Jannat House

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

9.4

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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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

  • Top pick by families with children

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Guests who stayed here loved

Ivy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fantastic lush garden with lots of outdoor dining and bar space, super friendly staff.”
Andrea
Italy Italy
“This house is so beautiful! You have many terraces to relax, the pool always clean and available. The rooms are essentials but clean. It is right in Lamu old town, and it is an oasis of peace. The breakfast here is amazing (with fruits and eggs)...”
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...”
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!”
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”
Mikala
Australia Australia
“It has a relaxing vibe and the staff were very friendly”
Rory
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I adored the architecture of Jannat and that It refuses exploit its five-star potential. The pool is lovely late at night.”
Anthony
France France
“The hotel is so nice and cute and beautiful- very authentic Lamu! It’s perfectly placed in old town. Loved the architecture and staff! So friendly !”

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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Children and beds

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

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
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