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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

Free private parking available on-site

Activities:

  • Fishing

  • Canoeing

  • Diving


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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Martin
Austria Austria
From arriving up to leaving, it was perfect! The rooms are comfortable and clean. Stuff is always doing the best service, from the reception over the cleaning staff to the restaurant! Even there was a animation for kids at the pool what our son...
James
Italy Italy
This lodge is an absolute delight, set in a peaceful and scenic location with beautiful views and a spacious, well-designed garden that is carefully maintained. The swimming pool is large, inviting, and impeccably clean—just like the rest of the...
Benjamin
Kenya Kenya
Perfect place for a quiet holiday. I would come back
Amy
South Africa South Africa
We stayed here for our honeymoon. The location is absolutely amazing - best sunset from the restaurant deck. The pool was also a highlight. Comfortable rooms. The food was good, although it would have been nice to have some fresh fish (it was all...
Simone
Germany Germany
Tolle Lage, sehr nettes Personal, das sich jederzeit allergrößte Mühe gegeben hat
Fedor
Cyprus Cyprus
Один из немногих приличных отелей в Шимони. Очень стильно, по-суахильски, много картин и скульптур. Прекрасный вид на океан и остров Васини. Хороший санузел, кондиционер, удобная мебель. Чистый бассейн. Очень тихо, зелено и красиво, бегают...
Nathalie
France France
Le charme de l'hôtel tout en blanc qui fait penser à la Grèce. L'emménagement très original d'un style bien africain avec plein de sculptures en bois et des tableaux. Des chambres spacieuses et confortables donnant sur le port avec vue sur le...
Michelle
United States United States
Peaceful, pleasant gardens, lot of space to sit. Food was great!
Jamie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location, reasonably priced and amazingly helpful staff.
Mathilde
France France
Tout était parfait, les chambres sont tops, très confortables. Le personnel est vraiment gentil. Le cadre est incroyable. Merci beaucoup

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 4
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Property surroundings

Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Breakfast included with select options or available at the property for US$10 per person.
  • Food
    Bread • Pancakes • Butter • Eggs • Yogurt • Fruit • Jam • Cereal
  • Drinks
    Coffee • Tea • Hot chocolate • Fruit juice
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    African • American
  • Service
    Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
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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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

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.