Title: Kijani Hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=21595277&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Kijani Hotel Oceanfront relaxation meets adventure at this coastal retreat, where guests can enjoy rejuvenating massages or dive into thrilling water sports ## Photo gallery for Kijani Hotel ![Classic Suite, Ocean View, Beachfront | View from room - Kijani Hotel (Lamu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21600000/21595300/21595277/c81646ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![View from room - Kijani Hotel (Lamu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21600000/21595300/21595277/4aadbedf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Classic Suite, Ocean View, Beachfront | Living area - Kijani Hotel (Lamu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21600000/21595300/21595277/d5502b64.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby, snorkeling, water skiing, surfing - Kijani Hotel (Lamu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21600000/21595300/21595277/b012cc2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, sun loungers - Kijani Hotel (Lamu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21600000/21595300/21595277/69486328.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Kijani Hotel, located on the beach, offers a perfect balance of relaxation and activity. Enjoy spa massages or surf and bodyboard. Water skiing, kayaking, and rafting add adventure. Free continental breakfast and WiFi enhance your stay. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Free airport shuttle - Free WiFi - Restaurant ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Feb. 4 - Feb. 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05&selected=21595277&PinnedHotelID=21595277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05&selected=21595277&PinnedHotelID=21595277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Feb. 5 - Feb. 6](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-05&endDate=2026-02-06&selected=21595277&PinnedHotelID=21595277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-05&endDate=2026-02-06&selected=21595277&PinnedHotelID=21595277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Feb. 6 - Feb. 8](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=21595277&PinnedHotelID=21595277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=21595277&PinnedHotelID=21595277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Feb. 13 - Feb. 15](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=21595277&PinnedHotelID=21595277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=21595277&PinnedHotelID=21595277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 2 beds 1 bed 3+ beds Showing 6 of 6 rooms ### View all photos for Classic Suite, Ocean View, Beachfront ![In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, rollaway beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21600000/21595300/21595277/e1da14a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Suite, Ocean View, Beachfront ### Highlights Furnished balcony or patio 2 bedrooms Ceiling fan Daily housekeeping Wardrobe or closet Desk In-room safe Laptop workspace - Ocean view - 323 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool View, Poolside ![Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool View, Poolside](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21600000/21595300/21595277/46c83306.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool View, Poolside 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Furnished balcony or patio Ceiling fan Daily housekeeping Wardrobe or closet Desk In-room safe Laptop workspace - 323 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Ocean View, Beachside ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21600000/21595300/21595277/d91b958a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin Room, Ocean View, Beachside ### Highlights Furnished balcony or patio Ceiling fan Daily housekeeping Wardrobe or closet Desk In-room safe Laptop workspace - Ocean view - 322 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Sea Facing ![Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Sea Facing | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21600000/21595300/21595277/bf006840.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View, Sea Facing ### Highlights Furnished balcony or patio Ceiling fan Daily housekeeping Wardrobe or closet Desk In-room safe Laptop workspace - Ocean view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View ![Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21600000/21595300/21595277/a2f62afc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View ### Highlights Furnished balcony or patio Ceiling fan Daily housekeeping Wardrobe or closet Desk In-room safe Laptop workspace - Ocean view - 53 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Family Apartment ![Family Apartment](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21600000/21595300/21595277/14f25463.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Apartment ### Highlights Furnished balcony or patio Free cribs/infant beds Ceiling fan 3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Living room Wardrobe or closet Daily housekeeping - Ocean view - 3 bedrooms - Sleeps 7 - 1 Queen Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLamu-Hotels-Kijani-Hotel.h21595277.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FLamu-Hotels-Kijani-Hotel.h21595277.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Lamu, Kijani Hotel is near the airport and near the beach. Lamu Fort and Takwa Ruins are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Shela Beach and Manda Beach. Scuba diving, water tubing, and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. [Visit our Lamu travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Lamu.dx2009) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-2.29214%2C40.91441&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=opv3LENd8GoYp7jnhdFoErZZgiw=) Off Corniche Path, Shela Village, PO Box 266, Lamu, 80500 ### What's nearby - Old Mosque 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - Shela Beach 5 min walk \- 0.5 km ### Restaurants - Beach Bar 8 min walk - Lamu Palace Hotel Restarant - Petley's Inn, Lamu - Hapa Hapa Restaurant - Moonrise Restaurant ## About this property ### Kijani Hotel Hotel by the ocean You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a terrace at Kijani Hotel. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with snorkeling, water skiing, and fishing. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Kijani Rooftop Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and ocean views. Enjoy onsite activities like motor boating, surfing/body boarding, and kayaking. In addition to an art gallery on site and a shopping mall on site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - An outdoor pool along with sun loungers - A paddleboard on site, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises - Barbecue grills, water sports equipment, and 1 meeting room - Tour/ticket assistance, a nature reserve, and a 24-hour front desk Room features All guestrooms at Kijani Hotel feature thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes. 