Sawela Lodge

Naivasha lodge with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Sawela Lodge offers an upscale retreat with a poolside bar, on-site restaurant serving local cuisine, and a garden. Enjoy free breakfast, relax at the outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas or explore nearby attractions with bike rentals.
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Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • 24-hour health club
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden

Why we love this property

Culinary experiences
Local and international dishes await at this lodge's restaurant. A bar enhances the dining scene, plus free local cuisine breakfast starts each day.
Robes and balcony vibes
Luxurious bathrobes await after a day of adventure. Step onto the furnished balcony to savor mountain views and fresh air.

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About the neighborhood

Map
Moi South Lake Road, Naivasha, Nakuru County, 20117

What's nearby

  • Crescent Island Widlife Sanctuary - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Lake Naivasha - 12 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Hell's Gate National Park - Elsa Gate - 15 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Hell's Gate National Park - 16 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Kenya Wildlife Service Training Institute - 20 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 125 min drive
  • Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 140 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Sopa Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mother's Kitchen Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Rocky Resort - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Artcaffé - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Entumo Restaurant Enashipai - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Sawela Lodge

Sawela Lodge is a great choice for a stay in Naivasha. After visiting the 24-hour health club for a workout, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights include an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a terrace.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 74 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Playground

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Safari nearby
  • Boat tours nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets
  • 24-hour health club
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free crib/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Cleaning supplies

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 150 per vehicle (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 4 and 12 costs USD 70 (one-way)

Policies

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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Sawela Lodge Naivasha
Sawela Naivasha
Sawela
Sawela Lodges Naivasha
Sawela Lodge Lodge
Sawela Lodge Naivasha
Sawela Lodge Lodge Naivasha

Frequently asked questions

Does Sawela Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sawela Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Sawela Lodge?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Sawela Lodge?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Sawela Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Sawela Lodge?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 150 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sawela Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Sawela Lodge and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like boat tours and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes game drives, game viewing, and safari tours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the lodge's other amenities, which include a 24-hour health club and an arcade. Sawela Lodge also has a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Sawela Lodge?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers local and international cuisine.

Does Sawela Lodge have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished balcony.

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Sawela Lodge Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were absolutely delightful. Had a wonderful time with amazing food. Also did a lake trip with a very informative guide. Would come back again in a heartbeat.
Stephen, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing! Highly recommend
Mathew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place. My Dad had a good time. It was a nice stay as it was a treat for the easter season. The staff were accomadating due to late check in and kindly agreed for Dad to check out late and have lunch the next day which was a nice gesture. Will recommend the lodge. Worth a visit for singles, couples or families.
catherine, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Excellent location and stay

The trip overall was really great, however there are both some good and bad things that stood out. The good… The food at all meals was EXCELLENT! Compliments to the chef we were pleased at every single meal. The service from the wait staff was also really good. The grounds are beautiful and well kept. The pool area and overall entertainment were good along with the gym. There are lots of activities to do which can keep everyone entertained. Including a nature walk to the lake. The bad… Check in was unpleasant as the room description on Hotels.com was different to Saw Els’s own description. This was sorted out but it made the process poor. The game room needs to be updated as most of the items were either broken or missing pieces.
Khanya, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ontzettend fijn hotel waarbij de service ongeëvenaard is. We werden enorm in de watten gelegd. De buffetten waren zeer uitgebreid, smaakvol en goed gekruid. Aanrader: maak een boottocht met een bioloog. Leuk en leerzaam!
Jeroen, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good and staff were exceptional
Ian, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

The gym has been converted to a conference room with covid as the excuse. But the pool remains open. So long as the conference facilities keep bringing the hotel revenue, there is no incentive to re-open the gym. Wish they had communicated that the gym facilities weren't available before booking.
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Our stay was super! Staff were professional and friendly. Facilities were good - the manicured lawn was especially welcoming. Meals were good with safety precautions being observed at all times. PS. Brewed coffee rather than instant would have been preferred.
2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The rooms were very nice and comfortable, very beautiful scenery,
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sehr angenehme, ruhige Lodge. Unbedingt den Naturewalk mit Guide Joakim machen, man sieht einiges an Tieren (Giraffen, Zebras,... )…! Viele einheimische Gäste, tolle Atmosphäre, sehr gutes Essen und idealer Urlaubseinstieg!
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sehr nettes Personal. Man soll unbedingt mit Josef eine Safari machen.
2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Not great

Staff are friendly and professional, especially waiting staff at meal times. Grounds are beautiful, lots of place to sit and relax. Buildings look nice from outside. All good things undermined by state of furnishings in room. Damp, musky, mouldy smell from curtains, rugs, and bed. Mosquito net dirty. Towels and dressing gown clearly needed replacing about five years ago. Seriously, good hotel if they could invest in comfort of guests by cleaning room furnishings properly (i.e. before they smell and make people cough, sneeze etc). Better options nearby. Food was good though.
Matthew, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair

GREAT PLACE BUT SERVICE WAS DISAPPOINTING

It is a wonderful place! Very beautiful! Reception service was very disappointing. We went in before two and we were checked in after 5pm and they wanted us out by 10am the next day! We asked for a late check out and after back and fourth they finally agreed. Breakfast service was done by 9.30am! what happened to usual hours of 11am? I guess its their policy but we are there on holiday so it would only be fair to eat breakfast later. The porter was kind and respectful. The lady watchman at the second barrier was very welcoming and sweet. I would return, I hope the team at reception can be more accommodating next time.
Maxine, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

great ambience and staff
Aunali, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place

Loved it. The food was very nice and the facilities are modern. The staff are polite. Security is good. Located about an hour and a half drive from Nairobi so it is convinent
Evelyn, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Overall was good. The grounds were appealing. In our room the bathroom needed work. The water that filled the bathtub was dirty. The water in the sink was dirty. The faucets need to be updated.
Boniface, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Elena, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

ALFRED, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Liutauras, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Shehzad, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Per, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Ammr, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Carlos, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

STEPHEN, 1-night trip