Bed and Breakfast
 Jua House

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Shela, Lamu, 80500 Lamu, Kenya – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 100 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.4
Wonderful
100 reviews

Super nice breakfast, stable and fast internet, clean rooms, lovely hosts, save neighbourhood, decent water pressure. All one can ask for. Would definitely come back!

Thomas Switzerland

Staff was exceptional! Homemade bread for breakfast was a special touch!

Folu Kenya

Jua house has welcoming staff Beautiful view of the ocean Clean Rooms

Atieno Kenya

The place is amazing,the stuff very helpful. I wish i could come back❣

Nir Israel

Clean, modern, breezy rooms, small boutique hotel, good breakfast, friendly staff

Wendy United States of America

The staff was SUPER helpful. Amani made sure everything was done in a timely and effective manner - be it our meals, transport or excursions. The breakfast was amazing. The spread was lavish and everything tasted delicious. The rooms were very quaint and comfy. The property overall was quite clean! The decor was quite tastefully done and the common areas were also super nice!

A0026 India

Lovely outside casual areas on the roof, excellent breakfast with homemade breads, juices, jams, and more; quick access to the restaurants and beaches (five minute walk); lovely accommodation with all amenities nicely done; friendly staff including a captain that can arrange trips.

Corrie Mozambique

We loved everything about our stay at Jua House. John and Amani were very kind and attentive to what we needed. The house is lovely, with traditional Swahili decoration, the room is spacious, comfortable and clean. We'll definitely come back!

Cristina Kenya

I was on Lamu for 2 nights/1 day, and the best time I spent there was during my leisurely mornings at Jua House. The place is stunning, so well thought through, peaceful and comfortable. I wouldn’t have wanted to stay anywhere else from what I’ve seen on the island

Marina United Kingdom

Perfect stay! Lovely room, very nice staff and overall a very smooth experience. Will definitely come back

Kia Finland
9.4
Wonderful
100 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Super nice breakfast, stable and fast internet, clean rooms, lovely hosts, save neighbourhood, decent water pressure. All one can ask for. Would definitely come back!”
    Thomas Thomas Switzerland Switzerland
  • “Staff was exceptional! Homemade bread for breakfast was a special touch!”
    Folu Folu Kenya Kenya
  • “Jua house has welcoming staff Beautiful view of the ocean Clean Rooms”
    Atieno Atieno Kenya Kenya
  • “The place is amazing,the stuff very helpful. I wish i could come back❣”
    Nir Nir Israel Israel
  • “Clean, modern, breezy rooms, small boutique hotel, good breakfast, friendly staff”
    Wendy Wendy United States of America United States of America
  • “The staff was SUPER helpful. Amani made sure everything was done in a timely and effective manner - be it our meals, transport or excursions. The breakfast was amazing.”
    A0026 A0026 India India
  • “Lovely outside casual areas on the roof, excellent breakfast with homemade breads, juices, jams, and more; quick access to the restaurants and beaches (five minute walk); lovely accommodation with all...”
    Corrie Corrie Mozambique Mozambique
  • “We loved everything about our stay at Jua House. John and Amani were very kind and attentive to what we needed.”
    Cristina Cristina Kenya Kenya
  • “I was on Lamu for 2 nights/1 day, and the best time I spent there was during my leisurely mornings at Jua House. The place is stunning, so well thought through, peaceful and comfortable.”
    Marina Marina United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Perfect stay! Lovely room, very nice staff and overall a very smooth experience. Will definitely come back”
    Kia Kia Finland Finland

Categories:

  • Staff 9.8
  • Facilities 9.4
  • Cleanliness 9.6
  • Comfort 9.5
  • Value for money 9.3
  • Location9.1
  • Free WiFi7.5
High score for Lamu

Located within a 5-minute walk of Shela Beach and 0.7 miles of Manda Beach in Lamu, Jua House has accommodations with free WiFi and seating area.

There's a private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer in each unit, along with free toiletries.

Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a vegetarian breakfast.

Jua House provides a terrace.

