Name: Jua House
Address: Shela, Lamu, 80500 Lamu, Kenya, Shela, Lamu, Lamu, 80500, Kenya
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $70 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.6

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Bed and Breakfast Jua House

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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

This is the most wonderful place to stay. The lovely staff are fantastic, friendly and helpful, nothing is too much trouble. Breakfast is amazing! We had three lovely rooms, all en suite, round a central living area with relaxing daybeds and a big table. This was great for our family of four with grown up kids. There are also a couple of lovely roof terraces to relax on with amazing views. Shela is a great place to stay and there's lots to do. Beds are super comfy and we had no mosquito trouble. We had a wonderful four day stay and can't wait to go back.

Tracey

United Kingdom

At the beginning I was very suspicious about all the very good comment that Jua House had. In fact, it’s all true. Jua House was my Paradise corner for 3 days. I should have stayed longer. Everything in the place is well thought, from the decoration, the food (breakfast was really good), the natural product for body and hand wash. The staff John and his son Simon are exquisite (don’t forget to give them a tip at the end of your trip) and helpful. They are high quality staff with high standards, they take pride in their job. My room has been cleaned after the first night with cleaned shits and cleaned towels - 1st time in Kenya woo woo !!!! Everything in this place is PERFECTION

Esther-léa

Canada

Everything was amazing!! The room, the rooftop (!!) the breakfast, the staff. Armani is the incredibly comfortable and funny to be around. We really enjoyed it. I will definitely come back next time.

Aya

Denmark

The breakfast was super tasty! And the service is truly wonderful! The staff makes you feel like home and the house is just beautiful. Will definitely come back!

Siiri

Finland

Great welcome and Armani was an exceptional host climbing 78 steps with the most delicious breakfast we have had during our entire holiday in Kenya He also escorted us to an amazing restaurant and came to collect us afterwards

David

Ireland

Very friendly and helpful personal! Amazing breakfast made specially for you. View from the terrace.

Slavate

Germany

Breakfast was outstanding. The incredible staff make their own homemade bread, on-site, for breakfast, as well as homemade yogurt and jams.. you can also order eggs and some local delicacies if you wish. The view was perfect, the atmosphere was excellent, the staff was beyond kind.. there are no complaints at all.

Kristin

Argentina

We loved the place! The breakfast was amazing! Thank you for the wonderful stay, we will def be back

Kenya

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What guests loved the most:
“We loved everything about our stay at Jua House. John and Amani were very kind and attentive to what we needed.”

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.”

Marina United Kingdom
“This is the most wonderful place to stay. The lovely staff are fantastic, friendly and helpful, nothing is too much trouble. Breakfast is amazing!”

Tracey United Kingdom
“At the beginning I was very suspicious about all the very good comment that Jua House had. In fact, it’s all true. Jua House was my Paradise corner for 3 days. I should have stayed longer.”

Esther-léa Canada
“Everything was amazing!! The room, the rooftop (!!) the breakfast, the staff. Armani is the incredibly comfortable and funny to be around. We really enjoyed it. I will definitely come back next time.”

Aya Denmark
“The breakfast was super tasty! And the service is truly wonderful! The staff makes you feel like home and the house is just beautiful. Will definitely come back!”

Siiri Finland
“Great welcome and Armani was an exceptional host climbing 78 steps with the most delicious breakfast we have had during our entire holiday in Kenya He also escorted us to an amazing restaurant and...”

David Ireland
“Very friendly and helpful personal! Amazing breakfast made specially for you. View from the terrace.”

Slavate Germany
“Breakfast was outstanding. The incredible staff make their own homemade bread, on-site, for breakfast, as well as homemade yogurt and jams..”

Kristin Argentina
“We loved the place! The breakfast was amazing! Thank you for the wonderful stay, we will def be back”

M Kenya

Located in Lamu, Jua House has city views and free WiFi, 1.9 miles from Gallery Baraka and 2 miles from Lamu Fort.

There's a seating and/or dining area in some units.

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

JUA HOUSE provides a terrace.

Lamu Museum is 2.1 miles from the accommodation, while 18th Century Swahili House Museum is 2.3 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Closest Landmarks *

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
Pate Island
16.7 miles

Restaurants & Markets *

Banana House and Yoga Restaurant
0 miles
Kijani Hotel Restaurant
0.1 miles
Kijani Cafe and Bar Cafe/Bar
0.1 miles
Tafik Groceries and similar shops Supermarket
0.1 miles
Masai Market Market
0.2 miles
Peponi Hotel Restaurant
0.2 miles
Peponi Bar Cafe/Bar
0.2 miles

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Dunes of Shela Mountain
0.1 miles
Sea Ocean/Sea
0.1 miles

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What Travelers Love About This Location

“Jua house is an amazing place with amazing staff. The house is in the middle of the lovely village close to everything. The house and room were beautiful, Styli...”

Erella

Netherlands

“The location was perfect and house amazing. The breakfast was however very basic - lacked items such as sausages, bacon, baked beans, pancakes etc.”

Anne

Kenya

9.5

“Super friendly and helpful staff, extra delicious breakfast, lovely room, perfect location in quieter Shela rather than Lamu Town”

Ilaria

United Kingdom

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12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Children over 12 are welcome.

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There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

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Pets are not allowed.

“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!”

