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“The staff was attentive and kind”
“Convenient location in the old town, spacious room and friendly staff”
“The location was perfect, the staff were great and everyone made sure we had a l…”
“Perfect location”
“The room”
“The room was spacious and had a balcony with a good sea view”
“Breakfast”
“The breakfast was absolutely delicious, and the amenities were top-notch”
“Location, kind staff, size and cleanliness of the room”
“Fantastic location, good staff lead by a fantastic Manager ( Omar), bed was clea…”
Set 300 metres from Lamu Fort, Beytsalam offers accommodation with a shared lounge, a terrace and a shared kitchen for your convenience. Complimentary WiFi is offered. Fitted with a balcony, the units feature a TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries. The bed and breakfast offers a à la carte or Full English/Irish breakfast. Popular points of interest near Beytsalam include Lamu Museum, 18th Century Swahili House Museum and Gallery Baraka.
Paula
solo_traveller
May 11, 2026
“Perfect stay in Lamu”
The location was perfect, the staff were great and everyone made sure we had a lovely time and felt safe. The staff surprised me for my birthday too. I loved it. The owners were also very responsive when we had any issues.
Jill
solo_traveller
April 29, 2026
“Perfect location, beautiful rooms.”
The staff was attentive and kind. Perfect location
Christina
solo_traveller
January 22, 2026
“Lovely Lamu island stay in a typical Swahili Guesthouse”
Location, kind staff, size and cleanliness of the room
Tomas
solo_traveller
January 21, 2026
“Not recommended”
It’s not what it seems. Water tab and shower broken and they give you a different room than the one you paid for.
Susan
extended_group
January 19, 2026
“A disappointing start to our time in Lamu”
Convenient location in the old town, spacious room and friendly staff.
SteveUK57
couple
January 17, 2026
“Disastrous”
Nothing except girls at reception were friendly
Saïdi
couple
December 30, 2025
Liked the
Ladislav
couple
December 14, 2025
“Great location, nice design but the bathroom would need serious update. Overpriced.”
The design is very nice, traditional swahili style.
Louise
family_with_children
November 6, 2025
“Awful - stay away.”
The hotel was in darkness when we arrived at 3.00pm(Daytime), there was a power failure in the area. No candles/generator in sight. Room was dark & dirty & old fridge in the room. I asked for milk for some tea and I had to give money so they could get from the corner shop. After 3 hrs of darkness and no power I looked for another hotel with a generator. I asked for a refund as this wasn't what we expected. The manager said we could have a full refund which Im still waiting for!
Fabian
couple
October 10, 2025
“Cannot recommend the stay here, rather choose another hotel or go to Shela”
Nice staff. Directly next to the harbour/pier.
Thomas
solo_traveller
September 14, 2025
“Lamu outstanding - Hotel with lacks - Repetition possible”
Central Location Seafront Old Lamu - Friendliness of Staff
Jon
solo_traveller
September 10, 2025
“Great stay, friendly staff and vibe 10/10”
Location. Friendly staff and manager. Breakfast. The room. The balcony with sea view. The bed. The style and general vibe.
SANSASENDRA
couple
September 7, 2025
“A nice place to stay for a few days in the heart of Old Lamu Town.”
The room was spacious and had a balcony with a good sea view. The staff were very attentive.
Macharia
couple
June 20, 2025
“A comfortable and enjoyable stay with excellent service.”
We had a fantastic stay! The hotel is in a perfect location—close to everything we needed. The breakfast was absolutely delicious, and the amenities were top-notch. What really made the experience stand out was the warm and friendly staff who went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Communication with the host was also excellent—responsive, clear, and helpful throughout. Highly recommended!
Sofia
couple
May 27, 2025
“very bad”
The location was good but the rest was terrible.
Marco
couple
May 4, 2025
“Charming little Hotel in Lamu town”
Convenient location for anyone that wants to have a fully immersed cultural experience.We enjoyed the day and evening walks around Lamu town.It was also pretty quiet at night allowing room for a good nights sleep.The breakfast was good considering what we paid...the tropical fruits were tasty.
Howe
couple
April 15, 2025
“Superb”
Lovely friendly cosy place
Cleopatra
solo_traveller
March 2, 2025
“Cleopatra's Review of Amu Beyt - Salaam (House of Peace) 🕊️”
The stay was good 👍 There was a mix up on the breakfast , ended up missing it since I had an early morning meeting
Xiomara
extended_group
February 17, 2025
“It felt like a home away from home”
Beautiful setting, we were made to feel at home. The manager Omar and his team went above and beyond in their service.
Miller
couple
February 15, 2025
Fantastic location, good staff lead by a fantastic Manager ( Omar), bed was clean and comfortable. Plenty of hot water.
Wheelchair accessible
Walking tours, Tour or class about local culture
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request), Breakfast in the room
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Delivered food is securely covered
Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Shared kitchen
Outdoor furniture, BBQ facilities, Sun terrace, Garden, Terrace
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Invoice provided
Access to health care professionals, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Room service, Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Airport shuttle, Laundry, Ironing service, Luggage storage
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with city views. The unit offers 1 bed.
This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with city views. The unit offers 1 bed.
The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
This air-conditioned twin room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with sea views. The unit offers 2 beds.
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