The Majlis - Lamu
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The Majlis occupies a unique location on the exclusive Manda Island facing the world-renowned Lamu on Kenya's North Coast (East Africa). The privately-owned hotel offers 25 superbly-appointed suites in understated elegance reflecting Lamu's local tradition and style. With superb seafront views over the Ras Kitau bay and Shela village, guests enjoy an idyllic setting to relax and make the most of the archipelago's charm and activities. The Majlis is only accessible by boat, a short 10- minute ride from Lamu Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
In Arabic, the name 'Majlis' refers to a special place where hosts entertained their most important guests and families in style and comfort. "Karibu", or welcome, in Swahili.
Designed and built to reflect Lamu's heritage tradition, a subtle fusion of Indian, Swahili, and Arabic influences, the Majlis combines 25 superbly appointed suites built with Western comforts and local tradition.
State-of-the-art facilities include a restaurant, a bar, two swimming pools and an activity centre, which co-ordinates a wide variety of activities ranging from water sports, as well as snorkeling and dhow sailing.With its tropical climate, unspoiled scenery and wealth of activities on offer, the Majlis is the perfect getaway for someone looking for a relaxing and peaceful holiday.
The Majlis offers elegant and luxurious facilities, in understated design complementing the natural beauty of Lamu and its tropical location.
The island hotel is comprises 25 superbly-appointed Superior and Deluxe rooms, Junior and Royal suites divided into 4 villas. 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.Tastefully designed and decorated with tailored fittings, all rooms evoke the East African heritage with doors and furniture hand-carved according to the local Lamu tradition.
Suites boast a large bedroom area with a king-size bed draped with highest-quality linen bedding and roll-down netting, a generous en-suite bathroom, a private veranda, electric fans, and a safe. Each room is also fitted with air conditioning to guarantee a peaceful night. Wireless internet access is available.
The en-suite bathrooms feature a hot and cold water shower and a classic "baraza" seating area covered in cushions.
