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Sawela Lodge

4.0 star property
Relax in style by the pool or unwind in nature’s splendor. Savor local flavors at the on-site 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.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

Room options

View all photos for Business Double Room

In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Business Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • Garden view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Naivasha is home to Sawela Lodge. Shoppers can check out Buffalo Mall Naivasha, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Crescent Island Widlife Sanctuary and Hell's Gate National Park - Elsa Gate. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing. Visit our Naivasha travel guide
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Moi South Lake Road, Naivasha, Nakuru County, 20117

What's nearby

  • Pelicans in Lake Naivasha, Kenya,
    Lake Naivasha
    12 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Panoramic shot of the amazing rock formations
    Hell's Gate National Park
    16 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Crescent Island Widlife Sanctuary
    6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Hell's Gate National Park - Elsa Gate
    15 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Kenya Wildlife Service Training Institute
    20 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson)
    125 min drive

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

Upscale lodge
You can look forward to free breakfast (local cuisine), a poolside bar and a terrace at Sawela Lodge. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
  • A banquet hall, 1 meeting room and a front desk safe
Room features
All 74 rooms include comforts such as furnished balconies and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and free infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Sawela Lodge Lodge
Sawela Lodge Naivasha
Sawela Lodge Lodge Naivasha

Frequently asked questions

Does Sawela Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sawela Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sawela Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sawela Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sawela Lodge?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Sawela Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 150 per vehicle applies.

Where is Sawela Lodge located?

Situated in Naivasha, this lodge is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Crescent Island Widlife Sanctuary and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Naivasha and Hell's Gate National Park - Elsa Gate. Hell's Gate National Park and Naivasha District Hospital are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Sawela Lodge Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing! Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Khanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeroen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good and staff were exceptional
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very nice and comfortable, very beautiful scenery,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr nettes Personal. Man soll unbedingt mit Josef eine Safari machen.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Maxine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Aunali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great ambience and staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn, nairobi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Boniface

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

ALFRED

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Liutauras

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shehzad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Per

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Ammr

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017