Msafini Hotel Lamu Shella @ TOMASI Holidays Africa.
Msafini Hotel is a newly established hotel in Shella, designed and constructed with a fine combination of both new and ancient design and architecture.
Msafini Hotel is located in Shella Village, which is a 15 minute boat ride away from Manda Island airstrip.
You can reach Shella by private car, bus or by plane, from where our private dhow will pick you and ride you to Msafini Hotel.
Lamu is sometimes referred to as the cradle of Swahili civilization owing to the existence of hundreds of Swahili Islamic sites and monuments dotted all over the interior and in the archipelago. Some of the sites harbour history dating back to 8th century AD.
The hotel is situated in such a unique location that it gives a complete view of the whole Shella village as well as a clear seaview of the Indian ocean and other islands making up the Lamu archipelago.
The hotel consists of 14 rooms, all of which have access to their own private balcony. Honeymoon suites are also available. These have spacious balcony's with traditional Lamu chairs and double beds.
Msafini Hotel has a large indoor swimming pool located on the mezzanine level floor and is for hotel residents only.
We arrange for various water sport activities from Msafini Hotel including water skiing, deep sea fishing, snorkelling and trips to the Lamu Old Town to view historical building and culture activities. Advance booking required.
We provide Lamu Boat transfer service from the Manda airstrip Jetty or Mokowe Jetty across the sea to Msafini Hotel located in Lamu Shella on Lamu Island. Please indicate if you require this convenient pre-booked Lamu speed boat or Arabic Dhow transfer service when booking your accommodation at Msafini Hotel Lamu Shella.
Rates at Msafini Hotel Lamu based on a Double (2 people in room) on Bed & Breakfast are:
Shoulder season (1st April - 30th June 2012) Resident - Kshs. 11,025/= Non Resident US$ 105
Pre-peak season (1st July - 9th December 2012) Resident - Kshs. 11,025/= Non Resident US$ 105
Peak season (10th Dec 2012 - 7th January 2013) Resident - Kshs. 14,490/= Non Resident US$ 138
High season (8th Jan 2013 - 31st March 2013) Resident - Kshs. 11,025/= Non Resident US$ 105
Single room occupancy (one person in room) Peak Season (10th Dec 2012 - 7th January 2013)
Resident = Kshs. 11,025/= Non Resident US$ 105
Children below 12 years sharing parents room are charged at 50% of above rates. Children below 12 years staying in their own room pay 75% of above rates.
Supplement during Easter (5th - 10th April 2012), Xmas (24th, 25th, 26th & 31st Dec 2012) and New Year's day (1st Jan 2013) will apply.
Rates subject to change without notice. However, rooms booked with a deposit or paid for in full will not be subject to any changes in rates.
A deposit of 50% towards your total bill for your stay at Msafini Hotel Lamu is payable to tentatively confirm your accommodation. Your 50% deposit is payable either via Electronic Bank Fund Transfer (SWIFT EFT) or through the Western Union / Safaricom International Mobile Money Transfer service for overseas clients by using your credit card. Read details of the Western Union / Safaricom International Mobile Money Transfer service by clicking here.
If you reside or are already in Kenya, you can make your payment via Safaricom M-Pesa or direct bank deposit, details available upon request.
The balance of 50% is payable 14 days prior to your check-in date. If booking is made with less than 14 days to date of check-in, then full payment is applicable to confirm your booking.
However, the above accommodation booking criteria will not apply for clients checking in as from 10th December 2012 to 7th January 2013 when full payment is required prior to confirmation of your accommodation.
Upon receipt of your initial deposit, we will send you a Tentative Booking Confirmation Voucher, as an email attachment, which will also acknowldge receipt of your deposit and will show your check-in / check-out dates and room type booked. Upon receipt of your balance, we will send you a Booking Confirmation Voucher, as an e-mail attachment, and which you will present at the Msafini Hotel Lamu Shella reception desk upon arrival.
