Description
The hotel is beautifully positioned behind a long stretch of sandy beach. There is a large garden so the hotel feels spacious with numerous private areas to relax in. The rooms are divided into three villas; each villa opens onto the beach and boasts a private veranda with panoramic sea views. There are two pools, lovely lounge areas to curl up with a book, restaurant, bar and a massage area.
The hotel is designed with a mix of different artistic influences; there is a strong Arabic undertone with African artefacts and a Moroccan edge as well. It looks stylish and fresh and a real breath of fresh air to Lamu. There is nothing in the area of its sort.
The rooms are spacious with traditionally high beamed ceilings, large windows and terraces with spectacular views of the beach, garden, swimming pools and Indian Ocean.
The hotel is suitable for families and couples alike, as there are interconnecting rooms and beds can be added into rooms for small children. There is also a jungle gym and children's play area.
If you are the active sort you can spend the days sailing, waterskiing, windsurfing, sailing, fishing, heading into Lamu and Shela Towns. Alternatively, for those that just want to completely relax and unwind it is the perfect beach escape.
Accommodation
24 rooms in 3 different villas
Childcare
Children are welcome, and there is a dedicated playroom and outdoor playground area
Facilities
2 swimming pools
Activities
Free activities: Windsurfing, laser sailing, swimming, kayaking
Paid activities Fishing, waterskiing, trips to Lamu and Shela town, village excursions and boat trips.
When to travel
The rainy season on the Kenyan Coast is generally May/June. So from July onward the weather is gradually getting hotter and dryer until March/April when it reaches the high 90's (over40 degrees C). Christmas/New Year is generally considered the peak season and the weather is lovely then with constant sunshine and gentle off shore breezes. If you want clear seas for diving then make your trip after August/Sept.
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Location and directions
Lamu and the coast, Kenya
The Majlis occupies a unique location on the exclusive Manda Island facing the world-renowned Lamu on Kenya's North Coast (East Africa). The Lamu Archipelago is a small group of islands situated on Kenya’s northern coast line. It is made up of Lamu Island, Manda island , Pate island and Kiwayu Island.
How to get there
8.5hr international flight to Nairobi. There are 3 scheduled flights from Nairobi to Lamu each day, taking approximately 1.5hrs by light aircraft. On arriving at Lamu airport there is a 20minute boat ride to the lodge. Alternatively, charter a flight directly from Nairobi to Manda's private airstrip.
