About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: JamboHouse Lamu in Lamu offers a bed and breakfast experience with private bathrooms, balconies, and free WiFi. Each room includes a shower and a comfortable bed. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or enjoy the games room. The property provides beauty services, daily housekeeping, a tour desk, and luggage storage. Delicious Breakfast: A continental or à la carte breakfast is served, featuring juice, pancakes, and fruits. Yoga classes are available for those seeking a healthy start to the day. Prime Location: Located a 3-minute walk from Lamu Fort and near attractions such as Gallery Baraka (984 feet) and Lamu Museum (5-minute walk). Highly rated for its breakfast and friendly host.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental


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Skylar
United States United States
Albert the owner and everyone he works with are so kind, and make adventuring on Lamu Island so simple. He provides a map and reviews of restaurants, provides advice, and schedules activities. My bed was comfortable and my room, while basic, was...
Abby
United States United States
Staying at JamboHouse completely shaped our Lamu trip in the best way! It was neat staying in old town, and Arnold gave us extremely thoughtful recommendations for restaurants and activities. The fresh breakfast was a great start to the day as...
Matt
Canada Canada
Arnold gives excellent Lamu information, helps book Dhow trips ( my favourite!) and more. Breakfast is lovely, endless coffee.
Sabi
United States United States
Pleasant and helpful staff. Good location and breakfast.
Laura
Italy Italy
Fantastic place to stay in Lamu old town. I'm really happy with this choice as I could experience Lamu in a more authentic way, while staying in a venue that offered a cozy and pleasant comfort. Arnold (the host of the place) was really helpful...
Tiago
Portugal Portugal
Great place to stay in Lamu Old Town. Arnold is help you how to program your days in Lamu. Nice terrace view.
Sakina
Kenya Kenya
The host gave me all the detail information about Lamu island and it was really helpful! Also, free airport pick up was very nice.
Stephen
Canada Canada
If you want to stay in the middle of Lamu, Jambo House is your best option. The owner, Arnold, provides guests with large amounts of reliable, detailed information about Lamu and the surrounding areas. If the rooms are small, the terrace...
Alamgir
United States United States
Best place in Lamu. When in Lamu don't stay anywhere else but here. Incredible place. Great Host, Clean Comfortable room and Excellent Breakfast. One of the best places in have stayed anywhere in the world. Arnold is simply awesome. Highly Highly...
Sherif
United States United States
Thank you Arnold for being a great host with an exceptional property!! Loved every moment from service to accommodation. Arnold is Lamu encyclopedia which made our stay an authentic experience!!

Hosted by Arnold

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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. 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!)
My name is Arnold, and I've been operating JamboHouse Lamu since 2008. Over the years, we've welcomed guests from all over the world and have consistently received excellent reviews. I love travelling and have visited almost 80 countries. Within Kenya, I have explored nearly every corner of the country—from Kiwayu Island to Wasini Island, from Mombasa to Lake Victoria and both the eastern and western shores of Lake Turkana. I've visited almost all of Kenya's national parks and hiked many of its highest mountains. I always say: "Lamu is the best place on the Kenyan Coast because it offers both culture and beautiful beaches." Lamu Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while Shela Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Kenya. Because I live here, I know the Lamu Archipelago well, and I'd like to help you make the most of your visit. Simply tell me: • your interests • your budget • whether you prefer a relaxing holiday or an active one Based on your preferences, I'll create a personalised Lamu itinerary just for you. Depending on your interests, I'll recommend the best dhow trips, sunset spots, beaches, restaurants (local food, seafood, vegetarian options and the best biryani), cafés, cultural experiences, walking routes and sports activities. I'll also advise you on how to organise your days efficiently so you can make the most of your time in Lamu. FREE for all guests staying at JamboHouse Lamu I'll ask a few questions before your arrival so I can prepare your personalised recommendations in advance. If your booking has been fully paid, I'll happily send your itinerary before you travel. Otherwise, we'll go through it together during check-in. You'll also receive my regularly updated Lamu Map, which many guests have found extremely helpful during their stay.
JamboHouse Lamu is located on one of the highest places in town. From our Top Roof guests have a nice view of Lamu Town, and can see sunrise. JamboHouse Lamu is located three minutes walking from Lamu Fort, five minutes walking from Lamu Museum. The closest (local) shop is just 30 m away.
Languages spoken: German,English

Area info

Amenities of JamboHouse Lamu

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

House rules

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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
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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
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

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.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

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