Banana House: B&B Double Rooms

Room in bed and breakfast in Shela, Kenya

  1. 2 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 3 private bathrooms
Hosted by Monika
  1. 12 years hosting

Listing highlights

Dive right in

This is one of the few places in the area with a pool.

Exceptional check-in experience

Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.

Beautiful and walkable

Guests say this area is scenic and it’s easy to get around.
Build by ourselves, as we also live at Banana House property, our rooms have the charm of a private house, offering great kitchen, daily yoga and a swimming pool. Excellent organic food. We welcome you with a home made fresh juice.
We have 5 double rooms available

The space
Your room has direct access to a large open living room and dining. With comfortable build-in benches and a swing bed, great views on garden.

Guest access
You can explore the whole Banana House, except for the penthouses as they can be rented separately.

Other things to note
Warm regards from Lamu. Thank you for your reservation at Banana House! We look forward to having you stay with us.

When you book your flight tickets, please share your flight information with us to help know what time to expect you to check in. If you wish us to arrange for airport transfer, we will be happy to do so. We charge 30$ per person for two-way transfers. We are happy to offer a discount for group bookings. We are delighted to host you at our home.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact

Warm regards from Lamu island!
Banana House Team

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
Bedroom 3
1 king bed

Amenities

Kitchen
Wifi
Pool
Patio or balcony
Garden
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm
Unavailable: Smoke alarm

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Rated 4.77 out of 5 from 56 reviews.

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Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 80% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 16% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 4% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Shela, Lamu, Kenya
This listing’s location is verified and the exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighbourhood highlights

Shela is a wonderful peaceful village with only 3000 people, we live 5 minutes walk along the waterfront to the large 12 km long unspoiled beach. We are surrounded by gardens and have great views, so you feel immediately relaxed when you step into our house.

Hosted by Monika

  1. Joined in November 2013
  • 113 Reviews
  • Identity verified
I'm a Dutch woman , who came to live in Lamu, Kenya nearly 20 years ago, after having travelled for 1,5 year around the world. I married a local man Banana and we started our small guest house. Now we are very happy to host many people from all over the world and still exchange experiences and travel ourselves as well
I'm a Dutch woman , who came to live in Lamu, Kenya nearly 20 years ago, after having travelled for 1,5 y…

During your stay

We will personally welcome you, we live at the property and are always available for any suggestions and questions you might have.
  • Languages: English, Nederlands
  • Response rate: 90%
  • Response time: within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Flexible check-in
Checkout before 10:00
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
No smoke alarm
Must climb stairs