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Kijani Hotel

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Off Corniche Path, Shela Village, Lamu
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Excellent location
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Scored 9.4
Rated superb
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Property highlights

  • Breakfast
    Exceptional breakfast
  • Views
    Sea view, Balcony, View
  • Wellness
    Massage
  • Free WiFi
    Internet services
  • Kitchen facilities
    Electric kettle, Refrigerator

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Fri 10 Oct 2025
Sat 11 Oct 2025
Approximate prices in USD for a 1-night stay
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Facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms

Reviews

Scored 9.4
Rated superb
Location
Cleanliness
Value for money
High score for Lamu

Guests who stayed here loved:

  • Duccio
    Italy Italy
    “African style amazing. Garden & pool incredible. Staff really nice.”
  • 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!”
  • William
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely location, charming staff and generous breakfast”
  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful location in Shela village, stunning gardens around the hotel and a short walk to Shela Beach which goes on forever. The restaurant at Kijani is amazing, better...”
  • Alec
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The best thing about Kijani is the wonderful young team of staff in all areas of the hotel. They are always on hand to help, smiling all the time, and deal quickly for with...”
  • Erica
    Italy Italy
    “Amazing stay. Wonderful style and attention on details, big room with terrace. nice swimming pool and excellent food at the restaurant. The staff is helpful and very...”
  • Giovanni
    Kenya Kenya
    “The location, the rooms were spacious. The place reminded us of Lamu town but enjoyed the space and the green vegetation.”
  • Evans
    Kenya Kenya
    “accessibility and green flora in Lamu island fulfilling the name Kijani.The food is equally good and on time.The staff are friendly and readly available.”
  • Jessica
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Fantastic hotel with lovely staff, beautifully designed rooms and delicious food. Everything was perfect - wish I could have stayed longer!”
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Excellent position, comfortable spacious room, lovely sea view, first class food in restaurant”

Standard Double or Twin Room

Fits: 2 adults
Beds: 1 double bed or 2 single beds

215 feet² Air conditioning Private bathroom Balcony Bath or shower

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Superior Suite

Fits: 3 adults
1 single bed

269 feet² Sea view Private bathroom Balcony Bath or shower Tea/Coffee maker Electric kettle

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Standard Double Room

Fits: 1 adult
Bed: 1 single bed

269 feet² Air conditioning Sea view Private bathroom Balcony Tea/Coffee maker Electric kettle

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Superior King Suite

Fits: 1 adult
1 double bed

323 feet² Sea view Ensuite bathroom Balcony Bath or shower Refrigerator Tea/Coffee maker Electric kettle

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Three-Bedroom Apartment

Fits: 5 adults x 5
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 single bed

Entire apartment Ensuite bathroom

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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.

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Property surroundings

Off Corniche Path, Shela Village, 80500 Lamu, Kenya
—Excellent location

Property description

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...

  • Check-in
    From 12:30 to 21:00
    Check-out
    Until 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardCash
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

  • Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

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

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 1 year
    Cot upon request
    		Free
    Extra bed upon request
    		US$65 per child, per night
    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

    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The maximum number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the room you choose. Please check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

  • If you want to request something specific, you can do that after you choose your rate.

    Once you book, we'll provide details so you can contact the property directly.

  • This property is part of our Preferred Plus Programme. It is committed to providing outstanding service and excellent value. It will pay us a higher commission if you make a booking.
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