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Bed and Breakfast Subira House

Behind Lamu Fort, Lamu, 80500 (show map)

8.9

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This historical Arabian-style building is located in the UNESCO-listed town of Lamu. It is less than 300 metres from the seafront and 3 km from the white sandy beach.
The bright rooms at Subira House have either a patio or a balcony and some have sea views and free Wi-Fi. Every room has a fan, a seating area, and a dining area.
Guests can enjoy a free buffet breakfast each day at the restaurant. The restaurant serves a range of healthy organic cuisine, with packed lunches and room service available upon request.
This eco-friendly property has a library and a garden with sunny terrace, and offers massages and babysitting services. Activities in the area include Snorkeling , whale-shark swimming, canoeing, yoga and a day trip to our Perma culture farm.
The Lamu Airport is less than 3 km from the property, but can only be accessed by boat.

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Twin Room - enter dates to see room photos

This bright room has a patio and views of the markets. It has a fan, a seating area, and a dining area.

Family Room with Private Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

This bright, spacious apartment has a patio and views of the gardens. It has a fan, a seating area, and a dining area. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3. One adult or child older than 4 years must pay an additional 50% of the room rate per person, per night for an extra bed. In this case, please contact Subira House in advance.

Double Room with Private Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

The double room offers a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Double Room with Private External Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

The double room offers a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Double Room with Balcony and Sea View - enter dates to see room photos

The spacious double room features a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Junior Suite - enter dates to see room photos

The unit has 1 bed.

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Facilities of Subira House

Activities
Canoeing, Diving, Fishing, Hiking, Snorkelling, Water sport facilities (on site), Windsurfing

Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Food & Drink
Bar, Packed lunches, Restaurant, Special diet menus (on request), Vending machine (drinks), Vending machine (snacks)

Pools and wellness
Massage

Transportation
Airport shuttle, Airport shuttle (surcharge), Shuttle service (surcharge)

Front-desk/reception area services
ATM/cash machine on site, Concierge service, Lockers, Luggage storage, Private check-in/check-out, Safety deposit box

Common areas
Garden, Shared kitchen, Shared lounge/TV area, Sun terrace, Terrace

Entertainment and children services
Babysitting/child services

Cleaning services
Daily maid service, Ironing service, Laundry

Business facilities
Fax/photocopying, Meeting/banquet facilities

Miscellaneous
Designated smoking area, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout

Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Balcony, Bath, Bath or Shower, Bathroom, City view, Clothes rack, Desk, Dining area, Dining table, Electric kettle, Entire unit located on ground floor, Extra Long Beds (> 2 metres), Fan, Garden view, Linen, Mosquito net, Outdoor dining area, Outdoor furniture, Patio, Safety Deposit Box, Sea view, Seating Area, Shower, Sofa, Tea/Coffee Maker, Terrace, Toilet, Towels, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Upper floors accessible by stairs only, View, Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, Wake-up service, Wardrobe/Closet

Last updated: 16 Jan 2025 - Update now

Hotel Policies

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From 11:00:00 hours

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Untill 12:00:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

The fine print
Please note that the island of Lamu is only accessible by boat. Flights arrive at Lamu Airport on Manda Island and buses arrive at Mokowe.
In order for Subira House to arrange boat transport, please inform them in advance of your flight or bus arrival details. Associated costs must be paid in advance. Contact details are provided in the booking confirmation email.
Lamu Old Town is Kenya's oldest settlement. It is an important site for Islamic activities and celebrations.This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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8.9

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Annakathatina

“A place like no other in Lamu Town”

10.0

19 Mar 2025

Great historical building with an amazing Swahili architecture. We came back to Lamu after two years and even though we browsed a little bit, there was no other place that we rather wanted to stay at. Perfectly located behind the Fort, right behind the main square, Subira is easy to find, offers the greatest views and privacy. Everyone working there made our stay a true pleasure. Absolutely loved it, also this time. Some part of the downstairs area is now a café for the public which invited people during the day – really nice touch that makes it more lively.

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“Superb”

9.0

10 Feb 2025

Very authentic atmosphere, with kind welcome from Christina and Paul, helping us to guide. Amazing dinner, lovely trip to their shamba and nice exchange with other guests. Staying in the old town makes you witness the "real" life in Lamu which is quite an experience

Georg

“Serenity in bustling Lamu”

10.0

10 Feb 2025

We loved everything. The serenity of this old Lamuian House is very welcome after a day of exploring Lamu town and Shela. The staff was super welcoming and the food was exceptional and wholesome. The sustainable concept of the hotel with strong focus on farm-to-plate was impressive. If we ever make it back to Lamu: Subira is where we will stay (keep it up)!!

Rockfeller

“Interesting”

7.0

10 Feb 2025

I liked the Location, Need to improve on Staff service especially on Lunch and Dinner orders. Not very well scheduled

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Bed and Breakfast Subira House

Behind Lamu Fort, Lamu, 80500 (show map)

Bed and Breakfast Overview

Lock in a great price now and relax with our Price Guardian working for you

Rooms List

Twin Room - enter dates to see room photos

Family Room with Private Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Double Room with Private Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Double Room with Private External Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Double Room with Balcony and Sea View - enter dates to see room photos

Junior Suite - enter dates to see room photos

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“A place like no other in Lamu Town”

“Superb”

“Serenity in bustling Lamu”

“Interesting”

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