Shiban House

Shiban House Vacation rental in Lamu County, Kenya

4.5

Excellent(107 Reviews)

Vacation rental in Lamu County, Kenya

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Balcony or Patio and more

About this vacation rental

Providing a fitness centre, a terrace and free WiFi, Shiban House is a recently renovated homestay 500 metres from Manda Beach and 200 metres from Mnarani House. The homestay features family rooms.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Gym or Fitness Center

Family friendly

Map of Lamu County, Kenya

Available Rooms

Double Room

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Double Room with Side Sea View

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

$$$$

Shiban House

$$$$

4.5

Excellent(107 Reviews)

Vacation rental in Lamu County, Kenya

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Balcony or Patio and more

About this vacation rental

Providing a fitness centre, a terrace and free WiFi, Shiban House is a recently renovated homestay 500 metres from Manda Beach and 200 metres from Mnarani House. The homestay features family rooms.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Gym or Fitness Center

Family friendly

Map of Lamu County, Kenya

Available Rooms

Double Room

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Double Room with Side Sea View

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.5

Excellent(107 Reviews)

100% verified reviews

5.0

Aug 2023

Exceptional

Joseph, the factotum of the host, is a great plus bonus for the staying. In the heart of the town, you will see also a part of the lifestyle of the people

4.0

Aug 2023

Pleasant stay near Shela Beach

We appreciated the efforts of Joseph, the manager, to respond to all our enquiries. He is a very gentle person who follows through with the guests' needs. He was kind enough to take us to a Saturday night party which brought some distraction to our stay in beautiful Shela.

Warm water is provided but the manager needs to be informed in advance. This might inconvenience people who are in a hurry for taking a shower. The pressure of the water is lacking and could surely be improved.

5.0

Jul 2023

A hidden treasure in a far corner of the world

Excellent value large room good bathroom balcony

Water pressure a bit slow

2.5

Jul 2023

Passable

Super friendly staff

Squeaky fan

5.0

Jul 2023

We had an amazing time at Shiban House! The place was clean, comfortable, and breakfast was delicious every day. The sta

The staff at this place were phenomenal - very attentive and went out of their way to ensure you had a comfortable stay not only at the property but in Lamu in general. Shout out to Joseph who did a particularly amazing job!

You need to ask staff to turn on the hot water before you can get it, but not too bad; once it’s on, the shower is nice and hot. The property is a bit difficult to find, with no signs outside the building to indicate that it is Shiban House. Easier to call the staff and ask them to pick you up at the Shela dock.

4.5

Jun 2023

Excellent!

Spacious and beautifully decorated Swahili house. We got upgraded on our arrival and had the huge upstairs room with the biggest bed we’ve ever seen! The balcony and rooftop lounge area were great for relaxing with incredible views. Very clean rooms. Nice breakfast including traditional Swahili foods as an option. The manager Joseph was outstanding - he went out of his way to show us around, finding various places and helping us organise our day. Huge thanks to Joseph for making our stay so enjoyable!

4.0

Jun 2023

Very good

Very nice welcoming staff, ready to help. Very nice breakfast

5.0

Apr 2023

Lovely stay that exceeded expectations

After 2 nights in Lamu we moved to Shela. It was a good decision and this is a lovely place to stay. The manager Joseph made sure our stay was fantastic from helping organising laundry to walking us to a restaurant to taking us to our moto transfer on our final morning to getting up early and providing a 6am breakfast. A very hard working and friendly gentleman. The property is beautiful, the room very good, breakfast excellent, and it has a lovely roof terrace. Thanks very much

4.5

Mar 2023

Great staff, nice stay!

Joseph was so helpful with everything! made our stay easier. location was great, comfortable beds.

I thought there was AC in the bedroom, but it was just a fan, unless we missed something.. bathroom could use an upgrade but nothing terrible.

3.5

Mar 2023

Good

It's a nice and quiet area that feels very safe and a bit away from the posh tourist places. The bed was huge and comfy. Joseph was very helpful and always reachable if we needed anything. For example, the first night, we asked for an extra fan for the room as the ceiling fan didn't do a very good job, and Joseph instantly got us one.

The ceiling fan didn't have any effect. The mosquito net had big holes in it. We didn't book it but tried once anyway: the breakfast was very minimalistic apart from a tasty fresh juice. We know that it is a local and seasonal problem, however, the tap water was running very low, and at some times during the day, there was simply not enough water to shower or brush the teeth.

4.0

Mar 2023

definitely can recommend staying here for a short trip to Lamu. joesph was super friendly and helpful.

very welcoming home

open air rooms means you hear a lot of noise from outside

5.0

Feb 2023

Very chilled house with great energy

We had a great amount of space, and access to the terrace outside our room and the rooftop upstairs. Quick 6/7 minute walk to the beach and close to a little shop that sell amazing early morning snacks and a fridge full of cold drinks. The room (ours was top floor room) had wonderful air flow, and constant breeze which was very welcome in the heat. Staff were all great and very kind. Quiet streets after 10pm with only the sound of the donkeys and the odd cat. Very cool.

We had to pay our entire stay in cash. No card machines at all. Anywhere on the island infact. So get M-Pesa before you go or you’ll be carrying bundles of cash with you wherever you go. We had to go get cash from a shop - Aman. They charge 5% for every exchange. There is no other bank so you’re kinda forced to. We didn’t mind so much but some forewarning would be nice. I think Aman are turning a massive profit off all the clueless tourists all taking out hundreds and even thousands of dollars at a time! Slightly suspicious 🤨 Bathroom could do with slight spruce up. Became a bit damp in there after few days.

