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Overview
Experience pure island tranquility at Banana House and Wellness Centre, an idyllic boutique guest house positioned beautifully in the historic village of Shela on Lamu Island. Renowned for its warm hospitality, authentic wellness culture, and relaxed environment, this tropical oasis blends traditional Swahili architecture with absolute comfort, making it the perfect sanctuary for couples, families, and solo travellers seeking rejuvenation.
Resort Amenities and Guest Experiences
The property boasts exceptional facilities centered around physical and spiritual wellness. Guests can join daily yoga classes at the professional on-site studio, indulge in holistic massage therapies at the spa salon, or sit quietly in the lush tropical gardens filled with banana trees and bougainvillea. The organic restaurant serves fresh local seafood catches, traditional Swahili delicacies, and international vegetarian options made with fresh market ingredients. Other features include dhow sailing trips, sunset viewing, and swimming with wild dolphins.
Your Peaceful Sanctuary
The guest house offers sixteen spacious, uniquely decorated rooms and apartments split across three main buildings. Every accommodation features cool open-air designs, high speed ceiling fans, traditional Swahili plasterwork, and four-poster beds wrapped in protective mosquito netting. Large private verandas and rooftops are equipped with swinging daybeds and lounge chairs, showcasing spectacular views of the sea or green gardens.
Explore Lamu and Beyond
The hotel is located a short walk from the expansive white sands of Shela Beach and close to local historic alleys. Airport transfers from Manda Airport are managed seamlessly by traditional motorized boat directly to the shore.
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Hotel Rules - Policies
Check In
12:00
Check Out
10:00
Cancellation policy
Guests can cancel for free until 30 days prior to their arrival. For bookings made during the high season, the free cancellation period is 60 days prior to arrival.
Cancellation fees — Normal Season:
- 29–15 days before arrival: 20%
- 14–7 days before arrival: 50%
- 6–1 day before arrival: 100%
Cancellation fees — High / Festive Season:
- 60–30 days before arrival: 50%
- 29–15 days before arrival: 80%
- 14–1 day before arrival: 100%
No-show guests are charged the full cost of their reservation. Reservations are confirmed once we receive a deposit or full payment.
Child policy
Children under 2 years of age stay for free. Baby cots can be provided upon request. Guardians are responsible for the safety of children while on the premises; Banana House is not liable for their safety.
House rules
Check-in: 12:00 noon
Check-out: 10:00
Hotel quiet hours begin at 10:00 pm. Noise levels should be at an acceptable level as judged by our other guests and management.
Our cancellation policy may apply to date changes that fall on fully booked periods.
Pets are not allowed.
Payment policy
Cards accepted at the premises: Mastercard, Visa, American Express. Card payments at the property incur a 3.5% surcharge of the total.
Currencies accepted: Kenya Shillings, Euro, US Dollars. The fixed hotel exchange rates for Kenyan shillings will apply to Euro and US Dollar payments.
Other acceptable payment methods: cash, bank transfer, M-PESA.
All charges and costs involving transfer of payments are the responsibility of the travel agent.
Banana House reserves the right to adjust the rates presented in this document.
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