JamboHouse Lamu offers accommodations in Lamu, a 6-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 700 yards from Riyadha Mosque. In addition to free Wifi, the property also features a sun terrace and a beauty services. Every unit is equipped with a private bathroom and a shower, and some units at the bed and breakfast have a balcony. At the bed and breakfast, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests can take advantage of yoga classes held in house. Sightseeing tours are available close to the property. Popular points of interest near the bed and breakfast include Lamu Fort, Gallery Baraka, and Lamu Museum.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Continental


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
8.9
High score for Lamu
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Vanessa
    Germany Germany
    Arnold is an amazing host. He was reachable all day for any questions we had and he arranged even last minute tour requests. Every activity organized by Arnold is through local Lamu residents. He's a true part of the community in Lamu. Breakfast...
  • Mingchien
    Taiwan Taiwan
    I like that there are ceiling fan as well as the tower fan in the room, that help me have a good sleep
  • Woei
    Australia Australia
    The in-house breakfast is tasty, great variety and value for money. Very relaxing and cooling roof terrace on hot days. There is laundry service in the property. Owner is very responsive.
  • Birnbaum
    United States of America United States of America
    Amazing budget spot for traveling in Lamu! Arnold was extremely helpful - we booked a sunset cruise through him and it was perfect. Breakfast was excellent. The rooftop was amazing. We had fans in the room. The best coffee shops on the island are...
  • Kimberly
    United States of America United States of America
    Loved the roof top terrace, the breakfast, the staff and the location!
  • Ladislav
    Slovakia Slovakia
    The highlight of our stat in Jambo House is Arnold, its owner. He is doing a great job, responds quickly, provides airport pickup, shares a map with all the useful tips and nice places to eat and is at your service if you need to book any kind of...
  • Sulayman
    United States of America United States of America
    Great place stay when on budget.. Own and operated by GREAT GUY that go above & beyond to help you..
  • Zani
    Kenya Kenya
    The host is extremely helpful and resourceful and helped us plan things at a moment's notice. The location was great, great breakfast, it felt very secure for female travellers
  • Domenick
    United States of America United States of America
    Owner was a terrific professional host. Breakfast was delicious and the view was great.
  • Iris
    Kenya Kenya
    We liked everything. Exactly what we expected. Arnold has really great contacts and tips and tries to help out as much as possible.

Hosted by Arnold

9.9
9.9
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Arnold
JamboHouse Lamu is a small guesthouse in Lamu Town. We are not a 5 star resort - we offer budget accommodation with clean rooms and lots of information to make your stay in Lamu as good as possible. Our delicious breakfast is already included in our rates. We have free wifi internet for our guests. During the day we have free coffee/tea on our terrace. On arrival we serve our guests a Welcome Drink, give them a map of Lamu and plenty of useful information. Two of the rooms have integrated bathrooms, our "budget" room has a private bathroom outside the room (via the corridor) but that bathroom is only for this room (NOT a shared bathroom!)
I live in Lamu since August 2008 and still liking it. It's a fascinating place with unique culture, friendly people, beautiful beaches,... I love traveling.
JamboHouse Lamu is located on one of the highest places in town. From our Top Roof guests have a nice view of Lamu Town, can see sunrise and in certain times of the year also sunset. JamboHouse Lamu is located three minutes walking from Lamu Fort, five minutes walking from Lamu Museum. The closest (local) shop is just 50 m away.
Languages spoken: German,English

Area info

Amenities of JamboHouse Lamu
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Game room
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Airport shuttle
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Safe
General
  • Mosquito net
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Spa
  • Yoga classes
  • Full-body massage
  • Back massage
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing services
  • Beauty services
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English

House rules
JamboHouse Lamu takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please let us know if you are coming to Lamu by bus (which Bus Company & departure time from Mombasa or Malindi) or by plane (which airline & arrival time) so that we can wait for you at the jetty in Mokowe or Lamu or at Manda Airport. Guests only have to pay boat fare for themselves and if they need help with their luggage otherwise we don't charge anything for pick up.

Please inform JamboHouse Lamu of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about JamboHouse Lamu

  • Guests staying at JamboHouse Lamu can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • À la carte
  • JamboHouse Lamu offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Game room
    • Snorkeling
    • Waxing services
    • Walking tours
    • Full-body massage
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Pedicure
    • Beauty services
    • Yoga classes
    • Cooking class
    • Manicure
    • Back massage
  • Room options at JamboHouse Lamu include:

    • Double
  • The prices at JamboHouse Lamu may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at JamboHouse Lamu is from 11:30 AM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • JamboHouse Lamu is 350 feet from the center of Lamu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.