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7.6 / 10 Guest Rating

Shimoni Reef Lodge

Shimoni Village , Shimoni, ke

Shimoni Reef Lodge - main view

About the Property

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.

Scenic Views and Relaxing Ambiance
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.

Exciting Activities and Cultural Immersion
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.

Culinary Delights and Local Flavors
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.

Facilities & Amenities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Ironing service
Packed lunches

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A deposit may be required at the property.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

Available Rooms

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Cottage

Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned bungalow consists of 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower. The bungalow features a seating area, a wardrobe, a dressing room as well as a terrace with sea views. The unit offers 2 beds.

55 sqm
Sleeps 3
1 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
1 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
ShowerAir conditioningBathrobeDeskSeating AreaFan

Garden Cottage

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$244.1

$195.28

Includes taxes & fees
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Suite with Private Pool

This suite features a private pool. Boasting 1 bedroom, this suite has 1 bathroom with a shower, a seating area and terrace where you can relax. The suite features air conditioning, a sofa and sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.

40 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
ShowerAir conditioningDeskSeating AreaFanToilet

Suite with Private Pool

Non-refundable
Breakfast Included
20% OFF$424.99

$339.99

Includes taxes & fees

Guest Reviews

7.6
Very Good19 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the great service and frequently praise the beautiful location.

Categories

Cleanliness7.8
Service8.6
Location8.3
Room Quality7.8
Amenities7.3
Value for Money6.8
Food and Beverage6.3
Overall Experience8.3

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ValeitIT
Verified booking
with friends
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 8, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Amazing place! We even got a room upgrade: we booked the cottage and we were offered to go to Hemingways suite which was absolutely fantastic, with a private pool on the rooftop. The pools, both the private and the shared ones, were clean and nice. The staff is very kind and always available: they can recommend good and convenient options for visiting the marine national park. The lodge is on a beach with mangroves: don't expect to chill on the white sand of Diani, it's completely a different environment, with mangrove ecosystems and lot of conservation efforts. The food was also good. We ate abundantly at dinner and breakfast, and the staff was available to satisfy our requests and exigencies. The restaurant on the terrace, with sofa, and lot of books, makes it a perfect place to chill and relax. You can reach the KWS office (to take the boat for the marine park with a 15-minutes walk through Shimoni Village, which is small but super characteristic. We highly suggest to visit it for a very local experience. The Shimoni Slaves Caves are less than 10 minutes walking. Strongly recommended and thanks a lot for such nice hospitality.

Nothing! Maybe having something to hang the towels in the bathroom could increase the value of the room.

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MichelleusUS
Verified booking
family with young children
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 7, 2025

"Lovely! Off the beaten path and very peaceful"

10.0

Peaceful, pleasant gardens, lot of space to sit. Food was great!

Bug spray is a must

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SergeyatAT
Verified booking
young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 18, 2025

"Bad"

1.0

We was booked full villa, but manager for next day booked to us other people.

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AmyzaZA
Verified booking
young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 22, 2025

"Amazing spot with great diving!"

8.0

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 frozen), even if it meant a smaller menu to choose from. They also organised all of our diving with Pilli-Pipa who were incredibly professional. Highly recommend any snorkelling/diving trip with them!

It would have been nice to have a kettle with tea and coffee in the room. We had to request extra water as they only provide 500ml per person per day. The place lacked a manager/owner presence. It would have been nice to get more information about the area and we had a couple of requests/questions which the staff couldn’t answer.

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LameckitIT
Verified booking
young couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 2, 2025

"Bad"

1.0

Problem resolution

Poor hospitality, unexpected change of rooms.

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Vetle-andrénoNO
Verified booking
family with young children
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 23, 2024

"Superb"

9.0

the personell were very good!

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JacobkeKE
Verified booking
group
Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 17, 2024

"Very good"

8.0
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JamiegbGB
Verified booking
with friends
Standard Room
Stayed in Oct 2, 2024

"Exceptional"

10.0

Great location, reasonably priced and amazingly helpful staff.

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O'connoraeAE
Verified booking
family with young children
Standard Room
Stayed in Sep 30, 2024

"Lovely lodge in a beautiful location with friendly and helpful staff and excellent food"

10.0
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