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Subira House

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Subira House Is This the Best Place to Stay in Lamu (KE)?

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Set in a historic building, the newly refurbished Subira House provides accommodations with a garden and complimentary WiFi. Featuring a communal kitchen, this establishment also invites guests to enjoy a restaurant and a sun terrace. On-site staff can assist in arranging airport transfers.

All rooms at the bed and breakfast are equipped with a seating area. The property offers some rooms that come with a balcony and sea views, as well as units that feature a private bathroom and a desk. Each unit at the bed and breakfast includes bed linen and towels.

A coffee shop is available on-site, and packed lunches can be arranged.

Guests at the bed and breakfast can take advantage of in-house yoga classes. For families traveling with children, Subira House offers a baby safety gate. There is a communal lounge for guests, and opportunities for hiking are accessible nearby.

Notable attractions in the vicinity include Lamu Fort, Gallery Baraka, and Lamu Museum.

Couples especially favor the location — they gave it a rating of 9.6 for a getaway for two.

Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed

Facilities of Subira House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi

  • Airport shuttle

  • Restaurant

  • Non-smoking rooms

  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper

  • Towels

  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)

  • Bath or shower

  • Private bathroom

  • Toilet

  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

  • Wardrobe or closet

  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

  • Outdoor dining area

  • Sun terrace

  • Patio

  • Terrace

  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

  • Dining table

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Live music/performance

  • Tour or class about local culture

    Additional charge

  • Themed dinner nights

    Additional charge

  • Walking tours

  • Temporary art galleries

  • Water sport facilities on site

    Additional charge

  • Snorkelling

    Additional charge

  • Diving

    Additional charge

  • Hiking

  • Canoeing

    Additional charge

  • Windsurfing

    Additional charge

  • Fishing

    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area

  • Sofa

  • Seating Area

  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site

  • Fruits

    Additional charge

  • Wine/champagne

    Additional charge

  • Kid-friendly buffet

  • Kid meals

    Additional charge

  • Special diet menus (on request)

  • Bar

  • Restaurant

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services

  • Lockers

  • Private check-in/check-out

  • Concierge service

  • ATM/cash machine on site

  • Luggage storage

Entertainment and family services

  • Baby safety gates

  • Board games/puzzles

  • Board games/puzzles

  • Babysitting/child services

    Additional charge

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping

  • Ironing service

    Additional charge

  • Laundry

    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying

    Additional charge

  • Meeting/banquet facilities

    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers

  • Key access

  • 24-hour security

  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service

    Additional charge

  • Shared lounge/TV area

  • Vending machine (snacks)

  • Vending machine (drinks)

  • Designated smoking area

  • Non-smoking throughout

  • Mosquito net

  • Wake-up service

  • Packed lunches

  • Fan

  • Airport shuttle

    Additional charge

  • Non-smoking rooms

  • Wake up service/Alarm clock

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Wellness

  • Fitness/spa locker rooms

  • Personal trainer

  • Yoga classes

  • Massage chair

  • Hair styling

  • Beauty Services

  • Massage

    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • German

  • English

  • French

  • Dutch

  • Norwegian

  • Swedish

  • Swahili

House rules
Subira House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 11:00 to 17:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out
From 10:00 to 12:00

Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 – 2 years
Cot upon request

Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets
Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.

The essential details
Important information for visitors at this property

Please be aware that to reach Lamu Island, boat transport is necessary. Flights land at Lamu Airport located on Manda Island, while buses arrive at Mokowe.

For Subira House to facilitate your boat transportation, kindly provide them with your flight or bus arrival information in advance. Any associated fees should be settled beforehand. Contact information is available in the booking confirmation email.

Lamu Old Town holds the title of Kenya’s oldest urban settlement, serving as a significant hub for Islamic events and celebrations.

Please notify Subira House ahead of your anticipated arrival time. You can utilize the Special Requests option during booking or reach out to the property directly using the details provided in your confirmation.

This property does not permit hen, stag, or similar parties.

Quiet times are observed from 21:00 to 08:00.

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