Jannat House

Hotels
8.4 (151 reviews)
Off Kenyatta Road, 195 Lamu Island , Lamu , KE

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great food
Friendly staff
Cons:
Basic room features
Management issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.2
Mentioned as basic with some old facilities, reflecting a slight decline.
Service
8.6
Caroline is highlighted as very hospitable and helpful, indicating strong service.
Location
8.4
Located in old town Lamu, described as pleasant and safe.
Room Quality
8.1
Rooms were basic and had some inconvenient access issues to toilets.
Amenities
8.5
Pool and garden were appreciated, but some areas for improvement noted.
Value for Money
8.3
Not explicitly mentioned but can be inferred as fair for overall offering.
Food and Beverage
8.7
Food was consistently praised, especially breakfast options.
Overall Experience
8.4
Overall positive sentiment, characterized by a lovely stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 13:29

Property Description

Charming Boutique Hotel in Lamu Old Town

Swahili-Inspired Rooms: Experience the beauty of wood-carved Swahili furniture in our cozy rooms, some with private balconies for stunning views of the surroundings.

Tranquil Outdoor Spaces: Unwind in our lush garden, take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool, or enjoy a delicious meal at our on-site restaurant.

Convenient Amenities: Stay connected with free Wi-Fi, and enjoy a comfortable stay with provided towels, linen, and a fan in each room.

Experience the essence of Lamu Old Town at Jannat House - book now for a memorable stay!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 151 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.2
Service: 8.6
Location: 8.4
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.3
Food and Beverage: 8.7
Overall Experience: 8.4
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frédéric • couple • fr
8
Découverte de cette partie isolée du Kenya
Pros:

bon emplacement. belle maison du 18eme typique avec beaucoup de charme et de cachet. nombreuses petites terrasses et roof top idéales pour se poser. le coin piscine est un vrai plus. le personnel est charmant et toujours à l'écoute pour tout vos besoins. bon petit déjeuner complet et petite restauration sur place ( penser à commander à l'avance ). chambre et draps propres. ménage fait régulièrement. bon rapport qualité prix dans l'ensemble.

Cons:

chambre manque d'entretient. mériterait un rafraîchissement.literie et oreiller trop dur. manque d'accessoires pratique dans la chambre. chaise table de nuit ou plus de prises de courant et un meilleur éclairage. salle de bain idem. pas d'eau chaude mais pas vraiment gênant. après on ne passe que très peu de temps dans la chambre sur la journée.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • couple • us
7
I just needed someplace to sleep
Pros:

Laid out well

Cons:

The kitchen area needed a privacy curtain.
But one can it it will quite nice when finished

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Seth • couple • gb
8
Lovely relaxing place to stay with stunning breakfast view
Pros:

Excellent location, nice interior and friendly staff

Cons:

Everything was good

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Magdaline • couple • ke
8
Memorable place with amazing staff
Pros:

Good hospitality, cleanliness and caro was amazing

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Mwangi • solo_traveller • ke
8
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Esther • solo_traveller • es
5
Pros:

Los empleados buena gente.

Cons:

Falta una gran remodelación en las instalaciones. Se ve muy deteriorado....una mano de pintura .
La casa Swili es de encato.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Sonia • couple • it
9
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Dina • solo_traveller • gb
10
Amazing gem in Lamu Old Town
Pros:

Beautiful old merchant’s house full of unique charm and right in the middle of the old town - I had such a relaxing stay at Jannat House. Caroline helped organise transfers to and from the airport at the last minute and helped arrange a guide and excursions around Lamu and Sheila. All the staff were exceptionally kind and friendly and there’s a very tasty and generous breakfast included in the cost of the room. Can’t complain! 10/10 would recommend this place to anyone!

Cons:

Nothing as such

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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kamela • couple • si
9
Pros:

The coziness of the house and the absolutely kindest staff - they even arranged a samosa cooking class in the hotel's kitchen for us!

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Marcin • extended_group • pl
7
Pros:

Obiekt położony w centrum urokliwego Lamu, z przyjaznym personelem, łóżka posiadały moskitierę, dobre śniadania.

Cons:

Woda w basenie nie zachęcała do kąpieli. Nieco zbyt wysoka cena w stosunku do oferowanej jakości. Brak klimatyzacji, w zamian wentylator.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Diana • couple • ke
10
Strategically located close to the beach and the city center, the staff were very hospitsble,
Pros:

Strategically located close to the beach and the city center

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Roger • couple • gb
8
Great value swahili style hotel in heart of old town with helpful and friendly staff,
Pros:

Really friendly and helpful staff. Hotel well located in old town and with charming swahili style layout of rooms clustered round a central courtyard. Rooms airy and clean.

Cons:

Lack of hot water system for showers. Lots of stairs to climb meant great views but would be a problem for people with poor mobility, though there are some rooms at ground level.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Jaiye • solo_traveller • ke
5
It was nice place but wasn’t good for the money for a night
Pros:

Was clean

Cons:

One of the staff was rude

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Tessa • couple • nl
8
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Ibrahim • family_with_children • ke
3
Pros:

Standard

Cons:

So interior

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Ibrahim • family_with_children • ke
3
Pros:

Average

Cons:

Not in a good place..very interior

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Pippa • couple • gb
10
Beautiful tranquil oasis in the heart of bustling Lamu, with wonderful staff. Felt right at home :)
Pros:

All of the staff are so friendly and made us feel right at home! The location is perfect and the balconys are lovely with amazing views. The pool is like a little oasis. We would love to come back, thank you Jannat House for our perfect stay :)

Cons:

it was perfect :)

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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jaime • couple • ch
9
A very nice stay in a building with great swahili taste, close to the beachfront
Pros:

The pool is refreshing, the staff very nice and attentive, and the room we had, with a beautiful and big terrace / balcony was fantastic. Breakfast was also good, and Caroline was of great support always.

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Denis • family_with_children • it
9
Pros:

Autenticità, servizio, personale super accogliente e gentile
Ottima cucina

Cons:

Zanzariere vecchie da cambiare, qualche accorgimento alla riparazione delle finestre non sarebbe stato male

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Beverley-Louise Friedmann • solo_traveller • gb
7
Enjoyable
Pros:

Staff are exceptionally friendly and helpful. Fan in room is very strong and swimming pool a great relief in the heat.

Cons:

My door bolt from the inside kept on fall out. It would be easy to replace. The hotel is a little unloved. There was work going on when I was there. Room had no shampoo just soap so ended up washing my hair in soap. Outside could be a bit more welcoming.

2026-03-15 • via Nuitee