Jua House Bed & Breakfast - Lamu

Bed and Breakfast in Shela Village with Rooftop Terrace and Daily Fresh-Baked Pastries

Guest Rooms

Jua House offers seven interconnected rooms, each with a private bathroom, walk-in shower, and hairdryer. The rooftop suite includes a balcony with a hammock and an outdoor shower. All rooms feature locally made organic toiletries and high-quality Belgian waffle towels.

Breakfast and Afternoon Tea

A vegetarian breakfast is served daily on the rooftop terrace, with choices such as banana pancakes, fresh fruit salad, and freshly baked Swahili snacks. The in-house bakery produces bread, pastries, and cakes used for both breakfast and afternoon tea. Guests can enjoy homemade cookies and spice cake during the daily afternoon tea service.

Location and Activities

Jua House Bed & Breakfast Lamu is located in Shela village, a 5-minute walk from Shela Beach and a 30-40 minute walk to Lamu Old Town. The hotel arranges snorkeling and canoeing directly from the property. Sunset cruises and guided tours of Lamu Fort and Lamu Museum can be booked through the staff.

Services and Eco-Friendly Practices

A paid airport shuttle service by boat is available from Lamu Airport to the hotel. Laundry and ironing services are offered at reasonable rates. Jua House supports the Shela Donkey Sanctuary and uses eco-friendly practices, including a generator to maintain power during outages.

Special Features

Temporary art galleries are hosted on the rooftop terrace, showcasing local works. The hotel provides a safety deposit box in each room. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and all rooms include a seating area.

• Location: Shela village, 5 min walk to Shela Beach
• Rooms: 7 rooms, suite with balcony and outdoor shower
• Dining: Vegetarian breakfast and homemade cakes on rooftop
• Activities: Snorkeling, canoeing, sunset cruises
• Services: Airport shuttle by boat, laundry service
• Eco-Friendly: Supports Shela Donkey Sanctuary, organic toiletries
• Highlight: Rooftop terrace with bakery-fresh pastries