Amu House

A boutique hotel with unique decor and shared kitchen facilities, Amu House (8.7/10, 3-star) on Kenyatta Road sits 100 meters from Lamu Museum and Lamu Fort, and 300 meters from the 18th Century Swahili House Museum. The property offers family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and garden views, each including a work desk and free WiFi. Guests can use the indoor swimming pool, sun terrace, and garden with outdoor furniture and a picnic area. Shared kitchen and lounge facilities are available. A variety of breakfast options, including American, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, halal, and gluten-free, are served each morning at Amu House, featuring local specialities, juice, pancakes, and fruits. Full body massages and cooking classes are offered. The rooftop terrace provides views over the old town. Amu House also provides paid airport shuttle service, babysitting, and board games. Nearby landmarks include Riyadha Mosque, Gallery Baraka, and Manda Beach.

Authentic traditional Swahili architecture with ornate plaster carvings and carved wooden doors.

Rooftop terrace with a swinging couch, ideal for sunbathing and stargazing.

Staff and owner actively involved in cultural preservation and plastic reduction initiatives; filtered water provided.

Personalized tours arranged by in-house guide Mohamed (sunset dhow, history walk).

Some rooms lack hot water, though many guests find cold showers acceptable in the warm climate.

Rooms have wooden shutters instead of glass, which can let in noise and insects; mosquito nets are provided.