JC Iten Guest House — Hotel in Elgeyo-Marakwet County

JC is a relatively small camp in Iten, and this is its major advantage! You get personal attention and whatever you need, gets taken care of. JC facilities: The rooms are clean, spacious and include a hot shower and toilet. The courtyard is a peaceful, beautiful garden, with flowers and vegetables with lots of places to relax and enjoy the view. Joyce, the heart of the place, makes sure you are never hungry with her wonderful cooking. The food is super fresh with vegetables and fruits from the garden, or local farmers. I have spent 3 weeks in the camp and never experienced any problem with the food (as might occur in such countries). Training: Whether you are a pro-athlete, a recreational jogger (like me), or anything in between, Claude the owner and coach of JC, is happy to give you the best training plan. Claude is an athletics coach, with years of experience topped with enormous passion for coaching. On top of all that he has vast knowledge of recovery methods (physiotherapy, massage, cupping etc...) I came to Iten to train for my first marathon and Claude gave me the opportunity to train like a pro, which included: dedicated gym sessions, track sessions, physio sessions, and even following me with a car on long runs providing water and encouragement (and great photos). Other: On the rest days, JC can offer some great activities to give you Kenyan experiences such as Safari (Rimoi National Reserve, Nakuru) going to local villages and lots of advice and connections. I LOVED my time with Joyce and Claude in JC. Thank you so much! I will definitely...

My wife and I have spent three weeks in J.C. Iten. I wish I could give six stars here :). Our goal was to find a training camp in Iten, so where should we start... JC camp is not a mass-production facility that is aiming to cheat you and squeeze every penny from the foreigners. It's a family-owned, boutique business, perfectly tailored for athletes (and non-athletes as well). The rooms are clean and comfortable. The food is delicious, featuring fresh vegetables from the camp garden, and Joyce accepts every piece of feedback, adjusting to any runner's needs. Claude is one of the most knowledgeable coaches I've ever met! So, if you need to adjust your training, rehab your injuries, or find someone to run with, he is THE person to go to. The location is handy for going for a run, walking to Iten, or taking a boda-boda if you have no energy left. I will definitely come back, even if I'm not looking for a running camp. They also have a...

I am a D1 NCAA cross-country/ track runner from the US. I came to Iten for summer training and stayed at JC for 8 weeks.

I came expecting only a guesthouse, but really found a second family. Both Joyce and Claude were welcoming to me from the first day I arrived and quickly became close friends. They were responsive to any need that came up and helped me improve as an athlete every day.

The accommodations were superb. The rooms were clean and regularly maintained. Laundry services were provided daily. Every meal was delicious and healthy, perfect for a distance athlete. The atmosphere of the guesthouse is quiet and refreshing. Stepping out into the garden everyday was a pleasure.

I highly recommend JC for any tourist or athlete visiting Iten. Whether you stay one night or many weeks, you will have a...