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Sea Shells Inn

2.5 star property
Guest house perfectly located for exploring Lamu Old Town

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Staircase
Interior
Staircase
Free WiFi
Bathroom shower

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Harambee Street, lamu, Lamu, Lamu County
  • Lamu Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Lamu Fort
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Shela Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Lamu (LAU-Manda)
    ‪23 min walk‬

Room options

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Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Free WiFi

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Lamu

Lamu Old Town stay.A stay at this Lamu Old Town guesthouse places you steps from Lamu Museum and within a 5-minute walk of Lamu Fort. Also, German Post Office Museum is within half a mile (1 km) and Shela Beach is within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lamu Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lamu Fort - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • German Post Office Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Shela Beach - 2 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Manda Beach - 7 min drive - 0.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Moonrise Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lamu Palace Hotel Restarant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Whispers - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hapa Hapa Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • Beach Bar

About this property

Sea Shells Inn

Guest house perfectly located for exploring Lamu Old Town
Sea Shells Inn offers its guests a terrace. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Lamu guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
Sea Shells Inn offers 11 accommodations with fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Swahili

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

More

  • Fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts cash.

Property is also known as

Sea Shells Inn Lamu
Sea Shells Inn Guesthouse
Sea Shells Inn Guesthouse Lamu

Frequently asked questions

Does Sea Shells Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sea Shells Inn.

How much does it cost to stay at Sea Shells Inn?

As of May 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sea Shells Inn on May 21, 2025 start from $12.71, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How close is Sea Shells Inn to the beach?

This guesthouse is 0.2 mi (2-min drive) from Shela Beach and 0.7 mi (7-min drive) from Manda Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sea Shells Inn offer free breakfast?

Sea Shells Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sea Shells Inn?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Sea Shells Inn?

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sea Shells Inn?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Sea Shells Inn have a pool?

Sea Shells Inn does not have a pool.

Does Sea Shells Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Sea Shells Inn to downtown Lamu?

Sea Shells Inn is 0.2 mi away from Lamu.

Sea Shells Inn Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great budget hotel right in center

Really friendly staff, nice sunrises from the rooftop. Simple but homely. Got upgraded for free. Spent 10 nights here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022