Kijani Hotel

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Scored 9.4
Rated superb

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About this property

Featuring a swimming pool and tropical gardens, Kijani Hotel is situated on the coast of Lamu Island, along the Indian Ocean. The décor comes with natural handmade furniture, lanterns and ornaments. The rooms include en suite 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 3 km from Lamu Old Town and 4 km from Manda Airport. Takwa Prehistoric Site is 10 km away on Manda Island.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
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2 single beds
1 single bed
1 single bed
1 double bed
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 single bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Malvina
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location is great. The room was spacious and very clean with a seaview verandah. The garden was very pretty, the swimming pool area nice. The food was fresh and varied, the restaurant and bar were overlooking the ocean and it was relaxing to...”
Iona
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful location, wonderful staff who couldn’t do enough to make our stay enjoyable, and delicious food. Would highly recommend.”
Duccio
Italy Italy
“African style amazing. Garden & pool incredible. Staff really nice.”
Sophie
Belgium Belgium
“I’ve returned to Kijani several times now and each visit exceeds my expectations. The hospitality is truly heartfelt – thank you to Elizabeth, Susan, Evans, Tito and the rest of the wonderful team for making me feel so welcomed and cared...”
Tunde
Belgium Belgium
“Kijani is a charming little hotel in Shela, well located to discover the village on foot, and the nearby islands by boat. It has everything one needs for a perfect holiday; provides a quiet and peaceful backdrop. We loved the flexibility of...”
Alex
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hotel and the those that work here are fabulous. We had originally planned to stay for 2 nights, but ended up staying for 4. The hotel is right in the beach in Shela and about a 2 minute walk from the main part of Shela. The staff were...”
Natalie
United States United States
“breakfast was delicious- nice that you got to choose from a menu of options so it wasnt the same thing each day. and location were perfect! It is a short walk to the part of the beach where you can swim. The hotel and pool itself is so nice and...”
Andrey
Latvia Latvia
“A perfect getaway spot for a demanding traveler. Steps for the immaculate sandy beach, action and numerous fine stores and dining, but offers a quiet refuge within its own compound in an appealing Swahili style, with a resident tortoise family. A...”
Diane
United States United States
“Location right on the water, Swahili decor, great staff and wonderful food. I have come here 5+ times! And I will be back!”
Monika
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“The staff is amazing, room are clean and they bring you drinking water twice daily for free. The restaurant cooks very tasty food and opulent breakfasts.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Miss. Trisala Bid

Company review score: 9.8Based on 106 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

KIJANI been created has the result of my interest for different culture,and my love at first site for Lamu.In 1984 during one of my journey I came across this beautiful and remote island and get trapped by it's charm.Very soon it become clear that was the place where I wanted to stay.Architecture,decoration and nature are part of my life and my passion for carpets and Kilims linked my with the Arab world........On the end,it is a long story that I can share with my guest and travelers. Safe journey. Trisala

Property information

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.

Neighbourhood information

SLOW TRAVEL Life in Lamu has a distinctly Arab-Oriental Flavour,the ladies scurry down back street wearing buibuis (black cloaks witch cover them entirely) and yet they are prone to shadowing their dark eyes with kohl and have been known to cast amorous glances from the folds of their buibuis towards favored admirers. In the evening the aroma of thick Turkishlike coffee permeates the atmosphere, old men sit together philosophizing on the front step of their houses,and little boys chase one another,darting in and out of quaint shops that line the main street. The restaurant of Lamu bustle with business. Bajun fishermen tell tales to one another while they enjoy heaped plates of rice. Night time is delightful,and every one take advantage of the cool breezes that blow from the Indian Ocean.

Languages spoken

English,French

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Kijani Rooftop Bar & Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Dairy-free

House rules

Kijani Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:30 to 21:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
US$65 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
US$65 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$75 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.