Subira House | Bed & Breakfast in Lamu

| 8.6 (214 Reviews) |   8 Bedrooms  6 Bathrooms  14 Guests
Lamu Bed & Breakfast | Subira House

8 Bedroom Bed & Breakfast in Lamu

This historical Arabian-style building is located in the UNESCO-listed town of Lamu. It is less than 984 feet from the seafront and 1.9 mi 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 1.9 mi from the property, but can only be accessed by boat.

Subira House is located in Lamu.

This 8 Bedrooms Bed & Breakfast is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Oceanfront, Business Services, Wellness Facilities, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 214 reviews with the average score of 8.6 . Coming to Lamu and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Bed & Breakfast for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 8 Bedrooms Bed & Breakfast if you want to learn more about this Varoom place in Lamu. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Subira House in Lamu is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Subira House”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Bed & Breakfast, please let us know.

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Behind Lamu Fort, Lamu, 80500, Kenya

Amenities

Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Kids' meals
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar
  • Fruit
  • Restaurant
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Live music/Performance
  • Hairstyling
  • Yoga classes
  • Locker rooms
  • Walking tours
  • Hiking
  • Themed dinners
  • Personal trainer
  • Snorkeling
  • Fishing
  • Diving
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Massage
  • Massage chair
  • Beauty services
  • Windsurfing
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Canoeing
Entertainment
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Packed lunches
  • Shuttle service
  • Lockers
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Ironing service
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Airport shuttle
  • Baggage storage
  • ATM on site
  • Concierge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Laundry
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Private check-in/out
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Sun deck
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • 24-hour security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • First aid kits available
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Cashless payment available
  • Contactless check-in/out
Transportation/Shuttle
  • Airport pickup
  • Airport drop-off

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Infant Policy
Cots are available from age 0 to 2 without price in crib
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed
Please note that the island of lamu is only accessible by boat. flights arrive at lamu airport on manda island and busses 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 does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties, please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Reviews

Value for money:
9.1
Location:
9.45
Staff:
9.61
Facilities:
8.57
Comfort:
8.8
Cleanliness:
9.01
J
Jun 25, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   9
Italy
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Mama Subira was a very accommodating host and kindly assisted us throughout our entire stay. The breakfast was excellent. Make sure you try the banana bread by John, an excellent and creative chef! The location is ideal - very close to the arrival port from Manda airport and even within a nice walking distance to Shela.
Summary: A home away from home with very friendly staff and pleasant other guests.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 18 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Walk-in shower, Towels, Toilet paper, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Body soap, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

General

Trash cans, Safe, Mosquito net, Fan

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area, Terrace, Patio, Balcony

Living Area

Sofa, Dining area, Desk, Sitting area

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

Quiet street view, City view, Inner courtyard view, View, Garden view

Kitchen

Dining table, Electric kettle

Accessibility

Raised toilet, Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter, Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles
Family Room with Private Bathroom
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 27 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Walk-in shower, Towels, Toilet paper, Toilet, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Body soap, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

General

Trash cans, Safe, Mosquito net, Fan

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Living Area

Sofa, Dining area, Desk, Sitting area

Outdoors

Patio, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

View

Kitchen

Dining table, Electric kettle

Accessibility

Raised toilet, Entire unit located on ground floor, Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter, Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles
Double Room with Private Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 21 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Walk-in shower, Towels, Toilet paper, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Body soap, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

General

Trash cans, Safe, Mosquito net, Fan

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area, Terrace, Patio, Balcony

Living Area

Sofa, Dining area, Desk, Sitting area

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

Garden view, View

Kitchen

Dining table, Electric kettle

Accessibility

Raised toilet, Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter, Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles
Double Room with Private External Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 18 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Walk-in shower, Towels, Toilet paper, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Body soap, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

General

Trash cans, Safe, Mosquito net, Fan

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area, Terrace, Patio, Balcony

Living Area

Sofa, Dining area, Desk, Sitting area

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

Inner courtyard view, Garden view, View

Kitchen

Dining table, Electric kettle

Accessibility

Raised toilet, Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter, Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles
Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 26 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Walk-in shower, Towels, Toilet paper, Toilet, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Body soap, Towels/Sheets (extra fee)

General

Trash cans, Safe, Mosquito net, Fan

Services

Wake-up service/Alarm clock, Wake-up service

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area, Terrace, Patio, Balcony

Living Area

Sofa, Dining area, Desk, Sitting area

Bedroom

Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

Quiet street view, City view, Inner courtyard view, View, Garden view, Sea view

Kitchen

Dining table, Electric kettle

Accessibility

Raised toilet, Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Adapter, Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow

Entertainment & Family Services

Baby safety gates, Board games/puzzles
Junior Suite
Room Type: Suite
1 King bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom

FAQ's

Is this Subira House pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Subira House?

Check-in time for Subira House starts counting from 11:00 AM and check-out is until 12:00 PM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Subira House have a swimming pool?

No, this Subira House does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Subira House?

Best-rates for the Subira House starts from $60 per night with includes TV, Child Friendly, Kitchen, Oceanfront, Business Services, Wellness Facilities, Restaurant, Transportation/Shuttle, Security/Safety, Sports/Activities, Bar, Entertainment, Breakfast, Internet, Guest Services, Designated Smoking Area, View, Ocean View, Balcony/Terrace, Laundry with all other facilities. Varoom matches every traveler with their perfect place to stay or activity, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Subira House a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this bed & breakfast 4 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the bed & breakfast has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Subira House wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Subira House has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Subira House?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Subira House indicates 1 day stay policy at this bed & breakfast. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Subira House?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Subira House are as follows: Cancellation policy Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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