It‘s far from Sheila beach, so you need to decide if you want beach everyday in front of your Hotel or if you want to stay at Lamu. Sheila area is almost double the price with food and hotel compared to Lamu. You can go by Boda or Boat, but in the night when the water is high only Boat is available and it is expensive.

The location is great, I chose this Hotel because it was the cheapest I found and I didn’t expect such a nice place. Great breakfast, nice rooftop and really nice owner

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing to add here! As several Lamu people confirmed, Arnold is super kind and will do everything possible to recommend you the best places and activities for any budget. As our flight was rescheduled multiple times, we could leave our luggage until afternoon, thanks a lot!

Stayed in March 2024

We liked everything, location was great and the staying was 10/10

The room was clean and functional, the common areas were very nice and comfortable, and Arnold the owner, he gave us all the info about the activities in Lamu, with a map and super useful tips.

Stayed in February 2024

Even though there were fans in the room, it did get a bit toasty at night!

Amazing budget spot for traveling in Lamu! Arnold was extremely helpful - we booked a sunset cruise through him and it was perfect. Breakfast was excellent. The rooftop was amazing. We had fans in the room. The best coffee shops on the island are pretty close by. Overall, wonderful stay!

Stayed in February 2024

Everything This is a place with peace and love

Stayed in February 2024

It is a bit hot without AC, but the fans helped a lot.

Loved the roof top terrace, the breakfast, the staff and the location!

Stayed in February 2024

One of the nicest accommodations in Kenya i have been so far. Arnold is a great host who has a lot of tips for Lamu. The place is very clean and ideally located in Lamu Town.

Stayed in January 2024

It is a little bit noisy with the mosque nearby although that goes for most stonetown places atleast.

Lovely place, the roof terrace is really nice and comfy. Room are clean and the host is friendly and helpful.

Stayed in January 2024

Jambo house is easy to get to from the main road and seaside but also tucked away from the noisy centre. Anyone can give directions to help you get there but the owner can also arrange for you to get picked up for comodity. The house is really pretty, with an incredible veranda that gives on the sea and the hills. Really beautiful and relaxing. You can see that all details are well cared for. The owner knows everything and is really really helpful giving directions, very polite and accomodating, I was happy and grateful for his useful suggestions about getting around, food, activities and all necessities. Breakfast was really delicious too, best fresh juice and french toast made from scratch by Fred. Very recommended, you won't be disappointed!

Stayed in January 2024

The host Is very attentive and helpful. At our arrive he gave us plenty of informations about Lamu. Thanks Arnold to make our stay more confortable.

Stayed in January 2024

Amazing hospitality and so much inside info to make your stay in Lamu special! The property is spotless and comfortable, the terrace is gorgeous and the food delicious. Best place to stay in Lamu, thank you so much for everything!

Stayed in December 2023

The staff and owner Arnold are super nice and friendly! Arnold helped us with everything from tour arrangements to restaurants suggestions! We absolutely enjoyed our stay in here!

Stayed in December 2023

The highlight of our stat in Jambo House is Arnold, its owner. He is doing a great job, responds quickly, provides airport pickup, shares a map with all the useful tips and nice places to eat and is at your service if you need to book any kind of trip around Lamu. Furthermore, the breakfast here are lovely and for a bargain price, so definitely don't miss out on them ! In the room, we had all we needed, and it was very quiet, so we slept very well! We will be back!

Stayed in November 2023

The location is a 5 min walk from the main road through small alleys but that is how the whole town is. Wi-Fi speed was very slow and unusable from the room.

Arnold was a great host. The room we booked was very comfortable with a clean and nice bed. The rooftop has a great view of Lamu. The breakfast was well priced and filling.

Stayed in September 2023

The property is fine. It’s a budget place so nothing fancy. Be prepared to actually libe inside Lamu, it’s a friendlybplace but a bit intense😀

It is right in the middle of Lamu old town so you are very much immeresed in it. Arnold will give you all the information you need and the best of guides in town. Do not miss the tour of Lamu! It was great! Breakfast is wonderful and I loved the rooftop

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing really

Jambo house is lovely, safe, easy to access in Lamu. The space is very clean and the breakfast is wonderful, and coffee is served the whole day. Arnold gives the best highlights of things to see and do in Lamu and this makes the stay very special. Its a wonderful place to meet other travellers and definitely a place to stay when visiting Lamu. I recommend 💯.

Stayed in August 2023

everything was as per my expectation, the fact that Arnold was open and direct from the beginning on what to expect made it very clear.

comprehensive information provided on Lamu town, very safe and friendly environment. Arnold is a very competent host, for someone who is new to Lamu, there is no other place i would recommend.

Stayed in July 2023

The host and his team are amazing - very polite and helpful. Nice breakfasts. Arnold shares important information about places to visit which is very useful. Rooms are cosy, cleaning every day. The terrace is a cool place to both work and chill.

Stayed in February 2023

Jambo House is great. It is central in Lamu, the host Arnold provided us with a lot of useful recommendations (restaurants, trips...). The best was the breakfast, which is very cheap and yummy! We highly recommend this place, price performance is perfect!

Stayed in January 2023

Arnold was superb! Plenty of excellent recommendations & made our Lamu experience!

Stayed in February 2023

Nothing

Location is nice, everything is clean, the roof top is a perfect place to chill, breakfast is delicious and Arnold and Fred were very helpful and smiling at any time. Do not hesitate !

Stayed in February 2023

Great place stay when on budget.. Own and operated by GREAT GUY that go above & beyond to help you..

Stayed in February 2023

Everything was great! Arnold is an excellent host, made us feel like we were visiting a friend. He was able to arrange different tours, give recommendations for places to eat and was able to accommodate our request for the extra bed on a late notice. The breakfast was superb! If you're looking for affordable accommodation and being close to Lamu culture and history, this is the place to stay!

Stayed in January 2023

The rooms are on need of some decor touch-ups

The host is extremely helpful and resourceful and helped us plan things at a moment's notice. The location was great, great breakfast, it felt very secure for female travellers

Stayed in January 2023