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Check-in end time: midnight Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 110.0 per day ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Rollaway bed fee: USD 110.0 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and cash This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### We should mention This property does not have elevators No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Kijani Hotel Lamu Kijani Lamu Kijani Kijani Hotel Lamu Kijani Hotel Hotel Kijani Hotel Hotel Lamu ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Kijani Hotel have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Kijani Hotel? ### Is Kijani Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Kijani Hotel? ### What time is check-out at Kijani Hotel? ### Does Kijani Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Kijani Hotel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Kijani Hotel Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 7.0 Location ### 9.8 Staff & service ### 9.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 22 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elias Dec 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities It was amazing :) The staff was very nice and made the stay super cool. Room was clean, tidy and veery beautiful with a view of the ocean. I enjoyed the breakfast alot. ##### Elias Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rajesh Jul 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Well located at Shella. Five star service .a good blend of traditional and modern architecture ##### Rajesh Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### George Jan 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely stay with very kind staff. Definitely try the restaurant, the food was amazing. ##### George Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela Oct 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities A peaceful, beautiful paradise. Great restaurant. ##### Angela Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leslie Feb 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Really recommended. Enter a different world! Lovely, helpful staff and a great location, right by the water where you look down on everyday life, dhows, donkeys and all. Quiet garden with pool and sunloungers. Excellent rooftop restaurant. 30 minute walk to Lamu or short boatride. Large, traditional rooms so don't expect TVs. ##### Leslie Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### james Mar 19, 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities It was a great location with very friendly staff. The shower , wifi and ac were poor . There was no fridge in the room and the place closed down at 9:30 pm . It was overpriced for the service . Breakfast was great ##### james Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margot Jul 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The Kijani is a beautiful Hotel with well kept tropical grounds and aesthetically pleasing rooms and suits. Rooms are furnished with Swahili antiques. The breakfast is delicious with a vast Menü to choose from. The restaurant has a gorgeous view over the bay. Restaurant provides gourmet experiences of international and Swahili cuisine which can match Restaurants in Los Angeles or elsewhere. Staff is accommodating is super friendly. If you are looking to unplug from western civilization but still spoil yourself the Kihjani is an excellent choice ##### Margot Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura Dec 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Simply stellar in every way I cannot say enough good things about Kijani and its amazing staff. Tito and his team were all very welcoming, warm and personable, and always went above and beyond for their guests. The place in itself is beautiful, airy and peaceful, beautifully designed and centrally located. The food was amazing and everything was so fresh. It's been over 30 years since I've been back in Kenya and our stay in Kijani was the perfect homecoming. I look forward to returning to Lamu and know that Kijani will be the place we'll set up base at. I'd say it felt like a home away from home, but it was better than that. Thank you so much to everyone there, you all are the very best. ##### Laura Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacqueline Jan 17, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nothing to dislike about this hotel, we had an amazing stay and would definitely stay there again if we find ourselves back in Lamu. ##### Jacqueline Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Damian Jul 23, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort A little slice of heaven that we returned to again ##### Damian Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary Oct 11, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Our 4-day stay at Kijani was wonderful and relaxing. The staff were exceptional -- from the front desk to housekeeping to the restaurant -- warm, friendly, attentive, efficient, accommodating. We miss Kijani and hope to return one day again. ##### Mary Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stu Sep 4, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Great hotel, wonderful staff, perfect location for both Lamu and beach. Kijani curry is the best, should have noted the recipe! ##### Stu Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tatiana Feb 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Everything was perfect! Exceeded expectations. Perfect location, lovely staff, great restaurant. We want to come back for sure ##### Tatiana Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margie Jun 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Kijani is a beautiful hotel on the water’s edge in Shela Village, Lamu. Traditional Swahili architecture, simple rooms, verandahs with daybeds suspended from the roof from which you can also gaze at the stars at night; gracious staff and good food make for a perfect stay. Superb yoga classes are nearby at Banana House and Lamu town is a walk, boda ride or boat ride away. Bougainvillea and coconut palms are Abu sang in the garden- and there’s a small pool for cooling off if you don’t fancy the beach. A really beautiful and peaceful location. ##### Margie Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gustavo Nov 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good hotel, great staff, loved the location! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f51088a1-3b1a-4cfd-9818-f0476a6d8357-1763663398244.