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Nestled among coral reefs and tropical gardens, Shimoni offers charming accommodation in cottage suites with thatched roofs. It offers chances for dolphin-spotting and experience first-hand protected wildlife. With views of the Wasini Channel, Cottages at Shimoni Reef Lodge are set around a pool surrounded by tamarind and baobab trees. The open-plan area includes a lounge and an outdoor deck, while en-suite bathrooms are standard. Guests can enjoy a series of activities, including diving and snorkeling, traditional sailing trips on Kenyan dhows, a Shimba Hills day trip, and a Wasini Island exploration tour. Shimoni Lodge is part of a Swahili fishing community and its restaurant benefits from fresh catch, local produce and exotic spices. We offer different meal plans, and our kitchen hours are flexible to accommodate your daily activities.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

Fishing

Diving

Snorkelling


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 4
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.7
Value for money
7.9
Location
8.1
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Shimoni

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jamie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, reasonably priced and amazingly helpful staff.
  • M
    Mathilde
    France France
    Tout était parfait, les chambres sont tops, très confortables. Le personnel est vraiment gentil. Le cadre est incroyable. Merci beaucoup
  • Nicolas
    Finland Finland
    Great staff, super friendly and helpful. The place was cool, not the most neat, but really cool and all around great views. We enjoyed our stay. The staff even woke us up when there were dolphins in the bay, and got us a boat driver to take us...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Resort facilities of Shimoni Reef Lodge

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Reception services

    • Luggage storage
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • 24-hour front desk

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
    • Dry cleaning
    • Laundry

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Security alarm
    • Key card access
    • 24-hour security

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Packed lunches

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool/beach towels

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Shimoni Reef Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 08:00 to 22:00
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 08:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 3 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cots are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Shimoni Reef Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    FAQs about Shimoni Reef Lodge

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Yes, Shimoni Reef Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Room options at Shimoni Reef Lodge include:

      • Bungalow
      • Villa
      • Triple
      • Suite

    • Shimoni Reef Lodge has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant

    • Shimoni Reef Lodge is 450 yards from the centre of Shimoni. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Shimoni Reef Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Snorkelling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Beachfront
      • Swimming Pool
      • Walking tours
      • Beach

    • Check-in at Shimoni Reef Lodge is from 08:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The prices at Shimoni Reef Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.