Lake Naivasha Resort

2.5 star property
Lodge with 3 outdoor swimming pools, near Lake Naivasha
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Hiking
Garden
3 outdoor pools
Property grounds
Reception

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Moi Southlake Road, off Mai Mahiu Road, Naivasha
  • Lake Naivasha
    5 min drive
  • Crescent Island Widlife Sanctuary
    6 min drive
  • Naivasha District Hospital
    7 min drive

Room options

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed, Lake View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 36.4 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Naivasha

At Lake Naivasha Resort you'll be 3 km (1.8 mi) from Lake Naivasha and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Crescent Island Widlife Sanctuary. Highlights at this lodge include 3 outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .A day of pampering can include massages and mani/pedis. Enjoy the gym, sauna and kids' swimming pool as well as access to boat tours. Business amenities include a meeting room, a conference centre, and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Naivasha lodge include Naivasha District Hospital and Kenya Wildlife Service Training Institute.

What's nearby

  • Lake Naivasha - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Crescent Island Widlife Sanctuary - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Kenya Wildlife Service Training Institute - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Buffalo Mall Naivasha - 10 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Hell's Gate National Park - Elsa Gate - 20 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

  • Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rocky Resort - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mother's Kitchen Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Delamere Naivasha - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Party Island Lounge - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mateo’s - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Lake Naivasha Resort

Lodge with 3 outdoor swimming pools, near Lake Naivasha
Lake Naivasha Resort offers its guests 3 outdoor swimming pools, a sauna, a fitness centre, and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business centre and a meeting room are available. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Lake Naivasha Resort.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Naivasha lodge.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Lake Naivasha Resort offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay-per-view films. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Naivasha lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 100.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 100.0 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 100.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 100.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Lake Naivasha Resort
Lake Naivasha Resort Kenya - Rift Valley
Lake Naivasha Resort Lodge
Lake Naivasha Resort Naivasha
Lake Naivasha Resort Lodge Naivasha

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Lake Naivasha Resort?

Lake Naivasha Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Does Lake Naivasha Resort have a pool?

Lake Naivasha Resort has 3 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool.

What makes Lake Naivasha Resort a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Lake Naivasha Resort.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lake Naivasha Resort?

No, Lake Naivasha Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Lake Naivasha Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves African cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Lake Naivasha Resort?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Lake Naivasha Resort?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Lake Naivasha Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 19 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Margaret

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked one night, 1 double room, 1 single room and paid through Expedia for Lake Naivasha Resort. When I arrived they said I had booked 2 single rooms and no meals so they charged me for what they said was the difference. When I saw the receipt I questioned it and said I need a refund! I had booked correctly and I had my paid receipt from Expedia. In the end I would have only owed for our meals. The difference between what they charged me and the cost of the meals should be refunded to me! Lake Naivasha Resort is now saying that Expedia didn't pay the Resort what I paid to Expedia but that Expedia deducted their commission so if I get a refund it will be less than expected! Expedia is a third party booking agent and is entitled to some form of payment which has nothing to do with what I paid for the rooms at Lake Naivasha Resort. The desk staff doesn't understand the wording on the receipts from online booking agents which adds to the problem. No one is available at early check out to resolve money issues! This is a newly renovated hotel yet the sink and toilet leaked so much it was dangerous to walk in the bathroom! Also in the morning they were not prepared for breakfast for early check outs so you do without or run late leaving. I suggest you NEVER stay at Lake Naivasha Resort - read other reviews about similar issues. I have stayed at Simba Lodge and Enashipai Resort and never had any of these issues.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Good
Nice resort right on the lake. It is a huge conference center which I wasn't aware of. For kids there are pools and a nice playground. You can walk out to the dock and take a boat ride to see hippos. The rooms are nice and spacious. The spread at breakfast was varied and nice which was included in my room rate. I tend to prefer smaller, boutique hotels but this wasn't bad just large.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kenya Tour
Overall we enjoyed our 2-night stay. As seems to be usual in Kenya the staff are excellent. All very friendly and efficient. It's right on the lake with really nice gardens that go down to the water. In the evening a pod of hippos came ashore and we could observe them very closely from behind a wire fence. We also did a one hour boat ride. We just turned up and went with no need to pre-book. It was kes 2000 for the boat which I thought was ok. We saw lots of birds and hippos as well as giraffe, zebras and gazelles on Crescent Island (but only from the boat). The resort also has an excellent pool. My only issue was with the room but it wasn't totally the resort's fault. Firstly the wifi and phone reception were very poor in the room. I had to go outside to the block entrance to get a decent signal (but wifi very good in bar/restaurant etc). Secondly the room was a bit small and dark with no views. I mention this because the hotels.com website described the room as having a balcony and lake views. No it didn't. I asked at reception and they said they don't have ANY rooms with balconies and lake views. I don't know where the fault lies but I'm going to take this up with hotels.com
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Exceptionally attentive staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good choice for Visits to Crescent Island
The single reason I give this hotel any 5 stars at all is because of Mary, the front desk supervisor. Despite a series of mistakes from other staff, she made my family’s one-night stay enjoyable. She was exceptionally professional, efficient, and hospitable. Anyone who wants a convenient hotel to visit Crescent Island will find this a good option. The resort is steps from the water, but since the hippos come out at night, there is an electric fence so you can’t go sit by the Lake. However the boat tours are very close to the property, and our boat guide (Stephen) was excellent and ensured my son saw more hippos than we could count! This hotel will benefit if it upgrades its decor and rooms soon. It is clean and comfortable but very outdated. The food is overpriced for the quality, and provides very slow service. The TV in the room offered no channels and my son was very disappointed as we don’t have a TV at home. He loved the bike rental, but this costs extra money. The pool was very nice and clean but far too cold to enjoy and there is no jacuzzi. The resort grounds are well-kept and I had a good massage at the spa. Overall, this hotel is overpriced but still the best option if your goal for the visit is convenience for a boat ride at Lake Naivasha or Crescent Island. Hell’s Gate is 20 minutes south. Still in the future, unless they upgrade their service, food, and rooms, I would only stay one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hesbon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had an amazing time at Lake Naivasha Resort. The staff were especially very friendly and helpful. The place was really lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bashir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lake Naivasha Hotel
The staff are extremely friendly. The boat trip late afternoon coupled with the walk on Crescent Island wtere simply out of this world. Lovely. The hotel is beautifully located and the facilities were good. The chef went out of his way to cook me a superb vegetarian meal. The price was favourable compared with hotels of the same standard.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The swimming pool is just awesome and very well kept gardens
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect
Nice place for vocation. I spend my time here and customer service was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2015