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Gustavo Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christian von Nov 13, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Hotel y jardin están en condiciones perfectos y con muchos detalles decorativos de la cultura suaheli.el personal es extraordinariamente amable. Pasábamos unas días inolvidables. ##### Christian von Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adrian Aug 3, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Lovely small hotel, right on the seafront in Shela. Attentive, friendly staff and delightful gardens including a small pool. The food is excellent and the rooftop restaurant is relaxed with fabulous views across the bay. My room was clean and spacious, with a ceiling fan, safety deposit box and comfortable king size bed. The hotel is well located in Shela village - the main Shela beach, often deserted, is spectacular and is a five minute wall away. and Lamu town is a 20 minute walk away or can be reached by boat taxi. Delightful place - highly recommended. ##### Adrian Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily Mar 16, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Perfect place to relax We had such an amazing stay - the room was comfortable, the breakfast was delicious and all the staff were so friendly and helpful. The hotel is located right on the beach - you can swim here, or its just a 10min walk to the amazing Shela beach. If you are a light sleeper, just be aware that there is a mosque nearby which may wake you up with the call to prayer - I didn't mind this at all as it's all part of the cultural experience. Just flagging to those who might want to bring earplugs! All in all - we really had such a great stay. I can't wait to return. ##### Emily Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Matt Feb 4, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Very charming! Kijani is a super-charming hotel with a good restaurant and a really helpful staff. The only issue we had was that the power went out one night that we were there, leaving us too hot and sweaty to sleep. ##### Matt Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rudolph Nov 4, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lovely location Kijani is located in Shela, a quick water taxi ride to/from Limu and the airport. We enjoyed the hotel and the surrounding neighborhood.It was comfortably low key during our "low season" stay. ##### Rudolph Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gulfem Mar 11, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Everyone is very friendly and helpful at the hotel. We felt very safe staying there. The breakfast, included in price, was rich & delicious! Our room was cleaned diligently daily and they were very nice with providing us beach towels etc whenever we needed. I highly recommend staying here. However, be careful with which room you choose to stay in. Rooms looking the ocean side are beautiful, but the ones in the back are dark and surely do not have the same vibe. ##### Gulfem Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### jochen Feb 26, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Nice Hotel, good food...., but Lamu is not good We stay 3 nights in this nice Hotel, the Food was very good but the beer was to expansive, 1 tusker form a waiter was 650 KHS, about 6,50 Euro, too much for Kenya. I was the first time in Lamu, but i meet a cheater and loos 6,500 KHS, my first time i meet a cheater in Kenya after 5 time Kenya. I never go to Lamu I ##### jochen Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### james Jul 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### james Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### daniel Feb 15, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### daniel Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller Mar 13, 2020 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Villas South Algonquin](https://www.expedia.ca/South-Algonquin-Villas.d553248635740513723-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Raven House - Hot Tub, Romantic Ocean Views!](https://www.expedia.ca/Trinidad-Hotels-Raven-House-Huge-Savings-Romantic-Ocean-View.h21698509.Hotel-Information) > > [Beach Hotel in Danao City](https://www.expedia.ca/Danao-City-Hotels-Beach-Hotel.0-0-d6337217-tBeachHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Condo Resorts Pensacola Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Pensacola-Beach-Condominium-Resort.d6677-aaCondominiumResort.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Hotels in Blue Ridge](https://www.expedia.ca/Blue-Ridge-Hotels.d553248635974902865.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Spa Hotels in Munising](https://www.expedia.ca/Munising-Hotels-Spa-Hotel.0-0-d8998-tSpaHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Pompei](https://www.expedia.ca/Pompei-Hotels.d11391.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Toronto](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels.d178314.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels with Free Airport Shuttle in Moscow](https://www.expedia.ca/Moscow-Hotels-Hotels-With-Free-Airport-Shuttle.0-0-d178289-tHotelswithFreeAirportShuttle.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Bruck an der Leitha District](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Bruck-An-Der-Leitha-District.d553248635975749851.Hotel-Destinations) > > [Apartments Ivancevic](https://www.expedia.ca/Korcula-Hotels-Apartments-Ivancevic.h40100841.Hotel-Information) > > [Magnifico Rome](https://www.expedia.ca/Rome-Hotels-Magnifico-Rome.h2732105.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flair Airlines Richmond (YVR) to Ottawa (YOW) flights](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flight-routes/flair-airlines-from-vancouver-intl-to-macdonald-cartier-intl/f8/yvr/yow) > > [Ryukyu Air Commuter RAC Oberding (MUC) to Málaga (AGP) flights](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flight-routes/ryukyu-air-commuter-rac-from-franz-josef-strauss-intl-to-malaga/y1/muc/agp) > > [Flights from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Massena (MSS)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/fll/mss/fort-lauderdale-to-massena) > > [Flights from El Menia (ELG) to Libreville (LBV)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/elg/lbv/el-golea-to-libreville) > > [Flights from Regina (YQR) to Nantucket (ACK)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yqr/ack/regina-to-nantucket) > > [Flights from stuttgart airport](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/airports/str/flights-from-stuttgart-airport) ### Cars > [Centauro Car Rentals In Cliffside](https://www.expedia.ca/Centauro-Car-Rentals-In-Cliffside.d553248635976395576-c1015.Car-Rental-Guide-Suppliers) > > [Car rentals in Honda](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Honda.d6204207.Car-Rental-Guide) ### Packages > [Dr. Teodoro Maldonado Carbo Hospital](https://www.expedia.ca/Dr-Teodoro-Maldonado-Carbo-Hospital-Guayaquil.d6331051.Vacation-Attraction) ### General > [Visit Midville](https://www.expedia.ca/Midville.dx3000432643)