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Hotels & places to stay in Lamu

94 places to stay in Lamu, 30 — ranked by guest rating and popularity.

Weather in Lamu

Best time to visit: November to January — typically pleasant, with comfortable temperatures and less rain.

30°
25°
Jan
31°
26°
Feb
31°
27°
Mar
30°
26°
Apr
28°
25°
May
27°
25°
Jun
27°
24°
Jul
27°
24°
Aug
27°
24°
Sep
28°
25°
Oct
29°
25°
Nov
30°
26°
Dec

Max/min °C with monthly precipitation. Climate normals via Open-Meteo.

About Lamu:Population 25,38514 m elevationAfrica/Nairobi timeAir quality Good (US AQI 40)

Where to stay in Lamu

Lamu has 70 places to stay listed on Where to Rest, and most of them are guesthouses. This gives visitors a range of options, though the accommodation scene is clearly dominated by smaller, more personal establishments.

The most comfortable time to visit is generally from November to January. These months are considered the best window for a stay, according to the listings.

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Daylight hours in Lamu

12.2h
Jan
12.2h
Feb
12.1h
Mar
12.1h
Apr
12.0h
May
12.0h
Jun
12.0h
Jul
12.0h
Aug
12.1h
Sep
12.2h
Oct
12.2h
Nov
12.3h
Dec

Daylight hours (15th of each month).

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Staying in Lamu — FAQs

How many places to stay are there in Lamu?

There are 94 places to stay listed in Lamu on Where to Rest — hotels, guesthouses, hostels, apartments and more, with photos, guest ratings, amenities and booking links.

Where is the best place to stay in Lamu?

Top-rated stays in Lamu include Al -Yafir house, Amu House, Bahari. See our ranked list of the best places to stay in Lamu.

Are there hotels with a pool in Lamu?

Yes — 1 place to stay has a swimming pool in Lamu. Use the "Swimming pool" filter to find them.

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