Shella White House

7.5Good152 reviewsSee rooms

Bed and breakfast

Facilities at a glance

Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
Outdoor pool
Room service
Laundry

About this place

Beachfront Location Experience the ultimate beach getaway at Shella White House, located just steps away from the pristine shores of Lamu. Enjoy stunning views of the Indian Ocean right from your balcony. Comfortable Accommodation Our rooms are designed to provide the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Relax in a cozy seating area, enjoy outdoor dining on your private balcony, and make use of amenities like a refrigerator for a truly enjoyable stay. Dining and Leisure Indulge in delicious local cuisine at Sabrina’s Café and Restaurant or take a refreshing dip in the outdoor swimming pool just a short walk away. Whether you're looking to unwind on the beach or explore the nearby attractions, Shella White House offers the perfect retreat. Book your stay now at Shella White House for an unforgettable beachfront experience in Shela village.

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2 room types

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Room type	Guests	Show prices
Double Room 20 m²Double bed	Sleeps 4	Show prices
Single Room with Shared Bathroom 12 m²Twin beds	Sleeps 2	Show prices

What this place offers

Internet

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Transport

Airport shuttle

Pool & wellness

Outdoor pool

Food & drink

Restaurant
Bar
Room service

Services

Laundry

Outdoor

Beachfront
Terrace

Location

Address
P.O.BOX 251-80500, Lamu, Kenya
3.2 km from the center of Lamu

Questions about this stay

Quick answers from the information this property gives us.

What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 09:00. Check-out by 10:00.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Yes, this property lists free Wi-Fi.
Is parking available?
Yes, this property lists parking. Check the room offer for any fee.
Does the property have a pool?
Yes, this property lists a swimming pool.

Guest reviews

7.5152 reviews

Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 152 reviews.

Cleanliness5.7

Service8.2

Location8.2

Room quality5.6

Amenities8.2

Value for money8.1

Food and drink8.2

Peter
United Kingdom · Couple · November 2026
1.0
“Very run down hotel with serious cleanliness concerns and a rude owner.”
+Tom at check in and on breakfast was nice. Roof is much nicer than the rest of the place. It says swimming pool on this listing but its at their other hotel about 5 mins away from the property which you can use but we didnt.
−After just three days, my partner and I left this hotel covered in bites. We found holes in the sheets and mattress, with black specks nearby and around these holes, and the bites appeared in areas that seemed to correspond with the damaged bedding. We were seriously concerned about bedbugs. The hotel was already extremely run-down, and the bathrooms were unclean. We tried to overlook those conditions, but upon closer inspection finding the severity of damage to the mattress, moldy pillows under the case and waking up covered in bites was the final straw. When we raised it with the owner, he looked at the mattress and brushed us off, saying, “This is just how the mattress looks.” He then shouted at us instead of addressing our concerns. The owner told us that he would have refunded us if we had raised the issue on the first night. We could not reasonably have known then that there might be a problem - we don’t arrive at a hotel expecting to inspect the bed for signs of an infestation. This should not have been something guests had to discover and prove for themselves! We were offered another room in the same hotel or at a nearby property, but after what we’d seen, why would we trus
Maria
Israel · Couple · August 2026
10.0
+Amazing location, great hosting by Tom the owner! He helped us and was really friendly! Recommended!
Nokukhanya
South Africa · Solo · August 2026
1.0
“Disgusting”
+Nothing
−It old and dirty
Ruth
Kenya · Solo · July 2026
4.0
+The location was close to the beach. Tom was very helpful.
−The place is not well maintained, and the rusted fridge was a sore site. Could use a touch-up. Had to cut my stay short
Ann
Kenya · Solo · June 2026
5.0
+Shela white house was okay stuff were friendly. They place just need renovation its very rusty and dusty. The management should really check on cleanliness
−Place not really clean or well maintained
Caryl
United States · Solo · June 2026
8.0
+Quiet except for call to prayer and has a wonderful roof top with seating and shade. Breakfast was good and responses for transport to and from airport was great.
−There was a little issue of wood pellets from terminates falling from the wood beams.
frédéric
France · Couple · September 2026
8.0
“découverte de cette partie isolée du Kenya”
+idéalement situé à deux pas des restaurants et commerces et de la magnifique grande plage. cette maison typique a beaucoup de charme. c'est une annexe d'un autre hôtel du même propriétaire ou se trouve la piscine. ( 3' de marche )peu de chambre dans cette annexe ou nous avons passé 9 j comme seul client. royale. magnifique terrasse privative devant la chambre avec deux lits de repos. idéal pour la sieste et les petits déjeuners copieux que le gérant vous amène tous les matins à l'heure de votre choix. chambre et linge propre lit confortable. ménage régulier. super roof top au dessus. eau chaude dans la salle de bain. Super rapport qualité prix.
−la chambre et la salle de bain mériteraient un rafraîchissement générale et plus d'entretien. manque de commodités mais peu gênant pour nous compte tenu du peu de temps que l'on y passe. On parle beaucoup de la mosquée mitoyenne et de son haut parleur. certes à 5h du matin ça peut surprendre mais cela dure moins d'une minute comme tous les autres appels de la journée. on s'y fait rapidement. seule la longue prière du vendredi après midi peut être gênante à moins d'être en balade à ce moment là
Eline
Netherlands · Solo · July 2026
10.0
+Very friendly host, and simple but great breakfast. Only 3 min to the beach :)

Good to know

Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 09:00 · check-out until 10:00
Pets
Pets are not allowed

Facilities at a glance

About this place

Choose your unit

2 room types

Double Room

Single Room with Shared Bathroom

What this place offers

Internet

Parking

Transport

Pool & wellness

Food & drink

Services

Outdoor

Location

Address

Questions about this stay

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Is Wi-Fi included?

Is parking available?

Does the property have a pool?

Guest reviews

Good to know

Check-in & check-out

Pets

Guest reviews