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Subira House

4 stars
From
£52
Cheapest

rate per night

9.0
Excellent
203 reviews
Wed 8/5
-
Thu 9/5
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Double room

About Subira House

  • Bed & Breakfast Room
    Enjoy a cozy breakfast in the morning
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi for free
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.

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Prices are based on 1 night including VAT, excluding local taxes and fees.

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

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9.0
WonderfulBased on 203 verified guest reviews
9.2Solo
8.7Families
9.0Couples
8.8Friends

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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

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

When to book a room at Subira House

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Top tips for your stay at Subira House

  • How long should you stay at Subira House? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 16 days.

FAQs when booking at Subira House

  • Where is Subira House located?

    Subira House is located at Behind Lamu Fort, 0.2 miles from the centre of Lamu. Lamu Fort is the closest landmark to Subira House.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Subira House?

    Check-in time is 12:00 and check-out time is 12:00 at Subira House.

  • Does Subira House offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Subira House offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Subira House from the airport?

    Subira House is 1.4 miles from Lamu. Subira House is 86.2 miles from Malindi.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Subira House hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Subira House in Lamu and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Subira House and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Subira House.

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Good to know

Value for money

9.2

Distance to city centre

0.2 mi

Nearest airport

Lamu

Distance to airport

1.4 mi