Jannat House — Hotel in Mkomami ward

I have to admit a two month stay in Lamu is a long time, but we did recently, a bit due to a lockdown of flights coming and going, but it was a vacation at a place that will be long remembered and cherished.||I had been to Lamu 7 years ago and stayed in Shela but this time we wanted to stay in Lamu town itself to experience more of the flow and rhythm of daily life. We picked Jannat House based on reviews, price, location, and the fact that they had a small pool for cooling off. Knowing it can be hot, and no AC for the most part, it was nice to have a pool. And the construction of the Swahili type houses maximizes cooling breezes so along with a fan, it was all most comfortable. ||We were picked up at the airport by Ziwa the guide and he had a boat waiting for us and delivered us helping with luggage on our arrival at Jannat House.||We were met by our host Caroline and she was most warm and welcoming and gave us several choices of accommodations , we then choosing an upper level unit with great views and a wonderful veranda balcony. ||We were set and settled into the rhythm of daily life at Jannat House and it was so nice. Breakfast requests were taken as to type of eggs, bread, toast, pancakes or French Toast, fruit , juices we so desired and also as to time. And faithfully Caroline or a staff member would either deliver to our balcony or sitting would be available in the dining room area. I would crank up the music video of Sweet Caroline (I like the Pitt version) and Caroline would be right on schedule.||One of the beauties of Jannat House was having the services of the chef or cook, Karisa who would make meals on order and more than fair on the pricing. He was excellent in providing what we desired, and as we love crab, he would cook these in a variety of ways along with any fish or seafood we picked up at the market. Crab prices in Kenya and Lamu are of great value and the crab is tops. He would also make Kenyan specials like bean stew, mutumbo, octopus soup, salads as we desired with homemade dressing and standard African Kenyan food like ugali and sukuma wiki and kachumbari. And always fantastic french fries at any time for snack food and oh so good. This availability of an in house chef was especially nice as dining choices in Lamu town are limited and more so in this time of Covid. And the fact that Karisa was a great cook was indeed a bonus||The whole staff along with Evans and Athan were always there to meet our needs and with a smile so it was more than nice to have such above average customer service.||While not a five star property by any means, it was comfortable and cozy, true the furniture was a little dated, but it was kept very clean and the pool was always in top notch shape. It was fun to swim with Caroline's son Brighton and sometimes we would take him with us when we went to the beaches at Manda. I might add we used the boatman Kibunu and most excellent and always on time on most fair priced. If in Lamu, seek out Kibunu for a boatman.||Night sounds with the Call to Prayer from the many mosques and donkey's braying could be annoying but one got used to it, and I kind of miss that night noise now a little. Not that I would want it all the time, but it does bring back memories.||Our stay was a wonderful one for sure, and Caroline and staff made it happen as they worked very hard to assure us that we were treated as almost more than guests but as personal friends and this meant a lot.||WiFi was good and fast and really all our needs were met.||For a short stay or long stay in Lamu town, Jannat House is a choice that is hard to find fault with. We very much enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning. ||||||Jim at Maplelag in...

Stayed at Jannat House for 3 nights and 4 days and would highly recommend. Carol was fantastic! From the moment I booked online until the moment I left, she was always in communication with me and provided detailed emails and prompt responses.

They organized a boat transfer from the airport to Jannat House (200KES) and a porter carried my bags for me (be sure to bring some extra cash with you to tip the porters).

The stay was BEAUTIFUL! They are in a great location, situated in old town Lamu near all of the bustling shops. It’s easy to get around and signage to the hotel is fantastic (even for me, someone who is perpetually lost haha). The service was impeccable in every which way - check in/out, organizing boats to get around, organizing tours, help with where to go and what to see, cleaning staff, laundry service, restaurant service (the food was AMAZING), organizing transport to the airport, and I’m probably missing a few things too! The staff did so much for me on my stay and they were so hospitable.

The restaurant served me fresh fruit juice each morning accompanied with coffee, eggs, fruit, and baked goods (can’t remember what they are called but they were delicious). I also ordered the calamari one night and prawns another. The seafood was so fresh and tasty! Highly recommend eating your dinner by the pool or on one of their many patios.

The hotel was always clean and staff were always happy to help with anything guests needed. It’s a beautiful little boutique hotel with affordable prices. Definitely worth a stay while you...

As a solo traveller choosing Jannat House was the best decision I ever made! Caro and her team made me feel so much welcome and at home. I loved every minute I stayed at their house. The food was amazing and you also have the option to eat outside. I love fresh juices and please have some at Jannat you will not regret. Lamu also has some amazing places to eat which are close to Jannat. I made so many friends during my stay. Lamu is SAFE for everyone whether you are blue, black, brown, yellow, pink trust me you will feel at home and people are so friendly and always happy to help you out. I was also working remotely and the wifi connection is good. I had a modem as a back up but their connection was totally fine. There was no issue with power during my stay so generally you should be able to work and explore the town thereafter. My thoughts you'll need someone to show you around Lamu since the small town is somehow confusing for a first timer but there are tour guides who charge as little as 1000 shillings for a tour per person. I loved that Jannat had signages across the town so it was so easy to find the house and you couldn't get lost. Shela and Manda can easily be accessed by foot or by boat. It's cheaper to go on a dhow sunset ride as a group. Caro helped me with this and joined me with a group and I had the most amazing time and made friends! The floating boat is a must try as well and the pizzas at Diamond restaurant . Hawa, Ahmed and Mohammed were amazing too! I am planning to go back to...