Kilamawingu House, Shela Village

An exceptionally charming, spacious and beautifully-furnished family house with swimming pool, set in lovely gardens close to the seafront in Shela village, Kilamawingu is one of the most characterful, luxurious and well-appointed places to stay on the island.

“The house is exquisite, the staff are attentive and served up delicious meals and made such an effort to ensure we really enjoyed our stay including elaborately decorating the outside dining area on New Year’s Eve! The location was perfect for quick trips to Peponi or the jetty for boat trips. The manager looked after us well ensuring we had everything we wanted.”

Nonnie, Kenya

“A Parisian couple fell in love with Lamu in the late 1990s and bought this exceptionally charming house which they then converted into a private holiday home. The almost triangular pool is set in a lush green gardens dotted with vibrant bougainvillea flowers. Renovations have since been made to make the house very child-friendly with guarded staircases, balconies and a wooden-fenced pool. It can accommodate up to 16 guests in 8 characterful double / twin bedrooms spread across several floors with numerous stylish lounging areas. The kitchen makes the best shortbread cake in the area.”

Nomad Magazine

  • An elegant, sophisticated and expansive private home
  • Lush gardens, dramatic pool, stylish outdoor living spaces
  • Decorated and furnished with taste and imagination throughout
  • Excellent chef, staff and on-site management
  • Moments from the seafront, beach and Peponi hotel
  • One of very few Lamu properties with air-conditioned bedrooms
  • Accommodates up to 14 guests – ideally 10 adults & 4 children – in 7 double/twin bedrooms
  • Standard resident rate for up to 14 guests – Ksh 150,000 per night
  • 5000 sq ft of sophisticated accommodation
  • Beautifully decorated and furnished
  • Filled with Swahili antiques and art
  • Sizeable dining room with balcony
  • Sitting room and viewing room
  • 8 double / twin bedrooms
  • (5 large double bedrooms)
  • (3 smaller double / twin bedrooms)
  • Some of the bedrooms are air-conditioned
  • All bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms
  • Multiple verandas and balconies
  • Elevated swimming pool
  • Poolside pergolas
  • Outside dining area
  • Lush walled gardens
  • Numerous outside living & lounging areas
  • Rooftop seaview baraza
  • Wi-fi internet
  • Chef and team of staff
  • Efficient on-site management

Kilamawingu sits less than 50 metres from the seafront in Shela Village, close to the eastern tip of Lamu Island. The island’s main beach is just a minute or two away from the house, as are Peponi Hotel and the other attractions of the village. Lamu Town is two miles north of Shela, and Manda Island and its airport are just a short boat ride away.

“The house is exquisite, the staff are attentive and served up delicious meals and made such an effort to ensure we really enjoyed our stay including elaborately decorating the outside dining area on New Year’s Eve!  The location was perfect for quick trips to Peponi or the jetty for boat trips. The manager looked after us well ensuring we had everything we wanted.” 

Nonnie, Kenya

“A Parisian couple fell in love with Lamu in the late 1990s and bought this exceptionally charming house which they then converted into a private holiday home. The almost triangular pool is set in a lush green gardens dotted with vibrant bougainvillea flowers. Renovations have since been made to make the house very child-friendly with guarded staircases, balconies and a wooden-fenced pool. It can accommodate up to 16 guests in 8 characterful double / twin bedrooms spread across several floors with numerous stylish lounging areas. The kitchen makes the best shortbread cake in the area.”

Nomad Magazine

Standard resident rate for up to 14 guests – Ksh 150,000 per night

Standard non-resident rate for up to 14 guests – US$ 1,600 per night

Christmas & New Year – $2,500 per night

Minimum stay: 3 nights – standard season;  5 nights over Easter; 7 nights over Christmas & New Year

Maximum occupancy – 14 guests (10 adults & 4 children)

Rentals are on a ‘self catering’ basis including the services of chef and staff

These rates are for Kenyan residents – please contact us for non-resident rates

These rates, terms and conditions are valid for stays up until 31st December 2025

Please contact us to make a booking

Please familiarise yourself with all our terms & conditions when making a booking

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