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The Majlis Resort is located in Lamu with views of the Ras Kitau Bay on Manda Island. Featuring exteriors and interiors reflecting a fusion of Italian and Swahili-style design, the resort offers free Wi-Fi. The elegant rooms come with mosquito nets draped over the bed, white interiors and traditional designed furnishings. It includes a mini-bar, air conditioning and safe. Some rooms have a sea view and a garden view. The Majlis Resort restaurant offers vegetarian, fresh seafood and wood-fired pizzas, and serves international, Italian and Swahili dishes. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling, windsurfing and canoeing. Lamu Museum is 0.6 mi away. Free airport pick up and drop off.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

    • Activities:

    • Fitness center

    • Fishing

    • Spa


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom
1 full bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
7.7
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
5.8
Low score for Lamu

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Godlivian
    Kenya Kenya
    the people are amazing with special mention of Najma who check us in…quite understanding always smiling and made my experience to be way better than expected…the rooms are outside this world especially the art in and outside the buildings
  • Daniel
    United States United States
    Everything is amazing !! the location is a paradise, the rooms, the staff, the food, the drinks !! nothing to complain. One of the best places in the world
  • Nderu
    Kenya Kenya
    Majlis is truly as advertised. The staff have excellent customer service. Our experience was exceptional from the point of meeting up at the airport to drop off. Value for money.
  • Vuvu
    South Africa South Africa
    I loved everything about the property. Our Junior Suite was amazing. The pool facilities were also great and the Mediterranean Bar was awesome.
  • Naeem
    South Africa South Africa
    This resort is beautifully designed and maintained with such ellegant attention to detail in every aspect. Staff were so amazing and the services from the room stewards, waiters, barman, boat captains and dhow waiter was excellent. Truly loved...
  • Abigail
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was beautiful, a beautiful oasis and the views were spectacular. I appreciated that staff were responsive over on WhatsApp, they were able to support with my questions and answered them in a timely manner. The staff members were...
  • Andre
    Namibia Namibia
    We loved everything. it's an amazing place with great food, extremely beautiful rooms, and a magical location
  • Daria
    France France
    What an amazing hotel! Everything was perfect! The spa was wonderful - very relaxing! Hope to come back one day.
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    Noemi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was wonderful, the design is very tasteful, the staff is super on it and friendly, the food is good, the rooms are comfortable, everything is working well. It is kid friendly, but the kids aren't disturbing the others by the way of the...
  • Nicole
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I had a very enjoyable and relaxing time at the Majilis Resort. The staff were very attentive (I stayed there on my birthday and they even surprised me with a birthday cake and beautiful flower arrangement on the bed). The place is beautiful and...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • Indian • Italian • Pizza • Seafood • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Resort facilities at The Majlis Resort
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Beachfront
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

2 swimming pools

Pool 1 – outdoor

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool 2 – outdoor

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Spa

  • Yoga classes
  • Spa facilities
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian

House rules
The Majlis Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Majlis Resort of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

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