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  • 5/5 Johntez N. 1 year ago on Google
    Good security and very polite. Exceptional service and good customer service at the reception. Good restaurant offering wide range of food and delicious meals. The hotel offers game room's, outdoor activities, accommodation, conference facilities, boat rides, cycling activities among other services. Staff are very friendly and the entire hotel is very clean. Highly recommended for family, solo or business travels. Sure will be back again
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Wanjiru N. 4 years ago on Google
    Simply stunning! I can't wait to go back and spend an entire weekend. I loved how huge and beautiful the property is. The most outstanding structure has to be the restaurant that overlooks a man made fountain and a lush green manicured lawn that's great for kids to run around! Oh...and the swimming! Oh my! So clean and clear...I loved that the deep end was only 6ft deep and has a platform immersed in the water that one could laze around on.. It was a bit cold though. Word of advice if you're not too keen on walking for miles and miles to your room( the property is quite large) ask for a room closer to the restaurant. Lastly the hotel lacks a beach
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 Anthony K. 2 years ago on Google
    Well manicured gardens. Very friendly staff, when I asked for the conference room,someone took me personally instead of pointing it out. They would still have done so as the place was not difficult to find. The food is very tasty and the surroundings and gardens well done and the internal decor is tastefully done
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Farayi Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent facilities and the service is really reactive. Tons of activities to get involved in within the hotel. Buffet meals were fresh and excellent. Got a hot water bottle for the cold nights which really made a difference. The lawns and landscape were beautiful Well worth the rest
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Tochukwu U. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent tourist location. I enjoyed every minute here from the customer service responsiveness to the exquisite delicious cuisines, the landscaping, beautiful environment, and animals especially giraffes and hippopotamus. I loved it here even though it was a little cold for me. If you are coming here, just bring lots of cash and winter jacket and you will be fine.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Osrero E. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best facilities for seminars,vacationers and team building,very big quiet compound ,good staff members.... though a distance from Naivasha town and from main South lake road.

  • 5/5 Julius L. 4 years ago on Google
    It's a good place to be and enjoy yourself, the serenity is just fantastic

  • 5/5 Mutanu G. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful place, great customer service right from the gate only downside it's not by the lakeshore otherwise it is a beautiful, great atmosphere. Pricey but i feel it was worth every penny

  • 5/5 pauline w. 1 year ago on Google
    Welcome to Sawela your home in Africa ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿฅฐ this welcome song just blew me away .. this was truly amazing. The food is delicious and super fresh, the gym is state of the art, the pool is cold ๐Ÿฅถ but very clean ..the rooms are super cosy with beautiful was lights, the outdoor Gardena are just breath taking, nature walk with a guide was quite something I enjoyed . I totally enjoyed my it and they made my birthday extra special ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜. THANK YOU SAWELA definitely my home in AFRICA .

  • 5/5 Jacob Madara K. 1 year ago on Google
    The lodge serves fresh and delicious food . it is full of food variety. It is located in quiet eviron along moi south lake with will maintained environment.

  • 5/5 KARIUKI N. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice cosy place for smaller (5-30 persons) meetings. Great dining experience. Slightly higher rates than similar facilities along Moi South Lake Road, Naivasha.

  • 5/5 Robert A. B. 1 year ago on Google
    Went for dinner here and it was great. Didnโ€™t spend the night as it was full but the ambience and tour I got convinced me that Iโ€™ll come for a family weekend next year.

  • 5/5 Kabi E. 1 year ago on Google
    It's an incredible place. Good food, the environment is appealing with green lash grass, acacia trees and great conferencing facilities.

  • 4/5 Noel O. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent reception, top-notch rooms: very clean and hygienic, a great variety of local in-season food/drinks and top-notch service. All equipment and buildings are very well maintained. Awesome landscape design, an ecologically superior experience. The climate is chilly and might take getting used to even though the hotel provides hot water bottles and/or extra blankets on request. Cold floors. Lacks direct access to Lake Naivasha.

  • 5/5 Gitonga R. 1 year ago on Google
    Really enjoyed my stay here. Beautiful place, exemplary food. The staff is super helpful and polite. Everyone is so nice. Would go back again n again

  • 5/5 James A. 1 year ago on Google
    The FOOOD!!! Unbelievably good. Well cooked I didnโ€™t get not one stomach upset. I was there for 4 days each day had its own variety. Absolutely wonderful. & best of all itโ€™s self service like you literally take the spoon & serve yourself. The rooms were also real descent and very spacious

  • 4/5 Silas N. 1 year ago on Google
    Sawela is an amazing place to have a staycation. The check in process was so smooth and fast. Lots of space to seat and hangout. They offer variety of food - nothing special about it. The rooms are spacious, clean and well maintained (The features aren't modern). The parking is secure with 24 hour surveillance so nothing to worry.

