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From 14:00 until 12:00
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Pets policy: No pets allowed.
Shimba Hills Lodge
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Shimba Hills Lodge
Shimba Hills Lodge
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7.0/10
Cleanliness7.0
Amenities7.0
Location7.0
Service7.0
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Airport: Ukunda Airport
(23.3 miles)
Airport: Moi International Airport
(31.6 miles)
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Guest User
August 18, 2025
This is a unique place but unfortunately does need upgrading. The rooms are very clean, if a little basic but the wooden treetop walk is in need of repair. The bush babies are fantastic and the noises that you hear at night are amazing. The food is great and the guy working there - Oliver - could not do enough for you, he was brilliant and very busy! All in all we have rated it four stars, purely down to the hospitality and the wildlife. These are what make the place special enough to visit.
Guest User
April 29, 2024
We stayed at Shimba Hills Lodge for one night as part of our coastal birding week. The staff are lovely and the lodge is quirky and unique, made from local timber. Colobus monkeys, bush squirrels and bushbabies (at night) run about and there is a boardwalk where you can find some of the local birds. The long access road needs improvement as it is very rough even in a 4X4. We had the nicest room available but it was still shabby and worn out with no soap save for the remnants of a highly watered down bottle of hand soap. There were also a few half empty single use shampoo & conditioner tubes at the sink. The sink fittings were old and need replacement. There is no WiFi nor cell service. Our electricity went off at 2 pm and by dinner time was still off. Candles were placed in the hallways otherwise it would have been pitch black. I don't know how often this happens but there is NO back-up plan for when it does. No generator - not even any flashlights to give to guests. Open flames on the floor of a wood structure, even if they are in candle holders, struck us as downright unsafe. Fortunately, the electricity came back on about 8:30 pm - we were very pleased. The food is OK but rather basic and repetitive. Breakfast was the best meal. With significant improvements this lodge could be very quaint and charming but at this point it is in dire need of upgrading.
Guest User
February 29, 2024
We stayed at Shimba for two nights in a room with an attached en-suite bathroom, this lodge can only be summarized as BEAUTIFUL! We traveled from Nairobi to Shimba for the first time, and Tom from Shimba Lodge was so unbelievably helpful at all hours of the day. He was also sweet enough to check if we reached our final destination safely! He gave us a tour of the property and would come over for a chat to check in on us over breakfast. Shimba Lodge is located in the middle of a reserve surrounded by lush greenery and a beautiful pond, it was a relaxing stay to just switch off and be one with nature. Charles who was our attendant at the restaurant was also really sweet, overall a great experience and we are so glad we stumbled across this gem of a place! I would recommend you carry a credit card as you need to pay to enter the Shimba Reserve and they only accept Mpeysa and Cards (no cash). It is a small amount and what awaits you inside is well worth it! Thank you Tom and Charles for an amazing stay! Lisa and Rubina
Guest User
February 24, 2024
I stayed 2 nights in Shimba Hills Lodge. First of all, I would like to say that the staff is all very welcoming and friendly. IMO, the rates you pay for a stay here (+we had full board) are not so cheap, so I was expecting quite a bit. I was expecting something similar to my stays in Tsavo, which were all very nice. However, to me Shimba Lodge looks like a place which was once very nice and popular, but is now degraded and old. It seems like not enough money is invested in maintenance, with bathrooms that look old and have broken components, and electricity that doesn’t work well all the time. Doors don’t really close well, there are some holes in the ceiling, and a lot of things are just malfunctioning, damaged, or broken off. Moreover, I find the food a bit disappointing. Again, the people making the food are nice. However, I would like to have some choice of what to eat, which I didn’t. We told them in advance that we all eat vegetarian (and we were the only guests in the Lodge). Both evenings, the only veggie option was pasta with sauce. The starter was always soup and the desert always some fruit. It would be so nice if there was a bit more variation in the dishes. Of course, it is food and it does the job, but it didn’t match my expectations for the money I paid. The location of the lodge is beautiful and surrounded by nature, but personally I wouldn’t recommend this place. I would recommend to just do a day trip from Diani to Shimba Hills instead.
Safari10195065136
September 6, 2023
We had never visited this small NP in South east Kenya and it was time to put that right. Booking on line was effortless and friendly. Deposit paid, balance on arrival was offered but eventually we paid the whole account by Bank transfer to avoid too much cash. Prior to our arrival we had been warned by a colleague that the place was 'a little rundown' but happily we were not dissuaded from going. We were attracted by the location as much as the building. All was fine on arrival and check in was smooth. The room was more than we expected with a comfy bed and door to balcony overlooking the 'waterhole'. We were a little put off by the bathroom facilities not being 'self contained' and this could prove a problem if the Lodge was full. It wasn't . Indeed it was very quiet. Meals were taken in the Restaurant and we have no complaints as to variety and quality although beer prices were a bit steep. We would have liked to have known that Bushbabies visit at dinner as we would have gone armed with a camera. Squirrels, the beautiful Red-bellied coast squirrel (Paraxerus palliatus) is resident. Birdlife around the lodge was exceptional. We had to remain in lodge for sometime and the time was not wasted as we watched many rare and beautiful species in the surrounding scrub and trees. OK so the place could do with some TLC and improvement but we would happily return as our stay was all too short.
Guest User
March 16, 2023
We are still in awe after living in this heaven on earth. The gorgeously beautiful hotel has not only its location as the greatest advantage of all, but the nicest people you have ever met! The kindness of the management and the staff especially William surpasses everything you have ever and will ever see.
Guest User
March 17, 2025
Die Lodge wird nicht mehr gut geleitet. Die Lage ist traumhaft aber der Verfall lässt sich nicht verbergen. Das Essen ist nicht gut. Die Bar ist geschlossen und die Stromversorgung klappt nicht. Die Zimmer sind in Ordnung aber ohne Strom funktioniert der Ventilator nicht.
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Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 14:00
Check-out: Before 12:00
Pets
Pets are not allowed
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Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 30
Phone:+254-204452095
The Shimba Hills Lodge is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. The Shimba Hills Lodge offers a pleasant stay in Kwale for those traveling for business or leisure.
Ukunda Airport is located approximately 37km away and Mombasa Train Station around 42km away.
In their spare time, guests can explore the hotel's surroundings.
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Where is Shimba Hills Lodge located?
The hotel is located at Shimba Hills National Reserve.Where is Shimba Hills Lodge located?
Are pets allowed at Shimba Hills Lodge?
No, pets aren’t allowed at Shimba Hills Lodge.Are pets allowed at Shimba Hills Lodge?
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Check-in at Shimba Hills Lodge starts at 14:00, and check-out is at 12:00.What are the check-in and check-out times at Shimba Hills Lodge?
About This Property
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