Banana House and Wellness Centre
About this bed and breakfast
Situated in Kenya, this attractive bed and breakfast for $68 per night is a fantastic option for your next trip. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, Banana House and Wellness Centre is located in Shela village, Lamu 2.7 km from Gallery Baraka. The property is set 2.8 km from Lamu Fort.
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Beachfront / Waterfront
Gym / Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Kenya
Reviews
4.3/5.0
Excellent(243 Reviews)
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10.0
Loved the Swahili dinner - what a great initiative
10.0
Garden and swimming pool,. Delicious breakfast and the swahili dinner.
9.0
It was so relaxing and tranquil, a place to unwind,
eat lovely food and do yoga!
10.0
The position close to the beach , the staff were exceptional
I liked everything
10.0
The entire stay was luxurious and so relaxing. We liked staying during the low season as it was very quiet and super chill. Breakfast was incredible, staff were amazing, pool was glorious. It couldn't have been more relaxing and recharging.
There wasn't anything to not like. We enjoyed for a change that there wasn't much to do. There are activities if you want to find them but we enjoyed not doing much of anything.
6.0
It was well done
Just the corridors from the ocean walking on Donky poop
7.0
The food was great with an amaizing view. The room is very open wich is quite needed in the high tempurature environment. Great pool but it can get crowded. We enjoyed the Swahili dinner experience very much.
The fact that the room is very open can impact on your privacy if the rooms in the next building is occupied. If there is a party somewhere it will be loud. It was construction and renovation time before the vacation season so it was noisy during the day but this is not to be blamed on Banana House. A kind warning beforehand could have been helpfull.
9.0
Great breakfast, friendly staff, very easy going and helpful. Nice simple decor
Maybe some more choice for pillows. Building work next to the pool, they could put up a net or bamboo fence to give some privacy at the pool.
8.0
Super staff, very welcoming, great food, very flexible, the hotel is a small paradise on earth. Beautiful building, very good facilities etc.!
10.0
Truly beautiful place. The personnel was very attentive and the food delicious. They recomend and organise your activities in the area for you to have a full experience. Can only recommend.
6.0
Great location, 3 minutes walk to the beach and about a 6 mins walk to Peponi and beautiful beaches past this.
When you were greeted at check in the staff gave you an induction of things to do & seemed very friendly, however that was the last you saw of the lead. The owner said a quick high and then was only really seen from afar. The rooms were uncomfortably hot at night as the fan didn’t seem to do very much and so trouble sleeping, on top of closeness to donkeys making noises. It was hard to find who to talk to as everything was done over whatsapp. One morning there was a two hour staff meeting by the pool, great for organisation but at no point did they consider that someone might want to order a drink or get some service by the pool. There were so many ants, flies and mosquitos that I only did yoga once and found it too unbearable. Seemed to be bitten a lot around the pool and even under the mosquito nets in bed. Upon check out you are notified of a 3.5% additional fee despite Booking.com quoting ‘all charges included’ in the booking price, as well as stating that 50% of payment is taken before check in (this is not true). Breakfast was ok, nice setting around the pool but the staff actually asked me to move because they needed the table for a larger group so I had to take my coffee to my room. I asked for new towels by putting them on the floor but didn’t get any. I could go on. The place has all the charm of somewhere amazing but the staff seem to be reactive rather than proactive at service. Was baffled by the owners lack of care.
10.0
Beautiful view
Nice and cool inside the room
Breakfast served in the room
Wonderful staff
Organised pick up and drop off
A couch/daybed on the roof would be amazing.
10.0
pool
10.0
very amazing surroundings
feels fresh, safe and serene
room was upgraded to a glass lodge with a nice view and flowers planted so you get a nice view of the Mara in the distance but also fresh flowers right next to the window
food was amazing, kitchen team and Chef Patrick offered us a private dinner for our group of 4; excellent food, wonderful experience.
The other Masai staff performed on both nights for bout our group and others
they also have a bonfire burning every night so you can get lovely time by the fire an opportunity to enjoy the starry night and also meet other guests
Staff walk with you if it’s late around the camp so you always feel safe
9.0
The service, location, rooms and food were all great. For those enjoying yoga there are several courses a day and massage/beauty treatments are available. I definitely recommend this accommodation.
The WiFi wasn’t always as fast as I am used to. Furthermore the pool area is nice but very small (luckily a very large beach is close by).
10.0
Loved it here! Very relaxing, there's yoga classes and a spa on-site.
Nothing
10.0
This is a wonderful place to stay! It's a little haven from the busy lanes of Shela and Lamu Town .... so peaceful and calming. Its pretty garden, pool and relaxing ambience make it a stunning choice to totally unwind.
Yoga and a massage spa are available.
The staff are friendly and personable and the food is excellent. One evening we had a choice of a swahili meal cooked by local women ....incredible !!
We loved our stay and were sad to leave.
There was nothing to dislike!!
10.0
The suites are exceptional!
Great views. lovely rooms with a nice amount of space.
staff extra helpful and great!
would recommend to anyone looking for a lovely place to stay in Shela
Nothing
9.0
fantastic ambiance
washroom/ showers very basic and could do with upgrades ( in relation to price)
5.0
Nice swahili breakfast. Nice installations
Inefficient management. Customer service can be improved (no help at all with luggage). Pictures of rooms do not match with what is finally offered
9.0
the people
difficult to find
10.0
beautiful property wonderful food
charging units needed or adapters
9.0
The name says it all, the staff and the general atmosphere is one that tends to your wellness. We enjoyed each moment of the stay, especially waking up to the amazing view of the Indian ocean. The food was on another level, making the experience heavanely.
The main bedroom door is see through which reduces the privacy
7.0
The beautiful architecture and garden
10.0
The facility is exceptionally BEAUTIFUL
FAQs
How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Kenya?
The average price for a rental in Kenya is $88 per night. This rental is $20 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Banana House and Wellness Centre. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Banana House and Wellness Centre. Enjoy the water!
Is Banana House and Wellness Centre pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Banana House and Wellness Centre?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and laundry.
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