Nestled amidst the swaying palms of Kizingoni Beach on Lamu Island, The Cabanas Lamu is more than just a beach resort. It's a testament to our love, passion and honouring a beautiful family legacy that ties our family to the very fabric of the beach the Cabanas are found.
Here you can experience the allure of refined, off-grid living. This beachfront sanctuary offers a unique blend of barefoot luxury and personal touches, inviting you to immerse yourself in the peaceful beauty on the South side of Lamu Island.
Cool Trade Winds...
...filter through the palms and indigenous woodland, the ocean waits patiently at your door, breathing slow, shoulders drop and you fall into that peaceful, easy feeling. Here lies the perfect space to slow down, reflect and connect with what is important.
Not just another island retreat... this is your island home
As passionate foodies, we invite you to indulge your senses with our exquisite culinary creations. Our talented chefs use the freshest local ingredients to craft dishes that are simply delicious. Our rates include all meals, so we can make sure you are well cared for without lifting a finger, from sumptuous breakfasts to gourmet dinners, every meal is thoughtfully curated, balanced and presented. Unwind with a perfectly brewed artisanal coffee, fine wine or a handcrafted cocktail with your toes in the sand, or floating in our infinity swimming pool. Savor the moment of these little luxuries one wouldn’t expect to find on a remote island.
At The Cabanas Lamu, we believe that the true joy of a holiday lies in the details, so we like to go that extra mile. From the moment you arrive, you will be enveloped in an atmosphere of warmth and hospitality and our beautifully decorated comfortable accommodation will feel like home. Our dedicated staff is committed to ensuring that every aspect of your stay is seamless, bespoke and unforgettable.
Escape the ordinary and discover a world of authentic hospitality.
Compliment your island experience with an equally unique safari destination at our sister Mukima Manor and Cottages
We Love Our Food
Leave the work to us. The moment you step onto our beach you can completely relax, switch off your mind and enjoy each meal surprise and presentation. Our full board menu is carefully designed with variety and flare. Our dishes include Indian, Japanese, Chinese, British, Swahili, Mexican and Italian cuisine. Our famous island-style seafood recipes tantalize, our inventive vegan & vegetarian options delight. If healthy eating is your thing, we have you covered – our in-house nutritionist will tweak the menu to match your goals. Please alert us to specific dietary requirements well before your visit, so we can cater accordingly.
Experience our famous beautiful beach runs. Let loose on a 12 kilometer stretch of empty beach that starts at our resort and finishes at Shela Village. A popular activity is to run or walk to Shela with the sunrise, depending on the tide, and enjoy a delicious island breakfast waiting at the other side. Our captain will be on standby to bring you home, perhaps via a cultural tour of Lamu Town, a World Heritage Site.
On the top of a sand dune overlooking the channel and wild island vegetation below, sits our beloved Yoga Shala. Here, guests are guided on a sensory journey that will awaken your soul, expand your mind and strengthen your body. This serene space provides the perfect setting for the ultimate island yoga experience. Daily yoga sessions are led by our advanced yoga instructors. After practice, guests are invited to enjoy a refreshing ayurvedic tea, allowing time to reflect on the practice and prepare to carry the practice off the mat and into the day.
Quench your thirst at our much loved, island-style beach bar. Your wish is our command – with a range of refreshing creations at your fingertips. Our smiling barista will happily lead you on a tropical journey through a selection of delicious island cocktails. Enjoy a sundowner while watching the sunset from your front row swing, as soothing tunes drift through the palms. The bar provides the perfect excuse to get dressed up for ‘an evening out’ and meet other happy holiday-makers on Kizingoni beach.
Sink into the comfort of your own private off-grid, elevated ocean-front home. Everything you need is on hand and all set for romance with soothing natural surroundings and the waves lapping at your doorstep. We encourage any excuse to celebrate love, be it a honeymoon, anniversary or just because you deserve it. Picture a drink of choice in hand as you drift into the day-dream together, gently swinging in your suspended daybeds, watching picturesque dhows sail past as the African sun sinks into the horizon right before you. For those that want to close out the world and just be alone, we totally get it - you simply pull across your ‘Do not Disturb’ signs for all housekeeping.
Island Escapes take ocean sports seriously and offer arguably the largest choice of water-sports on the Island. Add to the mix a huge choice of other activities including running, yoga, personal training, volley-ball, table tennis and beach cricket - any action heros out there will be kept stoked. For more details explore our professional water-sports centre at Surf & Soul
Island Escapes is loved for its child-friendly environment. Huge, quiet beaches to safely run and play anytime of day, with friendly and approachable staff to help. Our villas all sit beachfront so no getting lost and just a few steps to the fun, that’s if you manage to leave your fabulous private pool. Kids can head down to our water sports centre Surf & Soul next door for an action packed day learning new skills and staying active. The little ones can rest under the shaded beach front swing-bed pavilion and watch the beach entertainment. Parents can indulge in friendly and affordable child-care available (please pre-book) and retreat to our Zen Den Spa or head out for a kitesurf lesson or deep sea fishing experience. We’ve got something for everyone. Make sure to pre-book all kitesurf and fishing to ensure availability.
Bespoke is our speciality. We know that everyone has their own vision of the ‘perfect holiday’. We will do our utmost to ensure we cater to your version of perfection. You can carve out the holiday you deserve, be it exploring our world heritage sites and rich history and culture of Lamu town or hiding away on a breezy, swing bed to finally finish that book. Perhaps you want to tick off that bucket list and learn how to kitesurf or start yoga. We can help you design your dream from day to day.
Take a short boat trip to our own treasure island, something out of a children's story book. There are always plenty of fish and luminous corals to find in the rocky surroundings of ‘treasure island’ and when the Dolphin season comes around, they can be sometimes found playing around its shores. An unforgettable experience: swimming with dolphins.
The Zen Den is where we invite guests to enter a realm of natural simplicity while our practitioners help them unplug from the stimulation of everyday life and surrender to the healing, slow pace of island life. Our guests can choose to visit the Zen Den at any time during their stay for a massage, reflexology, wraps, scrubs, yoga, meditation and more. To learn about the beautiful story behind this spot on the island and learn more about what we offer, visit the Zen Den Page.
Even though we are on a remote island, we strive to provide the best internet that we possibly can. We do this by optimizing our internal network and using the best equipment possible.
