Name: Shimoni Reef Lodge
Address: Shimoni Village Shimoni, Shimoni, Shimoni, Shimoni, 80404, Kenya
Rating: 8

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Shimoni Reef Lodge

Shimoni

Shimoni Reef Lodge is a magnificent hotel, located in an ideal location, especially if you're a lover of snorkeling or a lover of places very crowded by tourism.Although the hotel needs some improvements, such as more water pressure in the showers or renovation of saunas, it should be noted for its cleanliness and above all the kindness and dedication offered by its employees.We stayed 4 nights, and the service offered is excellent..highlighting the professionalism and prudence of the waiters, the exquisite and abundant food that the chef offered us every day as well as the kindness of the reception staff, laundry and cleaning.

It is excellent.

What a wonderful place to stay even in the low season. All the staff very friendly and helpful.  The room was clean and with everything I could have needed. The meals were excellent and really tasty. The fish was cooked beautifully, the breakfast was larger and very tasty. 

Good place to stay. 

Don’t assume that having a confirmed booking at this lodging will mean that they will have a room for you  !  
Extremely disappointing to be turned away after 4 hour journey .  From what we saw of the place not sure it’s worth the drive.  Avoid . 
Be warned !

Don’t bother

I went with Kenyan friends for a few dives at the marine park, using the lodge as a base. A bit hard to find but ask the locals or use google map not that difficult. Its basic but cosy and staff are very friendly. Nice chalet style rooms and a pool, good bar and restaurant.  A/C in the room. shower water a bit saline (well you wanted a spa!).  Jonathan the manager is a great and knowledgeable host. Cold beer wines and spirits.

Dive trip accommodation

A very Nice location with a great view. The place itself was still very  much closed down trying to recover from the Corona. Very limited staff. The restaurant and the food were not up to the expected standard. The place gave the impression of suffering on the edge of closing down

Expected more

Quiet and homely hotel. Very relaxed and not congested. Their specialty, the sea food is awesome. You should try it. The staff is excellent and their service is wonderful. Excellent views to the sea and Wasini Island. No beach though.

A visit to Kisite Mpunguti marine park can be arranged, where you will see dolphins, snorkel and visit the low tide island.

Excellent Serene Getaway

This hotel has the ultimate chill factor. It is quiet, serene, and laid back in a good way. It has a swimming pool, ocean views, stand-alone cottage rooms, and no one bothers you. Staff make a good effort to meet individual needs within reason. Rooms have fans that do the job in the evenings cooling things down. Scuba, snorkelling, and other boat experiences are easily available.

A quiet and calm getaway in a peaceful location

The hotel is very old, but it needs repairs. The houses are generally cozy, but they need repairs. In some, the sewerage is not working well. The ceiling is constantly dumping garbage, the result of insects' work. The area is not bad, a small deep pool, but there is a lot of garbage. The area is run by monkeys. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are better to order, because there is nowhere else to eat. The food is normal. Wi-Fi is good.

It's good for fishing, but not for family vacation.

I love all of it as there is the cottage, clean and nice decoratedand all in top condition, the terrace of the cottage with view over the ocean towards Wasini islands, watching dhows and fishermen coming in and out, the pool is large to swim, and the garden watching busy monkeys in the morning up in the trees. Lots of shade in the garden and at pool side.
The restaurant is top and really good, we took breakfast (large) and lunch and dinner from fish to crabs. The service is excellent, and immediate. No one bothers you if not wanted.
Only thing which was missing was a seat/couch at lower terrace at the sea downstairs, but which was really not a big thing. Its almost off season, ok.
we are planing to visit next week again for a two days trip. I enjoy the large parking facilities, far away from public access. will keep all here and make trips to the island. The Wasini island has not everywhere power and water, means we prefer to stay here at Simoni Reef Lodge and make day trips to return in the afternoon/evening hours, save and back in quality room with clean shower and large screened bed.
The cottage was equipped with one queen/king size bed and down was a separate single bed available. Cottage inside is as per pics in lodge desciptions.
I consider this price level as attractive for large room/cottage size and all hotel facilities, away from public disturbances.
Tip: do not accept a guide to show you the way to this lodge. Go straight to end of city then turn left as sign is available, then follow till 100 m after police station right. Entrance is a bit in the back of road.

top in all - inkl. restaurant

I spent one night in August 2018. Very nice hotel, but a little expensive. Very good and abundant breakfast, kind staff and very neat furniture. I spent one night for the price.

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