Shela Bliss

Shela Bliss is a 3-star bed and breakfast in Shela, offering recently renovated rooms with sea views, balconies, kitchenettes, and soundproofing. The property features a rooftop terrace with ocean views, a sun terrace, and a shared lounge with free WiFi. Guests can enjoy a daily breakfast with continental, full English/Irish, halal, Asian, and local Swahili options, including fresh fruits and juices. The on-site spa provides massages, including couples, full body, and head treatments, while a fitness centre is also available. Shela Bliss is located 400 metres from Manda Beach, a 5-minute walk away, and close to Lamu Museum and Lamu Fort. The hotel offers paid airport shuttle services to Manda Airport, with boat transfers arranged by staff. Rooms include work desks, flat-screen TVs, and hypoallergenic bedding, and the property provides daily housekeeping, laundry, and dry cleaning services. Family rooms with private entrances are available, and the hotel has a shared kitchen and outdoor dining area. No pets are allowed on the property. The owner, Abdalla, assists with tour bookings, dhow cruises, and local recommendations, with Emmanuel managing daily operations.

The rooftop terrace offers panoramic views of the ocean, Shela village, and sand dunes.

Breakfast includes Swahili dishes, fresh juices, and fruits, served by the helpful owner Abdalla.

Family-friendly: the two-bedroom family suite is clean, spacious, and near the beach.

Quiet location with soundproofed rooms, a short walk to restaurants and coffee shops in Shela.

Airport pick-up/drop-off and boat transfer arrangements are provided by the owner.

Most rooms are on the third floor, requiring stair access.

Water pressure can occasionally be low, though issues are typically resolved by staff.