“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 ”

“This is the most wonderful place to stay. The lovely staff are fantastic, friendly and helpful, nothing is too much trouble. Breakfast is amazing! We had three lovely rooms, all en suite, round a central living area with relaxing daybeds and a big table. This was great for our family of four with grown up kids. There are also a couple of lovely roof terraces to relax on with amazing views. Shela is a great place to stay and there's lots to do. Beds are super comfy and we had no mosquito trouble. We had a wonderful four day stay and can't wait to go back.”

“At the beginning I was very suspicious about all the very good comment that Jua House had. In fact, it’s all true. Jua House was my Paradise corner for 3 days. I should have stayed longer. Everything in the place is well thought, from the decoration, the food (breakfast was really good), the natural product for body and hand wash. The staff John and his son Simon are exquisite (don’t forget to give them a tip at the end of your trip) and helpful. They are high quality staff with high standards, they take pride in their job. My room has been cleaned after the first night with cleaned shits and cleaned towels - 1st time in Kenya woo woo !!!! Everything in this place is PERFECTION”

“Everything was amazing!! The room, the rooftop (!!) the breakfast, the staff. Armani is the incredibly comfortable and funny to be around. We really enjoyed it. I will definitely come back next time.”

“Great welcome and Armani was an exceptional host climbing 78 steps with the most delicious breakfast we have had during our entire holiday in Kenya He also escorted us to an amazing restaurant and came to collect us afterwards”

“Breakfast was outstanding. The incredible staff make their own homemade bread, on-site, for breakfast, as well as homemade yogurt and jams.. you can also order eggs and some local delicacies if you wish. The view was perfect, the atmosphere was excellent, the staff was beyond kind.. there are no complaints at all.”

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Newest Reviews for Jua House

Reviewed: November 12, 2019

Siiri
Finland
10

“Wonderful!!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The breakfast was super tasty! And the service is truly wonderful! The staff makes you feel like home and the house is just beautiful. Will definitely come back!

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: October 9, 2019

David
Ireland

1 helpful vote
8.8

“Exploring Shella and it’s beautiful beach”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bed wasn’t the most comfortable. And it was difficult to find your way along the narrow alleyways from the Sea-Front to the hotel
Great welcome and Armani was an exceptional host climbing 78 steps with the most delicious breakfast we have had during our entire holiday in Kenya He also escorted us to an amazing restaurant and came to collect us afterwards

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: September 30, 2019

Slavate
Germany

1 helpful vote
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
In the morning it is pretty loud because of the muslim praying (5 am) and afterwards the crowing cock/chicken. The warm water is not always available.
Very friendly and helpful personal! Amazing breakfast made specially for you. View from the terrace.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 23, 2019

Kristin
Argentina
10

“Jua House is a little slice of paradise in the already heavenly environment that is Shela/Lamu.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 2 nights
Nothing. Everything was perfect!
Breakfast was outstanding. The incredible staff make their own homemade bread, on-site, for breakfast, as well as homemade yogurt and jams.. you can also order eggs and some local delicacies if you wish. The view was perfect, the atmosphere was excellent, the staff was beyond kind.. there are no complaints at all.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: August 15, 2019

M
Kenya
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We loved the place! The breakfast was amazing! Thank you for the wonderful stay, we will def be back

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: August 12, 2019

Cristina
Kenya
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We liked everything
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!

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: July 3, 2019

Mahlodi
South Africa
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Miscommunication with the care taker John who told us that on Saturday evening during our stay we will have complementary supper only to be told that we have to pay for it when we check out. That was really awkward.
Amani was so helpful and friendly throughout our stay. He made us feel comfortable and accompanied us to some of the local places and harbor. Francis was also friendly and helpful.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: June 30, 2019

Sava
Kenya
10

“Spectacular!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The staff were very kind and were always ready to help us when we needed it. The breakfast was delicious and provided at the time we requested. Loved my stay at Jua House!

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: June 28, 2019

Marina
United Kingdom

6 helpful votes
10

“So good you don’t want to leave ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: May 2, 2019

Barbara
Italy
10

“We stayd like at home, thank you so much.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 2 nights
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Everythings. The staff is very professional, always avaible and very kind. In particular, Amani is a wonderful person, ready to satisfy every request and always smiling with guests. The room is very clean, confortable and original. The breakfast is super, bread and jam are home made, fantastic!!!!

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: March 17, 2019

Arnaud
France

1 helpful vote
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Amazing service ! Amani was really nice Excellent welcome

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: February 24, 2019

Jeroen
Hong Kong

2 helpful votes
9.2

“Great place! Will be back soon.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great place: if you book 3 rooms you can get your own floor in the building with really nice communal area. Good rooms, nice breeze passing through the rooms.

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: February 11, 2019

Anne
Kenya
9.6

“Our stay was absolutely amazing! Staff Amani also made our stay very comfortable and also helpful.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 3 nights
The breakfast can be improved. Also consider equipping Apt. 1 with a microwave foe ease of warming food.
The location was perfect and house amazing. The breakfast was however very basic - lacked items such as sausages, bacon, baked beans, pancakes etc.

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: February 10, 2019

Catherina
Germany
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Beautiful guesthouse and rooms, very clean, delicious breakfast, very attentive staff, flexible on check out times! Thank you for an excellent stay!

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: February 1, 2019

Katja
Egypt

2 helpful votes
8.8

“i would certainly stay here again.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
there was only cold water in the shower.....
the guest house feels very homey, with well chosen local furniture. the breakfast on the terrace was amazing with home made bread and jam. star gazing equipment is also available....

Stayed in January 2019

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