Holiday rentals in Shela

5 out of 5 average rating, 26 reviews

Naima's Upstairs

A light-filled gem. 2-story, 3-bedroom apartment with a gorgeous, rooftop verandah. Enjoy a relaxing and authentic experience at this centrally-located spot. Each bedroom has a king size bed w/ensuite bathroom, ceiling and standing fans. Fully equipped kitchen. Staff are available for shopping, cleaning and preparing meals. Tour the village and Lamu town. The beach is a 5-min. walk. Enjoy sunset, fishing, and snorkeling excursions, and amazing Swahili food at wonderful cafes and restaurants.

4.82 out of 5 average rating, 33 reviews

Home in Shela

shela greentreehouse seaview terrace freewifi

If you are looking for an AMAZING seaview from your own terrace in a well-furnished serviced, daily cleaned and healthy house, surrounded by green trees in a quiet and elegant corner of the beautiful Shela coast, just 2 minutes walk from shela beach,shops, bars and restaurants, you found it ! A maid takes care of the cleaning, shopping, ironing and washing in the morning hours. Upon request, we can arrange massages and dinners at home , pick up at the airport and sailing trip on our dhow Tailan

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 26 reviews

Beautiful Rooftop Apartment

Khayrat Apartment, located in the heart of bustling Shela village is the perfect stay for your Lamu vacation. Our top floor apartment is made up of two floors, the bottom one consisting of two ensuite bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a cosy living room and two balconies. As comfortable as this floor is, our rooftop is the place to be! You'll have a 360 view of the village, the ocean and the sand dunes behind Shela, including amazing sunsets and sunrises. Khayrat apartment sleeps 4 people.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 100 reviews

Home in Lamu

Exclusive Beach House, Shela Lamu, Kenya

Located 100 m from the Indian ocean, the house consists of 4 en suite rooms amongst which 2 master bedrooms and 2 standard berooms. Please note that we limit the number of guests to a maximum of 6 in order to preserve the house, avoid stressing our staff and maximise your experience as a guest. Each room is self contained and has a queen size bed. Two of the master bedrooms have their own private outside verandah. The house is let with a Cook who does also all the shopping and a House boy.

5 out of 5 average rating, 8 reviews

Holiday home in Shela

Jannah Lamu, Pate Suite

Pate Suite has 2 air conditioned bedrooms, a spacious living room, a small dining table and a kitchen. The Master Bedroom has a king sized bed (ensuite). The second room has a double bed (ensuite). Beautifully decorated mixing contemporary interiors with traditional styles, this Suite is designed for ultimate ease and comfort. This is a one of a kind, unique and immersive experience into village life. The best roof top in the village with stunning 360 views. Suitable for age 12+ only.

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Shamba Apartment

Perched above a lush garden in the heart of Shela, this one-bedroom retreat is full of charm and tropical color. With an open-air Swahili style living area, the home features a fully equipped open kitchen with everything you need for a relaxed self-catering stay—from a gas stove to a blender and all the essentials. The bedroom offers a peaceful escape with a double bed and mosquito net, and the ensuite bathroom keeps things simple and functional. Come live the barefoot island dream.

5 out of 5 average rating, 9 reviews

Home in Shela

Unique beachfront cottage with large pool & garden

A charming white-washed seafront cottage at the edge of Shela village, nestled in a tropical garden on a small estate. Enjoy spectacular views of the channel and mangroves from the rooftop terrace. The 20m pool (shared with the main house) and the beach right at your doorstep make this a truly unique escape. Your stay includes: - daily housekeeping - private chef - airport pickup - daily breakfast - purified water - internet - organic toiletries - 2 kayaks

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 89 reviews

Holiday home in Lamu

Jake apartment

A specious one bedroom apartment with a private kitchen, bathroom and living room. The upper terrace looks over Sheila’s graceful rooftops to the sea and is shared but rarely crowded. There are two girls who clean everyday and do laundry which is included. Ceiling fans and window breezes cool the apartment. Please bring your preferred shampoo & soap. We look forward to hosting you Please once are booked let me know arrival time one day before Thank

5 out of 5 average rating, 15 reviews

Furnished 1 bedroom Apartment

Fully furnished cozy 1 bedroom apartment located on the second floor of Sai Shanti House in the heart of Shela Village, offering stunning views of the village and sand dunes. It features a fully equipped kitchen with all necessary utensils, making it the perfect retreat for your stay. Whether you're here for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled vacation, this apartment is the perfect base for your stay in Shela.

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4.85 out of 5 average rating, 20 reviews

Private room in Shela

Dragonfly: Air-con room in a boutique villa, Shela

JakeRating, 5 stars9 months ago

We loved Livia’s place (Amani House). While it is a short walk from the coast and central Shela, it’s a pleasant walk through neighborhoods with lots to see. It also felt more relaxing to be on the edge of town than right in it. The chef (Martin) was phenomenal and the groundsman (Philicent) and the housekeeper (Elina) were kind and helpful. Plus you have to take a dhow ride with Omar! He’s a wonderful man. We would love to stay there again!

4.79 out of 5 average rating, 66 reviews

Hotel room in Lamu

A Private Penthouse in Shela Village

JonRating, 5 stars2 months ago

The apartment was fantastic, providing the perfect place to relax and kick-back in Shela. We particularly enjoyed the private upstairs area with various day beds and a hammock to enjoy the sea breeze and shade during the hot afternoons. Clinton was helpful with messaging and Swaleh was the perfect host at the property. We will be planning a return trip soon enough.

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 19 reviews

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Shanti Beach House - Lamu - Kenya

AnthonyRating, 5 stars1 month ago

Wow Wow Wow, what an amazing place. If you are looking for absolute peace and tranquility then Shanti House in Lamu is the place to go. Amazing setting right on the beach with breathtaking sunset, great beach walks, etc. The staff where great and Steven the house assistant was there to help with anything when needed. Although there is great restaurants around, no need to go out and look for restaurants as the chef Katana was amazing and his food was spectacular. I highly recommend Shanti House for anyone looking for an amazing beach holiday experience.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 24 reviews

Private room in Shela

Jua House B&B Single Room

CarrieRating, 5 stars4 months ago

I instantly felt right at home. Thomas, Amani and all the staff were very accommodating and were responsive to anything I needed. The breakfast is amazing (make sure to try the banana pancakes and the vegetable scrambled eggs). They make almost everything in-house so you really feel like you're eating a home-cooked meal. The afternoon tea and snack was perfect while I needed to work remotely and the wifi worked very well in the common areas so I was able to get a lot of work done during my stay. The bed was comfy, the water was hot, the room was spotless and it felt like a home away from home. Thank you!