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Lamu Budget Accommodation

Lamu has been catering for budget travelers for several decades and still has loads of inexpensive guesthouses. Prices are remarkably consistent because of the competition for clientele, although you obviously get what you pay for. All the places have fans (where necessary) and mosquito nets, though remarkably few have the towels and soap you’d usually expect as standard.

Rates rise by up to 50% from august to September and around Christmas and New Year. At other times, there’s plenty of scope for negotiation, especially if you plan to stay for more than a day or two. Touts will invariably try and accompany you from the jetty to get commission; the best way to avoid this is to book at least one night in advance, so you know ahead of time what you’ll be paying.

If you plan on staying in Lamu for a while it’s worth making inquiries about renting a house, so long as there’s a group of you to share the cost. The price per person will usually be similar to staying at a lodge, but you’ll have the added advantage of a place to yourself and the luxury of a kitchen. Houses are available in both Lamu and Shela-ask around and see what’s available.

1. Casuarina Rest house

What can I say; I just love this place, less for the accommodation than for the atmosphere, which is exactly the kind of friendly personal vibe that gets people backpacking in the first place. The roof terrace acts as social lounge, the staff are great fun and the breezy top-floor balcony double is romantic as all hell, even if the shower is virtually outdoors. Unfortunately (and unsurprisingly) it’s often full, both in and out of season; ongoing expansion should create a few more berths.

2. Pole Pole Guest House

Pole pole is north of the centre of town and back from the waterfront. One of the tallest buildings in Lamu, it has bright doubles with fans and nets. There’s a spacious makuti roofed terrace area with great views and its own mini tower. It’s a good place to stay, but relies heavily on touts.

3. Lamu Guest House

Behind Petley’s inn, the basic rooms here are very plain, but the upper-floor ones are better and catch the sea breeze. The ‘official’ rates posted in reception are a good Kshs500 more than quoted here and definitely not worth paying. The hotel rates of this Lamu guest house are s/d/tr Kshs 400/800/900

4. Lamu castle Hotel

A lick of fresh pink paint has left the castle looking rather spruce, but inside its just the basics, and even some of the walls seem to be left a little short. You’ll find it off the main square, behind the market. Rates of castle hotel are s/d with shared bathroom Kshs 300/400

5. Sunshine Guest House

Around the corner from stone house Hotel, sunshine is abit old looking, but it is cheap and there’s a kitchen with a fridge for guests. Entry is via steps up over the alley way, which doubles as a neat vantage point to peer at the street below.

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Robert is an East African Kenya holiday travel reviewer. Degreed in tourism management he is also a director of http://www.Landmarksafaris.com . To reserve your Lamu experience see here http://www.landmarksafaris.com/planner/?referrer=1888articles

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Lamu Kenya Accommodation: Top 5 Budget & cheap Lamu Hotels Kenya