A Private Penthouse in Shela Village

Room in bed and breakfast in Lamu, Kenya

  1. 5 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 5 beds
  4. 1 private bath
Rated 4.79 out of 5 stars.72 reviews
Hosted by Lamuholidaysolutions
  1. Superhost
  2. 8 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

You can check in with the building staff.

Great location

Guests who stayed here in the past year loved the location.

Beach and city views

Soak up the views during your stay.
Island Hotel is sometimes called “The Twin Towers”, and on the top of each tower is a penthouse with its own rooftop. The rooms get a great breeze, and there’s nothing better than relaxing in the rooftop hammock, reading or just listening to the everyday village life down below.

Two floors: room + rooftop
1 large double bed
1 single bed
2/3 rooftop single beds
All beds have mosquito net
Private bathroom with toilet and shower
Towels and bedsheets available

The space
The Island hotel is located about 4 minutes walk to the beach just one building away from Fatuma's Tower which is popular for Yoga retreats. There is WiFi but no swimming pool. We provide airport transfers at an extra cost for those who want to be met at the airport. If you can find your way to Shela just ask for the Island Hotel, everyone in shela knows the place.

Guest access
Guests can access the kitchen

Other things to note
We organize dhow trips and excursions

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom
1 double bed, 4 single beds

Amenities

Beach access – Beachfront
Kitchen
Dedicated workspace
Washing machine
Private patio or balcony
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

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4.79 out of 5 stars from 72 reviews

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Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 81% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 18% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 1% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Lamu, Kenya
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighbourhood highlights

At the back of the New Island hotel is Waridi House and Fatuma's Tower. On the front is an old ruin with a beautiful view of the Shela village

Hosted by Lamuholidaysolutions

  1. Joined in July 2017
  • 115 Reviews
  • Identity verified
  • Superhost
Welcome to Lamu holiday solutions. The reason why we are here is because we want to help those without knowledge of using airb&b still benefit from this platform. There has been double bookings experienced in the past because details are not synchronized on time to allow customers to book from a real-time calender. We have good communication with all the properties we promote. They let us know when a room is booked for us to update the calender. Therefore we are here to add value to both airb&b and the properties we promote at the same time make a living.

Based on our experience in the Lamu tourism sector, we have a better understanding of the culture, market, tourist products and the people in general. We create a secure environment for you to discover and explore Lamu in a local perspective stress free by connecting you to the right people and right services
Welcome to Lamu holiday solutions. The reason why we are here is because we want to help those without k…

During your stay

I like socializing. Guests can reach me through the contact provided. I live like 100 meters away from the premise

Lamuholidaysolutions is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly-rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.
  • Language: English
  • Response rate: 100%
  • Response time: within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 10:00 am
Checkout before 10:00 am
5 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
No smoke alarm
Some spaces are shared