Msafini Hotel
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Summary of reviewsMsafini Hotel in Shela Village is lauded for its convenient, central location, just around five minutes from Shela Beach and the main port, making it an ideal base for exploring local attractions, eateries and the waterfront. Guests appreciate its accessibility, even though some found it slightly hidden and farther from the beach than expected.
The hotel’s breakfast receives mixed reviews but is generally praised for its tastiness, freshness, especially Swahili dishes and fresh fruits. The rooftop terrace offering stunning views of Lamu and the ocean enhances the experience. Despite this, there are suggestions for more variety and improved service speed.
Msafini Hotel’s dining experience is also highly regarded with many guests highlighting the delicious dinner options, large portions and great value. The service, particularly from the dining staff, adds positively to the experience, though room service can be slow at times.
Room experiences vary with many guests enjoying the spacious, clean rooms and fantastic views from private terraces. However, some guests faced issues like dark, noisy rooms, slow service and occasional maintenance problems. While overall cleanliness is commendable and contributes to a comfortable stay, there are a few mentions of areas needing improvement.
The hotel staff consistently receive high praise for their friendliness, helpfulness and professionalism. Guests appreciate their attentiveness and courteous service, which significantly enhances the overall experience at the hotel.
The pool is generally well-received for its beauty and cleanliness, though some guests noted its small size and occasional unavailability. The beds are considered comfortable and spacious with adequate mosquito nets, despite occasional complaints about the cleanliness and condition of the bedding.
Overall, Msafini Hotel offers a beautiful, well-situated base with excellent service, comfortable accommodations and a generally positive dining experience, making it a great choice for travelers looking to immerse themselves in the local ambiance of Shela.
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The hotel’s breakfast receives mixed reviews but is generally praised for its tastiness, freshness, especially Swahili dishes and fresh fruits. The rooftop terrace offering stunning views of Lamu and the ocean enhances the experience. Despite this, there are suggestions for more variety and improved service speed.
Msafini Hotel’s dining experience is also highly regarded with many guests highlighting the delicious dinner options, large portions and great value. The service, particularly from the dining staff, adds positively to the experience, though room service can be slow at times.
Room experiences vary with many guests enjoying the spacious, clean rooms and fantastic views from private terraces. However, some guests faced issues like dark, noisy rooms, slow service and occasional maintenance problems. While overall cleanliness is commendable and contributes to a comfortable stay, there are a few mentions of areas needing improvement.
The hotel staff consistently receive high praise for their friendliness, helpfulness and professionalism. Guests appreciate their attentiveness and courteous service, which significantly enhances the overall experience at the hotel.
The pool is generally well-received for its beauty and cleanliness, though some guests noted its small size and occasional unavailability. The beds are considered comfortable and spacious with adequate mosquito nets, despite occasional complaints about the cleanliness and condition of the bedding.
Overall, Msafini Hotel offers a beautiful, well-situated base with excellent service, comfortable accommodations and a generally positive dining experience, making it a great choice for travelers looking to immerse themselves in the local ambiance of Shela.
Hotel with Swimming Pool
Msafini Hotel offers a swimming pool and is located close to the beach. It provides a comfortable stay with breakfast options and is well-regarded by guests. The hotel's proximity to local attractions makes it a convenient choice.
Outdoor Pool
Small Hotel
Msafini Hotel, located off Cornishe Path, offers a blend of Swahili cuisine and hospitality. Its rooftop views and proximity to Shela Beach provide a cozy and intimate setting, making it a popular choice for those seeking a relaxed stay.
Hotel for Yoga
Msafini Hotel offers yoga classes as one of its activities. Guests can also enjoy other wellness facilities such as a massage room and spa center.
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Hotel with Outdoor Pool
Guest Reviews
Msafini Hotel in Shela Village boasts a convenient and central location that makes exploring the area a breeze. The proximity to Shela Beach and the waterfront ensures that guests can easily access many popular spots within a short walk, including eateries and the Shela jetty. Its placement in the heart of Shela allows for straightforward visits to key points of interest in the village. Though some guests noted that the hotel is slightly further from the beach than anticipated and somewhat hidden, the overall consensus highlights a beautiful and accessible location. The hotel is only about five minutes away from the beach, making it an ideal spot for those looking to enjoy the coastal charms of Shela. Additionally, being close to the main port enhances the convenience of moving around. Overall, Msafini Hotel offers a wonderful and well-situated base for travelers seeking to immerse themselves in the local vibe of Shela.
Msafini Hotel's breakfast garners mixed opinions from guests but has its fair share of commendations. Many praise the breakfast, highlighting its tastiness and freshness with specific mentions of delicious Swahili dishes and fresh fruits. The Swahili breakfasts, in particular, receive consistent appreciation for their excellence and large portions. The rooftop terrace with its beautiful views of Lamu and the ocean adds to the charm, making the breakfast experience notable for both its food and ambiance.
Despite the generally positive reactions, some guests point out the need for more variety and options in the breakfast menu, noting that certain items were occasionally unavailable or not fresh. The time it takes to serve breakfast can test patience, often being described as slow with significant delays in service. Some experienced disappointments with the breakfast being below average or too simple for their taste.
Overall, while the breakfast at Msafini Hotel is generally considered good and sometimes excellent, there is room for improvement in speed of service and menu variety.
