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Kijani Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel in Lamu with spa and outdoor pool

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, rollaway beds
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Non-smoking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Library
Feel at home
  • Playground on site
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is $243
includes taxes & fees
$206 per night
Nov 30 - Dec 1

Room options

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Terrace/patio

Standard Twin Room, Ocean View, Beachside

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Desk
In-room safe
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 322 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Sea Facing | Terrace/patio

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Sea Facing

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Desk
In-room safe
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 36 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, rollaway beds

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Desk
In-room safe
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 53 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, rollaway beds

Classic Suite, Ocean View, Beachfront

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Desk
In-room safe
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
  • 323 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool View, Poolside

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool View, Poolside | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, rollaway beds

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool View, Poolside

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Desk
In-room safe
Wardrobe or closet
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Off Corniche Path, Shela Village, PO Box 266, Lamu, 80500

What's nearby

  • Shela Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Old Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Manda Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Lamu (LAU-Manda) - 2.4 miles/3.9 km
  • Free airport shuttle

Restaurants

  • Moonrise Restaurant
  • Lamu Palace Hotel Restarant
  • Whispers
  • Hapa Hapa Restaurant
  • ‪Beach Bar - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Kijani Hotel

At Kijani Hotel, you'll have access to onsite snorkeling, surfing/body boarding, and water skiing. The outdoor pool provides a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in massages at the spa. Offering ocean views, Kijani Rooftop Restaurant serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a free airport shuttle, a bar/lounge, and a terrace.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Swahili

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 10 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Transfers

  • Free airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Playground
  • Children's menu
  • Paddleboard on site

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Kayaking
  • Canoe
  • Boat tours
  • Motor boating
  • Rafting
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Water skiing
  • Public winery tours
  • Paddleboard on site
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers
  • Water sports equipment
  • Paddleboard on site

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool
  • Art gallery on site
  • Designer stores on site
  • Shopping mall on site
  • Full-service spa
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony/patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Kijani Rooftop Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 115.0 per day

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Also known as

Kijani Hotel Lamu
Kijani Lamu
Kijani
Kijani Hotel Lamu
Kijani Hotel Hotel
Kijani Hotel Hotel Lamu

Frequently asked questions

Does Kijani Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Kijani Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Kijani Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Kijani Hotel?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Kijani Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Kijani Hotel.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Kijani Hotel?
Yes, a free airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kijani Hotel?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Kijani Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, rafting, and water skiing. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Kijani Hotel also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Kijani Hotel?
Yes, Kijani Rooftop Restaurant offers alfresco dining, local and international cuisine, and garden views.
Does Kijani Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.
What's the area around Kijani Hotel like?
Kijani Hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Shela Beach and 8 minutes' walk from Manda Beach.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The Kijani is a beautiful Hotel with well kept tropical grounds and aesthetically pleasing rooms and suits. Rooms are furnished with Swahili antiques. The breakfast is delicious with a vast Menü to choose from. The restaurant has a gorgeous view over the bay. Restaurant provides gourmet experiences of international and Swahili cuisine which can match Restaurants in Los Angeles or elsewhere. Staff is accommodating is super friendly. If you are looking to unplug from western civilization but still spoil yourself the Kihjani is an excellent choice
Margot, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

james, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kijani is a beautiful hotel on the water’s edge in Shela Village, Lamu. Traditional Swahili architecture, simple rooms, verandahs with daybeds suspended from the roof from which you can also gaze at the stars at night; gracious staff and good food make for a perfect stay. Superb yoga classes are nearby at Banana House and Lamu town is a walk, boda ride or boat ride away. Bougainvillea and coconut palms are Abu sang in the garden- and there’s a small pool for cooling off if you don’t fancy the beach. A really beautiful and peaceful location.
Margie, 10-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect! Exceeded expectations. Perfect location, lovely staff, great restaurant. We want to come back for sure
Tatiana, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Our 4-day stay at Kijani was wonderful and relaxing. The staff were exceptional -- from the front desk to housekeeping to the restaurant -- warm, friendly, attentive, efficient, accommodating. We miss Kijani and hope to return one day again.
Mary, 5-night romance trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A little slice of heaven that we returned to again
Damian, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

daniel, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely small hotel, right on the seafront in Shela. Attentive, friendly staff and delightful gardens including a small pool. The food is excellent and the rooftop restaurant is relaxed with fabulous views across the bay. My room was clean and spacious, with a ceiling fan, safety deposit box and comfortable king size bed. The hotel is well located in Shela village - the main Shela beach, often deserted, is spectacular and is a five minute wall away. and Lamu town is a 20 minute walk away or can be reached by boat taxi. Delightful place - highly recommended.
Adrian, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect place to relax
We had such an amazing stay - the room was comfortable, the breakfast was delicious and all the staff were so friendly and helpful. The hotel is located right on the beach - you can swim here, or its just a 10min walk to the amazing Shela beach. If you are a light sleeper, just be aware that there is a mosque nearby which may wake you up with the call to prayer - I didn't mind this at all as it's all part of the cultural experience. Just flagging to those who might want to bring earplugs! All in all - we really had such a great stay. I can't wait to return.
Emily, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Very charming!
Kijani is a super-charming hotel with a good restaurant and a really helpful staff. The only issue we had was that the power went out one night that we were there, leaving us too hot and sweaty to sleep.
Matt, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely location
Kijani is located in Shela, a quick water taxi ride to/from Limu and the airport. We enjoyed the hotel and the surrounding neighborhood.It was comfortably low key during our "low season" stay.
Rudolph, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verity, 4-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Everyone is very friendly and helpful at the hotel. We felt very safe staying there. The breakfast, included in price, was rich & delicious! Our room was cleaned diligently daily and they were very nice with providing us beach towels etc whenever we needed. I highly recommend staying here. However, be careful with which room you choose to stay in. Rooms looking the ocean side are beautiful, but the ones in the back are dark and surely do not have the same vibe.
Gulfem, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, wonderful staff, perfect location for both Lamu and beach. Kijani curry is the best, should have noted the recipe!
Stu, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel y jardin están en condiciones perfectos y con muchos detalles decorativos de la cultura suaheli.el personal es extraordinariamente amable. Pasábamos unas días inolvidables.
Christian von, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice Hotel, good food...., but Lamu is not good
We stay 3 nights in this nice Hotel, the Food was very good but the beer was to expansive, 1 tusker form a waiter was 650 KHS, about 6,50 Euro, too much for Kenya. I was the first time in Lamu, but i meet a cheater and loos 6,500 KHS, my first time i meet a cheater in Kenya after 5 time Kenya. I never go to Lamu I
jochen, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

General property information

Travelers Say
"Attentive, friendly staff and delightful gardens including a small pool."
Check-In Time
1:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
3.0