Msafini Hotel

Set in Shela, a 2-minute walk from Shela beach and a 10-minute boat ride from Lamu Town UNESCO Heritage Site, Msafini Hotel offers an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Free WiFi access is available throughout the property. Each room features a balcony with views of the pool, ocean, and sand dunes, and is equipped with an en-suite bathroom with a hot shower. The on-site restaurant is located on the top floor and offers authentic Swahili cuisine, with views of the pool, sea, dunes, and the entire village. Breakfast is served on the rooftop terrace each morning at Msafini Hotel, including fresh fruit, smoothies, eggs, toast, pancakes, and a Swahili breakfast option. The outdoor swimming pool is available with sun loungers and pool/beach towels provided. Guests can enjoy activities such as yoga classes, aerobics, walking tours, and cultural tours about local culture. The 24-hour front desk at Msafini Hotel provides concierge service, currency exchange, tour desk, and luggage storage. Meeting and banquet facilities, as well as fax/photocopying services, are available. Additional services include daily housekeeping, laundry, ironing, and room service.

The building's Arab-influenced decor and polished stone surfaces create a charming atmosphere.

Staff are consistently praised as friendly, helpful, and welcoming.

The King Suite with Sea View features a large private terrace with seating and a fridge.

The surrounding village can be noisy at night and early morning with donkeys, roosters, and call to prayer.

The hotel's location on narrow pathways without clear signage can make it easy to get lost when returning from the beach.