JamboHouse Lamu

4.6(103 reviews)

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By far the best accommodation in Kenya for many travelers — Arnold the owner is a hospitality genius with attention to every detail, great recommendations, and cozy rooftop relaxation. Feels like a home away from home from the moment you arrive.

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JamboHouse Lamu is located at Lamu Fort, Lamu, Kenya, Lamu, Lamu.

JamboHouse Lamu has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 103 reviews.

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Jambo House was by far the best accommodation I had in Kenya during the entire month I spent traveling around the country. From the moment I arrived, it felt like a home away from home. Arnold, the o...

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sasha fabian

3 months ago

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 ad...

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Jason Vazquez-Li

a month ago

I stayed here for a couple nights and absolutely loved it. The place has a cozy feel to it and the rooftop is relaxing. Arnold, the owner, gave me so much information about the town and recommendation...

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Ana Paula

3 months ago

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 fr...

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Yeshwanth Talwar

5 months ago

Hi, Before booking Arnold's place, like everyone else I read the reviews on Airbnb, and the reviews were spectacular, one of the best reviews I've seen for a property on Airbnb. Even with this, my st...