Beach House

Cape Town, South Africa
+27 21 790 0972

Days begin slowly on Lamu, with silently sailing dhows heading out to sea in search of fresh fish. Sometimes the jolly chatter and laughter of fishermen on board can be heard across the water, but mostly all is peaceful. Life on Lamu is lived according to the rhythms of the sea and the cycles of the sun. It’s a place to escape routine and restriction, somewhere to wander and spend days exactly as you please.

You can easily pick up the pace going fishing and snorkeling, trying so many different watersports, or walking the long golden beaches of Lamu island. And then there’s possibly the most enchantingly and atmospheric town on the east coast of Africa to visit too. Lamu is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for the ancient culture and traditions it embodies, with cultural roots in Arabia, Portugal and India. Life here is unfettered and unaffected by the outside world. In little shops and alleyway streets, business continues with friendly banter in the warm-hearted Swahili way.

A deeply relaxing option is to simply stay put in the comfort of exclusive use Beach House in Shela village, a place of peace and understated elegance where time stands still. On the southern tip of Lamu island, beautiful Beach House literally has her toes in the ocean – you’re that close to the sea, and the space is all yours. The majestic house has five en-suite bedrooms and every single one has ocean views – of the channel and deep open sea. It stands on the finest spot on the beach, and just a few minutes’ walk from quirky Shela village.

Days at the house are dreamy. Spent in the infinity pool overlooking the ocean, sunning alongside the pool, or on the rooftop terrace with offerings from the bar close by – or relaxing in one of many cosy spots calling you to curl up with a book, take a nap, or let your mind drift wherever it pleases. The spacious layout and live-lightly feeling of the house allows pure freedom of thought and movement. You will feel thoroughly rejuvenated just by being here, and there are massages on offer too.

As evening approaches, take a cruise on a traditional dhow and watch the sunset on another perfect day in Africa. You may be joined by wild dolphins, or suki in Swahili, that seem to enjoy the company of sailors, and will often swim and dive alongside the dhow as you travel. It’s a completely different life here, yet all so real.

What we love!

The built-in furniture creates refreshing flow in the house.

Magnificently carved, four-poster beds, draped in netting are so eternally romantic.

Because there are sea views from every room, you feel connected to the ocean at all times.

Meals prepared by the in-house chef are delectable and you will taste the best Swahili recipes. The freshest local seafood, fruit and vegetables are used.

Need to know…

You will be transferred from Manda airport and back again for your return flight.

There is wifi in the house.

Laundry is done on request.

The house is cleaned daily.

Beach House’s manager will also assist with booking excursions for you.

The house is for exclusive use only.

Reviewed by Keri Harvey

Max 12 guests

max 8 adults & 4 children

5 Bedrooms

5 Bathrooms

Sleeping

Second Floor

2 x double rooms
En-suite bathroom
Mosquito nets
Sea view

Third Floor

2 x double rooms
En-suite bathroom
Mosquito nets
Sea view
1 x dormitory (4 single)
En-suite bathroom
Mosquito nets
Sea view

All linen, bath & beach towels provided

Living

Dining room
Living room
Bar area with low comfortable baraza seating
Alfresco terrace
Wooden deck
Rooftop with panoramic views of Lamu channel
Personal laundry service available at an additional charge
Wifi (Fibre)
Self-catering – the cook will do your shopping and keep a record of your expenditure for every meal he prepares for you. Please bring luxury food items and condiments with you
Fresh dairy, meat and chicken products are difficult to find in Lamu, we recommend the local fresh supplies of seafood.

The kitchens are well equipped with gas cooker, fridge, bottle cooler, icemaker, ice-cream machine and liquidizer
The house has 5 house personnel – two stewards, one waiter, one cook, and one launderer. Two general
personnel – night guard and a gardener
A childminder can be arranged to look after children at an additional fee
Water – there is a good supply of freshwater from the house well for showers, but not for drinking.
There is a water purifying plant, which supplies clean water to all the kitchens, Commercial bottled water is available

Relaxing

Freshwater, infinity swimming pool

Boating

Dhows, speedboats, ski boats and deep-sea fishing boats can be hired for short or long trips
A daily ferry service into Lamu town leaves at 9am and returns at 12pm

Other activities

Dhow trip to Takwa ruins, former home to the Shela village people
Snorkel on the coral reefs off Manda Toto Island
Catch fresh fish from a dhow, which your crew will grill for you on the beach

Windsurf, bodysurf, sail, waterski
Walk along the deserted beaches with extraordinary driftwood and sightings of dolphins offshore
Watch a local football game
Explore the narrow streets of Lamu town with its ancient fort, its wood carvers, juice bars and donkeys
Lunch visit to Kipungari
Discover the island’s history at the Lamu museum
Visit the donkey sanctuary and the Lamu animal welfare clinic

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Hideaway Rules

Smoking outside only
Malaria area – you are advised to seek professional advice

Check-in/Check-out Times

Check-in 3:30 pm
Check-out 11 am
Early check-in and late check-out subject to availability & arrangements can be made to
accommodate guests.

Travel

Fly into Lamu Airport which is located on Manda Island
Commercial airlines operate out of Nairobi, Mombasa and Malindi to Lamu
On arrival at the Manda airstrip, you will be met by our meet and greet team, who will escort you directly to Beach House by boat. The boat is able to land right in front of the house, weather permitting.

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