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Sawela Lodge
Lodge
8.4
/10
Very Good
24 reviews
What Guests Say About Their Stay
Stephen
10.0
/ 10
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.
catherine
10.0
/ 10
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.
Verified traveler
10.0
/ 10
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.
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Moi South Lake Road, Hells Gate, Naivasha, Nakuru, Kenya, 20117
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Restaurant
24-Hour Front Desk
WiFi
Available Room Types in Sawela Lodge
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Sawela Lodge Address: Map & Location
Moi South Lake Road, Hells Gate, Naivasha, Nakuru, Kenya, 20117
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General
Near Crescent Island Widlife Sanctuary
Location
With a stay at Sawela Lodge in Naivasha, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Crescent Island Widlife Sanctuary and Hell's Gate National Park - Elsa Gate. This lodge is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Lake Naivasha and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Hell's Gate National Park.
Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Crescent Island Widlife Sanctuary - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Lake Naivasha - 7.5 km / 4.7 mi
Hell's Gate National Park - Elsa Gate - 8.5 km / 5.3 mi
Hell's Gate National Park - 8.7 km / 5.4 mi
Naivasha District Hospital - 13.3 km / 8.3 mi
Mt. Longonot National Park - 14.7 km / 9.2 mi
Buffalo Mall Naivasha - 15.1 km / 9.4 mi
Kenya Wildlife Service Training Institute - 15.7 km / 9.7 mi
Olkaria Natural Health Spa - 20.5 km / 12.8 mi
Crater Lake Game Sanctuary - 23.9 km / 14.9 mi
Ol Njorowa Gorge - 25.5 km / 15.9 mi
Kijabe Mission Hospital - 40.2 km / 25 mi
Gilgil Stadium - 43 km / 26.7 mi
Longonot Satellite Earth Station - 46.8 km / 29.1 mi
Kariandusi Museum - 50.1 km / 31.1 mi
The nearest airports are:
Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 107.5 km / 66.8 mi
Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 121.5 km / 75.5 mi
Facilities
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including a 24-hour health club, an outdoor pool, and bicycles to rent. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Business Facilities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the lodge's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 74 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
All facilities in Sawela Lodge
Bar, Cafe and Lounge
Swimming Pool
Entertainment Facility
Fitness Center
Functional Hall
Things to Do
- Picnic area
- Garden
- Fitness center
- Health club
- Barbecue
- Sun loungers
General
- Banquet
- Smoking area
- Fireplace in lobby
- Parking
- Terrace
Hotel Services
- Laundry service
- Express check-out
- 24-hour Receptionist
- Concierge
Transportation
- Airport transfer
- Storage
- Bicycle rental
Business Facilities
- Meeting rooms
- Business center
Sports and Recreations
- Game room
- Pool or Snooker
Food and Drinks
- Breakfast
Connectivity
- Free WiFi
Accessibilty
- Braille or raised signage
Public Facilities
- Safety deposit box
Accommodation Policy & General Information in Sawela Lodge
Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Check-in/Check-out Time
Check-in:
14:00 - 22:00
Check-out:
Before 12:00
- Airport shuttle fee: USD 150 per vehicle (one-way)
- Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 70 (one-way), (from 4 to 12 years old)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Service Animals Not Allowed
Professional property host/manager, Contactless check-out is available, Cashless transactions are available, Contactless check-in is available, No elevators
General Information
Popular Facilities | Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 14:00 - 22:00 - to 12:00 |
Breakfast Availability | Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast |
Available rooms at Sawela Lodge | 74 |
Another facilities in Sawela Lodge | Picnic area, Garden, Fitness center, Health club, Barbecue |
Frequently asked question in Sawela Lodge
What are available facilities at Sawela Lodge?
There are top facilites at Sawela Lodge such as Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What Time is Check In & Check Out at Sawela Lodge?
Check-in time at Sawela Lodge is staring from 14:00 - 22:00 while the latest check-out time is at before Before 12:00. If you need a hotel early check-in or late check-out, you can submit a special request during your booking.
Important: Special requests for flexible check-in or check-out times are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. If having an early check-in or late check-out is important for your travel plans, please review the cancellation policy before confirming your reservation.
Does Sawela Lodge provide breakfast?
Yes, Sawela Lodge provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is The Star Hotel Classification of Sawela Lodge?
Sawela Lodge is officially classified as a 4.0-star hotel. This star hotel classification indicates the standard of facilities and services provided to guests.
How many rooms are available at Sawela Lodge?
Sawela Lodge has 74 rooms in total.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews Sawela Lodge
Other sources (24)
8.4
Very Good
From 24 reviews
Cleanliness
8.8
Room Comfort
9.0
Service and Facilites
8.6
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Stephen
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 67 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
catherine
10.0
/10
Reviewed 107 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
Mathew
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 126 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Amazing! Highly recommend
Khanya
8.0
/10
Reviewed 172 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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.
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Ian
Leisure with Children
10.0
/10
Reviewed 226 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Good and staff were exceptional
Verified traveler
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 256 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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.
Verified traveler
10.0
/10
Reviewed 278 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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.
Verified traveler
Business
8.0
/10
Reviewed 335 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
The rooms were very nice and comfortable, very beautiful scenery,
Matthew
4.0
/10
Reviewed 385 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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.
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Maxine
4.0
/10
Reviewed 394 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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.
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Aunali
8.0
/10
Reviewed 403 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
great ambience and staff
Evelyn
10.0
/10
Reviewed 421 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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
Boniface
8.0
/10
Reviewed 427 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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.
Jeroen
10.0
/10
Reviewed 131 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
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!
Verified traveler
10.0
/10
Reviewed 382 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
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!
Verified traveler
10.0
/10
Reviewed 383 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Sehr nettes Personal. Man soll unbedingt mit Josef eine Safari machen.
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