Jamala Guesthouse

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Jamala Guesthouse

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Scored 8.1
Rated very good

Staff

8.8

About this property

Essential Facilities: Jamala Guesthouse in Lamu offers a garden and free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can relax in the seating area or enjoy the balcony with garden views. Comfortable Accommodation: Each room features a private bathroom and a comfortable seating area. The shared kitchen provides a convenient space for meal preparation. Convenient Location: Located a few steps from Lamu Fort and a 2-minute walk to Lamu Museum, the property is also close to Gallery Baraka (300 metres) and the 18th Century Swahili House Museum (4-minute walk). Riyadha Mosque is 400 metres away. Guest Highlights: Guests appreciate the convenient location, the breakfast provided by the property, and the suitability for city trips.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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...”
  • Rafał
    Poland Poland
    “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...”
  • Michelle
    Malta Malta
    “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.”
  • 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.”
  • Anne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Jamala Guesthouse is spacious and comfortable and in a very convenient location, in a little alley close to the waterfront. Baji's communication was excellent and the staff were lovely. Nothing was too much trouble. There was a nice breakfast in...”
  • 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...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Jamala Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge

General

  • Mosquito net
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Swahili

House rules
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Check-in
From 07:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 10:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is 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 must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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