T
he Majlis is a privately owned
resort set on Manda Island in the Lamu archipelago off Kenya’s north coast. Offering world class understated luxury, the hotel is elegantly designed and boasts the best views of the breathtaking Ras Kitau bay. Only a 10 minutes boat ride to Lamu town, the hotel reflects Lamu’s traditional heritage with its subtle fusion of Swahili, Arabic and Indian architectural influences. With 25 exquisite deluxe rooms, our guests can enjoy the tropical location in western comfort. With traditional high-beamed ceilings, large window terraces and “baraza” seating areas, the ensuite rooms offer stunning views of the gardens, swimming pools and the endless Indian Ocean.
W
hen it comes to indulging
your palate, The Maljis Restaurant will not fail to impress. Set on an open plan veranda with a panoramic view of the bay, the restaurant is built using local materials - casuarinas, mangrove poles and a thatched ‘makuti’ ceiling. Offering the finest cuisine in the Lamu archipelago, The Maljis Restaurant serves the very best. Exotic fresh fruits, home baked breads, pastries, and a selection of warm fare as per your request for breakfast; A la carte menus offering everything from the freshest catch of the day prepared with spices and herbs to delectable international dishes for lunch, and finally, the exceptionally prepared evening meals conjured up by our own restaurant chef. Or ask us to lay out our romantic candle-lit al fresco dinner service, on the beach for a experience that will leave an everlasting memory.
Amenities & Facilities FACILITIES
BOAT & MAINLAND SAFARIS
• 3 Villas Complex
• Game drive safari to Lake Kenyatta
• 25 air-conditioned rooms
• Excursion to Tana River delta
• Exclusive villa rental at your request for 8 -10 rooms
• 2 swimming pools and sun patios
FISHING
• Fitness center
• Deep-sea fishing
• Gift Shop
• Reef and river-creek and fishing
• Internet access
• Babysitting service
WATERSPORTS • Waterskiing & wakeboarding
ROOMS & SUITES
• Windsurfing
• Air conditioning & ceiling fans
• Sailing with lasers
• Mini bar
• Sailing with the dhow
• Safe deposit box
• Snorkeling
• Room service
• Kayaking in the bay & the mangrove creek
• Same day laundry service
• Scuba Diving including PADI Certified Courses nearby
RESTAURANT
• The Majlis Restaurant. Panoramic Cocktail Bar
FITNESS, CARDIO & WELLNESS
• International Cuisine, Italian, Japanese (sushi bar) and Swahili.
• Beach and cross-country jogging
• Wooden pizza oven
• Mountain biking
• Private dining & room service
• Swimming
• Seats over 60 people
• Gym
• Pool Cocktail bar
• Massage
SPECIAL EVENTS
CULTURAL EXCURSIONS
• Weddings
• Trip to Lamu Town
• Honeymoons
• Trip the Matondoni village on Lamu Island
• Conferences & seminars
• Trip to Takwa Ruins on Manda Island
• Receptions & banquets
• Trip to Pate Island
• Group excursions
• Conference Facilities for up to 50 people
PRIVATE PLANE • Transfer flights to Kenya’s main airports
BOAT EXCURSIONS
• Scenic flights over Lamu Archipelago and Tana River delta
• Excursion around Lamu Island
• Excursion around Manda Island • Excursion to Kiwayu Island
Distances • 15 minutes boat trip from Manda Airport • 20 minutes flight from Malindi • 40 minutes flight from Mombasa • 1h 30 minutes flight from Nairobi
•Many international flights fly into Kenya, offering good connections from Paris, London, Amsterdam, Milan and Dubai. Lamu can be reached by air from Kenya’s most important airports: Nairobi ( JKIA), Mombasa and Malindi.
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The Majlis Lamu, Ltd
The Majlis Hotel Ras Kitau Bay, Manda Island PO Box 502 Lamu, 80500, Kenya Telephone: +254 (0) 20 261 7496 +254 (0) 20 268 2078 Fax: +254 (0) 20 808 8511 Majlis@themajlisresorts.com
Booking office PO Box 143 City Square, 0200 Nairobi, Kenya Telephone: +254 (0) 20 444 1164 Mobile: +254 (0) 734 749871 Fax: +254 (0) 20 444 3170 welcome@themajlisresorts.com
www.themajlisresorts.com Geographic Coordinates: 2°17’57’’ S
40° 55’ 20’’ E