Dhow House-Shela Lamu

Dhow House – Shela Lamu’s Best-Kept Secret (Until Now!)

Ahoy there, traveler! Welcome to Dhow House, where the ocean breeze does your hair better than any salon, and relaxation is the official house policy.

Sleep Like Royalty (But With Better Wi-Fi)

Each ground-floor lodge-style unit comes with a sea view, a terrace for your morning tea (or pirate impressions), and a balcony to wave dramatically at passing dhows. Bathrooms include baths fit for bubble-filled daydreaming, free toiletries, and a hairdryer—because windswept doesn’t have to mean messy.

Also included:
A work desk (for pretending to work)
A TV (for when you pretend to work but binge instead)
A wardrobe (Narnia entrance not guaranteed)

Breakfast Like You Mean It

Start your day with an à la carte breakfast. Will it be pancakes, fresh fruit, or eggs with a view? Yes, please! Bonus: there’s a shower too, in case your breakfast choices get overly enthusiastic.

Prime Location (Beach Nearby. Stress Far Away.)

Shela Beach – a lazy 7-minute stroll away

Mnarani House – 300m away (close enough to say “Hi,” far enough to stay mysterious)

Lamu Fort, Museum, Swahili House Museum – for your “culture of the day” fix

Peponi Hotel Restaurant – 500m from the house and serving up deliciousness

Whispers Coffee Shop – 2.9km, whispering your name and promising caffeine

Facilities Q&A (Yes, We’ve Got You!)

Is the pool open?
Why yes! Dip, float, or cannonball—your call.

Restaurant on-site?
Not this time. But with Peponi just a stroll away, your stomach’s in safe hands.

Spa?
Yes, there’s a spa/wellness centre. Perfect for un-knotting muscles you didn’t know you had.

Airport shuttle?
Yes! Dhow House offers free airport shuttle service—because nothing says “you’ve arrived” like a boat waiting for you.

Private bathrooms?
Absolutely. You won’t need to share unless you’re into that kind of bonding.

Parking?
Nope. This is Shela—where cars are banned and donkeys rule the roads.

Check-in & House Rules (Let’s Be Friends)

Check-in: From 13:00 to 15:00. You can request early or late check-in, but it’s kind of like asking the ocean to wait—it may, or may not, cooperate.

Check-out: Until 11:00 (or whenever your heart says goodbye, but your booking says otherwise).

Parties: Sorry, Beyoncé—no parties or events allowed.

Pets: Sadly, your corgi will need to sit this one out.

So, if you’re craving barefoot luxury, ocean whispers, and a solid excuse to tell everyone you’re “out of office,” Dhow House in Shela is calling.

Book now, or risk extreme FOMO(fear of missing out)