Jambo house is absolutely fantastic! Arnold, the owner, is a hospitality genius, he has thought absolutely everything through, there is so much attention to detail. Really great recommendations and advice given about the island, really appreciated these and it made the experience in lamu old town so memorable. There’s great posters on the wall with information, filtered water upon request, power banks to charge and give light in case of power outage, beach towels upon request & more. The terrace is a lovely place to chill, I really enjoyed eating breakfast there every morning, which may I add was absolutely delicious ( thank you Fred for feeding us so well). We stayed in the downstairs, more affordable room and were upgraded kindly to the one with the attached bathroom. it was perfect for us as we came back late almost every night and were essentially just sleeping in the room. . If you plan on spending more time in the room I would recommend staying on the 1st floor as the bottom room doesn’t have much natrual light and strong wifi connection. Again this wasn’t an issue at all for us but may be useful for others to know. I wouldn’t even call this ‘budget’ accommodation as I see others have, I think jambo house provides all the amenities of any higher end guest house, just for a very affordable price. The bonus though, is the experience that you would get here would be hard to match. Arnold is so kind and has so many interesting and insightful things to share about lamu and goes over and above to make sure you are comfortable & happy.

Remember: you are booking for VALUE. It’s not as polished but I still like it. I recommend it for travelers who journey on a dime. If you want something fancy, you’ll pay double and triple. The owner lives and works here so you’re supporting a small business. Arnold is very helpful and can provide continental breakfast: choice of omelette, three types of other eggs, or banana pancake (like a crepe to me). If you order the breakfast, there is also freshly squeezed juice, toast, and fruit (maybe watermelon or mango). The WiFi only worked on the second floor, never in my room (first floor) and I never checked the ground floor for WiFi. Sheets and towels are well used but I don’t mind bc it’s not going to waste. Overall, I am very satisfied. Accommodations are local / motel quality BUT again you book this place for value.

If you want a local experience this is the place. Arnold toke time patiently to explain everything to us before we get out of the accommodation. You can have the tours, the tips, everything explain from him. Fred that work in the accommodation make the best pancakes and clean the rooms super super! Just super nice and friendly people. Room is simple but have everything that you need if you are into a simple way to travel. Truly recommend and Hope a day be back! Lamu is a gem!

Arnold has a lovely guest house he is running. I looked forward to an excellent breakfast with excellent service on the sunny terrace rooftop every morning. The rooms are good enough, he was able to add a bed as were two people. The shower and toilet and room were cleaned everyday. Arnold himself guided us comprehensively on all things Lamu, he promptly connected us to trusted guides and boat captain and the himself was always available to clarify, guide and direct us during our entire duration of the 6 day trip. Asante Sana Arnold.

Excellent option to sleep in Lamu. Great price, good cute rooms and an owner that will explain everything to you about Lamu when you arrive. Best locations for food, activities, prices etc It also has a great terrace upstairs if you want to relax. They have a