Title: Kijani Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=21595277&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Kijani Hotel Oceanfront relaxation meets adventure at this coastal retreat, where guests can enjoy rejuvenating massages or dive into thrilling water sports ## Photo gallery for Kijani Hotel ![Classic Suite, Ocean View, Beachfront | View from room - Kijani Hotel (Lamu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21600000/21595300/21595277/c81646ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, pool loungers - Kijani Hotel (Lamu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21600000/21595300/21595277/69486328.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby, snorkelling, waterskiing, surfing - Kijani Hotel (Lamu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21600000/21595300/21595277/b012cc2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from room - Kijani Hotel (Lamu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21600000/21595300/21595277/4aadbedf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Classic Suite, Ocean View, Beachfront | Living area - Kijani Hotel (Lamu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21600000/21595300/21595277/d5502b64.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Kijani Hotel, located on the beach, offers a perfect balance of relaxation and activity. Enjoy spa massages or surf and bodyboard. Water skiing, kayaking, and rafting add adventure. Free continental breakfast and WiFi enhance your stay. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Free airport shuttle - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant £241 includes taxes & fees 31 Jan - 1 Feb ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 14 - Jan 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=21595277&PinnedHotelID=21595277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=21595277&PinnedHotelID=21595277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 15 - Jan 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=21595277&PinnedHotelID=21595277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=21595277&PinnedHotelID=21595277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 16 - Jan 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=21595277&PinnedHotelID=21595277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=21595277&PinnedHotelID=21595277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 23 - Jan 25](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=21595277&PinnedHotelID=21595277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=21595277&PinnedHotelID=21595277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 2 beds 1 bed 3+ beds Showing 6 of 6 rooms ### View all photos for Classic Suite, Ocean View, Beachfront ![In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, rollaway beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21600000/21595300/21595277/e1da14a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Suite, Ocean View, Beachfront ### Highlights Furnished balcony or patio 2 bedrooms Ceiling fan Desk Daily housekeeping In-room safe Laptop workspace Wardrobe - 323 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Ocean view - 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 | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, rollaway beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21600000/21595300/21595277/46c83306.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool View, Poolside 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Furnished balcony or patio Ceiling fan Desk Daily housekeeping In-room safe Laptop workspace Wardrobe - 323 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Ocean View, Beachside ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21600000/21595300/21595277/d91b958a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin Room, Ocean View, Beachside ### Highlights Furnished balcony or patio Ceiling fan Desk Daily housekeeping In-room safe Laptop workspace Wardrobe - 322 sq ft - Ocean view - 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21600000/21595300/21595277/bf006840.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Sea Facing ### Highlights Furnished balcony or patio Ceiling fan Desk Daily housekeeping In-room safe Laptop workspace Wardrobe - Ocean view - 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 | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, rollaway beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21600000/21595300/21595277/a2f62afc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View ### Highlights Furnished balcony or patio Ceiling fan Desk Daily housekeeping In-room safe Laptop workspace Wardrobe - 53 sq ft - Ocean view - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Family Apartment ![Family Apartment | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, rollaway beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21600000/21595300/21595277/14f25463.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Apartment ### Highlights Furnished balcony or patio Free cots/infant beds Ceiling fan 3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Wardrobe Living room Laptop workspace - 3 bedrooms - Ocean view - Sleeps 7 - 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLamu-Hotels-Kijani-Hotel.h21595277.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLamu-Hotels-Kijani-Hotel.h21595277.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Lamu, Kijani Hotel is near the airport and near the beach. Lamu Fort and Takwa Ruins are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Shela Beach and Manda Beach. Scuba diving, water tubing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. [Visit our Lamu travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lamu.dx2009) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-2.29214%2C40.91441&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=opv3LENd8GoYp7jnhdFoErZZgiw=) 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 - ‪Beach Bar - ‬8 min walk - Lamu Palace Hotel Restarant - Petley's Inn, Lamu - Hapa Hapa Restaurant - Moonrise Restaurant ## About this property ### Kijani Hotel Hotel by the ocean You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a free return airport shuttle and a terrace at Kijani Hotel. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with waterskiing, snorkelling and surfing. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Kijani Rooftop Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and ocean views. Enjoy on-site activities, such as motor boating, rafting and fishing. In addition to an art gallery on-site and a shopping centre on-site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers - Barbecues, a paddleboard on-site and 1 meeting room - Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket information - Water sports equipment, smoke-free property and a nature reserve Room features All guest rooms at Kijani Hotel feature perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. 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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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### 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. ### Payment types at the property ## 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 This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts 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? ### How much does it cost to stay at Kijani Hotel? ### Is Kijani Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Kijani Hotel? ### What time is check-in at Kijani Hotel? ### What time is check-out at Kijani Hotel? ### Does Kijani Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Kijani Hotel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Kijani Hotel Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 7.0 Location ### 9.8 Staff & service ### 9.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 21 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elias 11 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities It was amazing :) The staff was very nice and made the stay super cool. Room was clean, tidy and veery beautiful with a view of the ocean. I enjoyed the breakfast alot. ##### Elias Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rajesh 29 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Well located at Shella. Five star service .a good blend of traditional and modern architecture ##### Rajesh Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### George 4 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely stay with very kind staff. Definitely try the restaurant, the food was amazing. ##### George Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela 13 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities A peaceful, beautiful paradise. Great restaurant. ##### Angela Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Damian 23 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort A little slice of heaven that we returned to again ##### Damian Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary 11 Oct 2022 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. ##### Mary Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stu 4 Sept 2018 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! ##### Stu Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tatiana 27 Feb 2023 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 ##### Tatiana Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leslie 28 Feb 2025 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. ##### Leslie Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### james 19 Mar 2025 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 ##### james Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margot 20 Jul 2024 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 ##### Margot Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margie 20 Jun 2023 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. ##### Margie Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gustavo 20 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good hotel, great staff, loved the location! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f51088a1-3b1a-4cfd-9818-f0476a6d8357-1763663398244.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Gustavo Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura 13 Dec 2024 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. ##### Laura Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christian von 13 Nov 2021 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. ##### Christian von Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adrian 3 Aug 2021 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. ##### Adrian Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily 16 Mar 2021 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. ##### Emily Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Matt 4 Feb 2020 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. ##### Matt Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rudolph 4 Nov 2019 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. ##### Rudolph Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gulfem 11 Mar 2019 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. ##### Gulfem Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### jochen 26 Feb 2019 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 ##### jochen Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### james 24 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### james Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### daniel 15 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### daniel Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 13 Mar 2020 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verity 25 Apr 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verity Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotels in Shenzhen](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shenzhen-Hotels.d6046792.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Wadi Rum Dream Camp](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wadi-Rum-Hotels-Wadi-Rum-Dream-Camp.h38313549.Hotel-Information) > > [Cranley Hotel London ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Cranley-Hotel-London.h26802.Hotel-Information) > > [easyHotel Birmingham](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Birmingham-Hotels-EasyHotel-Birmingham.h23222829.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Spinnaker Tower](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Spinnaker-Tower-Hotels.0-l6092023-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Aethos Sardinia](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Arzachena-Hotels-Aethos-Sardinia.h1109906.Hotel-Information) > > [Swissotel - Chicago](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chicago-Hotels-Swissotel-Chicago.h17288.Hotel-Information) > > [Galleria 10 Hotel Bangkok](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bangkok-Hotels-Galleria-10-Sukhumvit-Bangkok-By-Compass-Hospitality.h4167067.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with Parking in Durham](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Durham-Hotel-With-Parking.0-0-d6046199-thotelwithparking.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Hotel SKT. 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