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This property is not even open I was charged for a night even if there was no service At all. I had to find another hotel to stay and there was no intention of refund by the property. THIS IS A FRAUD.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

4/10 Poor

Ron Wooten, Nairobi Kenya

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to lake but Construction on going.
When we arrived they did not have our rooms. We had to go to a sister hotel for one night. Turns out it was better than where we booked. Went back 2nd day and they took us to rooms beside huge construction site. Hotel is expanding. This is at least a year project. Food was ok. Shower was a joke. Bed was good. Place was clean. Monkeys were plenteous and were a bit to aggressive. One chased me twice and was not afraid of humans. Over all very bad choice.

6/10 Okay

Katrine

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Convenient - but restaurant could be better
Pleasant but worn resort. New construction ongoing. Best things were kind staff and pool for the kids. Could have done without construction starting early in the morning. The internet was erratic (at best) and the restaurant really could do better. With the new construction going on I think the resort will be very different from 2017.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel was just what we were looking for!
From the point of reservation, to check in and throughout, we were warmly received. The price was right and the property had all we needed. It was easy to find and right up to the water. The staff was so kind and available for all our needs. A boat ride to see the animals was quickly scheduled form the hotel's doc and everyone took care in explaining the natural beauty and culture to us. We'll definitely come again!

8/10 Good

Barry, Worthing, Barbados

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very enjoyable and memorable stay!
We have just had a great weekend at Lake Naivasha Resort. We stayed in a room rather than one of the "tents". The room was comfortable and clean, though rather "tired" - but at the price it was excellent value for that location. The water supply and the electricity did go off for awhile - but that is something we are used to in Kenya. But leaving aside those minor inconveniences, the beautiful Resort grounds, the excellent location on the lake, the helpful and friendly staff and the exciting things to do, made this a very enjoyable and memorable stay. The complimentary cooked breakfast was excellent - lots of it and to our liking. And throughout the day you can get food at the outside bar, as well as lunch at the restaurant. Evening meals are served in the restaurant from 7.30pm and the servings are very generous. The highlight of our stay was when we took a boat ride on the lake to a conservation area called Crescent Island (though it is actually a peninsula) where we were able to walk about with the wildlife and get up close to giraffes and zebra. There are no predators on the peninsula (except a few hyenas) so the animals are not really afraid. The impala and wildebeest were rather more shy, but we still got fairly close them as well. We also got very close to hippos on the boat ride to and from the peninsula. Overall, we strongly recommend the Lake Naivasha Resort as a reasonably priced place to stay in this beautiful location.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ホテルは増築中。
予約がフロントで確認できなかった。 また、ホテルが大規模工事中で、景観が悪い。事前の情報があれば、他のホテルを予約したと思う。

6/10 Okay

sabine

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel hatte schon bessere Zeiten gesehen
Neben der Hotelanlage war eine Baustelle. Essensauswahl im Hotel sehr spärlich

6/10 Okay

Sam, ねりま

良好な環境But大規模工事中
初回のアンケートで既述。 なお、トイレの明かりが2つとも点かなかった。 レセプションのスタッフの対応は良かったが、一部のスタッフに問題あり。工事中でやる気がないのなら、客を呼ばないで欲しい。 部屋の狭さはたいして気にならないが、せめて椅子を一つ置いて欲しい(机は無くてもよいが)。