Boutique Luxury

The Majlis

The Majlis is an authentic place to stay on Lamu. It is modern, stylish and with only 25 rooms, it is small and has an intimate atmosphere. The fresh style will give a sense of Omani influence on this area.

Lamu, Lamu and the coast, Kenya

Go deep sea fishing in the Lamu archipelago, famous for the quantity of sport fish caught, including Marlin
The boat captain knows all the best reef and river-creek fishing spots in the mangrove channels, which can be done with traditional hand lines
Relax by one of the two swimming pools which have panoramic views over the sea towards Shela village on Lamu
Borrow a mountain bike and explore one of the trails on Manda Island

The Majilis is a beautifully positioned boutique hotel 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 25 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 stunning rooms are spacious with traditionally high beamed ceilings, large windows and terraces with spectacular views of the beach, garden, swimming pools and the Indian Ocean, with dhows sailing past.

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.

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Top tip:

Take a morning trip around Lamu town to see the intricate architecture and colourful markets. You get a real feel of Lamu and feel like you have stepped back in a time warp.

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Facilities

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Location

Lamu, 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.

It is an 8-hour 30-minute international flight to Nairobi. There are 3 scheduled flights from Nairobi to Lamu each day, taking approximately 1-hour 30-minute by light aircraft. On arriving at Lamu airport there is a 20-minute boat ride to the lodge. Alternatively, charter a flight directly from Nairobi to Lamu.

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