Banana House is a boutique hotel in Shela, Lamu Island. It has all the charms of a quietly elegant private home situated in a magnificent tropical garden. You will immediately feel the love that Monika and Banana have put into the House to give it a warm and homely atmosphere. You will rent the Banana Penthouse 200m2 private space with great views The Banana Penthouse is your own private penthouse, 200m2 with large bedroom, extra bed on open veranda, great sitting and dininga area, lovely views, breakfast, lucnh and diner is served on your penthouse. With its remarkable views of the sea, the dunes and our own beautifully tended gardens, Banana House is simply and tastefully furnished in traditional Swahili style. Sitting areas, day beds and hammocks are located throughout. A swimming pool is situated in an area of the garden abundant with exotic bird life. You can enjoy the swimmingpool, the garden, we offer 2x yoga in our yoga hall, we have a massage room and another rooftop terrace to gaze at the stars Shela is a small village on Lamu island, 45 minutes walk from Lamu Town, situated at the point of the island, where the white sanded beach and the dunes strech out for a couple of hours undisturbed walking and pure bliss. Shela has 2000 inhabitants and as a visitor you are very quickly recognized, welcomed and made to feel at home and comfortable. Kids are playing freely around, donkeys wonder through the small sandy lanes. Beautifully restored old Swahili mansions and bougainvillea give the whole village a very colorful touch. Life in Shela is very peaceful and calm, where the muezzin rules the rhythm of the day and the locals still take time to discuss the daily life sitting under a huge acacia tree. We have our activity manager Saadi who arranges all trips and your boats You will be personally welcome by our host Nimu, Dorcas or Monika