Subira House

Subira house is an Arab style building with two open court yards,pretty arches and two beautiful gardens with our own well water.There are seven bed rooms and many galleries where to relax in the soft warm winds. The house was built about 200 years ago by Said Bin Sud, important and wealthy "Liwali", the governor of the Sultan of Zanzibar.His family resided here until 1972.Today Subira House is listed Grade One of houses subject to preservation by Lamu Conservation. The building is both architecturally and historically of great interest.

Place's rules

Smoking is allowed,but not in the room.

This Place

Subira House is located behind the Old Fort and Lamu Market, a block from the seafront.Very welcoming place in the heart of Lamu behind the old castle. Located in beautiful spacey Swahili house with friendly staff. Also there is a garden for relaxing after an outing.

Things to know

T his place is something small and magical. And the fact it’s behind the Lamu fort makes accessing everything in old town quite easy.It is extremely historical and beautiful. So much aesthetic and great energy to experience.

Neighborhood

Lamu, Kenya