Beach House, Shela Village, Lamu

This magnificent 5-bedroom private home sits in a commanding position above Shela beach, enjoys wonderful ocean views from its beautiful gardens, roof terraces and dramatic infinity pool and makes the perfect luxurious holiday retreat for up to a dozen fortunate guests.

  • Shela’s most prestigious private holiday house
  • Space, calm and luxury beside the island’s beautiful beach
  • Spectacular infinity pool, gardens, roof terraces and dune-top gazebo
  • Excellent chefs & staff plus on-site management
  • Accommodates up to 12 guests in 5 ensuite bedrooms
  • 4 double bedrooms and 1 ‘quadruple’ bedroom – all ensuite
  • Resident accommodation rates from Kes 150,000 per night

Beach House sits beside and above the beach on the southern fringes of Shela Village, close to the eastern tip of Lamu Island. 8 miles of unspolit beach stretch away beyond the house and Peponi Hotel is less than 100 metres away in the other direction.  Lamu Town is two miles north of Shela, and Manda Island and its airport are just a short boat ride away.

Lamu is best accessed by air and there are several scheduled flights per day to and from Nairobi. Some flights also arrive or depart via Malindi. Airlines serving Lamu include :

Lamu Airstrip is situated on the next door Manda Island which is just a few minutes by boat from Lamu Town and Shela Village.

Self-Catering Accommodation Rates
• Minimum stay – 3 nights
• Maximum occupancy – 12 guests
• Minimum stay over Easter – 5 nights
• Minimum stay over Christmas, New Year – 7 nights

Standard Season Rates
• Resident – Kes 150,000 per night for up to 12 guests
• Non-resident – $1,800 per night for up to 12 guests

Christmas & New Year
• Please contact us for the rates

All stays are on a ‘self catering’ basis including the services of a chef and house staff.

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Have questions about Beach House, Shela Village or want to check availability? Our team is here to assist you with details, rates, and personalised recommendations.

Phone: +254 (0) 742 215423

Email: bookings@kisiwastays.com

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