Jua House

Jua House Bed and Breakfast in Lamu County, Kenya

4.7

Outstanding(283 Reviews)

Bed and Breakfast in Lamu County, Kenya

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

About this bed and breakfast

Situated within 500 metres of Manda Beach and 500 metres of Shela Beach in Lamu, Jua House provides accommodation with seating area. Housed in a building dating from 2015, this bed and breakfast is 200 metres from the Mnarani House.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Map of Lamu County, Kenya

Available Rooms

1 Queen • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

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1 Queen • 322 ft²

Sleeps 2

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1 Single • 193 ft²

Sleeps 1

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Jua House

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4.7

Outstanding(283 Reviews)

Bed and Breakfast in Lamu County, Kenya

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Map of Lamu County, Kenya

Available Rooms

1 Queen • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen • 322 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Single • 193 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.7

Outstanding(283 Reviews)

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1.5

Jul 2024

Shit.

Very noisy. Room facing a house of locals cooking, yelling, baby crying. No way to sleep. We left after one night and I am very unhappy because I had to pay 3

See above . + not even a terrace with nice chairs to relax. One sofa occupied by other clients. Totally overpriced

4.5

Jun 2024

it is so great that i only stay here when in shela...

simple, clean, sophisticated. great view and quiet location in the midst of the community... home baked bread and cookies!!!!!

n/a

4.5

Feb 2024

Chill vibes at Jua house

Our stay at Jua was amazing. The space is clean and beautiful with a number of common areas to chill. The staff is super helpful and friendly. The baked goods before sunset is a must!!!

Even though there are fans, it runs hot at night.

5.0

Feb 2024

Excellent

Beautifully decorated hotel with stunning views. The breakfast is delicious. The staff are what makes this hotel special in particular Amani. Thank you all for a lovely stay.

3.0

Feb 2024

Pleasant Stay

Staff 🙏 Amani, Masha and rest of the staff members were super kind Decor is beautiful in the common spaces and room Coffee and Cinnamon buns freshly baked in Jua house is superb Breakfast spread is very good and calls are done timely Tours 👏 Pick up and Drop facility

Too much reiteration on the bath towel’s .. over and above the call outs in the room The weather is very hot and humid .. Unfortunately there is no air con in the room or hall .. makes it much harder to escape heat and was difficult to sleep (we visited in Jan) Extra fan has been provided .. which addresses the issue to minimal extent Room is also close to other buildings ..making it harder to get some in fresh air

5.0

Jan 2024

Gorgeous place and best breakfast

Beautiful hotel with the best breakfast in Lamu. Their fresh baked bread is famous. The staff were so wonderful and went above and beyond to look after guests and the rooms and shared spaces are beautifully styled and really comfortable. I spent a lot of time on the rooftop enjoying the view. I had 3 fans in my room which was great as I didn't get any of the cool breeze that came through the upper floors at night (I was on the lowest guest floor and facing another building).

My bed was very high off the ground and I'm not that tall so it was a big step to get up but that was nothing major.

5.0

Jan 2024

Great stay at the top of Shela

Great views from the rooftop terrace during breakfast and whenever wanted. Lovely interiors and great wind ventilation easing the heat outside. Great opportunity for having also dinner at the rooftop….amazing views and delicious food.

4.5

Jan 2024

Thoroughly enjoyed it

Loved the cleanliness , the staff was amazing the rooms were clean

Nothing

5.0

Nov 2023

Great stay in Lamu

We loved staying at Jua House which is in a very good location in Shela. Breakfast was served on the very nice rooftop terrace and was delicious. The staff is very professional and organised. Airport pick up and drop-off was smooth.

Having AC in the bedrooms would have been good!

3.5

Nov 2023

Sympa mais sans plus

Le personnel est adorable et très avenant. Le rooftop et son air rafraichissant font la touche magique de Jua House. Le petit déjeuner est très bon.

J'ai choisi Jua House en me basant sur les commentaires élogieux concernant l'établissement mais je dois admettre que j'ai éte un peu déçue. Le logement est agréable mais sans plus. La taille de la chambre était un peu petite et encombrée. Le vis à vis avec un autre hôtel en face est un peu gênant en terme d'intimité. Nous avons été particulièrement dérangé par les rideaux blancs transparents qui n'occultent en rien la lumière du jour, réveil donc très matinal à l'aube.

5.0

Nov 2023

Heerlijk verblijf

We werden bij de boot opgehaald door twee medewerkers van Jua House. Dat was direct een warm ontvangst. Ons gehele verblijf hebben we ontzettend genoten. De B&B was prachtig. Alle elementen kloppen, de energie is heerlijk. Elke dag keken we ook weer uit naar het ontbijt en de zoetigheid om 16 die uit eigen bakkerij kwam. Dank voor dit heerlijke verblijf, ik zal het iedereen aanraden! Ohja en de douche is de fijnste die we in Kenia hebben gehad, jammer dat lang douchen geen optie is op het eiland…

Niks!

4.5

Sep 2023

Idéal pour visiter Shela & Lamu

Magnifique établissement, décoré avec soin, très bien entretenu et propre (pas de chaussure dans toute la propriété). Les chambres sont grandes tout comme les espaces communs. Le personnel est très serviable (ils s’occupent des valises depuis et vers le port), et nous réserve toutes les activités. Le petit-déjeuner est personnalisé et d’une qualité vraiment exceptionnel (ils font leur propre pain et tout est fait maison). Tous les jours à 16h ils offrent le goûter (thé / café et pâtisserie). Les repas sont partagés sur une grande table avec les autres clients et cela crée une superbe ambiance. Les deux terrasses au roof top sont géniales pour se détendre et la vue est vraiment magnifique!

