Jamala Guesthouse

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Free Wifi

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About this property

Essential Facilities: Jamala Guest house in Lamu offers a garden and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the seating area or enjoy the balcony with garden views. Comfortable Accommodations: Each room features a private bathroom and a comfortable seating area. The property provides a paid shuttle service and a shared kitchen for added convenience. Prime Location: Located a few steps from Lamu Fort and a 2-minute walk to Lamu Museum, the guest house is also close to Gallery Baraka (984 feet) and the 18th Century Swahili House Museum (4-minute walk). Riyadha Mosque is 1312 feet away. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests, Jamala Guest house is praised for its convenient location, delicious breakfast, and suitability for city trips.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

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Guests who stayed here loved

Dave
New Zealand New Zealand
“very friendly staff. A little oasis - lovely large quiet room, sofa on upstairs veranda, absolutely delicious 2 course large breakfast. Highly recommend in you want to stay in main town.”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very nice guesthouse with friendly staff with good local tips. Delicious breakfast!”
Maria
Slovakia Slovakia
“Excellent location in the heart of Lamu, very tasty breakfast. The staff was very friedly. We liked the the architecture of the building and room.”
Arianna
Italy Italy
“The place in very nice and calm in a very central position in the village of Lamu. The room was big, cozy and clean. Great value for money!”
Christos
Greece Greece
“Great old house in the middle of old town and only steps from the see front. Spacious ,clean and breezy upper floor rooms. Great breakfast,rich in fruit and tasty juice. Charming Samsa and Tina were there for all our needs. Owner Baji,a warm...”
Massimo
Italy Italy
“The room is beautiful and the lady managing the property was extremely kind and helpful. she deserves 10 points. Breakfast is provided. The position is really central, close to Lamu's main square.”
Linda
Netherlands Netherlands
“Location, very strong wifi, friendly and helpfully staff. Faryda is a very good host, she will help you with anything and cook lovely pilau. Thank you so much for a beautiful stay. See you next time.”
Irene
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Baji chose for us the most comfortable bedroom available, that meant an upgrade to a 2 double bedroom 😍. Thank you for making our stay in Lamu super special!”
Parlant
Germany Germany
“nice, clean room, excellent shower (cold AND warm water, as you choose), superfriendly(!) staff, very good breakfast, relaxed terrace with a perfect breeze (ok - this depends onto the weather), very close to the restaurants, old town and the main...”
Gabiz
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“Jamala Guesthouse is very easy to get to. It's behind the fort so from the promenade in Lamu you take the first street left after the fort (when you go from Shela) and just go up the narrow street, watch a sign above the door to your left. The...”

Area info

Amenities of Jamala Guesthouse

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.