We stayed here in April for the first two nights of our self-drive safari from Mombasa to Nairobi. From previous reviews we expected to have the place fairly well to ourselves but when we arrived in the middle of the afternoon we were joined by the passengers from four extended safari vehicles all expecting a late lunch. We were delighted... More

Stayed one night 07/04/2013 wanted two nights but Thomson only did one night. Having stayed here in 2011, my wife and i wanted to return here. The lodge is fantastic, very quaint, basic but adequate rooms. The restaurant overlooks the watering hole as does the rooms and bar area. The food was very good, limited because not many people visit... More

I booked an overnight in Shimba, this place is roughly 1 hour drive from the South Mombassa (Diani beach/Galu Beach Hotels), we had a private 4x4 with driver/guide, we walked to Sheldricks Falls with a ranger and in the evening had a wonderful meal at the lodge, and even hand feed the resident Bush babies ! The lodge has a... More

My husband and son had a super trip to Shimba hills on our last trip to Kenya. Lodge was basic, but. Clean and food was good. On our next trip my daughter and myself will be joining them when we go back o Kenya, next year.

Average hotel with below average food. Completely worn out hotel with lamest staff I have ever come across. The food was stale and when I reported it to the waiter, he casually said - OK. There used to be a time when Elephants used to visit the water source, however now there are not many of them left in the... More

We were staying at a private house on Diani Beach and tried to book this lodge independently via internet...dont bother...it shows No Availability and although it gives a phone number this is a landline and they just dont work in Kenya...but no mobile number was available. We went to a local travel agent and they booked it for us...we were... More

The hotel is old and in need of refurbishment. The room smelled of mold and the room was small and without shower and toilet. These were found in the hallway. It was more like a hostel than a hotel. The entire hotel seemed to lose their freshness and looked worn out. The food in the restaurant was mediocre. View from... More

I got married here in the bird-watching platform a few years ago so am a bit biased! The lodge and park is only a 45 min drive from Diani Beach so is a must for visitors there. I love this place and come back every time I visit Kenya. When we got married we came with 16 friends and family... More

Existing reviews articulately describe Shimba Hills Lodge and its setting - but perhaps the salient points become a little buried within the rhetoric. Get real Aberdare Safari Hotels. This lodge badly needs an overhaul to stand any chance of surviving. Let me enlighten you. International tourists are not charmed by having to share toilets with strangers. And for those of... More