Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 25 reviews.
Emily
Kenya · Group of friends · October 2026
+Nyama was a fabulous host and was incredibly helpful. The location was excellent, with access to many restaurants and the beach.
Lisa
Kenya · Solo · July 2026
“Beautiful almost beach front stay sadly next to loud construction.”
+Sea view. Close to beach. Comfortable bed. Decorated and presented with charm.
−It sits next to a very loud construction site that starts around 8am and ends 3-5pm. It was unbearable as I was hoping for peace and quiet away from Nairobi.
Antonina
South Africa · Solo · July 2026
“A pocket-friendly queit relaxing stay, home away from home, with wholesome food, relaxing terrace.”
+The breakfast was excellent; fresh fruit and freshly squeezed juice every morning was fantastic, and it's refreshing to have a proper coffee (not instant coffee) for breakfast. Nyama made the tastiest grilled red snapper I have ever eaten, and I have been around the coast many times over the years. He is a superb cook and makes sufficient quantities of food at every meal. He is very helpful, friendly and patient. Very dependable. I loved the balcony and the view of the ocean.
−The dust from the construction next door and the noise, which I imagine will be over in a few months. The rooms could do with a spring clean once the construction is over.
Dasha
United Kingdom · Solo · July 2026
“Gorgeous stay in Shela Lamu with the best food ever”
+Lovely guest house with spacious rooms. Lovely view of the sea from the roof top when you have your breakfast or chill. Nyama (the loveliest man who oversees the property) is extremely friendly and welcoming. His cooking is out of this world and I cannot recommend it enough. Your stay will not be complete without some food made by Nyama. Well located property walking distance to the beach.
−There are mosquitoes in the area but the rooms are netted and the bed has a mosquito net too!
Zia Aziz
India · Solo · June 2026
“Wonderful Stay at House Furaha”
+The property caretaker Nyama was really helpful, a great cook, and very reliable. The location of the property was also very nice and the terrace was excellent. The rooms were great and overall the place is very pleasant to stay at. Would recommend others to come. I would love to return with a larger friend group in the future as well.
−There was construction going around the place so some noise and dust but the evenings were still nice. The bedsheets and towels had some minor stains but were washed and smelled normal.
Jef
Kenya · Solo · February 2026
“Very nice place”
+Central location
−Building next door blocking the nice view
Elimane
Italy · Solo · February 2026
+Nyama is a great host and the hotel management was very good with communication about how to reach the house. They also arranged for me the transportation from the airport jetty to Shela.
−Everything was great. Maybe only a suggestion for improving the lighting in the bedroom and the balcony.
Chris
United Kingdom · Couple · February 2026
“Only one night but it was excellent. Nyama looked after us and provided a huge breakfast. If the town of Lamu is too ch”
+Great location in the more affluent part of Lamu. Hot water if you needed it. Only two rooms with roof terrace. View slightly impeded by new build.
−Building next door booked some of the view.
jousset
Kenya · Couple · July 2025
+Perfect location Niama the manager is very helpful and excellent at his job. (Thanks to.him)
Nazira
Canada · Family · April 2025
“Superb”
+Nyama took very good care of us. Breakfast was wonderful!