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    Banana House & Wellness Centre

    170 reviews
    #3 of 33 B&Bs / Inns in Lamu Island
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    318 Plot | Shela, Mkunguni, Lamu Island 80500, Kenya
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    4.5
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    318 Plot | Shela, Mkunguni, Lamu Island 80500, Kenya See on map
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    All reviewsyoga classesthe ownereach morningopen air sittingrooms are beautifully decoratednice small poolshela beachgreat teacherlarge hotelrelaxing weekendbeautiful placesix nightsdining tablecommon areas arevarious activitieskind of placefeel at home
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    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    I Almost Didn't Leave

    I was supposed to visit Lamu on my own for a few days but Banana House made it hard to go. I extended to the end of the week, extended another week, then Banana House pulled some strings to get me a room for one...More

    Thank MarshallMG
    Response from Monika F, Manager at Banana House & Wellness CentreResponded 4 weeks ago

    Dearest Marshal, Thank you so much for the wonderful and touching review! You really belong to the Banana House family and it was an absolute pleasure to have you around for all these weeks! We all miss you and really hope you will come back...More

    Reviewed 15 April 2018
    Gorgeous house and friendly team

    My stay in Banana House was amazing. The penthouse room on the top of Sweet Banana is gorgeous. the view is breathtaking. The location is great as you get the village life atmosphere and the great view over the bay and the sea. The team...More

    Thank Elise P
    Reviewed 12 April 2018
    Relaxation

    Loved the time we spent at the Banana House. I was there with a friend back in January - we each got a room, but we shared a common area which was great for eating, reading and general relaxation. The staff was wonderful - attended...More

    Thank Jane R
    Response from Monika F, Owner at Banana House & Wellness CentreResponded 12 April 2018

    Thank you very much for your review! We are very happy to read that you were able to really relax here and enjoyed our Banana House environment! Welcome you any time when the battery needs to be recharged! Many warm greetings from the whole Banana...More

    Reviewed 30 March 2018
    An awesome place in Shela.

    We spent a week at the Banana House in Shela on Lamu Island. It was a super treat. The room was fantastic and having the meals brought up each night for family dinners outside overlooking the sea was unforgettable. The staff was truly exceptional (a...More

    Thank MRBUBBAZZ
    Response from Monika F, Owner at Banana House & Wellness CentreResponded 12 April 2018

    Reading your review really made our day!! The team is very happy and grateful for your appreciation! Thank you so much! You were a lovely family to host and we really hope we can welcome you all back again one day in Banana House! Many...More

    Reviewed 10 February 2018
    An excellent way to relax

    Spent 10 days there, and it was lovely. The rooms are nice, the weather is great, and the island is quiet and serene. The food is amazing, and local dishes are prepared 3 times a day at your request. Since there is so little light...More

    Thank jn862018
    Response from Monika F, Owner at Banana House & Wellness CentreResponded 15 February 2018

    , Thank you so much for your review! Great to hear we made you happy during your stay and that you enjoyed the uniqueness and beauty of Lamu island! We will tell our kitchen staff how much you enjoyed their food. They will be delighted...More

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    11 June 2017|
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    Response from Monika F | Property representative |
    Hi Alesha, yoga classes are 750 kes a class or if you do 3 or more classes 500 kes. For outsiders it is 1000 kes a class. We do lots of different trips as we have our activity manager. Costs vary of many things, people... More
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