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.
Amenities
- Terrace (general use)
- Garden
- Water sport facilities on site
- Sun terrace
guest rooms for your stay
Twin Room
Twin
- 1 bedroom & 1 bathroom
- 18 m²
- Private bathroom
- Private terrace
- City view
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Patio
- Balcony
Family Room with Private Bathroom
Family room
- 1 bedroom & 1 bathroom
- 27 m²
- Private bathroom
- Private terrace
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Bath
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Patio
Double Room with Private Bathroom
Double room
- 1 bedroom & 1 bathroom
- 21 m²
- Private bathroom
- Private terrace
- Garden view
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Patio
- Balcony
Double Room with Private External Bathroom
Double room
- 1 bedroom & 1 bathroom
- 18 m²
- Private bathroom
- Private terrace
- Garden view
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Patio
- Balcony
Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
Double room
- 1 bedroom & 1 bathroom
- 26 m²
- Private bathroom
- Private terrace
- Sea view
- Bath
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Patio
Junior Suite
Suite
- 1 bedroom & 1 bathroom
- Private bathroom
Amenities
Safety & Security
- Safety deposit box
- 24-hour security
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Access to health care professionals
- Face masks for guests available
Food & Drink
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Kid meals
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Wine/champagne
- Fruits
- Coffee house on site
In the accommodation
- Kitchen (general use)
- Lounge
- Refrigerator
General
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Fax/photocopying
- Daily housekeeping
- Contactless check-in/check-out
Internet
- Internet services
- Wifi
- Free Wifi
Activities
- Fishing
- Windsurfing
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Diving
- Snorkeling
- Temporary art galleries
- Walking tours
- Themed dinner nights
- Tour or class about local culture
- Live music/performance
Outdoor & View
- Garden
- Terrace (general use)
- Sun terrace
- Outdoor furniture
Entertainment & Family Services
- Babysitting/child services
- Water sport facilities on site
- Board games/puzzles
- Baby safety gates
Miscellaneous
- Non-smoking rooms
- Non-smoking throughout the B&B
- Designated smoking area
- Key access
Services & Extras
- Airport shuttle
- Laundry
- Ironing service
- Luggage storage
- ATM/cash machine on site
- Concierge service
- Private check-in/check-out
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Lockers
- Airport pick up
- Airport drop off
- Shuttle service
Pool & Wellness
- Massage
- Beauty Services
- Hair styling
- Massage chair
- Yoga classes
- Personal trainer
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
Spoken languages
- German
- English
- French
- Dutch
- Norwegian
- Swedish
- Swahili
Policies
Checkin
11:00 - 17:00
Checkout
10:00 - 12:00
Payment methods on site
Visa
Mastercard
Cash
Payment for your booking
You pay at the accommodation or online, while booking or later
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Age Restrictions
The minimum age for check-in is 18.
Children & Extra beds
Children of all ages are welcome.
Details about children and extra beds can be found at the room information.
Damage deposit
No damage deposit is required
Important information
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.
Location
Behind Lamu Fort, 80500 Lamu, Kenya