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About this property

Offering an outdoor pool, garden and a restaurant, Jannat House is located in Lamu Old Town. It is situated a short walk away from the Waterfront and the Main Road. Free Wi-Fi access is available. Decorated with wood-carved Swahili furniture, the rooms have a seating area and some of them have private balconies. The bathrooms also come with towels. Extras include linen and a fan. Jannat House features several terraces for guests to relax. It also offers a garden, a bar and laundry facilities.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)


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1 double bed
1 single bed
4 single beds
4 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lisa
    South Africa South Africa
    Loved the pool, the staff, the vibe, the food & the beds
  • Jonathan
    Rwanda Rwanda
    Festus, one of the staff members, was the best part of my stay here! He was super helpful with lots of suggestions of things to do and fair prices to expect for them, very welcoming and made me feel at home. The pool is refreshing during the super...
  • Rey
    Kenya Kenya
    Delicious breakfast offered by the host, lovely pool at the facility and is a walking distance from almost all the attractions on the island. Carol was exceptionally helpful before and during our stay.
  • Thelma
    Norway Norway
    The staff were incredibly helpful and kind. Caroline is a very good host which helped us maneuver our way through Lamu. She fixed our transport and organized our activities, and ensured we were with reliable people. The breakfast and kitchen was...
  • Joe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great value for money, amazing scenery from the roof terraces and the pool was perfect for cooling down in the heat. The staff were very friendly and helpful with everything we required.
  • Johannes
    Germany Germany
    Much (!) better than the hotels in Shela, this small hotel has everything you need for a relaxed and authentic Swahili-Arabic Lamu experience. Personal tip: Try the cafes in the bustle of Lamu town and do a Dow tour in the evening!
  • Jenny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a very nice hotel in the Old Town set in a lovely 300 year old building comprising three houses. It's very pretty with lots of different stairways and areas where you can chill. It has a good pool and lovely staff. It's a five minute...
  • Jessica
    South Africa South Africa
    It’s an oasis in the chaos of Lamu Town. Very friendly and helpful staff. The pool is a luxury in the heat. Great menu
  • Rafal
    Poland Poland
    Jannat House is a stylish historic house located in the heart of the old town, with amazing atmosphere, very friendly staff including Caroline who helps with the most important issues, very tasty breakfast. Highly recommended
  • Jon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    One of the most interesting buildings I've ever stayed in - with a maze of narrow stairways leading to secluded terraces . A delight in it's own right but the pool was a lovely addition. The staff too were charming.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1

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House rules

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Check-in
From 10:00 to 23:30
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Cot upon request
Free
6 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
US$10 per child, per night

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Pets
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