Bed and Breakfast in Lamu
4-Star Bed & Breakfast
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Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
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About this bed and breakfast
This historical Arabian-style building is located in the UNESCO-listed town of Lamu. It is less than 984 feet from the seafront and 1.9 mi from the white sandy beach.
Amenities at Subira House
Business facilities
Airport transportation available
Shuttle available
Concierge services
Free WiFi/internet
Non-smoking
Gym
Bar
Kitchen
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Shared living spaces
Garden
Laundry services
Ironing facilities
Smoking allowed
Safe
Childcare services
Key access
Contactless check-in/out
Housekeeping available
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
Map of Lamu
Available Rooms
Ratings and reviews
100% verified reviews10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
Very easy 10/10
I really enjoyed my stay. I had the best time in Lamo and big part of it was because of where I stayed. Mohamed was exceptionally helpful and knowledgeable about the island. Lori made delicious food and was very flexible. Enjoyed the company of everyone and the island so much. Thank you team for making my time amazing ❤️
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10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
It was close to most utilities around.
Nothing in particular
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026
Gorgeous property, incredibly welcoming staff, perfect location to see Lamu town. Delicious food. We felt like we were the guests at an ambassador's residence.Truly wonderful and very special hotel - one of a kind - for those wanting to see Lamu town, rather than the beach side (which is still visitable from here).
Not a negative as we loved our stay and would 100% come back for the authenticity and charm. Just be aware that because of the property's rich history, everything is true to historical accuracy and restoration. Therefore, there is no aircon or sound insulation and you can hear the call to prayer loudly at 4/5 am each morning. We were also absolutely boiling hot at night because of the lack of aircon - but this will depend on the time of year you go. We visited in March.
5 / 10·Feb 2026
The architecture and the café, this stay would have been a great experience without the cons below.
I hesitated before posting this, but the management’s denial and lack of responsibility leave me no choice but to warn future guests.
This rating does not reflect the rooms, café, or description, all accurate. Our issue is security.
We left a decent amount of cash in USD in the room during our stay (the only moment during our stay in Lamu it was not with us). It was taken from a pouch inside a backpack and replaced with $1 bills, which delayed discovery until after checkout.
We retraced everything. The hotel room was the only place it could have happened. Management refuses to review security or change locks because they deny it occurred on their premises. A police report has been filed.
If you choose to stay here, do not leave any valuable belongings in your room when you go out. Do not rely on the hotel for your security. Protect your valuables yourself.
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"Very easy 10/10
I really enjoyed my stay. I had the best time in Lamo and big part of it was because of where I stayed. Mohamed was exceptionally helpful and knowledgeable about the island. Lori made ..."
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