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Kijani Hotel

3.0 star property
Beachfront, with full-service spa

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
The current price is NZ$358
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May

Explore the area

Map
Off Corniche Path, Shela Village, PO Box 266, Lamu, 80500
  • Shela Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Manda Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Lamu Fort
    ‪36 min walk‬
  • Lamu (LAU-Manda)
    ‪60 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Ocean View, Beachside

Terrace/patio

Standard Twin Room, Ocean View, Beachside

Highlights

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

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

Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Sea Facing | Terrace/patio

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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

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

View all photos for Classic Suite, Ocean View, Beachfront

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, rollaway beds

Classic Suite, Ocean View, Beachfront

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool View, Poolside

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool View, Poolside

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool View, Poolside

Highlights

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

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Family Apartment

Family Apartment

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Free cots/infant beds
3 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
3 bathrooms
Living room
Wardrobe
Desk
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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 - 0.4 km
  • Old Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Manda Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Restaurants

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

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

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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

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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

  • 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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Kijani Hotel

Children and extra beds

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

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 110.0 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
Kijani Hotel Lamu
Kijani Hotel Hotel
Kijani Hotel Hotel Lamu

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 12 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kijani Hotel on 13 May 2025 start from NZ$357.83, 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. 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

6/10 Okay

james

Travelled with partner
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

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

George

Travelled with partner
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

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, Prudhoe

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Christian von

Travelled with partner
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

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