About

JamboHouse Lamu is a small budget guesthouse in Lamu Town. We have 5 double rooms, all with private bathroom. Three rooms are self-contained and two rooms have external bathroom (not shared, only for that room). All our rooms have mosquito net, ceiling fan, an additional fan (tower fan or stand fan), bedside lamp. JamboHouse Lamu is ideally located to explore Lamu Old Town. It’s just a three minute walk through narrow lanes to Town Square with Lamu Fort. From our Top Roof you have a good view of Lamu Town, the inland part and sunrise. We are not a 5 star resort but we offer clean rooms with fair rates. Our Standard Rate is without breakfast, our Bed & Breakfast Rate includes breakfast. For all guests we have free wifi internet and free coffee/tea from around 10 am till evening.. We give our guests a map of Lamu and plenty of useful information (museums, restaurants, suggestions how to spend your time in Lamu). We can organize a lot of activities like boat trips, walking tours (with or without guide), kayak, massages, henna painting, Swahili Cooking classes,... We wait for our guests at Manda Airport.

On arrival we serve you a welcome drink on our rooftop terrace where you could enjoy a nice view of Lamu Town. We also give you a map of Lamu Town and lots of information. In the morning we also serve there our delicious breakfast (fresh juice, fruits, a choice of eggs/omelette/pancake/French Toast, toast or cornflakes with fruits, jam, and coffee/tea) for guests who booked our Bed & Breakfast Rate. During the day we provide free coffee/tea on our rooftop terrace. We also have free wifi internet for our guests. We are ideally located to explore the Old Town of Lamu. We are located just 3 minutes from Town Square (with Lamu Fort) which you reach in a short walk through small lanes. Restaurants, small shops, banks (with international ATM), internet cafs are all reachable within a short walking distance. To get to famous Shela Beach you could either walk along the shore (approximately 45 min or you could take a boat (20 min). Lamu Island is a fascinating small island where donkeys are the main mean of transport. On Lamu Island you find a quiet and peaceful atmosphere with friendly people, a fascinating culture, beautiful deserted beaches, good snorkeling, great sunsets We help you to arrange dhow trips, donkey rides, guides for visiting the Old Town, bush walking, give you information about real local restaurants.

We are looking forward to be your host on beautiful Lamu Island.

JamboHouse Lamu your Guesthouse in Lamu Town

House Rules

Check In

11:00 - 20:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Airport Transfer
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Airport Transfers
  • Luggage Storage
  • Tours/Travel Desk
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Reviews

9.4Superb(82)
  • Value for Money
    9.5
  • Security
    8.5
  • Atmosphere
    9.5
  • Cleanliness
    10.0
  • Staff
    10.0
  • Location
    9.0
  • Facilities
    9.0
Stayed in Nov 2025
9.4
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Cecile
Female, 31-40, France
My stay at JamboHouse was really nice. BUT: the last day while walking to the sea front catching a boat and a but with TAWAKAL, at 4:30 in the morning, i was caught in an embush. 2 guys assaulted me, pushed me on the ground, and cut the handles of my handbag with machette!! Please be cautious and don't walk alone at this hour in the streets of lamu. Ask somebody to escort you!
Stayed in Nov 2025
10
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Celine
Female, 25-30, Singapore
Spent 4 lovely nights at JamboHouse - a great location to discover Lamu island and surroundings. Arnold and Fred are super friendly and provided many recommendations and tips for local things to do. Thank you!
Stayed in Sept 2025
8.9
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Tran
Male, 41+, Vietnam
I staeyed 3 nights in this hostel, good location, nice staff
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Location

PO Box 131, 80500 Lamu, Lamu, Kenya
2.4km from city centre