Amu House Lamu

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The rooftop terrace and the walking tour with Mohamed are what you came for. It's centrally located near the seafront, the interior's thoughtful with lush plants everywhere, and Alex and Mohamed will let you check out late without charging extra.

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4.470 Google reviews

Amanda D.Google review · 6 Jan 2026
Centrally located in Old Lamu Town - both the accommodation and the town offer unique experience of Swahili heritage. Loved the views from the rooftop and from my bedroom patio. The team are warm and friendly and go the extra mile. A walking tour of the town with Mohamed is definitely recommended.
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David S.Google review · 28 Nov 2025
I have been visiting Lamu every year for over 10 years, I discovered Amu House about 4 years ago, and have been spending a few weeks here each year ever since. Clean comfortable accommodations, friendly staff, Alex and Mohamed will take care of you, reasonable prices, great location, with delicious breakfasts. In many ways, this guest house is typical, and traditional, for Lamu. One of the things that really sets it apart is that the owners are actively engaged in preserving Lamu's history, as well as cleaning up the local environment through recycling initiatives, and helping to restore mangrove forests, among other civic engagements.This is really the place to stay.
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ShivaGoogle review · 14 Nov 2025
We came to Amu House when our Airbnb host didn't reply and suddenly we urgently needed a place to stay. We took a room at Amu House and in the first moments everything seemed fine but when we spent time in the room we realized that it's very small, very hot and completely overpriced for Lamu. We checked out next day and found a much better place with much more spacious and cleaner rooms for 1/4 of the Amu price. That's how we can say that Amu House is a rip off, the place is owned by a foreigner not a person from Lamu, charging way too much. The only highlight of our stay was Alex, the stuff who was at all times superkind and made us feel at home despite the described bad experience.
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Hsiuling C.Google review · 31 Oct 2025
I stayed at Amu House during my visit to Lamu Island, and it was an excellent experience from start to finish. Everything was well-organized — clear communication, smooth airport pick-up, and thoughtful arrangements throughout my stay. The house itself is beautiful, clean, and filled with lush plants, right in the heart of the Old Town. Breakfast was delicious, especially the fresh juice. Highly recommend staying at Amu House for a comfortable and authentic Lamu island experience.
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Bea W.Google review · 17 Jul 2025
I LOVED my stay at Amu House Lamu. Its interior is wonderful and you can see somebody has put thought into it. The staff is super friendly and accommodating, they let me check out late without extra cost. The location is also perfect since it's almost at the seafront. The terrace is super nice to chill as well. Overall, it's just really good value for money and I would recommend this place wholeheartedly!
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