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4- and 5-star hotels in Naivasha
This shortlist covers the 4- and 5-star hotels in Naivasha, Kenya, ranked by class and guest rating. Compare the top-rated lakeside resorts, lodges and camps for couples, families and business travellers planning a stay by Lake Naivasha.
Staying in Naivasha
Naivasha is a town in Nakuru County, Kenya, on the shore of Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake in the Rift Valley. It is about 75 km northwest of Nairobi in a straight line and is reached by road from Nairobi. Many lodges and camps line the road along the lake shore south of the town, and visitors come to be close to the water and to the parks: Hell's Gate National Park and Mount Longonot National Park are nearby, and Crescent Island, a private sanctuary, is reached by boat.
The hotels on this shortlist sit mostly along the lake shore roads south and north of town. Enashipai Resort & Spa, Muthu Lake Naivasha Country Club Naivasha, Kiangazi House, Sawela Lodge, Chui Lodge, Kiboko Luxury Camp and Avian Court Hotel are on Moi South Lake Road or South Lake Road; Kianderi Villa Great Rift Valley Resort is on Moi North Lake Road. Roza Guest House is on Moi Avenue in town, while Marula House is on the Nakuru Naivasha Highway. This mix suits couples and families wanting the lake and parks, and business travellers who prefer a town or highway base.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort
Naivasha
Why stay hereLake Naivasha Sopa Resort carries a 5-star class and the strongest guest rating on this shortlist, 4.7 out of 5 across 3664 reviews, so it suits travellers who want a large, well-reviewed lakeside base in Naivasha.
See Lake Naivasha Sopa ResortEnashipai Resort & Spa
Moi South Lake Road
Why stay hereSet on Moi South Lake Road, Enashipai Resort & Spa is a 5-star address with a 4.6 out of 5 guest rating from 2865 reviews. Couples and families looking for a full resort stay rather than a simple room will find the scale and setting they want here.
See Enashipai Resort & SpaMuthu Lake Naivasha Country Club Naivasha
South Lake Road
Why stay hereMuthu Lake Naivasha Country Club Naivasha sits on South Lake Road and holds a 5-star class, rated 4.4 out of 5 by 514 guests. A solid choice for visitors who want the country-club side of Naivasha within easy reach of the lake road.
See Muthu Lake Naivasha Country Club NaivashaRoza Guest House
Moi Avenue
Why stay hereRoza Guest House on Moi Avenue is a 5-star property in Naivasha for guests who prefer a town-side address. Its guest house format keeps the stay personal, which suits travellers who want their own base in town rather than a lakefront resort.
See Roza Guest HouseAvian Court Hotel
South Lake Villas. Moi South Lake Rd
Why stay hereAvian Court Hotel stands on Moi South Lake Road at South Lake Villas, a 5-star address on the lake side of Naivasha. Travellers who want to be based along the lake road while keeping hotel-style comfort should put it on the list.
See Avian Court HotelKianderi Villa Great Rift Valley Resort
Moi North Lake Road
Why stay hereKianderi Villa Great Rift Valley Resort is a 4-star property on Moi North Lake Road, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1842 reviews. The north lake road setting suits guests who want to be away from the busier south shore and close to the Great Rift Valley side of Naivasha.
See Kianderi Villa Great Rift Valley ResortKiboko Luxury Camp
Moi South Lake Rd Naivasha Kenya
Why stay hereKiboko Luxury Camp sits on Moi South Lake Road in Naivasha, a 4-star camp for travellers who want a tented stay rather than a hotel building. Its lake-road position puts guests on the south shore with easy road access to the water.
See Kiboko Luxury CampNaivasha Kongoni Lodge Lakefront Getaway
300 M From Kongoni Town Centre
Why stay hereNaivasha Kongoni Lodge Lakefront Getaway is a 4-star lodge just 300 M from Kongoni Town Centre, a lakefront base that keeps town amenities within a short walk. It suits guests who want lake views and the convenience of a town centre nearby.
