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Shimoni Reef Lodge

1.5 of 5
Shimoni village, Shimoni, Kenya
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Ahmedabad, India
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2013

First & foremost I'm not a traveler who usually cribs about service, food or rooms ( there is always little plus or minus but overall experience should be great ) We were 6 couples arrived to Shimoni Reef Lodge. Practically we need to be allocated 6 rooms, however lady manager at lodge was forcing one couple to shift to some... More

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Stockholm
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2013

Our family of five, children 11,16 and 18, had a great time at Shimoni Reef Lodge. Great staff, great food and fun activities. We went snorkeling and fishing but also loved the pool and just to hang around. The new years dinner and the local band were just fantastic and added to a great experience!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2012

We spent 4 days at this little hotel at the south border of Kenia. As we wanted to dive, we looked in the region for a hotel that has contacts with a dive club. Shimoni Reef Lodge is the place to be. It has a superb view, lays on the Shimoni Chanel with a little terrace near the sea and... More

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Worthing, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2012

We recently spent 2 days in one of the beautiful cottages at the Shimoni Reef, which were very spacious, clean & authentic. The staff were very friendly & the location is picturesque. There is a lovely pool & a small beach area. The hotel is situated at the end of the village & you really get to experience the real... More

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London
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012

We stayed at this fantastic lodge for 3 days last week and want more!!!! Thank you to Rita (and Leila) and Sammy and Baccari for making our time with you so memorable. The Lobster you cooked was superb and the rest of the food fantastic as well. The lodge is simple - if you are looking for plush surroundings you... More

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Mombasa, Kenya
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

The Shimoni Reef Lodge is absolutely lovely and a great place to go to when you want to have a quiet and relaxing time. Service and food is very good and rooms are clean and spacious but basic without for example airconditioning but there are fan's to keep you cool. When you go to a place like Shimoni you mainly... More

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Manchester
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Fantastic stay and end of our Kenyan experience. Couldn't thank the staff enough for such a wonderful time. The breakfast and dinner included in the price was of fantastic quality and freshness but the overall value for money was a little poor for the location and level of accommodation. Hope to come back again.

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Manchester
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

We had a fantastic 3 days at Shimoni Reef Lodge and would like to say a big thank you to Rita, Sam and the rest of the staff who made every minute of our stay a pleasure. No request was denied and food was devine! Request the Ginger Crab for dinner one night and don't turn down a seafood platter!... More

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London, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

We were in Shimoni during the month of March and we spend one night in this resort. The place is nice and it is the only decent accommodation in Shimoni so we decided to stay. At arrival the manager was very friendly to convince us to stay, they charged Euro 200 for 4 people in a house with two rooms... More

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brugge
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

Both very experienced combined divers - travellers with an eye for unspoilt idilic places we have been in lots of places like the Middle East, Afrika and on the beaches of all oceans. Shimoni Reef Lodge was one of the best places we have ever been. The cottages were clean, spacious and with no phone, noisy AC or flatscreen the... More

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Additional Information about Shimoni Reef Lodge

Address: Shimoni village, Shimoni, Kenya
Region: Kenya > Coast Province > Shimoni
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free Parking Kitchenette Restaurant Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 4 Speciality lodging in Shimoni
Price Range: €€
Hotel Class:1.5 star (1.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Shimoni is full of amazing experiences……. For 20 years we have served sport fisherman, scuba divers, snorkelers, dhow trippers, honeymooners and friends to explore, discover and feel the Kenya of Old, where time has mercifully stood still, and the masses have not taken over. Now, we also offer unique accommodation, just 6 spacious comfortable cottages, a roof top suite overlooking the Wasini channel, and a residential house for visitors who prefer to do some self catering. There is also a pool, a spa service, and at our bar and restaurant, a revitalized exciting menu for our guests who just want to relax and enjoy the privacy that Shimoni is special for. ... more   less 
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