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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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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Lisa
South Africa
“Loved the pool, the staff, the vibe, the food & the beds” - Jonathan
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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
- Restaurant #1
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

