The Manjlis Resort
Ras Kitau Bay, Manda Island, Lamu Arhipelago, Kenya
Lapped by gentle waves at the confluence of three ancient trade routes, the islands of the Lamu Archipelago have been shaped by the cultures of Arabia, India and Africa. Pea-green minarets rise above the narrow streets, palm trees rustle in the wind, and mangrove creeks snake through the forested interiors. Tucked away in this East African paradise, on a lush swathe of land called Manda, is The Majlis.
Originally planned as a private residence, this intimate hideaway evolved gradually from a family home into a sumptuous white-coral retreat with 25 bedrooms and suites. Stepping from a traditional dhow boat and into the spellbinding beachside resort, guests are greeted by an intoxicating blend of Swahili tradition and European luxury. Threading the entire design ethos together is the hotel?s name: The Majlis. In the Arabic language, the word majlis conjures up images of a beautiful place, reserved especially for entertaining honored guests. And it?s exactly what the resort?s designers have created: a welcoming space where you ? the honored guest ? can consider yourself at home.
Originally planned as a private residence, this intimate hideaway evolved gradually from a family home into a sumptuous white-coral retreat with 25 bedrooms and suites. Stepping from a traditional dhow boat and into the spellbinding beachside resort, guests are greeted by an intoxicating blend of Swahili tradition and European luxury. Threading the entire design ethos together is the hotel?s name: The Majlis. In the Arabic language, the word majlis conjures up images of a beautiful place, reserved especially for entertaining honored guests. And it?s exactly what the resort?s designers have created: a welcoming space where you ? the honored guest ? can consider yourself at home.
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From Manda, the fertile atoll that?s home to The Majlis, it?s a ten-minute sail to Lamu Island.
ACCOMMODATION
? 24 Bedrooms and Suites, 1 Royal Suite
RECREATION
? 2 pools with panoramic views
? 2 gyms (1 indoor & 1 outdoor ?Jungle Gym? located in the hotel?s garden)
? Massages and facial treatments can be organized in room or in the massage centre
? Beach and cross-country jogging tracks (with personal trainer upon request)
FOOD & DRINK
? Open-sided Majlis Restaurant acts as the hotel?s focal point, both aesthetically and socially. Fresh, flavor-packed island produce and seafood that?s caught daily in the clear waters of the Indian Ocean.
- Menu also extends to Japanese food, exotic fruits, and Italian wood-fired pizzas.
? Icy-cool drinks can be enjoyed at the pool bar, on the loungey first-floor terrace or ? most romantically ? on the moonlit beach with a loved one.
OFF-SITE ACTIVITIES
? Fishing
? Boat excursions
? Boat & Mainland Safaris
? Transfer & scenic flights
? Water sports, Snorkeling & Diving
? Fitness, cardio & wellness
? Cultural excursions, including the Old Town, a Unesco-listed World Heritage Site (Swahili settlement - well preserved), museums and Mosques.
AMENITIES
? Air conditioning and ceiling fans (the only hotel in the Lamu archipelago offering AC)
? Mini bar
? Safe deposit box
? Wireless internet
? High beamed ceilings
? Large windows and terraces offering views of the beach, garden, swimming pools and the Indian Ocean
? Hand-carved doors and furniture built in local Lamu tradition
? En-suite bathroom with a seating area
? Terrace or balcony
? King-size bed or twin beds draped with highest-quality linen and roll-down netting
? Same day laundry service
? The Royal Suite features a living room and can be sold separately as 2 Junior Suites
CONFERENCE SPACE
The terrace bar can be used for small conferences (up to 30 people) and for board meetings. The main villa offers a room for board meetings for up to 14 people.
ACCOMMODATION
? 24 Bedrooms and Suites, 1 Royal Suite
RECREATION
? 2 pools with panoramic views
? 2 gyms (1 indoor & 1 outdoor ?Jungle Gym? located in the hotel?s garden)
? Massages and facial treatments can be organized in room or in the massage centre
? Beach and cross-country jogging tracks (with personal trainer upon request)
FOOD & DRINK
? Open-sided Majlis Restaurant acts as the hotel?s focal point, both aesthetically and socially. Fresh, flavor-packed island produce and seafood that?s caught daily in the clear waters of the Indian Ocean.
- Menu also extends to Japanese food, exotic fruits, and Italian wood-fired pizzas.
? Icy-cool drinks can be enjoyed at the pool bar, on the loungey first-floor terrace or ? most romantically ? on the moonlit beach with a loved one.
OFF-SITE ACTIVITIES
? Fishing
? Boat excursions
? Boat & Mainland Safaris
? Transfer & scenic flights
? Water sports, Snorkeling & Diving
? Fitness, cardio & wellness
? Cultural excursions, including the Old Town, a Unesco-listed World Heritage Site (Swahili settlement - well preserved), museums and Mosques.
AMENITIES
? Air conditioning and ceiling fans (the only hotel in the Lamu archipelago offering AC)
? Mini bar
? Safe deposit box
? Wireless internet
? High beamed ceilings
? Large windows and terraces offering views of the beach, garden, swimming pools and the Indian Ocean
? Hand-carved doors and furniture built in local Lamu tradition
? En-suite bathroom with a seating area
? Terrace or balcony
? King-size bed or twin beds draped with highest-quality linen and roll-down netting
? Same day laundry service
? The Royal Suite features a living room and can be sold separately as 2 Junior Suites
CONFERENCE SPACE
The terrace bar can be used for small conferences (up to 30 people) and for board meetings. The main villa offers a room for board meetings for up to 14 people.
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