Banana House is a boutique hotel in Shela, Lamu Island. It has all the charms of a quietly elegant private home with 16 rooms spread over three houses situated in a magnificent tropical garden with swimming pool. Offering daily yoga, organic food, massages and a peaceful surrounding, just a few minutes’ stroll to the pure white sands of Shela Beach. Banana House is involved in many social activities and the main organiser of the Lamu Yoga Festival. Step through the door and you will immediately feel the love that Monika and Banana have put into the House to give it a warm and homely atmosphere. So…welcome to Banana House. Welcome home!
Amenities
- Baggage storage
- Concierge
- Foreign currency exchange
- Gift shop
- Laundry service
- Lounge
- Photocopying services
- Printer
- Room service
- Swimming pool
- Welcome drink
- Airport shuttle
- Daily Housekeeping
- Internet
- Single-use plastics removed
Check-in/Check-out Policies
This property has the following check-in and check-out times and policies:
Check-In:
12:00 PM
Check-Out:
10:00 AM
Property and Cancelation Policies :
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 ( 1ST TH MARCH TILL 14TH DEC)
30 DAYS -0.00%
29-15 days: 20%
14-7 days: 50%
6-1 day: 100%
High Season ( 15 TH DEC TILL 28TH FEBRUARY ) PLUS SPECIAL EVENTS LIKE LAMU YOGA FESTIVAL
60 DAYS-0.00%59-30 days: 50%,
29-15 days: 80%.
14-1 day: 100%.
We charge no show guests the full cost of their reservation.
Reservations are confirmed once we receive a deposit or full payment.
Terms and Conditions
Terms and conditions
Guests are welcome to check in from 12.00 am
Check out time is 10.00 am, luggage storage is available free of charge
Breakfast is included in the room rate
Airport transfer is included in the room rate
Banana House is not responsible for private airport transfer arrangements
Children are welcome
Children under 2 years of age stay for free
Upon request a baby cot can be provided
Children above 2 years up to 12 years pay 45 USD per child if sharing standard room with parents
Children above the age of 12 years charged the adult rates
Changes in the reservation might attract additional charges if room is changed
If dates are changed and accommodation is not available, cancellation policy might apply
The caretakers of the children are responsible for safety of children in the pool area, the hotel is not liable for their safety
Reduced noise levels in the premises from 10 pm
Payment Policies
*Cards are charged at 2.5% extra for payment at location (accepted credit cards at location are Mastercard, Visa and American express)
*Accepted cash currencies on location are Kenyan Shillings, Euro and US Dollars
*The fixed hotel exchange rates for Kenyan shillings will apply to Euro and US Dollars payments
*Other acceptable payment methods: cash, bank transfer and Mpesa
*All charges and costs involving transfer of payments are the responsibility of the guests
*All special offers and promotions are marked as such
*Banana House reserves the right to increase prices and will communicate same in advance