4 stars
Subira House
Overview
This historical Arabian-style building is located in the UNESCO-listed town of Lamu. It is less than 300 metres from the seafront and 3 km 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 3 km from the property, but can only be accessed by boat.
Amenities at Subira House
- Free Wi-Fi
- Private bathroom
- Terrace/Patio
- Balcony
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Internet
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry facilities
- Room service
Dining
- Electric kettle
- Packed lunches
- Shared kitchen
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Tea/coffee maker
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Dining area
- Dining table
Basics
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet
- Linens
- Towels
- Fan
- Fire extinguisher
- Adapter
- Body soap
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Dustbins
Things to do
- Gift shop
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Board games/puzzles
- Canoeing
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Water sport facilities (on site)
- Windsurfing
General
- Quiet street view
- Sea view
- Seating area
- Garden view
- Inner courtyard view
- Sofa
- Lockers
- City view
- Storage available
Services and conveniences
- ATM on-site
- Wake-up service
- Concierge service
- Safety deposit box
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Room service
- Express check-out
- Bottle of water
- Private check-in/check-out
Bathroom
- Raised toilet
- Shower
- Bathtub
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Private bathroom
- Walk-in shower
Accessibility and suitability
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- No smoking
- Non-feather pillow
- Upper floors accessible by stairs
- Designated smoking area
Outdoor
- Terrace/Patio
- Balcony
- Outdoor dining area
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
Family friendly
- Babysitting or child care
- Cribs available
- Kids meals
- Baby safety gates
- Kid-friendly buffet
Bedroom
- Extra-long beds (> 2 metres)
- Socket near the bed
- Cleaning products
- Wardrobe or closet
Parking and transportation
- Airport shuttle (surcharge)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Ironing service
Workspace
- Fax/photocopying
- Desk
Media and entertainment
- Shared lounge/TV area
Health and safety
- Safe
Spa
- Massage
Reviews of Subira House
8.6
Very good
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5
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7
Mediocre
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7
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8.6 out of 10
14 reviews
Location
Behind Lamu Fort, Lamu 80500
What's nearby
- Lamu Fort15 yd
- Shela Beach2.2 mi
- Manda Beach2.3 mi
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 12:00, check out anytime before 12:00 |
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Cancellation/pre-payment | Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider. |
Essential information about Subira House
Low season | March |
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High season | November |
Average price (weeknight) | £48 |
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Value for money | 8.8 |
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Distance to city centre | 0.2 mi |
Nearest airport | Lamu |
Distance to airport | 1.4 mi |