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Kijani Hotel
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9.2
/10
Exceptional
22 reviews
What Guests Say About Their Stay
Jacqueline
10.0
/ 10
Nothing to dislike about this hotel, we had an amazing stay and would definitely stay there again if we find ourselves back in Lamu.
Elias
10.0
/ 10
It was amazing :)
The staff was very nice and made the stay super cool. Room was clean, tidy and veery beautiful with a view of the ocean. I enjoyed the breakfast alot.
Rajesh
10.0
/ 10
Well located at Shella. Five star service .a good blend of traditional and modern architecture
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Off Corniche Path, Shela Village, PO Box 266, Mkomani, Lamu West, Lamu, Kenya, 80500
Main Facilities
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Restaurant
24-Hour Front Desk
WiFi
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Off Corniche Path, Shela Village, PO Box 266, Mkomani, Lamu West, Lamu, Kenya, 80500
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General
Near Old Mosque
Location
When you stay at Kijani Hotel in Lamu, you'll be by the ocean, within a 5-minute walk of Shela Beach and Old Mosque. This beach hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Manda Beach.
Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Shela Beach - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Old Mosque - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Manda Beach - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
German Post Office Museum - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Lamu Fort - 3 km / 1.9 mi
Lamu Museum - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Facilities
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.
Business Facilities
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
Dining
Enjoy local and international cuisine at Kijani Rooftop Restaurant, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, and even dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
All facilities in Kijani Hotel
Bar, Cafe and Lounge
Swimming Pool
Functional Hall
Common Space
Lobby
Things to Do
- Barbecue
- Winery tours
- Garden
- Spa
- Shops
- Library
- Sun loungers
Sports and Recreations
- Banana boat
- Snorkeling
- Surfing
- Canoeing
- Waterskiing
- Fishing
- Motor boat ride
Food and Drinks
- Continental breakfast
- Breakfast
Transportation
- Airport transfer
- Storage
General
- Banquet
- Terrace
Public Facilities
- Smoke-free area
- Safety deposit box
Hotel Services
- Laundry service
- 24-hour Receptionist
Connectivity
- Free WiFi
Business Facilities
- Business facilities
Accommodation Policy & General Information in Kijani Hotel
Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
Check-in/Check-out Time
Check-in:
13:00 - 00:00
Check-out:
Before 10:00
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 110.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Service Animals Not Allowed
Professional property host/manager, By ocean, Beach nearby, No elevators
General Information
Popular Facilities | Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 13:00 - 00:00 - to 10:00 |
Breakfast Availability | Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast |
Available rooms at Kijani Hotel | 10 |
Another facilities in Kijani Hotel | Barbecue, Winery tours, Garden, Spa, Shops |
Frequently asked questions about Kijani Hotel
What are available facilities at Kijani Hotel?
There are top facilites at Kijani Hotel such as Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Kijani Hotel?
The standard check-in time at Kijani Hotel is starting from 13:00 - 00:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:00
Does Kijani Hotel provide breakfast?
Yes, Kijani Hotel provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of Kijani Hotel?
Kijani Hotel has a 3.0-star rating.
How many rooms are available at Kijani Hotel?
Kijani Hotel has 10.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews Kijani Hotel
Other sources (22)
9.2
Exceptional
From 22 reviews
Cleanliness
9.4
Room Comfort
9.0
Service and Facilites
9.8
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Top reviews
Jacqueline
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Nothing to dislike about this hotel, we had an amazing stay and would definitely stay there again if we find ourselves back in Lamu.
Elias
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 19 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
It was amazing :)
The staff was very nice and made the stay super cool. Room was clean, tidy and veery beautiful with a view of the ocean. I enjoyed the breakfast alot.
Gustavo
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 22 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Good hotel, great staff, loved the location!
Rajesh
Business and Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Well located at Shella. Five star service .a good blend of traditional and modern architecture
james
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 57 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
It was a great location with very friendly staff.
The shower , wifi and ac were poor . There was no fridge in the room and the place closed down at 9:30 pm . It was overpriced for the service . Breakfast was great
Leslie
10.0
/10
Reviewed 60 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Lovely, helpful staff and a great location, right by the water where you look down on everyday life, dhows, donkeys and all. Quiet garden with pool and sunloungers. Excellent rooftop restaurant. 30 minute walk to Lamu or short boatride.
Large, traditional rooms so don't expect TVs.
George
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 68 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Lovely stay with very kind staff. Definitely try the restaurant, the food was amazing.
Laura
10.0
/10
Reviewed 71 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
I cannot say enough good things about Kijani and its amazing staff. Tito and his team were all very welcoming, warm and personable, and always went above and beyond for their guests. The place in itself is beautiful, airy and peaceful, beautifully designed and centrally located. The food was amazing and everything was so fresh.
It's been over 30 years since I've been back in Kenya and our stay in Kijani was the perfect homecoming. I look forward to returning to Lamu and know that Kijani will be the place we'll set up base at. I'd say it felt like a home away from home, but it was better than that. Thank you so much to everyone there, you all are the very best.
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Angela
10.0
/10
Reviewed 80 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
A peaceful, beautiful paradise. Great restaurant.
Margot
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 92 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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
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Margie
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 149 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
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Tatiana
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 165 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Everything was perfect! Exceeded expectations.
Perfect location, lovely staff, great restaurant. We want to come back for sure
Mary
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 185 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
Damian
Friends and Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 196 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
A little slice of heaven that we returned to again
Adrian
10.0
/10
Reviewed 247 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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.
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Emily
Friends and Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 267 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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.
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Matt
8.0
/10
Reviewed 325 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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.
Rudolph
10.0
/10
Reviewed 338 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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.
Gulfem
10.0
/10
Reviewed 372 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
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Stu
10.0
/10
Reviewed 399 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Great hotel, wonderful staff, perfect location for both Lamu and beach. Kijani curry is the best, should have noted the recipe!
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