Located off the Kenya coast in the Lamu Archipelago

 

 

OUR ROOMS

 

 

At Manda Bay we have 22 rooms which are all subtly nestled into the landscape. Each room is elegantly appointed with everything you need and nothing you don’t! The bedroom villas are simplistic with open air windows with neither shutters nor glass allowing for the cooling breezes to come in along with the sounds of the ocean and resident birdlife. All our rooms are made with locally sourced materials – wood, palm woven matting floors and palm thatching and  each room has an oversized walk-in mosquito net over the bed at night, an overhead fan and ensuite bathroom. Each room also has a veranda with chairs and an essential swing bed so you can relax during the day.

Our room categories are as follows:

11 Beachfront Rooms

Overlooking the ocean these are large and spacious rooms that have private access to the beach and are large enough to add in up to 3 child beds (for under 12s) if required

5 Palm Rooms

Which are set slightly further back from the seawall on higher ground between the
beachfront rooms, these rooms are cool, airy and equally spacious

6 Garden Rooms

Which are slightly smaller rooms, closer together and situated in the middle of the property. These were originally designed for teenagers to make family travel more affordable, but they 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

Additional cost applies for the following extras and experiences:

 

• All drinks from the bar, including bottled water
• Conservancy Fees
• Deep sea fishing
• Motorised boating excursions & watersports
• Snorkelling
• Spa treatments
• Archaeological site visits
• Sundowner dhow trips
• Guide fees for Lamu and museum entrance fees
• Scenic flights and charters

 

See the Factsheet also for the included activities in our rates

 

• Owned by Fuzz and Bimbi Dyer and Andy and Caragh Roberts and managed by Mwezi
• Manda has 22 rooms, 11 beachfront, 5 palm rooms and 6 garden rooms
• Children of all ages welcome
• Access via direct flights from Nairobi Wilson to Lamu airport (comp 15 min boat transfer from the airport) or via private charter flights into our own air strip on Manda Island
• Full board rate includes:
  • Accommodation
  • All meals during your stay
  • Desalinated drinking water
  • Airstrip transfers from Lamu Airport
  • Use of the swimming pool
  • Use of Games Room activities
  • Use of yoga room
  • Kayaking, Sailing, Windsurfing, SUP boarding
  • Laundry and WiFi
• Additional cost applies for the following extras and experiences:
  • All drinks from the bar, including bottled water
  • Conservancy Fees
  • Deep sea fishing
  • Motorised boating excursions & watersports
  • Snorkelling
  • Spa treatments
  • Archaeological site visits
  • Sundowner dhow trips
  • Guide fees for Lamu and museum entrance fees
  • Scenic flights and charters

 

 

 

At Manda, when you have relaxed after your safari, we offer a huge range of activities to appeal to all ages and interests ensuring make the most of your stay with us and create unique memories!

Included in your rate you can enjoy the use of all of our non motorised watersports; windsurfing, sailing, kayaking and SUP boarding and also use our in-house gym and yoga equipment.

 

Alternatively you can add in a range of other experiences including snorkelling trips, water skiing, tubing, or fishing trips (deep sea or local creek fishing).

 

We also recommend our guests enjoy a morning trip to visit Lamu Island with our local expert guide who brings to life the rich culture and history of this UNESCO world heritage site. Finally why not end the day with a peaceful sundowner cruise on a locally crafted dhow.

 

 

Lamu is the most well-known and developed of the islands, which has been a focus of Islamic and Swahili culture for more than 700 years and is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001.

 

Most hotels there have earned a well-earned reputation for providing excellent “barefoot luxury” experiences

 

 

 

 

2026 SPECIAL OFFER

We are delighted to share our 2026 special offer for long stay bookings

6 FOR 5 YEAR ROUND

– excluding Christmas & New Year 20th Dec -6th Jan

Note this special is valid from NOW!

• Access
  Manda Bay can be easily accessed by one of the following ways;

 

• Schedule daily flights – Nairobi Wilson direct to Lamu Airport / on Manda. Flight duration c. 1 hour 45min with a range of carriers including Safari Link & Skyward. Complementary boat 20-25 min boat transfer direct to Manda Bay with our own speed boat. For beach only clients you can also fly directly into Mombasa airport and then have a short hop flight up to Lamu (c. 40 mins), carriers include Skyward.

 

• Private charter flights – Direct from your safari destination to our own airstrip on Manda Island / 5 mins from the lodge. Available from a range of carriers including Tropic Air & Rift Valley aviation. Prices work well when a charter flight is full, ie 12 pax in a grand caravan. Get in touch for more information or if you want assistance booking flights.
  • Nanyuki/ Laikipia – Manda charter flight time c. 2 hours
  • Mara – Manda charter flight time c. 2 hours

 

 

Manda Airport’s new terminal building. – Picture of Manda Bay Hotel, Lamu Island – Tripadvisor

 

MANDA BAY
RATES 2026-2027
Valid for travel from 5th January 2026, expires January 6th 2027

 

 

