Manda Bay Hotel Resort is a small private lodge on Manda Island in Northern Kenya’s Lamu Island / Kiwayu archipelago. Manda Bay is on a secluded peninsular of the island where guests enjoy total privacy and tranquility. The neighboring island of Lamu island is a twenty minute boat-drive and its ancient town, now a world heritage site, is a popular place to visit. Surrounded by magnificent coral gardens, empty beaches and indigenous woodland, Manda Bay is a glorious destination for both active and leisurely holiday makers. Its own airstrip allows for guests to arrange private charters into the Hotel lodge but there are two daily scheduled flights into Lamu from Nairobi and two from Nairobi via Malindi.
Manda Bay is one of the many unspoilt, idyllic islands within the romantic Lamu archipelago, situated on the Northwestern tip of Manda Islands. Manda Bay Hotel Resort lies in the calm inshore waters on a long sandy protected beach. Surrounded by miles of palm fringed silky white sandy beaches and intriguing creeks, Manda Bay is the perfect retreat for both Families and honeymooners.
Manda Bay Hotel Lodge Accomodation
Twelve spacious cottages line the beach overlooking the calm waters of the bay. Formerly known as the Blue Safari Club, Manda Bay has been renovated and reopened under new management
All the buildings are constructed with local materials in traditional coastal style, with palm thatch roofs and woven matting covering the floors. The cottages are spacious and comfortable with their own bathrooms; they are specially sited to catch the cooling sea breezes and all have verandas. There are twelve cottages with a choice of double or twin beds, surrounded by large flowing mosquito nets and cooled by overhead fans.
The informal dining room and sitting rooms are comfortable, open and airy. They enjoy uninterrupted views of Manda Bay whose ever-changing waters attract birds, small local sailing craft and spectacular marine life. All rooms are furnished in vibrant Kenyan fabrics, specially designed to compliment the environment. All meals are relaxed and casual, served in the dining room, on the beach, or even on Utumaduni, our traditional sailing dhow. The availability of wonderful, fresh seafood and tropical fruit dictates most menus but Manda Bay offers wholesome, nutritious home-cooked menus from all over the world to suit any palate. The Italian trained Swahili chef can easily cater to the demands of children and those on special diets.
The availability of wonderful, fresh seafood and tropical fruit dictates most of the menus at Manda Bay, and is renowned for its delicious fresh from the sea dishes. We serve many ocean delights accompanied by exotic fruits and vegetables of the African tropics, intermingled by the subtle flavors and spices of the Swahili culture. Our Italian trained Swahili chef easily caters to the demands of children and those with special dietary requirements. All our meals are informal and Dinner is usually served outside under the vast starry African sky among the rustling palms, making for romantic memorable dining.
Manda Bay Hotel Lodge Facilities:
The resort features locally crafted Lamu furniture blend with that tropical ‘Lamu’ feeling. It also has:
● A central dining room
● Separate bar/sitting area
● Spa Treatments and Massage
● Laundry service
● Swimming pool
● Spa Treatments and Massage
● Limited Laundry service
● Air conditioned Boutique
● large games room
● Water sports activities
● Windsurfing
● Laser Sailing
● Snorkelling
● Mangrove Trips
● Waterskiing
● Kayaking
● Creek Fishing & Saltwater Fly-Fishing
● Deep-Sea Fishing
● Cultural Visits
● Excursions to Lamu by Boat
● Dhow Excursions on Utamaduni
● Spa Treatments and Massage
