Ratings based on 18 Verified Reviews
4.8 Room cleanliness
4.8 Service & staff
4.6 Room comfort
4.8 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler from Prudhoe
Posted 13 Oct 2024
A peaceful, beautiful paradise. Great restaurant.
by A verified traveler
Posted 20 Jul 2024
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
by A verified traveler
Posted 24 Jul 2023
by A verified traveler
Posted 20 Jun 2023
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.
Comment from Hotel Management
22 Jun 2023 by Kijani team, Hotel Management
Dear Margie .Thank you for staying at kijani hotel during your vacation.thank you for your positive feed back
by A verified traveler
Posted 27 Feb 2023
Everything was perfect! Exceeded expectations.
Perfect location, lovely staff, great restaurant. We want to come back for sure
by A verified traveler
Posted 11 Oct 2022 on Orbitz
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.
by A verified traveler
Posted 23 Jul 2022 on Hotels
A little slice of heaven that we returned to again
by A verified traveler
Posted 15 Feb 2022 on Hotels
by A verified traveler
Posted 3 Aug 2021 on Hotels
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.
by A verified traveler
Perfect place to relax
Posted 16 Mar 2021 on HotelsWe 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.
