The Majlis Resort

5 stars
Ras Kitau Bay, Manda Island, P.O. Box 5, Lamu 80500, Kenya
Lamu, Kenya
8.5
Very good
based on 184 reviews
184 reviews
Thu 30/10
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Fri 31/10
1 room, 2 guests
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£314
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Nightly total
Superior room
£314
Deluxe room
£403
King room
£917
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Overview

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 minibar, 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 1 km away. Free airport pick up and drop off.
8.5
Very good rating
Based on 184 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for The Majlis Resort

Thu 30/10
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Superior room
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£314
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£325
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£325
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Deluxe room
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£403
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£404
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£450
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King room
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£917
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Amenities at The Majlis Resort

  • Private beach
  • Water sport facilities (on site)
  • Snorkelling
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi

Services and conveniences

  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-out
  • Bottle of water
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Towels
  • Fan
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Dining

  • Minibar
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Refrigerator
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Dining area

Things to do

  • Gift shop
  • Fishing
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Canoeing
  • Cycling
  • Snorkelling
  • Water sport facilities (on site)
  • Windsurfing

General

  • Family rooms
  • Sea view
  • Seating area
  • Garden view
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Pool view
  • Storage available

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Bidet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Cribs available
  • Books, DVDs, music for children
  • Kids meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Playground

Pool and spa

  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool towels
  • Pool with a view

Accessibility and suitability

  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs
  • Designated smoking area

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Balcony
  • Private beach
  • Garden

Bedroom

  • Extra-long beds (> 2 metres)
  • Socket near the bed
  • Cleaning products
  • Wardrobe or closet

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service

Parking and transportation

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Media and entertainment

  • Shared lounge/TV area

Health and safety

  • Safe

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Reviews of The Majlis Resort

8.5
Very good
184 verified ratings
Wonderful
111
Very good
31
Good
22
Okay
8
Fair
5
Mediocre
3
Poor
4

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Location

Ras Kitau Bay, Manda Island, P.O. Box 5, Lamu 80500

What's nearby

  • Manda Beach215 yd
  • Shela Beach0.9 mi
  • Lamu Fort2.4 mi

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Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 12:00, check out anytime before 10:00

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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at The Majlis Resort

  • How long should you stay at The Majlis Resort? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 4 days.

FAQs when booking at The Majlis Resort

  • Where is The Majlis Resort located?

    The Majlis Resort is located at Ras Kitau Bay, Manda Island, P.O. Box 5, 2.3 miles from the centre of Lamu. Manda Beach is the closest landmark to The Majlis Resort.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Majlis Resort?

    Check-in time is 12:00 and check-out time is 10:00 at The Majlis Resort.

  • Does The Majlis Resort offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, The Majlis Resort offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does The Majlis Resort offer free airport shuttle service?

    Yes, The Majlis Resort offers free airport shuttle service.

  • How far is The Majlis Resort from the airport?

    The Majlis Resort is 3.2 miles from Lamu. The Majlis Resort is 85.6 miles from Malindi.

  • Does The Majlis Resort have a pool?

    Yes, The Majlis Resort has a pool on-site.

  • How does KAYAK find such great The Majlis Resort hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at The Majlis Resort in Lamu and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at The Majlis Resort and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for The Majlis Resort.

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Nearest airport

Distance to airport

7.9
2.3 mi
Lamu
3.2 mi

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