  • 5/5 sebastian a. 1 year ago on Google
    Spent four amazing days. I was busy because it wasn't an holiday but slept there due to work symposium. Loved and enjoyed my stay there. Environment meaning its nature, and the all design of the buildings, and the structures was amazing, and full of art , and free imagination. Food was amazing and the service offered by the employees was what I can call commitment. All the credit to the employees ๐Ÿ™Œ

  • 5/5 Jerry L. 1 year ago on Google
    Great Family time Visited this facility with family twice already this year and the kids love the place ! Overall , I had a great experience! Good customer service , great ambience, tasty food ! The executive suite is really nice with spacious washroom! Great for family trips ! The furniture kind of congests the room a bit but manageable. The kids play area needs a bit of attention and perhaps a dedicated person there to steward the kids whiles they play! Looking forward to my next trip !

  • 5/5 Lee K. 8 months ago on Google
    Very good atmosphere. Good for groups retreats. Internet in every room. Good green lash vegetation plus some animals around. Very close to hells gate.

  • 5/5 Paul N. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good ambience. Hot shower anytime and hot water bottles at night. Enjoyed movies throughout the stay.

  • 4/5 Chrispine O. 3 years ago on Google
    Cool place for a vacation. Good food and excellent service. Well maintained luxurious rooms.

  • 5/5 Mugendi N. 6 months ago on Google
    Have you ever been to a place that simply mesmerised. Sawela is at another level. Tucked in Naivasha South Lake Road lies a gem. High-end facilities, well manicured lawns, and international level conference facilities.

  • 5/5 Preety P. 8 months ago on Google
    Extremely beautiful hotel ,huge garden ,great buffet for lunch ..hundreds of dishes ,fruits , salads ,tea ,coffee etc very hard working staff, room and hotel ingeneral very clean...beautiful African decor around the hotel...an open fire place just outside the restaurant so as to enjoy the cold winter wind blowing around the place....fully equipped gym available for hotel guest..

  • 5/5 Aineah O. 6 months ago on Google
    The hotel has one of the conference services in not only in Naivasha but all over the country. There customer service is on another level. They also have a variety of dishes to choose from both for national and international clients. It is strategically located aways from the disturbances from the town

  • 2/5 Femi G. 6 months ago on Google
    The place was fully booked by an Indian religious group, so accommodation was out of the question and the restaurant was closed off, but the pool area was still open to the public and you could order food from there. We felt a bit discriminated against however as the staff asked us to move tables multiple times because we ordered non-vegetarian meals whose smell would apparently irritate the Indian guests (we couldn't see any at the pool area). And they waited till the food was almost ready to tell us we need to move. Anyway, we calmed down a bit after talking to the supervisor, but we changed our order to take-out. Next time just close off the entire hotel, because we're definitely not coming back after that experience.

  • 5/5 Martin K. 5 months ago on Google
    It's a sleek, modern lounge with ambient lighting, featuring plush, low-slung seating arrangements upholstered in rich, deep colors. The walls adorned with abstract art and soft, atmospheric music setting the mood. A central bar illuminated by LED lights serves innovative cocktails, while the space is accentuated with plants, creating a sophisticated and relaxed atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Mitchelle N. 5 months ago on Google
    Its a nice get away location for the weekend. Great & clean rooms. Great view and very serene. The drinks are pricey though. The food was great esp the ladyfinger and mushroom dishes served at the buffet. Went to an outside club though for the night.

  • 5/5 Nicholas K. 4 months ago on Google
    Nice rooms, activities and very good variety of food for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Had a situation with a rat chewing a drawer though sorted immediately we reported and noisy next door room guests. Their service was overwhelmed over the holidays as they were fully booked and the checkout - 10am and checkin - 2.30pm a bit frustrating.

  • 5/5 overload1994 1 year ago on Google
    Great time, really good Food, very nice and helpfull Stuff. Room was really clean and with a beautiful view. 10/10 would recommend.

  • 5/5 Diana M. 11 months ago on Google
    Mamma Mia, the garden in this venue is out of the world! So serene ๐Ÿ’•, had lunch there and I must admit that it was amazingly tasty. Must visit again ๐Ÿ‘Œ

  • 4/5 Rotich R. 10 months ago on Google
    A fantastic place. A place to rejuvenate as you enjoy nature along the shores of Lake Naivasha

  • 5/5 Meshack M. 10 months ago on Google
    Serene environment for relaxation. Food quality is top notch and always fresh. The customer service is superb. The place is also ideal for holding events and meetings. The rooms are specious and well lit. Loved my stay.

