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Jannat House

Off Kenyatta Road, 195 Lamu Island, Lamu 80500, Kenya
Lamu, Kenya
See location+254 424 633 414
From
£31
Cheapest

rate per night

8.5
Very good
based on 354 reviews
354 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Double room

Overview

Rating
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.
Rating
8.5
Very good
Based on 354 verified guest reviews

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Amenities at Jannat House

  • Snorkelling
  • Outdoor pool
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Free toiletries
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Dining

  • Wine glasses
  • Electric kettle
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Shared kitchen
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Refrigerator
  • Dining area
  • Dining table

Services and conveniences

  • ATM on-site
  • Business centre
  • Wake-up service
  • Entertainment staff
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Mini-market on site
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Key access
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safety deposit box

Basics

  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Adapter
  • Body soap
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Dustbins

Bathroom

  • Public bath
  • Private bathroom
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shared toilet
  • Shower
  • Additional bathroom
  • Additional toilet
  • Bathtub
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Walk-in shower

General

  • Family rooms
  • Garden view
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Lockers
  • Pool view
  • Storage available
  • Fireplace
  • Seating area
  • Slippers
  • City view

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Game room
  • Cycling
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Evening entertainment
  • Cooking classes
  • Beauty salon
  • Hiking

Pool and spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool towels
  • Pool with a view
  • Saltwater pool
  • Massage
  • Sauna

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs

Outdoor

  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
  • Terrace/Patio
  • Grill
  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Drying rack for clothing

Bedroom

  • Extra-long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Feather pillow
  • Socket near the bed
  • Cleaning products
  • Wardrobe or closet

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Cribs available
  • Kids meals
  • Indoor play area
  • Baby safety gates

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)

Media and entertainment

  • Shared lounge/TV area

Health and safety

  • Safe

Reviews of Jannat House

8.5
Very good
354 verified ratings
Wonderful
150
Very good
76
Good
75
Okay
22
Fair
8
Mediocre
10
Poor
13

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests have expressed significant dissatisfaction with the hotel, citing poor service, especially regarding staff responsiveness and cleanliness issues. Many reviews mention the lack of hot water and inadequate amenities, which contributed to an overall negative experience. However, some guests appreciated the friendly staff and the charming atmosphere of the historic building.
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Amenities1.5 out of 10
Cleanliness1 out of 10
Service1 out of 10
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Location

Off Kenyatta Road, 195 Lamu Island, Lamu 80500

What's nearby

  • Lamu Fort0.4 mi
  • Shela Beach2.5 mi
  • Manda Beach2.7 mi

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 10:00, check out anytime before 13:00

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Essential information about Jannat House

Low season

March

High season

March

Average price (weeknight)

£37
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Jannat House

  • How long should you stay at Jannat House? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 5 days.

FAQs when booking at Jannat House

  • Where is Jannat House located?

    Jannat House is located at Off Kenyatta Road, 195 Lamu Island, 0.5 miles from the centre of Lamu. Lamu Fort is the closest landmark to Jannat House.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Jannat House?

    Check-in time is 10:00 and check-out time is 13:00 at Jannat House.

  • Does Jannat House offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Jannat House offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Jannat House from the airport?

    Jannat House is 1.5 miles from Lamu. Jannat House is 86.1 miles from Malindi.

  • Does Jannat House have a pool?

    Yes, Jannat House has a pool on-site.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Jannat House hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Jannat House in Lamu and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Jannat House and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Jannat House.

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Good to know

Value for money

9.0

Distance to city centre

0.5 mi

Nearest airport

Lamu

Distance to airport

1.5 mi