The Majlis Hotel is a privately-owned 25 room boutique hotel with superb seafront views over the Ras Kitau bay and Shela village. Guests enjoy an idyllic setting where they can relax and make the most of the Lamu Archipelago's unaffected charm and extensive recreational activities. Designed and built to reflect Lamu’s heritage tradition, a subtle fusion of African, Indian, Asian, Arab and Portuguese influences, the hotel combines 25 superbly appointed luxury suites built with Western comforts and local tradition. State-of-the-art facilities include two bars, a gourmet restaurant, two swimming pools and an activity center which graciously co-ordinates a wide variety experiences. The Majlis is the only hotel in the Lamu archipelago offering air-conditioned rooms.