Manda Bay sits on a quiet bay on Manda Island, sheltered by mangroves and a tropical reef, with palm-lined beaches and little else around. Dhow trips, snorkelling and a walk to the ruins of Manda Town, a ninth-century Swahili port, fill the days, and Lamu old town is a short boat ride away.
Hotel · Shela village
Peponi Hotel
The classic Lamu hotel, on Shela beach, with 29 rooms and a lively bar and poolside restaurant.