Asali House, Shela Village, Lamu
A 4-bedroom family home tucked away on the outskirts of fashionable Shela, Asali is welcoming yet secluded and private. Named after the Kiswahili word for honey, Asali is a sweet spot for relaxed village living, with the seafront and beach just a few minutes’ stroll away.
Summary
- A calm, comfortable, and attractive new retreat
- Charming rustic-chic, Swahili-modern accommodation
- Swimming pool and lush, shady gardens
- A short walk from the seafront, Peponi Hotel, and Shela’s other attractions
- Just 400 meters from the beach via the village or dunes
- Accommodates up to 8 guests in 4 double/twin bedrooms
- From KES 35,000 per night for up to 2 guests’ ‘self-catering’ with chef and staff
Location
Asali House is around 400 meters from the seafront in Shela Village, close to the eastern tip of Lamu Island. The island’s main beach is a few minutes’ walk 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.
Detailed Information
Accommodation and facilities
- Wi-fi internet
- Good cellphone signal
- Battery inverter power back-up system
Ground Floor
- Entrance hall
- Large open-plan living and dining room
- Lounging area with baraza seating
- Dining table for 10
- Additional dining/study table
- Bar area with fridges
- Kitchen, dhobi and stores
- Bedroom 1 – Double bedroom with private front veranda, ensuite bathroom
- Guest cloakroom
First Floor
- Bedroom 2 – Double bedroom with private front veranda, ensuite bathroom
- Bedroom 3 – Double bedroom, centrally located, ensuite bathroom
- Bedroom 4 – Double bedroom with front veranda, ensuite bathroom
- Bedroom 5 – Twin bedroom connecting to Bedroom 4 and its bathroom
- All bedrooms have ample wardrobe space and dressing areas
- All bedrooms have overhead fan, mosquito net and dressing table/desk
- Spacious central living area with extensive built-in sofas
- Drinks fridge and games etc
- Front veranda with relaxing Lamu beds
- Raised study area with desk and internet booster
Guest Cottage
Ground floor
- Living room and front veranda
- Bathroom and kitchenette
First Floor
- Bedroom areas with 1 double and 2 single beds
Outside
- Swimming/plunge pool 1 – 5 x 3.5 m
- Swimming pool 2 – 14 x 8 m (at widest and longest points)
- Poolside beach shower
- Outside sitting and lounging areas
- Sunbeds
- 2 acres of gardens
- Direct access to beach
- Beach view seating
How to get there
Lamu is best accessed by air, and there are several scheduled flights per day to and from Nairobi. Some flights also arrive or depart via Malindi. Airlines serving Lamu include:
- Safarilink (from Wilson Airport) www.flysafarilink.com
- Jambo Jet (from JKIA) www.jambojet.com
- Skwyard Express (from Wilson Airport) www.skywardexpress.co.ke
Lamu Airstrip is situated on the next-door Manda Island, which is just a few minutes by boat from Lamu Town and Shela Village.
Visitors Book
“We loved Asali House and didn’t want to leave. It is so beautiful, and being set back from Shel, it is more peaceful. The team looked after us brilliantly, and we had amazing meals cooked by Chombo. We felt so spoilt and couldn’t recommend it more.”
“We had a wonderful stay at Asali House. The house is beautiful, the staff is wonderful, and Daniel is a great chef.”
“Asali is beautiful, exactly as it is in the photos. The walk to the beach is about 10 minutes and a fun excursion. Our kids really enjoyed the house, especially the pool. It was great to have the pool for morning and afternoon chilling. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the chef made us some really nice meals! We highly recommend Asali and will love to come back when our extended family comes to visit us.”
Rates
Self-catering Accommodation Rates
- Minimum stay – 3 nights
- Maximum occupancy – 8 guests including children
- Minimum stay over Christmas and New Year – 7 nights
Standard Accommodation Rates (11th January to 19th December)
- KES 35,000 per night for the first bedroom (single or double occupancy)
- KES 9,000 per additional adult per night
- KES 4,500 per additional child (4-12) per night
Christmas & New Year (20th December to 10th January)
- KES 140,000 per night for up to 8 guests
Check-in 1 pm, check-out 10 am
Stays are on a ‘self-catering’ basis, including the services of a chef and housekeeper.
The owners require all adult guests to sign an indemnity/disclaimer form on arrival.
These rates and terms and conditions are valid for stays up until 6th January 2027
Please contact us to make a booking.
Please familiarize yourself with all our terms & conditions when making a booking.
