There are countless spectacular accommodation options in and around the Lovely island of shella but only one literally tops them all:stop over. This amazing guest house is one of the first places that you will notice as you arrive by boat into shella, Stop over is located at the water's edge and commands stunning views across Lamu harbor, Manda island, the Indian ocean and beyond. Built in traditional white coral stone and mangrove, Stop over has 3 levels and is finished in a minimalist fashion. Its restaurant and balconies are remarkable places to lose yourself observing the daily activities that make up shella life. Dhow captains, fishermen and boat builders meet to catch up on local news. The waterfront guest house has 5 rooms and a pent house. The serene ocean views from the pent house are ready to dazzle your senses. Enjoy restorative sleep with each bedroom feauturing a king size bed, subtle lighting and beautiful ocean views. Wake up to the sound of waves, feeling rejuvenated and ready for a run or a swim along the shella beach or a sleep-in like no other. The restaurant serves up some great Swahili and international cuisine with fresh sea food being the specialty.

Well i am currently the owner and manager of stop over guest house. I am 55 years old born and raised in Shella island. I have 4 children 2 boys and 2 girls.I have spent almost my entire lifetime here in the island.and Just like most people i love traveling and interacting with new people. Since i hail from an island i enjoy sailing, scuba diving snorkeling and other island activities.

Welcome to Shella island, an absolute tropical paradise, where the water is turquoise, sand is soft and as white as snow, the sun is always shining and there is constant warm tropical weather. Shella island island is one of the most magical and beautiful islands in the world. If you are looking for a wonderful place for honeymoon or destination for a perfect vacation with your family then shella is the right place because it offers everything that you can dream of in the same location. White sandy beaches, pleasant climate sun and water are the key features of shella island. This is one of the top places of the world to visit and have the most relaxing time of your life. Time stops when you are surrounded by the natural beauty of this tiny jewel. Shella island offers many different types of activities such as snorkeling, diving, wind surfing, water skiing, jet boarding and kite surfing.