Gallery Baraka is 1.9 miles from the accommodation, while Lamu Fort is 2 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Jua House has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Nov 24, 2015

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian

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Closest beaches

  • Shela Beach

    9.0 Wonderful beach
    1,350 feet from property

  • Manda Beach

    9.1 Wonderful beach
    3,550 feet from property

Guest reviews

9.4
Wonderful · 100 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff 9.8
  • Facilities 9.4
  • Cleanliness 9.6
  • Comfort 9.5
  • Value for money 9.3
  • Location9.1
  • Free WiFi7.5
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  • Thomas
    SwitzerlandSwitzerland
    “Super nice breakfast, stable and fast internet, clean rooms, lovely hosts, save neighbourhood, decent water pressure. All one can ask for. Would definitely come back!”
  • Folu
    KenyaKenya
    “Staff was exceptional! Homemade bread for breakfast was a special touch!”
  • Atieno
    KenyaKenya
    “Jua house has welcoming staff Beautiful view of the ocean Clean Rooms”
  • Nir
    IsraelIsrael
    “The place is amazing,the stuff very helpful. I wish i could come back❣”
  • Wendy
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Clean, modern, breezy rooms, small boutique hotel, good breakfast, friendly staff”
  • A0026
    IndiaIndia
    “The staff was SUPER helpful. Amani made sure everything was done in a timely and effective manner - be it our meals, transport or excursions. The breakfast was amazing. The spread was lavish and everything tasted delicious. The rooms were very...”
  • Corrie
    MozambiqueMozambique
    “Lovely outside casual areas on the roof, excellent breakfast with homemade breads, juices, jams, and more; quick access to the restaurants and beaches (five minute walk); lovely accommodation with all amenities nicely done; friendly staff including...”
  • Cristina
    KenyaKenya
    “We loved everything about our stay at Jua House. John and Amani were very kind and attentive to what we needed. The house is lovely, with traditional Swahili decoration, the room is spacious, comfortable and clean. We'll definitely come back!”
  • Marina
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “I was on Lamu for 2 nights/1 day, and the best time I spent there was during my leisurely mornings at Jua House. The place is stunning, so well thought through, peaceful and comfortable. I wouldn’t have wanted to stay anywhere else from what I’ve...”
  • Kia
    FinlandFinland
    “Perfect stay! Lovely room, very nice staff and overall a very smooth experience. Will definitely come back”
Property questions and answers
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  • Hi, How far is it to Peponi hotel?
    Peponi is a 10min walk from Jua House
    Answered on May 19, 2021
  • Is there a fan I the room?
    All our rooms have fans and their private bathrooms. Best - Thomas - Jua House
    Asked about: Single Room • Answered on November 27, 2019
  • Hi There, I am planning on staying with you end of april for a week or so. However i am not able to figure out any flights from nairobi to lamu. Could you please help me figure that out? Thanks
    Airlines flying to Lamu: Skyward Express, Fly 540, Safarilink, East African
    Answered on May 19, 2021
  • Hi do the room s have wifi? And I am interested in the rooftop suit.
    All rooms in Jua Have WIFI coverage
    Answered on May 19, 2021

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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Mnarani House
    0.2 miles
  • Gallery Baraka
    1.7 miles
  • Riyadha Mosque
    1.7 miles
  • Lamu Fort
    1.8 miles
  • Lamu Museum
    1.9 miles
  • 18th Century Swahili House Museum
    2 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Banana House and Yoga
    0 miles
  • Restaurant Kijani Hotel
    0.1 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Kijani Cafe and Bar
    0.1 miles
  • Restaurant Peponi Hotel
    0.2 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Peponi Bar
    0.2 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Mountain Dunes of Shela
    0.1 miles
  • Ocean/Sea Sea
    0.1 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Shela Beach
    1,350 feet
  • Manda Beach
    3,550 feet
  • Takwa Beach
    3.3 miles
  • Manda Bay Beach
    6 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Jua House

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Water sports facilities on site Additional charge
  • Snorkeling Additional charge
  • Hiking Off-site Additional charge
  • Canoeing Off-site Additional charge
  • Windsurfing Off-site Additional charge
  • Fishing Off-site Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Wake-up service
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Mosquito net
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Swahili
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House rules Jua House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Check-out

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Jua House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Jua House

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Jua House by:

    • Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 35min

  • Guests staying at Jua House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegetarian

  • The prices at Jua House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Jua House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Temporary art galleries

  • Jua House is 1.8 miles from the center of Lamu.

  • Room options at Jua House include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Single

  • Check-in at Jua House is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.