Msafini Hotel's dining experience is generally well-received with many guests praising the delicious and excellent cuisine, especially highlighting both breakfast and dinner. The evening meals are often described as excellent and the large portions offered add to the positive dining experience. Reviewers also appreciate the great value of the food, often finding it delicious and memorable. The breakfast, in particular, leaves a strong impression for being large and unforgettable.
The service, described as great and delivered by nice staff, contributes positively to the dining experience, although some mention that room service can be slow. While the general consensus leans towards positive with terms like yummy and nice food frequently mentioned, there are occasional remarks about the food being merely okay or even bad. Nonetheless, most find the meals at Msafini Hotel to be enjoyable and worth recommending.
Msafini Hotel offers guests a variety of room experiences with many highlighting the beautiful terraces and fantastic views, particularly from spacious balconies. Several rooms are described as clean and spacious with a few noted as being huge and featuring personal terraces with sea views. Some guests enjoyed the comfort of large rooms and the well-appointed King Suite, which adds a touch of luxury to the stay.
However, several reviews indicate areas needing improvement, such as room comfort, cleanliness and maintenance. Some guests faced challenges like dark and noisy rooms, slow room service and occasional power outages. There are mentions of rooms that were either not presentable, flooded or felt overly simplistic without accessories. The cleanliness varied with some rooms being very dirty and others just decently clean.
Overall, travelers looking for beautiful views and large spaces might find Msafini Hotel to their liking, but should be aware of the variability in room conditions and services. The excellent Swahili breakfast is a highlight that many guests appreciated.
Msafini Hotel offers guests generally comfortable and spacious beds, ensuring a restful experience. The rooms are notably large, contributing to the overall comfort. Many reviews highlight the comfort of the beds, which come with adequate mosquito nets. However, several guests have noted that while the beds themselves are comfortable, the beddings sometimes fall short in terms of cleanliness, mentioning issues such as torn sheets, old bedding and occasional sightings of ants. Despite these concerns, the consensus leans towards a positive experience with the comfort of the beds being a standout feature.
Msafini Hotel attains commendable standards of cleanliness, which guests have frequently highlighted in their reviews. Numerous remarks point out that the rooms are very clean and tidy, providing a comfortable environment for visitors. The rooms are also noted to be spacious with some accommodations offering balconies that enhance the overall experience. Guests appreciate the combination of cleanliness and friendly service, which contributes to a pleasant stay. Despite a few mentions of the age and occasional stains in certain areas, the hotel maintains a solid reputation for its clean facilities, convenient location and the comfort of its rooms and beds.
The reviews for Msafini Hotel highlight the exceptional quality of the staff, frequently praising them as friendly, helpful and kind. Guests consistently commend the staff for their attentiveness and thoughtfulness, often using words like extremely friendly, super professional, accommodating and cheerful to describe their experiences. Patrons also appreciate the efficient and courteous demeanor of the employees, noting excellent service and good value for money. Many reviewers specifically mention that the staff were always available to assist, providing welcoming and amazing service. However, one guest pointed out a minor issue where better communication regarding wedding noise would have been appreciated. Despite this, the overwhelmingly positive feedback about the staff’s helpfulness and friendliness stands out prominently in guest experiences at Msafini Hotel.
The pool at Msafini Hotel receives mixed feedback from guests. Many appreciate the pool for its beauty, cleanliness and well-designed, refreshing space that offers a nice relief from the heat. Comfortable loungers add to the overall pleasant experience. Some comments highlight the pool as small but nicely designed. However, there are mentions of the pool occasionally being unavailable or closed and concerns about cleanliness have also been raised. Overall, while the pool is often a positive feature, there are certain instances where improvements could be made.
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Breakfast
Despite the generally positive reactions, some guests point out the need for more variety and options in the breakfast menu, noting that certain items were occasionally unavailable or not fresh. The time it takes to serve breakfast can test patience, often being described as slow with significant delays in service. Some experienced disappointments with the breakfast being below average or too simple for their taste.
Overall, while the breakfast at Msafini Hotel is generally considered good and sometimes excellent, there is room for improvement in speed of service and menu variety.
Dinner
The service, described as great and delivered by nice staff, contributes positively to the dining experience, although some mention that room service can be slow. While the general consensus leans towards positive with terms like yummy and nice food frequently mentioned, there are occasional remarks about the food being merely okay or even bad. Nonetheless, most find the meals at Msafini Hotel to be enjoyable and worth recommending.
Rooms
However, several reviews indicate areas needing improvement, such as room comfort, cleanliness and maintenance. Some guests faced challenges like dark and noisy rooms, slow room service and occasional power outages. There are mentions of rooms that were either not presentable, flooded or felt overly simplistic without accessories. The cleanliness varied with some rooms being very dirty and others just decently clean.
Overall, travelers looking for beautiful views and large spaces might find Msafini Hotel to their liking, but should be aware of the variability in room conditions and services. The excellent Swahili breakfast is a highlight that many guests appreciated.
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Cleanliness
Staff
Pool
Yes, Msafini Hotel has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Outdoor Pool.
No, a spa isn't available at Msafini Hotel.
No, Msafini Hotel doesn't allow dogs.
No, parking facilities aren't available at Msafini Hotel.
No, Msafini Hotel doesn't have a gym.
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