Name: Kijani Hotel
Address: Off Corniche Path, Shela Village, 80500 Lamu, Kenya, Off Corniche Path, Shela Village, Lamu, 80500, Kenya
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $126 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.7

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Bed and Breakfast Kijani Hotel

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The place is laid back, quiet, beautiful and comfortable, and the manager was very helpful and a person who we liked very much. Our room was looked after by a competent and very friendly housekeeper. The food was quite good if the restaurant service was slow and frustrating.

John, Canada

The staff were extremely polite and helpful. The location is A1. The ocean view room we had was great! Mr. Nice makes you feel at home 😍

Bkoech, Spain

They arranged a sunset boat tour and then did a surprise dinner on the beach. It was a once in a lifetime experience.

Orrin, South Africa

Generous, relaxed and sincere hosts. Fantastic location. Beautiful property. Authentic experience close to the life of the island

Shareef, United States of America

The staff were super friendly and helpful, and arranged coffee for us when we went out on a boat during the day. The feel of the place is very nice and it's well priced.

Georgina, Kenya

Accommodating and welcoming staff. Very tasteful decor. Sitting on the balconies looking at the ocean!

David, Kenya

The food was excellent and the quantity was good. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Ibrahim served us with others and whilst he was quiet his service was excellent. The meet and greet at the airport and the transfer by boat was efficient. It is als an eco friendly hotel

Mohd, Oman

Very good breakfast included Front desk very capable and responsive

Voyager, Netherlands

The old style rooms and the food. The staff members were also very friendly. There is also a small pool. The collection of few books at the reception may be of help if you have nothing else to do.

Chandan, Kenya

I liked everything about it. Rooms that are spacious and have character. Marvellous food. Quiet and friendly.

Peter, United Kingdom

9.2

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What guests loved the most:
“The place is laid back, quiet, beautiful and comfortable, and the manager was very helpful and a person who we liked very much. Our room was looked after by a competent and very friendly housekeeper....”

John Canada
“The staff were extremely polite and helpful. The location is A1. The ocean view room we had was great! Mr. Nice makes you feel at home 😍”

Bkoech Spain
“They arranged a sunset boat tour and then did a surprise dinner on the beach. It was a once in a lifetime experience.”

Orrin South Africa
“Generous, relaxed and sincere hosts. Fantastic location. Beautiful property. Authentic experience close to the life of the island”

Shareef United States of America
“The staff were super friendly and helpful, and arranged coffee for us when we went out on a boat during the day. The feel of the place is very nice and it's well priced.”

Georgina Kenya
“Accommodating and welcoming staff. Very tasteful decor. Sitting on the balconies looking at the ocean!”

David Kenya
“The food was excellent and the quantity was good. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Ibrahim served us with others and whilst he was quiet his service was excellent. ”

Mohd Oman
“Very good breakfast included Front desk very capable and responsive”

Voyager Netherlands
“The old style rooms and the food. The staff members were also very friendly. There is also a small pool. The collection of few books at the reception may be of help if you have nothing else to do.”

Chandan Kenya
“I liked everything about it. Rooms that are spacious and have character. Marvellous food. Quiet and friendly.”

Peter United Kingdom

One of our top picks in Lamu.Featuring a swimming pool and tropical gardens, Kijani Hotel is located on the coast of Lamu Island, along the Indian Ocean. The décor comes with natural handmade furniture, lanterns and ornaments.

The rooms include private bathrooms with a shower and complimentary toiletries. The suites also offer views of the sea or garden, as well as a balcony and seating area.

Guests can enjoy a fresh, homemade breakfast every morning, and the restaurant also offers a la carte meals in the evening. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas.

Kijani Hotel is located in Shela Village, just 1.9 mi from Lamu Old Town and 2.5 mi from Manda Airport. Takwa Prehistoric Site is 6.2 mi away on Manda Island.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Kijani Hotel is a small family run " Hotel de Charme " overlooking the entrance of Shela channel.In its leafy and colorful garden,around the freshwater pools you will find real peace and relaxation. While the veranda of your spacious room,furnished with coastal antiques is the ideal place for planing exciting Dhow safari to experience the fascination of the Swahili Culture,you can also walk along the 12km.Shela mythical beach and enjoy the clear water of the Indian Ocean. Welcome to the peace and pleasures of Kijani Hotel Welcome to Kijani.

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Closest Landmarks

Mnarani House
0.2 miles
Gallery Baraka
1.7 miles
Lamu Fort
1.8 miles
Lamu Museum
1.9 miles
18th Century Swahili House Museum
2 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Peponi Restaurant
0.6 miles
Peponi Cafe/Bar
0.6 miles
Amber store Supermarket
1.9 miles
Lamu Market
22.4 miles

Natural Beauty

Indian ocean Ocean/Sea
0.3 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Great place to relax, great staff, great location.”

Anonymous

Kenya

9.1

“Very good breakfast included Front desk very capable and responsive”

Voyager

Netherlands

8.3

“Very friendly and helpful staff, in a wonderful position, ideal for a very relaxed and relaxing holiday or short break.”

Irene

Italy

9.1

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Food: American

Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, High tea, Cocktail hour

Menu: À la carte

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12:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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Until 11:00 AM

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

One child under 12 years is charged USD 65 per night when using existing beds.

Free! All children under 2 years stay free of charge in a crib.

All children under 12 years are charged USD 65 per night for extra beds.

Any additional older children or adults are charged USD 75 per night for extra beds.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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Pets are not allowed.

Kijani Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Cleanliness8.8
Comfort8.7
Facilities8.3
Staff9.2

Value for money8.3
Free WiFi8.1
Location9.0

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“The place is laid back, quiet, beautiful and comfortable, and the manager was very helpful and a person who we liked very much. Our room was looked after by a competent and very friendly housekeeper. The food was quite good if the restaurant service was slow and frustrating.”

