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Air conditioning & ceiling fans, mini bar, safe deposit box, room service, same day laundry service
Air conditioning & ceiling fans, mini bar, safe deposit box, room service, same day laundry service
Enjoy a cool drink at the ocean-facing bars as the sun sets. Our 4 bars offers a great design topped up with views that make the experience not only soothing but great with an ambient design that makes having that drink an “out-of-the-world” experience.
The Majlis 4 Restaurants are focal points of the hotel due to its unique architecture and excellent cuisine featuring International, Italian, Indian, Japanese and Swahili dishes. The restaurants are open for in-house guests as well as for external guests.
The Majlis Restaurants offers the finest dining in the Lamu archipelago featuring the best in local produce and fresh seasonal ingredients. We regularly purchase seafood in the morning from local fisherman returning from the sea on their way to market. The Restaurants’ cuisine tastefully combines international dishes with the best local produce
If you are seeing absolute serenity and relaxation while at the beach, spa treatments are definitely the way to ensure your body and mind are in perfect alignment with each other. Let the time stand still and let your senses and emotions take over. We offer a range of massages which include a variety of massages, scrubs & wraps, facials and beauty treatments. The sessions range from 30 to 120 minutes and can be organized in our Jungle spa or on the beach seafront.
Lamu Island is the island facing the Majlis hotel. Depending on weather, the trip around Lamu Island can be arranged clock wise from the open sea or by following the channel between the mainland and Lamu Island. The boat will stop on the beach of Kizingo point. On the way back, there is an option to visit the Matondoni or Kipungani villages. The trip is typically organized by speed boat but our dhow sailing boat can also be used. This is a half day trip and can take up to 3-4 hours. The Majlis will provide for a speed boat with captain. A barbeque lunch can also be arranged at your request.
This is a half day trip on the other side of the island with stop-over in Manda Toto, a small island made up of sand off Manda Island. Access to the other side of Manda Island is possible by navigating into a narrow mangrove channel on the west coast of the island. The excursion can be organized with a speed boat or by dhow. This is a half day trip and can take 3-4 hours depending on the stops. The Majlis will provide for a speed boat with captain and drinks. A barbeque lunch can also be arranged at your request.
Kiwayu is a small island in the north eastern part of the Lamu Archipelago, situated in the Kiunga Marine National Reserve. The main attraction on Kiwayu is the tidal pools and snorkeling/diving pools located on the eastern side of the island. We can organize a boat trip to the island with picnic lunch. This is a full day trip and it takes about 1 hour & 1/2 one way by boat. Fishing can also be organized on the way to Kiwayu.
The Majlis kite school is located on Shela beach, one of the best spots in Kenya and considered among the 10 most beautiful beaches in the world. Transfers from the hotel to the kite spot take about 5 minutes by boat and can be arranged at all times.
The spot is very wide and quiet, making learning easier and safer both for beginners and intermediate/advanced riders. The location has a sandy bottom with no corrals and, most importantly, there is good reliable wind all year long; over 70% of the year there are 12-20 knots. From July through End of September, the wind blows all day from early morning till sunset. From end of November until end of May, the wind picks-up from 11:00 am and keeps blowing till late
The Majlis is ideally located to offer you the best of Kenya’s beach & bush without having to commute too far during your holidays. Across from Lamu Island, on the mainland, lies Lake Kenyatta, an area of pristine indigenous bush, rich in wildlife, including zebra, topi, hippo, waterbuck, buffalo, warthog, elephant and other seasonal game. The Majlis offers a half day safari with a guide from Kenya’s Wildlife Service. Depending on the tide level, it is possible to organize the trip in the early morning or late afternoon. Departure is from the hotel by boat to reach Kenya’s mainland (15-30 minutes depending on the tide level) and then by Jeep (15-40 minutes) to reach Lake Kenyatta and the wildlife area. This trip is for maximum 4 persons and requires 24 hours notice.
The Tana River starts its long journey on the slopes of Mt Kenya and meets the Indian Ocean just south of Lamu in a magnificent River Delta, teeming with birdlife and game. Considered to be one of Kenya’s great coastal wilderness, it is a wildlife refuge and a particularly important site for thousands of breeding birds. The river boasts more than 40 recorded fish species and this rich environment is a haven for elephant, lion, buffalo, crocodile and over 800 hippos. The Majlis offers a fantastic day trip to into the Delta, by boat from the hotel to the River (1 hour & ½ one way) and includes fishing on the estuary, fascinating bird and animal watching with a qualified guide and a visit to the historical Town of Kipini. The trip is for maximum 4 people. This excursion can also be organized by private plane (10 minutes from Lamu’s airport) and it is possible also to book an overnight stay at a small lodge located on the Tana River delta.
EAST AFRICA RESIDENT
Rates in KSHS:-Valid from 06th January 2024 to 05th January 2025
Year Round Rates – (Half Board -Bed, breakfast, a la carte lunch or dinner)
Room Description | Superior Room Max 3 persons | Deluxe Room Max 3 persons | Junior Suite Max 3 persons | Royal Suite Max 4 persons |
Per Twin/Double Room | 41,000.00 | 46,000.00 | 71,000.00 | 130,000.00 |
Per Single room Per Triple Room (Adults) | 26,000.00 61,000.00 | 29,000.00 69,000.00 | ||
Per Triple Room (2 Adults 1 Child) | 51,000.00 | 57,000.00 |
Festival Period: 21 st December – 05 th January
FESTIVE PERIOD Rates (Full Board – Bed, breakfast a la carte lunch & dinner) – Minimum 5 nights stay
Per Twin/Double Room | 59,000.00 | 70,000.00 | 105,000.00 | 180,000.00 |
Per Single room Per Triple Room (Adults) | 46,000.00 86,000.00 | 55,000.00 103,000.00 | ||
Per Triple Room (2 Adults 1 Child) | 74,000.00 | 88,000.00 |
Non Resident Rates
Rates are in US$ per room per night (unless indicated otherwise) incl. 16% VAT and 2% Room levy.
Year Round
Room Description | Superior Room Max 3 persons | Deluxe Room Max 3 persons | Junior Suite Max 3 persons | Royal Suite Max 4 persons |
Per Twin/Double Room | 440.00 | 530.00 | 800.00 | 1,470.00 |
Per Single room Per Triple Room (Adults) | 280.00 660.00 | 320.00 790.00 | ||
Per Triple Room (2 Adults 1 Child) | 560.00 | 660.00 |
Festive period: 21 st December – 05 th January
Minimum 5 night stay
Per Twin/Double Room | 700.00 | 810.00 | 1280.00 | 1,890.00 |
Per Single room Per Triple Room (Adults) | 460.00 1060.00 | 530.00 1,260.00 | ||
Per Triple Room (2 Adults 1 Child) | 880.00 | 1010.00 |
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