Manda Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A beach with a thatched-roof swing bed.
A wooden bridge surrounded by dense green foliage.
A red kayak on a sandy beach by a calm river with trees and palm trees in the background.
Kijani Hotel

Kijani Hotel

3 out of 5
Off Corniche Path, Shela Village Lamu
The price is £179 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
£179
per night
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Stay at this beach hotel in Lamu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Shela Beach and Manda Beach are located ...
Kijani Hotel
Lamu House Hotel

Lamu House Hotel

4 out of 5
Kenyatta Road Lamu
The price is £119 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£119
per night
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Stay at this beach hotel in Lamu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Lamu Museum and Lamu Fort are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (82 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Good food, great pool, and helpful staff."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Lamu House Hotel
Peponi Hotel

Peponi Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Shela Beach Lamu Lamu County
Stay at this beach hotel in Lamu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Shela Beach and Manda Beach are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
"What an absolute gem. From the second you're greeted off the plane by the team who help you on the boat to the island until the moment you leave, everyone is super friendly including the dogs! Comfy giant beds, powerful showers, refreshing pool with lots of shady lounging spots, gorgeous vistas, ..."

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

Peponi Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Luxury beachfront holiday house, pool garden all sea views, Forodhani House Lamu

Luxury beachfront holiday house, pool garden all sea views, Forodhani House Lamu

Lamu
Stay at this beach villa in Lamu. Enjoy private pools, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Shela Beach and Manda Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Pristine Home, Perfect Relaxation!
"Every bedroom, gathering space, and lounging area throughout the house (inside and out) is comfortably appointed and thoughtfully designed. The staff of the house are warm, inviting, and exceptionally professional. We loved the location along the water - close access for beach walks and shopping, ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2022

Luxury beachfront holiday house, pool garden all sea views, Forodhani House Lamu
Shanti Beach House - Lamu - Kenya

Shanti Beach House - Lamu - Kenya

Lamu County Lamu County
Stay at this beach holiday home in Manda Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Popular attractions Manda Beach and Shela Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Paradise
"An amazing peaceful place. We spent 2 nights here just enjoying doing nothing except swimming, sunset walks along the beach and watching the birds and other animals."

Reviewed on 10 May 2025

Shanti Beach House - Lamu - Kenya
Penthouse Apartment. Shela, Lamu.

Penthouse Apartment. Shela, Lamu.

Shela Lamu County
Stay at this apartment in Lamu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Shela Beach and Manda Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"The room was clean and beautiful. The staff was excellent. And very friendly."

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Penthouse Apartment. Shela, Lamu.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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