John

Canada

“The food was excellent and the quantity was good. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Ibrahim served us with others and whilst he was quiet his service was excellent. The meet and greet at the airport and the transfer by boat was efficient. It is als an eco friendly hotel”

Mohd

Oman

“The old style rooms and the food. The staff members were also very friendly. There is also a small pool. The collection of few books at the reception may be of help if you have nothing else to do.”

Chandan

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Newest Reviews for Kijani Hotel

Reviewed: October 31, 2018

Georgina
Kenya
10

“Beautiful location, helpful and friendly staff and great location. Thank you!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The staff were super friendly and helpful, and arranged coffee for us when we went out on a boat during the day. The feel of the place is very nice and it's well priced.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 30, 2018

John
South Africa
8.3

“Nice quite comfortable small hotel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
possibly a better lunch and evening menu
Lovely quite small hotel

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 21, 2018

David
Kenya
9.6

“Wonderful hotel that feels like a luxury home! Great views, great staff, great vacation!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Accommodating and welcoming staff. Very tasteful decor. Sitting on the balconies looking at the ocean!

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: September 17, 2018

John
Canada
Age group: 65+
8.3

“Enjoyed the different experience of Kijani, but not wet feet and trousers nor restaurant service.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Our main complaint was about the service in the restaurant. Although courteous and likable, our waiters were slow, did not understand their menu well and did not respond to simple requests like, "Please bring the coffee right away". The service in the restaurant was so frustrating that we found a better place (Peponi Hotel) for supper on our second night. Delivery and departure from the hotel was by boat, and that was fair enough, but it invariably involved getting soaked because there is no pier or jetty at the hotel and it seems to be too much of a request to use the jetty down the beach. This is OK, once one accepts it and gets into the spirit.
The place is laid back, quiet, beautiful and comfortable, and the manager was very helpful and a person who we liked very much. Our room was looked after by a competent and very friendly housekeeper. The food was quite good if the restaurant service was slow and frustrating.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: August 28, 2018

Mohd Masoud
Oman
8.8

“Scenic location with excellent sea food and friendly people.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I did not expect to take off our shoes and step into the sea when we first arrived straight from the airport. It rained heavily on the first day of our stay hence there was no hot water to use the next morning as they were relying totally on solar power to power the water heaters and as such had to shower in very cool water. Shela is a beautiful location with narrow streets and old restored townhouses.
The food was excellent and the quantity was good. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Ibrahim served us with others and whilst he was quiet his service was excellent. The meet and greet at the airport and the transfer by boat was efficient. It is als an eco friendly hotel

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 10, 2018

Voyager
Netherlands

4 helpful votes
8.3

Very Good
- • Group of friends
- • Superior Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Wifi slow
Very good breakfast included Front desk very capable and responsive

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 7, 2018

Anastasia
Kenya
10

“Very nice and relaxing, the staff were very attentive. We also liked the owner, Trish.”
- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Poor WiFi
Almost everything

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: April 30, 2018

BKoech
Spain
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The food variety is limited and heavily seafood. Lacks swahili options. Overgrown trees block views that would’ve been nice. The rooms could be better equipped.
The staff were extremely polite and helpful. The location is A1. The ocean view room we had was great! Mr. Nice makes you feel at home 😍

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 27, 2018

Chandan Ghosh 2018
Kenya
6.3

“Excellent food but location wise not the best.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
It's not exactly on the proper sea beach where you can relax. To reach the beach you have to walk quite a bit. Also during the evening high tides water comes to the hotel door making it difficult to go out.
The old style rooms and the food. The staff members were also very friendly. There is also a small pool. The collection of few books at the reception may be of help if you have nothing else to do.

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: March 11, 2018

Peter
United Kingdom

3 helpful votes
9.6

“Perfect for relaxation”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Pools are beautiful but small.
I liked everything about it. Rooms that are spacious and have character. Marvellous food. Quiet and friendly.

Stayed in March 2018
Reviewed: March 6, 2018

PyroGuy
Canada
8.8

“A great place to stay with a nice room, good food and friendly staff!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Internet was very slow, but they said they knew they had an issue and a technician was coming to deal with it, but not until after I would be gone. I shouldn't have been playing on the internet anyway!
This place was ideal! A very nice room and large bathroom. Only a shower, no tub, but that seems to be the norm in the country. Not a problem. Food in the restaurant was very good. The included breakfast was basically anything on the breakfast menu. No complaints. The pool was a great place to sit and read my book and then slip into the water to cool off for a bit.

Stayed in February 2018
Reviewed: February 27, 2018

Irene
Italy
9.2

Wonderful
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Some times the restaurant service is a bit too slow. But nothing too problematic while on holiday!
Very friendly and helpful staff, in a wonderful position, ideal for a very relaxed and relaxing holiday or short break.

Stayed in February 2018
Reviewed: January 17, 2018

Orrin
South Africa
10

“Amazing”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Suite
- • Stayed 5 nights
They arranged a sunset boat tour and then did a surprise dinner on the beach. It was a once in a lifetime experience.

Stayed in December 2017
Reviewed: November 6, 2017

Sheila
Kenya
8.8

“Relaxing stay in small hotel with professional staff-worth another visit!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
It would have been nice to have tea/coffee making facilities in the room
Staff were great, judging just how much interaction we needed. It felt like a homestay with freedom to eat on the room balcony at no extra charge. Location in Shela, not too far from Lamu town or the beautiful sand dunes was convenient

Stayed in November 2017
Reviewed: October 9, 2017

Matissa
United Kingdom
9.2

Wonderful
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Food a bit expensive
Nice staff. Relaxed

Stayed in September 2017

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