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Kijani Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront, with full-service spa

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Bar (on property)
Children's play area - outdoor
Exterior
Classic Suite, Ocean View, Beachfront | Living area
On the beach, snorkeling, water skiing, surfing

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included

Room options

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Standard Twin Room, Ocean View, Beachside

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 3 sq m
  • 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
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 5 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Suite, Ocean View, Beachfront

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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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
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
In-room safe
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Apartment | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, rollaway beds

Family Apartment

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
In-room safe
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Old Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Shela Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Restaurants

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

About this property

Kijani Hotel

Hotel by the ocean
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a terrace at Kijani Hotel. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, fishing, and water skiing. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Kijani Rooftop Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and ocean views. Enjoy onsite activities like boat tours, rafting, and surfing/body boarding. In addition to an art gallery on site and a shopping mall on site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a banquet hall, and barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and 1 meeting room
  • A 24-hour front desk, a nature reserve, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Kijani Hotel feature thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and ceiling fans

Languages

English, French, Italian, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Kijani Rooftop Restaurant

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Boat and paddles
  • Boat tours
  • Canoeing
  • Designer stores
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Playground
  • Rafting
  • Shopping mall
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Water skiing
  • Water sports equipment
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 110.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

You need to know

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Kijani Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kijani Hotel?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Kijani Hotel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Kijani Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Kijani Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Kijani Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Lamu hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Shela Beach and Old Mosque. Manda Beach and German Post Office Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Kijani Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay with very kind staff. Definitely try the restaurant, the food was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really recommended. Enter a different world!

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little slice of heaven that we returned to again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

james

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect! Exceeded expectations. Perfect location, lovely staff, great restaurant. We want to come back for sure
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Simply stellar in every way

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A peaceful, beautiful paradise. Great restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christian von

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rudolph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gulfem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

jochen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stu, Kenya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, wonderful staff, perfect location for both Lamu and beach. Kijani curry is the best, should have noted the recipe!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018