Kijani Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront, with full-service spa

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Bar (on property)
Front of property
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, rollaway beds
Free daily continental breakfast
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttleFree airport shuttleFree airport shuttle
  • BarBarBar
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included

Explore the area

Map
Off Corniche Path, Shela Village, PO Box 266, Lamu, 80500
  • Popular LocationShela Beach4 min walk
  • Popular LocationOld Mosque5 min walk
  • Popular LocationManda Beach8 min walk

Room options

Standard Twin Room, Ocean View, Beachside

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 3 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

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

Classic Suite, Ocean View, Beachfront

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

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

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool View, Poolside

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Lamu

At Kijani Hotel you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Shela Beach and Old Mosque. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .The restaurant, Kijani Rooftop Restaurant, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find motor boating and rafting, and enjoy the on-site pool loungers. Business travelers can take advantage of a meeting room and a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Free continental breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Lamu hotel, you'll be 0.7 km (0.4 mi) from Manda Beach and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from German Post Office Museum.

What's nearby

  • Shela Beach - 4 min walk
  • Old Mosque - 5 min walk
  • Manda Beach - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • Lamu Palace Hotel Restarant
  • Petley's Inn, Lamu
  • Seafront Café
  • Moonrise Restaurant
  • Hapa Hapa Restaurant

About this property

Kijani Hotel

Beachfront, with full-service spa
Kijani Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business centre and a meeting room are available. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Kijani Hotel. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours).

This 3-star Lamu hotel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Kijani Hotel offers 10 accommodations with a safe and free toiletries. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 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 centre
  • Snorkelling
  • 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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • 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 lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony/patio

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Kijani Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 115.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 115.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Kijani Hotel Lamu
Kijani Lamu
Kijani
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Kijani Hotel?

Kijani Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Kijani Hotel?

As of 7 Jun 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kijani Hotel on 21 Jun 2024 start from NZ$450.02, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Kijani Hotel?

Yep, Kijani Hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Shela Beach. Fun beach activities include surfing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find water sports equipment and motor boats.

Is there a spa on site at Kijani Hotel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Kijani Hotel. You'll enjoy services like massages.

Does Kijani Hotel have a pool?

Kijani Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Kijani Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Ocean-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Kijani Hotel.

Does Kijani Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary continental breakfast is offered daily between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kijani Hotel?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Kijani Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Kijani Hotel?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kijani Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Kijani Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

james

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

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

Tatiana

Travelled with partner
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

Mary

Travelled with partner
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

Damian

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

daniel

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

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

Travelled with group
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 traveller

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