Manda Bay is the perfect escape for families, honeymooners, and couples looking for the ultimate ‘no shoes, no news’ experience and is renowned for its wonderfully relaxed atmosphere with a variety of activities on offer.

Accommodation

There are 16 luxurious cottages (11 beachfront and 5 sea view) flawlessly designed in keeping with the local landscape. Nine of the rooms are set right along the seafront with the other rooms set in-between and slightly behind. Each cottage has a large ceiling fan, refreshing showers inside the en-suite bathrooms, and private verandahs.

Beachfront Rooms

There are 11 beachfront rooms that are situated right on the seawall and are therefore closest to the water and beach when it comes out at low tide. Large open rooms with 7ft beds, either twin or Kingsize, and room for one or two extra beds for children if required. Room 11 is an extra-large villa able to accommodate three extra beds. There is a dressing table, information booklet, charging plugs (220 volts – 3 pin), hairdryer, drinking water, toiletries in the bathroom, two sets of towels per person, beach towels, basket for shell collecting and beach combing, twin washbasins, W/C, and walk-in shower.

Palm Rooms

There are five Palm rooms set slightly further back from the seawall on higher ground, behind the beachfront rooms. Room 7 is a family cottage with an extra room and bathroom able to accommodate up to three children. The rooms are cool and airy with a sea breeze and are made up of 7ft beds, either twin or Kingsize, and room for one or two extra beds for children if required. There is a dressing table, information booklet, charging plugs (220 volts – 3 pin), hairdryer, drinking water, toiletries in the bathroom, two sets of towels per person, beach towels, basket for shell collecting and beach combing, twin washbasins, W/C, and walk-in shower.

Garden Rooms

There are six Garden rooms. These smaller rooms, close together, are situated in the middle of the property. They were originally designed for teenagers to make family travel more affordable but have been very popular with many of our clients, especially for fishermen who are out all day or families and couples who want a more affordable option. They have standard-sized twin/double Divan beds, information booklets, charging plugs (220-240 volts), wardrobe, shower, W/C, and washstand. All toiletries, linens, drinking water, outside chairs, and a swing bed are provided.

Activities

There is something for everyone at Manda Bay. One can enjoy the comforts and beautiful setting, in addition to activities on offer which include relaxing by the water or indulging in a massage. If you are feeling energetic, there are water sports such as deep-sea fishing in search of the Marlin and Sailfish, windsurfing, water skiing, and scuba diving, to name a few. Cultural visits and dhow safaris are also available. There is also a games room overlooking the sea, complete with a pool table, darts, and table tennis.

Welcome to this water sports paradise. The setting is in a sheltered mangrove creek, and the calm waters here are ideal for water skiing. Guests can ski at high tide, yet just outside the creek, there is generally enough breeze for sailing, wind-surfing, and kite-surfing. Windsurfing instruction is also available for beginners.

Manda has four ski boats and a large selection of skis and other equipment, including a six-man ocean rider (Banana), an air chair, super-screamers (doughnuts), and knee and wake boards. Likewise, instruction is available for beginner skiers. The resort is closed from mid-April to mid-July.

Manda Bay Resorts 2024 Rates

Resident rates in Kenya Shillings & Non-Resident Rates in US$

Notes

• * If parents would rather their children were in their own room they will need to pay the child rate for 12-16 year old.
• Residents can book with 30 days of arrival and must show proof or residency at time of booking.
• Resident rates are not static and may change during the year.  Please check  if you are in any doubt or contact the reservations office.

What is Included? Full board accommodation, use of paddle boards and kayaks, swimming pool, game drives, water at meals, laundry and WIFI.

What is excluded? All drinks from the bar, and boating activities. Fishing, snorkeling, dhow trips and visits to Lamu and neighbouring islands can be booked at the lodge.Airport Transfers will be charge at 7,500/- per booking.

Check in / Check out: Guests arriving early and departing on a later flight will be charged late departure fees of 3,500/- per person.  All extras must be settled before departure.

Normal Check in time 12: 00 Check out time is 10.00 am  Arriving or leaving outside of these times  will be accommodated as best we can. 

Flying packages are available on request.

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