A privately owned resort, The Majlis is set on the idyllic Manda Island in the Lamu archipelago on Kenya's Northern Coast. With 25 room this luxury boutique hotel is filled with the ambience, comfort and intimacy of a private home.

With a superb beachfront location and breathtaking views over the Ras Kitau bay and Shela village, it presents the perfect setting and ideal positing from which to explore the region.

The Majlis blends seamlessly with its island surroundings, making use of the areas natural resources and traditions including hand-carved timber and white coral blocks.  Each of the hotel's air conditioned rooms in unique in character and style,  and features traditionally high beamed ceilings and terraces with spectacular views of the beach, landscaped gardens or mangrove forests.  Tastefully designed and decorated to reflect the heritage of East Africa, The Majlis houses an exquisite private collection of art mixing local traditional influences with a contemporary twist.