Alentours de l’établissement assez bruyant (autres habitations, écoles, mosquées). Pour aller dans les détails : il manque des rideaux occultants (soleil dans la chambre de très bonne heure) et les coussins n’étaient pas très confortables.

4.5

Sep 2023

Lovely, spacious rooms and beautiful design of the hotel with attention to every detail.

We loved the vibes of Shela and the Jua house itself. We met some really nice people from all over the world there. Our overall experience was great - the rooms, the service, the cleanliness…Lovely, spacious rooms and beautiful design of the hotel with attention to every detail. The rooftop terrace is great to hang out during the day and also in the late afternoon. Great 360 view around where you can watch the sunrise or the sunset. Breakfast was amazing. A wide variety to choose from even for vegetarians. Tried different juices every morning and all of them were so good. Jua house is a short walk to the port where there are plenty of restaurants, boats, and some souvenir shops.

Just a few little things: - We didn't have a mosquito net in the bathroom and there were a lot of mosquitos in our room every night. - The bed in our room was very authentic, so probably that was the reason it was very squeaky.

4.5

Aug 2023

Beautiful location - wonderful rooms :)

Beautiful rooms, interior, breakfast and tea time cake were exceptional too! Great sunrise views!

Location but can’t really do much about that now! Also lots of construction and what feels like curtains have to be closed constantly because neighbours would /could look directly in!

5.0

Aug 2023

Exceptional

Lovely staff who walked me back and forth to Peponi as the streets were a little confusing especially at nughight

4.5

Aug 2023

pretty good alround

The cinnamon buns for tea

The climb up to the room and to the roof terrace

5.0

Jul 2023

Exceptional

Perfect location, staffs, clean room and most of all, they have unbelievably nice view!

None

5.0

Jul 2023

A wondeful stay in Shela

Jua House is a beautiful B&B, the traditional and modern mix decor is awesome and the rooms are very comfy. The breakfast is incredible - Jua House has its own bakery, and the staff are the greatest stars of the show.

It was perfect.

4.5

Jul 2023

Cozy Hotel & Fun Time

Breakfast is great. Having breakfast with other guests on the upper terrace was great fun. Afternoon tea time is also nice in the same way.

If there are slippers or flip flops in the room, that would be great, because we take off shoes inside the hotel building.

4.5

Jul 2023

Amazing staff and great breakfast!

Beautifully decorated

…nothing!

5.0

May 2023

Excellent!

I loved how clean it was and how much attention was paid to details. Thé staff, especially Amani were very friendly and helpful and helped me navigate my way around.

Nothing

2.5

Apr 2023

Just an awfull experience

Personnel was helpful

3 rooms share a big common dinning room with one small fridge that was under operating Rooms very small,windows open without a net,so flies all over and fans not helping so much Price of 120 euros is extremely high for this room,actually i would pay less than 40 compare to european standards

4.0

Mar 2023

very nice

Excellent breakfast, helpful and professional staff, great rooftop terrace

5.0

Mar 2023

Exceptional

The staff is super friendly and helpful ! We had a great time, the breakfast is amazing and the view from the rooftop is stunning. Great place to relax and enjoy the Island.

5.0

Mar 2023

Perfect place to be in Shella

Amazing breakfast Excellent rooftop Really good Will come back for sure

5.0

Mar 2023

Excellent - wish I could have stayed longer

Could not recommend more - gorgeous building and rooms, super friendly and helpful staff and the most delicious breakfast and tea. The cinnamon buns were a particular favourite!!

nothing!

4.0

Mar 2023

An experience 🤌🏾

Thoughtfully designed they really paid attention to detail. The afternoon tea and breakfast 🥰 made it feel like home because you interacted with other travellers

That it wasn’t a typical hotel, the staff was amazing, special shout out to Chai

5.0

Mar 2023

worth the stay :-)

Everything about Jua House was perfect. The breakfast was really good with fresh baked bread

None

5.0

Mar 2023

Amazing place to stay in Shela, Lamu island

One of the nicest places we’ve ever stayed! The staff was amazing, breakfast was delicious with so many choices, and all that in a very detail-oriented, beautiful interior

5.0

Feb 2023

Elegant boutique hotel with fantastic views

Stunning Swahili architecture with a modern twist. Friendly and attentive staff. Afternoon coffee and cake on the rooftop was a highlight. Breakfast is delicious. Best hotel of our entire trip! And the rooftop ended up being one of our favourite places to be in Shella.

5.0

Feb 2023

Exceptional

Staff were attentive and place was clean. I’m the heart of shella and everything was quite accessible.

Water pressure was poor-and the hot water remained cold.

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Lamu County, Kenya?

The average price for a rental in Lamu County, Kenya is $50 per night. This rental is $0 above the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Jua House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Jua House pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Jua House?

We found 4 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, smoking allowed, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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Jua House

Bed and Breakfast in Lamu County, Kenya

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Lamu County, Kenya

Available Rooms

Jua House

Bed and Breakfast in Lamu County, Kenya

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Lamu County, Kenya

Available Rooms

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Lamu County, Kenya?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is Jua House pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Jua House?

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