Holiday rentals with breakfast in Lamu County

Gilles’ place was amazing. I loved staying in this oasis, the entire accommodation is stuffed with beautiful artworks, plants and decorations. Mbogo was amazing, helpful and informative. I truly enjoyed my stay here and I recommend this place to anyone looking to stay in Lamu.

Samaki house was great place to immerse yourself in Lamu’s culture. The house itself boasts beautiful Swahili finishes along with a stunning view from the terrace. The location is within walking distance to several local restaurants, land marks and is located near the Main Street where all the local stores are. Moses, the house manager, was extremely helpful. Breakfast was an added bonus, and the provision of different breakfast options was very appreciated.

This is a really charming guesthouse in the old town. We spent most of our time on the roof terrace which was divine. We took daily dips in the pool and enjoyed the tortoises. Giles and Fabienne are great hosts. Do get Mbogo to buy you fresh fish from the market to barbecue on the rooftop …. It was excellent … highly recommended !

Beautiful house well located in Lamu Town with kitchen and roof top terrace. Katana, who looks after the house and its guests, is a very nice guy and super helpful. He also prepared the breakfast, which I really enjoyed. Lovely place!

The house manager was lovely--met me at the airport, took me back, helped with what I'd come to Lamu to do (which wasn't his job), cooked as requested. And the house is, of course, just beautiful...very special. Restored with care, loved the plants (all the cacti upstairs, some of which were quite unusual), and spent a lot of time upstairs too. Highly recommended, including for big groups.

We had a wonderful stay at Ras Firdaws House! Sophia was very welcoming and helpful! She assisted us with arranging transport from the airport and providing tips for exploring Lamu Town and Shela. The home was beautiful and perfectly situated- just a short walk or boat ride to either town. We enjoyed breakfasts and dinners in the garden and on the terrace. Lucas, the chef, cooked fabulous meals and was a true pleasure! Sophia, Lucas, and Evans’ hospitality made our time in Lamu very lovely and relaxing. We highly recommend staying at Ras Firdaws house, and we cannot wait to plan another trip to Lamu!

Great spot. Fantastic views. Fascinating walk through Shela to get there. We loved the terrace and the excellent breakfasts. Thank you so much!

Jua House, exudes calm and tranquility. Pale colours and clean spaces invite book reading, chilling and time to unplug. Amani and his team couldn’t be more helpful. Hot showers after a morning swim in the sea, Belgian waffle towels and a banquet style breakfast was our daily morning routine. After this we retreated to the top floor with views all around. The hush of the sea stirs in the background. Fresh baking bread wafts up from the bakery on the ground floor. Village life occurs around about, so you feel part of the Shela community, who are welcoming and helpful. It feels like a privilege to be here in Lamu. Thank you.

Super host, highly recommended, was on travel no take too much time to write review, but trust Arnold, you will never disappointed. Thank you Arnold!

My stay at Jambo House was absolutely amazing. I had booked 4 days but Lamu was so good I added an extra day at the end of my stay. Jambo house is located in Lamu town close to the waterfront. The rooms are clean and there is a rooftop terrace with wifi, sockets and a magnificent view of Lamu old town and a glimpse of the sea. Arnold the proprietor is very knowledgeable on activities you can do in Lamu and he helped me get alternatives you couldn't get at any other stay. Arnold himself is a traveler and shares a lot of insights and we often chatted for hours about travelling. Fred made delicious breakfast every morning and it was always served with 2 different fruits and fresh juice. Jambo is a great place for a budget traveler and I would recommend it for anyone who want's a cozy place and lots of information on Lamu and the surrounding islands. I'm definitely going back.

All was good, feeling at home , owner and staff were very nice

I couldn't think of a better place to stay in Lamu! Located in a typical Lamu building, the location gave you easy access to everything, as well as meaningful interactions with the residents in the area. Room was as described and appeared even better than in the pictures. Just one thing to remind everyone is that there did not appear to be hot water for shower, but I was totally fine with it! Arnold was very helpful in giving out recommendations/ hidden gems and helped us to arrange a very authentic dhow evening trip! The breakfast french toast was to die for, but there are also gazillion a of other items on the menu to choose from. JamboHouse Lamu is THE place to stay at for any visit to Lamu and I 100 percent recommend Arnold & team to everyone!