Jamala Guesthouse

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 hearted guy with a nice sense of humour , has always an answer to all your questions.We had two blissful dwow rides arranged by him at a price that did not break our wallet. Overall ,an excellent quality and price relation.

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Very beautiful guesthouse in the center of Lamu town. We loved the view from the rooftop and the spacious, shady, naturally wind-cooled lobby with sofas and art. The sounds of nearby mosques added to the atmosphere. The bed and bathroom were comfortable and clean. Bed with mosquito net. The breakfast was modest (fruit, eggs, toast, peanut butter, juice, tea, coffee), but tasty and sufficient. The staff was nice and helpful. The only thing missing was air conditioning, but there was a fan above the bed. The owner helped us get to it from Manda airport at a good price. He arranged a boat and a guide to take us to the guesthouse. We are grateful for your enjoyable stay.

Mr Baji got in touch with me as soon as I booked and answered a ton of questions I kept sending him. The room is basic but clean and very central. Highly recommended.

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.

The owner asked me to pay in local currency despite on my booking.com receipt the price was in USD. I argued that this should have agreed in advance (exchanging currency on the island is more expensive than in Nairobi). They accepted my point. Some shutters should be repaired to provide extra security as the windows have no bars.

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.

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Jamala Guesthouse, nestled in the heart of Lamu Old Town, was an absolute delight for us first-time visitors to Lamu. It provided a unique opportunity to deeply immerse ourselves in the local culture and connect with the welcoming people. The early morning calls to prayer from the surrounding mosques, for instance, became an integral part of the immersive experience. It is located just a short walk from the boat jetty which is super convenient! The host, Baji, was not only highly responsive but also incredibly helpful. Right from the moment we made our booking, he was readily available to provide us with all the information we needed. Baji even arranged a boat pick-up for us and an enriching Old Town Tour with Abu, who was an absolute delight to be around. The rooms at Jamala were both spacious and well-equipped with all the essentials, making it excellent value for money. The breakfast was also nice and balanced, with the option of tea/coffee, bread, eggs and fruit. There is also a kitchen available complete with a fridge that is available for guests to use. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay at Jamala again! Thank you to the team for making our inaugural visit to Lamu very memorable!😊😊

While there isn't complimentary drinking water readily available in the rooms, there is a shop right opposite the entrance to Jamala where you are able to get water, other types of soft drinks, snacks and other basic necessities.