MANDA BAY RACK RATES 2026 IN USD PER PERSON PER NIGHT
ROOM TYPE	PER ADULT	SINGLE ROOM	CHILDREN SHARING	EXTRA BED
	SHARING		OWN ROOM (6 – 18)	IN ROOM (UNDER 18)
LOW SEASON
GARDEN ROOMS	$300	$350	$220	X
PALM ROOMS	$484	$561	$352	$300
BEACHFRONT ROOMS	$513	$594	$418	$300
MID SEASON
GARDEN ROOMS	$300	$350	$220	X
PALM ROOMS	$484	$561	$352	$300
BEACHFRONT ROOMS	$513	$594	$418	$300
HIGH SEASON
GARDEN ROOMS	$300	$350	$220	X
PALM ROOMS	$506	$587	$483	$330
BEACHFRONT ROOMS	$536	$621	$513	$330
ONE-TIME CONSERVANCY FEE PER STAY 2026
PER ADULT PER BOOKING	$50
PER CHILD PER BOOKING	$20
PER CHILD UNDER 5	$0
FESTIVE SEASON RATES FESTIVE SEASON: December 20, 2026 – January 6, 2027
LOW SEASON	PER ADULT	SINGLE ROOM	CHILDREN SHARING	EXTRA BED
	SHARING		OWN ROOM (6 – 18)	IN ROOM (UNDER 18)
GARDEN ROOMS	$472	$500	$320	X
PALM ROOMS	$633	$702	$483	$330
BEACHFRONT ROOMS	$651	$736	$552	$330
SAFARI SUPPLEMENT PER NIGHT
PER ADULT PER BOOKING	$300
PER CHILD PER BOOKING	$150
PER CHILD UNDER 5	$0

 

2026 SPECIAL

2026 SPECIAL: STAY 6 NIGHTS, PAY 5 NIGHTS “STAY 6, PAY 5” SPECIAL VALID FOR ALL RATE TYPES THROUGHOUT 2026, EXCLUDING FESTIVE SEASON.

 

MANDA BAY RATE DETAILS

AGES AT TIME OF STAY:
NO CHARGE for ages 0 – 4 years old at time of stay.

CHILDREN PRICING applies for ages 5 – 17 years old at time of stay.
ADULT PRICING applies for 18 years old and above at time of stay or children in a single room.

 

CHILDREN SHARING OWN ROOM (6 – 18 YEARS OLD)
This rate applies for children sharing a twin room. Single children in their own room will pay the
single per person rate.

 

CHILDREN EXTRA BED IN ROOM (UNDER 18):
We can accommodate a max. of 2 extra beds for children sharing with parents in Beachfront and
Palm Rooms, whilst the Garden Room are double occupancy only due to the size.

 

CONSERVANCY FEES:
Manda Bay lies within a wildlife conservancy on Manda Island and charges a one-time
Conservancy Fee of $50 per adult per stay and $20 per child per stay. Children under 5 years old
are not charged. The Conservancy Fees contribute to the ongoing rehabilitation and growth of the
wildlife conservancy’s land and marine based projects for guests to enjoy.

 

ROOMING INFORMATION
Manda Bay has 11 Beachfront Rooms, 5 Palm Rooms and 6 Garden Rooms.
Room 7 (Palm Room) is a two-bedroom Family Cottage.

 

CHECK IN/OUT TIMES
Check-In: 12PM / Check-Out: 10AM.
MINIMUM STAYS
We require a 2 night minimum stay throughout the year.
Over Christmas Season a 5 night minimum stay is required.

 

---

 

LOW SEASON: April 1 – 30 / June 1 – 30 / September 1 – 30
MID SEASON: July 1 – 31 / November 1 – December 19
HIGH SEASON: January 7 – March 31 / August 1 – 31 / October 1 – 31
FESTIVE SEASON: December 20 – January 6
CLOSED: May 1 – 31

 

---

 

STANDARD RATE DETAILS

 

INCLUDED
Accommodation
All meals during your stay
Desalinated drinking water
Airstrip transfers from Lamu Airport
Use of the swimming pool
Use of Games Room activities
Use of yoga room
Kayaking, Sailing, Windsurfing,
SUP boarding
Laundry and WiFi

 

EXCLUDED
All drinks from the bar
Conservancy Fees
Deep sea fishing
Motorised activities
Snorkelling
Spa treatments
Guide fees for Lamu and museum entrance fees
Safari Supplement (All-Inclusive)

 

 

---

 

EXTRAS
WATER ACTIVITIES (per person)
Water skiing – $80 per session 30 mins.
Tubing – $80 per session 30 mins.
Sailing / Windsurfing instruction – $30 per hour
Snorkelling Fees: $20 per person

 

MANDA EXTRAS
Extra Lunch – $65 per adult / $30 per child
Guide Accommodation Rate – $160 per night
*Child Care – $75 per day (pre-booking required)
*Yoga Instructor – $40 per person per session
(plus boat transfers and pre-booking required)

 

TURTLE HATCHING (April – August)
*Turtle Hatchings – $30 per person
*Boat Hire – $200 per group
BOAT TRANSFERS (per boat)
Manda Bay to Kipungani – $300
Manda Bay to Kiwayu – $600
Extra Costs are not static and subject to change.

 

FISHING (per boat)
Deep sea Fishing half day (6 hours) – $650
Deep sea Fishing full day (10 hours) – $1,000
Deep sea Fishing overnight (24 hours) – $2,400
Inshore Fishing (fly /cast) – $120 per hour
Bottom Fishing – $55 per hour.
Pre-booking needed for Deep Sea Fishing

 

*DHOW SAILING EXCURSION
1-4 passengers – $200
5-8 passengers – $230
8-10 passengers – $280
10-15 passengers – $350
15-20 passengers – $400

 

LAMU EXCURSIONS
* Lamu museum entrance – $10 per person
*Lamu guide fee – $20 per group
Boat Hire – $250

 

Content & Images to Manda May

Youtube to Green TRavel Marketing