4.5

Jan 2023

Superb

Joseph was a wonderful host. Always trying to make our stay as comfortable as possible (organising boat trips, preparing the breakfast as we wished etc.). The room was very spacious and the bed was the biggest bed we have ever had.

One night we had wedding with loud music in front of our window but that must have been an exception and the hosts can't be blamed for it.

5.0

Jan 2023

Beautiful and Affordable Swahili Style House

Shiban House is a beautiful place to stay with Swahili style architecture and decoration. Joseph, the manager was extremely helpful with showing us around and setting up activities like sunset dhow, visiting takwa ruins, etc. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Lamu.

It can be a little tricky to find tucked in the winding streets, but for us it was part of the adventure of exploring the town.

5.0

Dec 2022

Exceptional

Very nice place. Great rooftop with vielw to the dunes and over shela and a grate breath. The host Joseph is a really great friedly guy.

4.0

Dec 2022

Our host went above and beyond to ensure we were were well taken care of. I will stay again.

The breakfast was always prepared fresh each day and was usually more than we could eat at once. You have the option to eat family style with other guests, which we did on some days.

4.5

Dec 2022

Superb

Homely stay in Shela Nice spaces on the roof to enjoy sunset or to relax Freshly cooked breakfast (omelette + fruit) Joseph was a great host and tried to help whenever I had questions

4.5

Oct 2022

incredible hosts in a great house in Shela

Shiban house is a great place to stay in Shela. Biggest, most comfortable beds you’ll ever see in a very clean house. Rooms and common areas are very spacious and there’s a great atmosphere to the place. what stands out in Shiban house though are the hosts. Jozef does an amazing job at making you feel at home and helping you around, with an everlasting smile and lightheartedness. 100% recommend staying here.

5.0

Aug 2022

Highly recommended!

Very nice, affordable and well located house in Shela with the most amazing helpful staff, highly recommended! Breakfast was also very good and you have a nice view over the village from the comfortable lounge area at the rooftop. I would definitly stay there again.

Everything was perfect!

4.5

Aug 2022

Superb

It was great to meet our host, and learn about the amazing work she is doing. She has a great team working for her and we enjoyed traditional local breakfast. We loved the place was quiet and room had an amazing view. Walking to sand dunes close and easy!

5.0

Aug 2022

Exceptional

Joseph was an excelent host. Always wiling to help us

4.5

Aug 2022

Superb

Everything was great - especially the view from the roof terrace. Just marvellous. Very helpful staff! Breakfast was also nice.

Cold water only in the showers

4.5

Aug 2022

Great owner, comfy rooms

Pepe the owner looks after you very well, and Joseph is on hand to guide you with whatever you need. The bedrooms are nice and big and there's a balcony with good views & sun. The walk to the seafront isn't far, and getting lost in the winding streets is kinda fun anyway.

4.5

Jul 2022

Amazing stay

Very clean Amazing staff

Delicious breakfast

4.0

Apr 2022

We had a night at Shiban House. It was amazing, and it was what we were looking for, even with the minor bumps. Perfect

The bed is big and comfortable for a couple. The room we had is big. The property has a lounge area on the top most floor, which has a view of the ocean. Sitting there is quite therapeutic. We were offered good breakfast. Perpetuah the host, and her staff, were really friendly. They welcomed us with a cold glass of juice.

Place is a little bit interior in Shella, but someone can find it with good use of Google maps. The shower is cold, or if there is a hot water option, it’s difficult to get it. Breakfast doesn’t come early, so someone with a really early morning errand should have their options for early breakfast elsewhere.

5.0

Apr 2022

Exceptional

The owner of the house and the staff are amazing. I felt home! They were very very supportive with everything I needed. The house has very good vibes. Breakfast is super complete and both common areas and the room are very clean. I highly recommend Shiban House!

4.5

Mar 2022

Absolutely awesome

Awesome place. The staff went above and beyond to accommodate our breakfast request and provide guidance to the various places and activities around.

4.0

Mar 2022

thoroughly enjoyed my stay and will stay there again next time I’m in lamu

very friendly and helpful. a short walk from the sea front

4.5

Jan 2022

Value to stay, great service and friendly host! Spacious room and comfy bed

Very spacious room and comfortable bed! We love the outside sitting area on the roof top! Beautiful swalhili furnitures! love the Ancient architecture!

4.5

Jan 2022

Clean property, good value for money

The host and staff are very friendly and helpful. It is very reasonably priced property, good value. And also very clean

The breakfast was preferential to some guests and not others. We were never asked what we would like for breakfast but noticed we were served mbaazi 2 days consecutively because another guest likes it.

FAQs

How much does this vacation rental cost compared to others in Lamu County, Kenya?

The average price for a rental in Lamu County, Kenya is $50 per night. This rental is $0 above the average.

Is parking included with this vacation rental?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Shiban House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this vacation rental?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this vacation rental. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Shiban House pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this vacation rental is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Shiban House?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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Shiban House

Vacation rental in Lamu County, Kenya

Reasons to book

About this vacation rental

Amenities

Map of Lamu County, Kenya

Available Rooms

Double Room

Deluxe Double Room with Side Sea View

Shiban House

Vacation rental in Lamu County, Kenya

Reasons to book

About this vacation rental

Amenities

Map of Lamu County, Kenya

Available Rooms

Double Room

Deluxe Double Room with Side Sea View

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this vacation rental cost compared to others in Lamu County, Kenya?

Is parking included with this vacation rental?

Is there a pool at this vacation rental?

Is Shiban House pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Shiban House?

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