See Naivasha Kongoni Lodge Lakefront GetawayThe Sleeping Warrior Lodge
Soysambu Conservancy Nakuru Lake Elementaita 00603
Why stay hereThe Sleeping Warrior Lodge is a 4-star property in the Soysambu Conservancy, reached via Nakuru and Lake Elementaita. Guests who want a conservancy stay away from Naivasha town, with wildlife-country surroundings and a quiet overnight stop, are the right fit.
See The Sleeping Warrior LodgeKiangazi House
Moi South Lake Road Lake Naivasha
Why stay hereKiangazi House is a 4-star house on Moi South Lake Road, near Lake Naivasha. Its house format suits groups or families who want a private, self-contained stay on the south lake road rather than a large hotel.
See Kiangazi HouseSawela Lodge
Moi South Lake Road
Why stay hereSawela Lodge is a 4-star lodge on Moi South Lake Road in the Naivasha lake area. Travellers who want a small-scale lodge base on the south shore, close to the road and the lake, will find it a practical fit.
See Sawela LodgeChui Lodge
Moi South Lake Rd
Why stay hereChui Lodge is a 4-star property on Moi South Lake Road, placing guests on the Naivasha south shore. It suits visitors who prefer a lodge setting while keeping the lake road within easy reach.
See Chui LodgeMarula House
Nakuru Naivasha Highway
Why stay hereMarula House is a 4-star address on the Nakuru–Naivasha Highway, making it a convenient choice for travellers passing along the main road. Guests who want a house-style stay with straightforward road access rather than a lakefront resort should consider it.
See Marula HouseOilepo Cottage
At Great Rift Valley Lodge And Golf Resort
Why stay hereOilepo Cottage is a 4-star cottage at the Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort, so guests staying here are based within a golf resort setting. It suits travellers who want a cottage rather than a hotel room and value the resort surroundings.
See Oilepo CottageHoneymoon Hut
# 3 Malu Road
Why stay hereHoneymoon Hut is a 4-star property on Malu Road in Naivasha, a small-scale option for couples. Its hut format and name point to an intimate stay, and the Malu Road address keeps guests within Naivasha town for their time here.
See Honeymoon Hut
How to choose
For top guest ratings
These hotels have the highest guest ratings on the shortlist. Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort is a 5-star with 4.7 out of 5 from 3,664 reviews. Enashipai Resort & Spa is a 5-star with 4.6 from 2,865 reviews. Kianderi Villa Great Rift Valley Resort is a 4-star with 4.6 from 1,842 reviews.
Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort · Enashipai Resort & Spa · Kianderi Villa Great Rift Valley Resort
For lake-shore stays
Many lodges and camps line the road along the lake shore south of the town, and these hotels are on Moi South Lake Road or South Lake Road. Choose Enashipai Resort & Spa, Muthu Lake Naivasha Country Club Naivasha, Kiangazi House, Sawela Lodge, Chui Lodge, Kiboko Luxury Camp or Avian Court Hotel for that lakeside setting.
Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort · Enashipai Resort & Spa · Muthu Lake Naivasha Country Club Naivasha · Kiangazi House · Sawela Lodge · Chui Lodge
For larger resorts
These 5-star hotels have the largest review counts on the shortlist, which suits travellers who prefer a resort with a longer track record. Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort has 3,664 reviews, Enashipai Resort & Spa has 2,865, and Muthu Lake Naivasha Country Club Naivasha has 514, each with its own guest rating.
Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort · Enashipai Resort & Spa · Muthu Lake Naivasha Country Club Naivasha
For a town base
Roza Guest House is a 5-star on Moi Avenue, and Marula House is a 4-star on the Nakuru Naivasha Highway, both with addresses that name a road rather than the lake shore.
