Ratings based on 13 Verified Reviews
4.8 Room cleanliness
4.8 Service & staff
4.7 Room comfort
4.6 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Posted 27 Dec 2023 on Orbitz
by A verified traveler
Posted 20 Oct 2021 on Hotels
Comment from Hotel Management
27 Oct 2021 by Jessica, Hotel Management
Good evening Lali,
Thank you so much for the wonderful review.
We look forward to welcoming you back to Kinasi in the near future.
Recommended
for Couplesby A verified traveler from Nairobi
Beautiful location
Posted 13 Jul 2017Beautiful location, fabulous staff, great food. The beach is cut from the Mangrove, so don't expect miles of white sand. But the diving is excellent, and the dive crew, boat and facilities really accommodating and helpful. We came in low season, and had the place to ourselves, which was an extra privilege. The staff went out of their way to make us feel cared for. A wonderful place to stay. Thanks, Kinasi. We will be back.
R+S
Comment from Hotel Management
16 Jul 2017 by Keith, Hotel Management
Hi Rob,
Many thanks for your review and feedback.
It was a real pleasure having you two spend the time with us here at Kinasi. We all enjoyed hosting you, diving with you and sharing our piece of paradise with you. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.
Warm regards,
Keith H. Gait-Smith
by Nicholas
Go before it gets developed
Posted 2 Jan 2017 on HotelsAmazing place
Recommended
for Everyoneby A verified traveler from London
Awesome hotel and holiday. Lovely staff and place
Posted 23 Oct 2016
Pros: The relaxing feel they created
Cons: Mosquitos at night
There is anything outside the hotel so its about relaxing/reading
Location: We saw and swam with the whale sharks
Awesome coral/diving
Great amenities
Lovely room
Just take some spray for the mosquitos at night. They have good nets and coils but you need a bit more.
Great hairdryers in the room - rare in most hotels
Hot water
You can drink from the tap
The view and ambience totally relaxed us.
The staff were great
by A verified traveler
Relaxing getaway hotel
Posted 8 Mar 2015 on HotelsThe hotel was very good in helping to put a plan together for different activities to make the most of my stay there. Very good hotel, on a quiet and secluded beach with very comfy hammocks!!! Would suggest that fellow travellers go "full-board" as there are not many other food options available.
by George from Baltimore
Kinasi Lodge Undiscovered Jewel On Mafia Island
Posted 16 Jan 2015 on HotelsMagnificent setting on the Indian Ocean. 14 bungalows, dive/snorkeling center, excellent dining room, lovely lounge/bar/library. Great swimming pool and beach. A quiet retreat, especially after dusty, arduous mainland safari. Total relaxation. Grand service. Quiet, quiet, quiet. If you are looking for "action", forget it. If you want comfort, service and relaxation, it's worth every penny.
by A verified traveler from Schweiz
Posted 26 Jan 2020 on Ebookers
Grundsätzlich ist die gesammte Anlage ist sehr schön. Das Personal ist extrem höflich und aufmerksam. Alles ist sehr sauber. Das Aktivitätenangebot gross. Wir haben unsere Zeit sehr genossen.
Das Essen war gut und reichhaltig.
Der Strand direkt an der Lodge ist wegen des seichten Wassers vorallem bei Ebbe nicht der schönste zum schwimmen, wer jedoch 6 Minuten Richtung Norden spaziert, findest einen Traumstrand vor.
Für eine Lodge in dieser Preisklasse ist die WiFi Verfügbarkeit mangelhaft. Nur in der unmittelbaren Umgebung des Management Büros gibt es WiFi.
Die Lodge liegt innerhalb eines Naturschutz Parks. Dafür müssen pro Person und Nacht 20$ extra bezahlt werden. Es wäre fair wenn vorgängig darauf aufmerksam gemacht würde.
by A verified traveler from Montréal, CA
Posted 24 Feb 2019
Petit déjeuner copieux. Ambiance décontractée. Personnel souriant.
Comment from Hotel Management
26 Feb 2019 by Jessica Burger, Hotel Management
Good afternoon,
On behalf of Kinasi Lodge Management and staff I would like to thank you for the kind review.
We are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to welcoming you back to Kinasi and the beautiful Mafia Archipelago in the near future.
Kind regards,
Jessica Burger
Kinasi Lodge
by A verified traveler from Schweiz
Bestes Hotel auf Mafia
Posted 9 Jan 2018 on EbookersDie Kinasi Lodge ist ganz wunderbar. Sehr, sehr sauber. Das Moskitonetz ist das beste das ich je in einem Hotel gesehen habe. Die Zimmer sind grosszügig. Sie haben weder Fensterglas noch geschlossene Türen, was aber sehr angenehm ist. Es gibt keine Aircondition, dafür einen Ventilator. Der jedoch war mir auch auf der geringsten Stufe zu stark, meinem Partner hingegen nicht. Das Essen ist mal „nur“ ok, mal sehr gut. Es gibt hervorragende Lunchpakete, wenn man zum Essen nicht da ist. Es gibt kein Wifi in den Zimmern und der Lounge, nur in der Rezeption und das auch nur manchmal. Das ist in der heutigen Zeit sehr störend und schwer nachvollziehbar.
Sehr stark ist die Masseurin. Sie ist fast wie eine Physiotherapeutin und hat uns sehr geholfen. Dazu ist sie sehr humorvoll.
Alles in allem die beste Lodge unserer Afrikareise, es gilt aber auch hier: Überall auf der Welt bekommt man mehr für dasselbe Geld.
Comment from Hotel Management
31 Jan 2018 by Keith H. Gait-Smith, Hotel Management
Good Day Janine,
Thank you very much for staying with us at Kinasi, we are all very pleased that you enjoyed it so much and a great way to start the year.
It honors us all that we were the best Lodge you stayed in while in Africa and we will do our utmost to retain and improve on that standard.
We hope we will have the pleasure of welcoming you back to Kinasi and Mafia Island in the future.
From the entire team at Kinasi we wish you a prosperous new year filled with adventure.
Regards,
Keith H. Gait-Smith
