Upon landing in Lamu Town it was like going back 100 years. Lamu is not like any other part of Kenya. Do not go expecting hotels to be like the resort hotels in Mombasa or Malindi. After being guided through the hot narrow alleys that serve as streets in Lamu we arrived at the hotel. As we stepped through the... more

My friend and I stayed at Jannat for seven nights over Christmas and we couldn't have loved it more. The staff was amazing and the price was perfect. We only paid $30 per person per night. We got off the plane and a Jannat staff member was at the airport to greet us and show us to the hotel. They... more

Stayed there for 2 nights in July, as we had children we were put in adjoining rooms which were tiny with toilets outside the rooms. The beds were very uncomfortable and although they had mosquito nets, we were bitten freqeuntly. The patio areas above the rooms were great and although it rained a lot, we were fully protected. The staff... more

We stayed at Jannat House for 5 nights in May of this year and we thoroughly enjoyed it. For the first 4 nights we were the only guests since it wasn't the "high" season. The rooms were comfortable and clean and the staff was super accommodating. It was a short walk to the center of town or to the waterfront.... more

This small hotel was like an oasis in the middle of Lamu. The rooms are spotless. The people and food are amazing. It is a wonderful place to stay more