Manda Bay Lodge

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Rustic thatched cottages in a refined all-inclusive beach resort offering a pool & open-air dining.

Google reviews

• MPMonica P.Google review · 10 Jan 2026

  Wow. Manda Bay Hotel was nothing short of magical. From the moment we arrived, the warmth and friendliness of Kevin, Moisi, Nicky, the bar staff and waiters made us feel completely at home. We loved chatting with them, especially Ben who made us incredible drinks everyday! The atmosphere is beautifully relaxed, yet there is so much to do. We went snorkelling, paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing, running and wake boarding, enjoyed unforgettable sunset drives, and even had the joy of feeding bush babies every night 😍 The food was exceptional. The buffet lunches were outstanding, I’d say the best lunches I’ve ever had in all my travels! and the beach dinners were simply stunning, serving a catch of the day! Life at Manda Bay feels effortless, a place where you can truly switch off and soak in the beauty around you. An unforgettable experience in every way. Thank you to the entire team for making our honeymoon so special, we’ll never forget this trip! And we’ll sure be back!

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• FCFrederique C.Google review · 26 Sep 2025

  We truly felt like we had found paradise at Manda Bay Lodge. The location is exceptional and the perfect place to relax after two weeks of safari. Our room was spacious, extremely comfortable, and offered an unbeatable view of the sea. The food was absolutely delicious, fresh, and varied, and the service could not have been better. Dinners under the stars were unforgettable. Our only regret was staying only two nights — it simply wasn’t long enough. The lodge is also very convenient, located less than a 20-minute boat ride from Lamu Airport. We want to sincerely thank the entire team for their wonderful service and attention to detail, which made our stay so memorable. Manda Bay is a place we would return to in a heartbeat.

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• KHKrn H.Google review · 26 Aug 2025

  Very disappointing. We came with a dhow and wanted to have lunch or some drinks and coffee. The security followed us while walking on the beach and denied acces. The place was empty which I can understand because the whole view is spoiled by the new big port. One of us asked to use the bathroom because there is no bathroom in many miles, but also that was denied by security. Very unwelcoming place. There are much better places in this archipelago.

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• GSGuilluy S.Google review · 25 Aug 2025

  At Manda Bay you don’t get hospitality, you get bureaucracy with a side of armed guards. Lunch feels less like a welcome and more like crossing a border. If this is their idea of luxury, I’ll happily have lunch elsewhere.

• IVIman V.Google review · 3 Aug 2025

  Lamu is an incredible, special place. Manda Bay is positioned beautifully with stunning views and incredible interiors in the Lamu style. All of the staff are incredibly hard working, kind, and accommodating people - never a day went by without being checked on multiple times or having a laugh. However, the hotel owner should implement some changes to truly reach 5 star status such as having room service, clean water (I did get breakouts from using the salty water on my face/body) - the gym is also completely unacceptable.

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