Kijani Hotel

Hotels
9.6
/10
Exceptional
27 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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Swimming Pool
Restaurant
24-Hour Front Desk
WiFi
Kijani Hotel is a hotel is located at Mkomani. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.
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Kijani Hotel Address: Map & Location

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.

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Functional Hall
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Lobby

Things to Do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Barbecue
  • Winery tours
  • Garden
  • Spa
  • Shops
  • Library
  • Pool sun loungers

Sports and Recreations

  • Banana boat
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing
  • Canoeing
  • Waterskiing
  • Fishing
  • Motor boat ride

Hotel Services

  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour Receptionist

Food and Drinks

  • Continental breakfast
  • Breakfast

General

  • Banquet
  • Terrace

Public Facilities

  • Smoke-free area
  • Safety deposit box

Transportation

  • Airport transfer

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!

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
13:00 - 00:00
Check-out:
Before 10:00

General Check-in Instructions

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
, 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 at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Pets

Service Animals Not Allowed
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General Information

Popular Facilities
Swimming Pool, 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
Outdoor pool, Barbecue, Winery tours, Garden, Spa

Frequently asked question in Kijani Hotel

What are available facilities at Kijani Hotel?
There are top facilites at Kijani Hotel such as Swimming Pool, Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What Time is Check In & Check Out at Kijani Hotel?
Check-in time at Kijani Hotel is staring from 13:00 - 00:00 while the latest check-out time is at before Before 10:00. If you need a hotel early check-in or late check-out, you can submit a special request during your booking. Important: Special requests for flexible check-in or check-out times are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. If having an early check-in or late check-out is important for your travel plans, please review the cancellation policy before confirming your reservation.
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 Hotel Classification of Kijani Hotel?
Kijani Hotel is officially classified as a 3.0-star hotel. This star hotel classification indicates the standard of facilities and services provided to guests.
How many rooms are available at Kijani Hotel?
Kijani Hotel has 10 rooms in total.
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More Reviews from Other Guests in Kijani Hotel

9.6
Exceptional
From 27 reviews
Cleanliness

9.6

Room Comfort

9.2

Service and Facilites

9.8

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Top reviews
Jacqueline
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 21 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
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 26 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
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 29 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Good hotel, great staff, loved the location!
Rajesh
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Business and Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 45 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Well located at Shella. Five star service .a good blend of traditional and modern architecture
james
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Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 64 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
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 67 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
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 75 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Lovely stay with very kind staff. Definitely try the restaurant, the food was amazing.
Laura
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 78 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 87 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

A peaceful, beautiful paradise. Great restaurant.
Margot
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 99 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
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 155 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
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 172 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
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 191 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
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Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 203 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

A little slice of heaven that we returned to again
Adrian
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 253 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
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Friends and Family with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 273 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
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with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 331 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
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 344 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 379 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 405 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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9.6
Exceptional
From 27 reviews
Cleanliness

9.6

Room Comfort

9.2

Service and Facilites

9.8

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Traveler Reviews Kijani Hotel

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40
Top reviews
Jacqueline
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 21 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
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 26 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
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 29 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Good hotel, great staff, loved the location!
Rajesh
icon-Business and Leisure Family
Business and Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 45 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Well located at Shella. Five star service .a good blend of traditional and modern architecture
james
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 64 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
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 67 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
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 75 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Lovely stay with very kind staff. Definitely try the restaurant, the food was amazing.
Laura
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 78 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 87 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

A peaceful, beautiful paradise. Great restaurant.
Margot
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 99 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
Read More
Margie
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 155 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.
Read More
Tatiana
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 172 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
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 191 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
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 203 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

A little slice of heaven that we returned to again
Adrian
icon-
10.0
/10
Reviewed 253 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.
Read More
Emily
icon-Friends and Family with Friends
Friends and Family with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 273 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.
Read More
Matt
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 331 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
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 344 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 379 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.
Read More
Stu
10.0
/10
Reviewed 405 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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