Palm House is designed around an open courtyard. The living and dining areas look onto the courtyard and another small side garden. It is spacious, yet compact - two doubles and one twin bedroom on the first floor, one double master bedroom on the second floor, all ensuite with private balconies.

The second floor has an open terrace, which leads off to a small covered baraza area in front of the fourth bedroom. This master bedroom has a Lamu four-poster bed and balconies on two sides. There is a panoramic view from the covered rooftop, with a bar, sun beds and baraza lounging area.

facilities:

staff
The house staff are there to ensure you have everything you need, when you need it. All houses have a minimum of three staff. Our resident manager will help to ensure you have everything you need, assist you with menus and also help organise local excursions.
 
full board
The house cook will do all your catering. He will bake bread, suggest menus and cook excellent international cuisine and Swahili fish dishes. Basic foodstuffs, fresh seasonal vegetables and fruit are available in the local Lamu market, while other supplies are flown down from Nairobi. Fish, lobster, crab and fresh oysters will be sold by our local fishermen at your door or can be ordered. Wine and spirits are not included in the full board price.

Wedding receptions and large parties can be catered for on request.

Shela Houseself catering
The house staff are there to ensure you have everything you need, when you need it. All houses have a minimum of three staff. Our resident manager will help to ensure you have everything you need, assist you with menus and also help organise local excursions.

Sodas and beer can be bought locally, we recommend you bring your own wine and spirits.

water
There is a good supply of fresh water from the house well for showers. We have a water purifying plant which supplies clean water to all the kitchens and carafes are supplied in the bathrooms. Commercial bottled water is also available.

malaria
You are advised to seek professional advice. No anti-malaria drugs are 100% effective and all travellers are advised that protection from being bitten by mosquitoes is their first line of defence against malaria. We provide treated nets on all beds.

linen and laundry
Bed linen, mosquito nets and house towels are supplied. A full laundry service is provided but there are no dry cleaning services available.

telephone
Cell phones can be hired from the office. The central office has internet, fax and email facilities.

music
We provide CD Players in all houses so you are invited to bring your own music with you.