Where to stay in Naivasha
Moi South Lake Road
Moi South Lake Road runs along the lake shore south of Naivasha town, where many lodges and camps line the road. Enashipai Resort & Spa, Avian Court Hotel, Kiboko Luxury Camp, Kiangazi House, Sawela Lodge and Chui Lodge all have addresses here. From this road you are close to the water and to Hell's Gate National Park and Mount Longonot National Park.
Our picks here: Enashipai Resort & Spa · Kiangazi House · Sawela Lodge
South Lake Road
South Lake Road is the lakeside address of Muthu Lake Naivasha Country Club Naivasha. It sits in the same southern shore area as Moi South Lake Road, where lodges and camps line the road along the lake shore south of the town, and it keeps you near Crescent Island, the private sanctuary reached by boat.
Our picks here: Muthu Lake Naivasha Country Club Naivasha
Moi North Lake Road
Moi North Lake Road runs north of Naivasha town and is the address of Kianderi Villa Great Rift Valley Resort. It is a 4-star hotel with a 4.6 out of 5 guest rating from 1,842 reviews, and it places you away from the southern shore lodges while still within reach of the lake and the nearby parks.
Our picks here: Kianderi Villa Great Rift Valley Resort
Moi Avenue
Moi Avenue is a town-centre address in Naivasha and the location of Roza Guest House, a 5-star hotel. Staying here puts you in town rather than on the lake shore south of it, which suits travellers who want a base in Naivasha itself while visiting the lake and the nearby national parks by road.
Our picks here: Roza Guest House
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Naivasha is reached by road from Nairobi. The straight-line distance is about 75 km northwest of Nairobi. Many lodges and camps line the road along the lake shore south of the town, so the final approach for the lakeside hotels is along that shore road. For getting around once here, the site notes that Hell's Gate National Park and Mount Longonot National Park are nearby, and that Crescent Island, a private sanctuary, is reached by boat. No public transport times or local fares are quoted on this page.
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Questions, answered
Which hotels in Naivasha have the highest guest ratings?
Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort has the top rating on this shortlist at 4.7 out of 5 from 3,664 reviews. Enashipai Resort & Spa and Kianderi Villa Great Rift Valley Resort follow at 4.6, from 2,865 and 1,842 reviews. Muthu Lake Naivasha Country Club Naivasha is rated 4.4 from 514 reviews.
Which hotels are closest to the lake shore?
The hotels on Moi South Lake Road and South Lake Road are on the lake shore south of town. These include Enashipai Resort & Spa, Muthu Lake Naivasha Country Club Naivasha, Avian Court Hotel, Kiboko Luxury Camp, Kiangazi House, Sawela Lodge and Chui Lodge.
Which hotels are best for families?
The larger resorts with the most reviews are the safest bet for families: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort (5-star, 4.7 from 3,664 reviews) and Enashipai Resort & Spa (5-star, 4.6 from 2,865 reviews). Both are on the lake shore south of town, near Hell's Gate and Mount Longonot national parks.
Which hotels suit business travellers?
For a town or highway base, Roza Guest House is a 5-star on Moi Avenue in Naivasha, and Marula House is a 4-star on the Nakuru Naivasha Highway. Both avoid the lake-shore road and keep you closer to the town and the main road.
Do these hotels have parking?
The booking supplier's record for these hotels, as shown on this page, does not list parking among the facilities, so parking cannot be confirmed here. Check directly with your chosen hotel, such as Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort or Enashipai Resort & Spa, before you travel.
Is there a spa or pool at these hotels?
Facility details are not listed for these hotels on this page, so a pool or spa cannot be confirmed from the data here. Enashipai Resort & Spa is the only hotel whose name includes a spa, but that is not a confirmation of a facility.
Are pets allowed at these Naivasha hotels?
The hotel records behind this page do not state a pet policy, so pets cannot be confirmed for any of these 4- and 5-star hotels. Contact the hotel you are considering, such as Kianderi Villa Great Rift Valley Resort or Sawela Lodge, to ask about pets.