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Set on the idyllic Manda Island in the Lamu archipelago on Kenya's Northern Coast, The Majlis is a luxury 25 room boutique hotel with the ambience, comfort and intimacy of a private home. A unique blend of contemporary and traditional styles, The Majlis offers the very best of Lamu. With a superb beachfront location and breathtaking views over the Ras Kitau bay and Shela village, it presents the perfect setting and ideal position from which to explore the region. The Majlis blends seamlessly with its island surroundings, making use of the area’s natural resources and traditions including hand-carved timber and white coral blocks. Each of the hotel’s air-conditioned rooms is unique in character and style, and features traditionally high beamed ceilings and terraces with spectacular views of the beach, landscaped

gardens or mangrove forests. Tastefully designed and decorated to reflect the heritage of East Africa, The Majlis houses an exquisite private collection of art mixing local traditional influences with a contemporary twist.

Accommodation

The Majlis has 25 rooms which are divided into:

1. Superior Rooms
2. Deluxe Rooms
3. Family Room
4. Junior Suite
5. Royal Suite

Each villa opens onto the white sand beach and boasts a private veranda with panoramic sea views.  The rooms are spacious with traditionally high, beamed ceilings, large windows and terraces with spectacular views of the beach, garden, swimming pools and Indian Ocean. Each villa was constructed making use of the archipelago’s natural resources, combining white coral blocks with hand-carved timber. Particular attention was paid to integrating the villas among the indigenous trees and plants, to enhance the preserve the beauty of the local surroundings.

Activities

1. Dhow Sailing
2. Snorkeling
3. Fishing
4. Water-Skiing
5. Biking
6. Kayaking
7. Excursions to Lamu Heritage Attractions

 Responsible Tourism

1.  The hotel has invested in solar panel system and energy saving bulbs so as to reduce its dependence on gasoline thus reducing the emission of carbon dioxide
2. Staff at the Majlis are employed from the local community and also food of the hotel got from the nearby markets