivity, while each property boasts Safaricom WiMax internet access.

Palm House

Activities include swimming, snorkelling, village visits, and dhow trips.

Both houses come with their own staff. The chefs are on hand to discuss possible menus, which are usually international, Swahili, and/or fish. The food is fresh; bought off the beach, in the local market, or flown down from Nairobi

Guests have the option of hiring the villas on an accommodation only or full board basis. Food & service. Both houses come with their own staff

Johnson (the chef) makes phenomenal meals, no need to eat out anywhere else

The weather in Lamu is great all year round, but to truly enjoy the charm of this seaside town, aim to visit during the dry seasons from July – October and January to February

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Lamu

Lamu in Kenya can be reached by air from Kenya’s main airports in Nairobi, Mombasa and Malindi. All flights land on Manda Island, Lamu. Our guests are greeted by hotel staff upon arrival at Manda Airport and are transferred in one of our boats to the hotel.

Driving to Lamu

It is also possible to visit us by land although it is a bumpy seven hour drive from Mombasa and at least four hours from Malindi. You will have to park your car on the mainland at the Mokowe jetty and take a boat from there to Shela.

Flying to Lamu

Skyward Express, Safari Link and Jambo Jet fly between Lamu and Nairobi’s Wilson or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport daily. Flights are also available from Malindi and Mombasa airports. All times based on estimates and are subject to change without notice.

Manda Airport’s new terminal building. – Picture of Manda Bay Hotel, Lamu Island – Tripadvisor

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Mid Season Sept – December

High Season   July – Aug

Christmas/ New Year TBA

Rates Quoted are per night on self-catering basis and subject to availability

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