The 10 best cheap hotels in Shela, Kenya

The best cheap hotels in Shela

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Mbibo House in the Shela Dunes

Located in Shela, 500 metres from Manda Beach, Mbibo House in the Shela Dunes offers accommodation with free WiFi, a terrace or a balcony and access to a garden and an outdoor pool.

Andreas

From

Germany

Perfect quiet oasis to relax, to discover Shela village, to explore the beach with helpful and friendly staff

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews

Price from

US$350

1 night, 2 adults

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Milimani Villa-Fully airconditioned Villa

Shela

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, mountain view and a terrace, Milimani Villa-Fully airconditioned Villa is set in Shela.

Nicola

From

United Kingdom

This house is palatial - It is vast with loads of lovely chill-out spaces, every room is spacious, all the bedrooms have massive en-suites, and everything is spotless and incredibly comfortable. It is a new brand build but it has been done in a tasteful traditional Swahili style (but with all mod cons). The pool was great - it has a shallow end where you can sit and cool off and a deep section where you can dive. It was extremely hot in Shela in Jan so I would say a pool was essential for a comfortable holiday at that time of year. There is a vast roof terrace where we star gazed and chatted at night. The kids had movie nights on the smart TV which meant we could relax and chat elsewhere. We were two families (4 adults and 4 kids) and we didn't even use one of the bedrooms as the place is so big. The staff were very helpful and kept the place tidy and clean at all times. We hired a chef during the visit at a very reasonable rate - we ate breakfast and dinner at home and ate out during the day - he cooked everything we requested very well and the meals were all delicious. He also did all our food shopping which was very helpful. I liked staying in the dunes behind Shela (you get to see a bit of real Shela life on the way) but it is worth knowing that the house is not right on the seafront. It takes about 10 mins to walk to the sea/cafes. However, the location is reflected in the price - it was extremely good value indeed considering it was such an amazing house.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Price from

US$240

1 night, 2 adults

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Furaha House

Shela

Offering sea views, Furaha House is an accommodation located in Shela, 200 metres from Shela Beach and 400 metres from Mnarani House. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony.

Danielle

From

Denmark

Great place. Lovely and welcoming host!! Sea view from the balcony and roof top. Just amazing!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3

Very good - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

Price from

US$70

1 night, 2 adults

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Amu House

Lamu (Near Shela)

Located within 200 metres of Lamu Fort and 200 metres of Lamu Museum in Lamu, Amu House provides accommodation with seating area.

Anne-Marie

From

Netherlands

The service of organising our special guide for a tour through town. And the best boat tour with the captain who is passionate about sailing the traditional Dow boats. The beautiful .traditional house, the rooftop with wind from the sea, the breakfast, the friendly staff.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews

Price from

US$50

1 night, 2 adults

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JamboHouse Lamu

Lamu (Near Shela)

JamboHouse Lamu is set in Lamu, 300 metres from Gallery Baraka, 500 metres from Lamu Museum, and 500 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum.

Natalia

From

Greece

Everything was great! Arnold is an excellent host, made us feel like we were visiting a friend. He was able to arrange different tours, give recommendations for places to eat and was able to accommodate our request for the extra bed on a late notice. The breakfast was superb! If you're looking for affordable accommodation and being close to Lamu culture and history, this is the place to stay!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 131 reviews

Price from

US$25

1 night, 2 adults

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Jua House

Lamu (Near Shela)

Situated within 500 metres of Shela Beach and 200 metres of Mnarani House in Lamu, Jua House provides accommodation with seating area. The bed and breakfast features city views and a sun terrace.

Dieuwertje

From

Netherlands

One of the best locations we’ve stayed during our trip in Kenya. It has everything: beautiful rooms and house (eye for detail), most welcoming staff, delicious breakfast, comfortable bed, it is close to restaurants and clean. We would definitely recommend to stay here!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 278 reviews

Price from

US$135

1 night, 2 adults

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Banana House and Wellness Centre

Lamu (Near Shela)

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, Banana House and Wellness Centre is located in Shela village, Lamu 2.7 km from Gallery Baraka. The property is set 2.8 km from Lamu Fort.

Jona

From

Netherlands

The hotel arranged for transportation from the airport, which was a delightful short boat ride and felt very VIP. Staff was very professional, helpful and above all very friendly and welcoming. The hotel grounds feel like a little quiet oasis, so if you don't feel like doing much you can just spend the morning at the pool.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 204 reviews

Price from

US$165

1 night, 2 adults

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Shela Bliss

Lamu (Near Shela)

Featuring a shared lounge and views of garden, Shela Bliss is a recently renovated bed and breakfast set in Lamu, 400 metres from Manda Beach.

Patricia

From

Australia

The host was absolutely lovely and made us feel completely at home. He made sure we were comfortable at all times, and tailored city tours, boat trips and a sunset cruise for us. Definitely made our stay in Lamu and we hope to go back sometime!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews

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US$135

1 night, 2 adults

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Sai Shanti House

Lamu (Near Shela)

Featuring garden views, Sai Shanti House provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 300 metres from Manda Beach.

Isabella

From

Italy

Chris is an amazing host. The house is lovely, perfectly located and very reasonably priced. I was solo travelling and felt very safe at Sai Shanti!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

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US$32.40

1 night, 2 adults

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Sai Shanti House

Lamu (Near Shela)

Featuring accommodation with a balcony, Sai Shanti House is set in Lamu. The apartment, housed in a building dating from 2002, is 200 metres from the Mnarani House.

Tony

From

Kenya

Excellent centrally located, nicely equipped apartment, wonderful host Chris. I’ll be back for sure

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

Price from

US$45

1 night, 2 adults

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All cheap hotels in Shela

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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.

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