  • 5/5 Mumbi W. 11 months ago on Google
    Such great service. Very friendly and helpful staff. The rooms are also spacious and airy. Loved the balcony views.

  • 5/5 Harriet M. 1 year ago on Google
    I stopped there for lunch and swimming services. I gave their service 4 stars because it took a few minutes for the waiter to come to our table. Patience is a virtue that I'm yet to learn๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™€๏ธ The ambience was generally great! Great place for family & friends' vacations. Their pool was amazing. I had roast chicken + fries (their fries were good, I've had better chicken), and an apple + carrot smoothie, which I loved, for lunch.

  • 5/5 Joshua K. 1 year ago on Google
    A beautiful place to stay away from town. Nice environment. Delicious meals and friendly staff

  • 5/5 Michael K. 1 year ago on Google
    Came here as a stopover on a trip. Very relaxed atmosphere. Beautiful surroundings and a very luxurious setting. We had snacks and a cold drink which were well presented, although we waited quite a long time. Staff are friendly and attentive.

  • 3/5 Liutauras C. 1 year ago on Google
    Cleanliness is the main issue , pool looks like a soup , bathroom is dirty , the place itself is really nice.

  • 4/5 Wangechi A. 3 years ago on Google
    Sawela Lodge is clean, has a peaceful environment,good service from reception staff,room service,to the chefs not forgetting the security guards..interior and exterior design is good the animals too like the Zebra such a beautiful scenery.โค

  • 4/5 The Adam M. 3 years ago on Google
    Sawela offers a serene escape from the city's buzz, the food was awesome and the service was excellent. Travelled during the pandemic and the Covid-19 precautions set in place to safeguard us are top-notch.

  • 5/5 francy j. 3 years ago on Google
    Home away from home

  • 3/5 Evans R. 3 years ago on Google
    Good place to relax but needs some small improvements in rooms and workers need some training in customer services and etiquette

  • 5/5 Peter M. 3 years ago on Google
    This is one hotel with great peace of mind and great scene to see like Lake Naivasha , the whole hotel is marvelous to be ,a must for me to go back.

  • 5/5 Benson K. 3 years ago on Google
    It has a cool ambience and the meals are great. Good for relaxation and hiking.

  • 5/5 Henry W. 3 years ago on Google
    I love Sawela its the only place am going for swimming in Naivasha

  • 3/5 Oscar O. 3 years ago on Google
    Very calming and relaxing. Beautiful place

  • 5/5 Vinod K. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice and friendly environment

  • 5/5 John Judith W. 3 years ago on Google
    Great!

  • 5/5 rehema k. 3 years ago on Google
    My team and I really had an amazing time at the lodge, Mwajuma, hosted us for three days. She treated us with respect and priority and the experience was amazing, memorable. Thank you Mwajuma!

  • 5/5 Frank K. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful and classic Hotel... Their services are superb

  • 2/5 Enrique M. 3 years ago on Google
    This time it was boring

  • 5/5 leah e. 4 years ago on Google
    โคโคโค such a very cool place where you can have a quick weekend get away from the busy work schedules of neighboring towns. Its very affordable and up-to-date, the staffs are friendly and accommodative. There are all various types of food that you can chose from. I highly recommend this place๐Ÿ˜„โค

  • 5/5 Monica G. 4 years ago on Google
    Conference facility is conducive for trainings' their food has varieties

  • 5/5 Nigel P. 4 years ago on Google
    Extremely well maintained grounds. Beautiful appearance and relaxing feel. Be sure to take a short guided walk to the lake for spotting giraffe, zebra and waterbuck.

  • 4/5 Linet M. 4 years ago on Google
    Sawela lodges naivasha is an amazing place with a cool environment n great set up

  • 4/5 Terry N. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good food apart from the pork. Good service from staff and clean. The environment is so beautiful.

  • 4/5 paul b. 4 years ago on Google
    Very ambient rooms excellent service great variety of meals

  • 5/5 Frank M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) God (Original) Gud

  • 5/5 tunde d. 4 years ago on Google
    Great Ambience.. Romantic getaway spot.

  • 4/5 Lydia G. 4 years ago on Google
    You must visit the place, to experience the amazingness.

  • 5/5 john k. 4 years ago on Google
    Breakfast is bliss...

  • 5/5 Mburu N. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place for family holidays and couples getaways..

  • 5/5 Charles N. 4 years ago on Google
    Naivasha

  • 4/5 Jim K. 4 years ago on Google
    A great place near the lake.

  • 5/5 Rainer M. 4 years ago on Google
    This place was supurb. Loved every bit of it. Cool green silent serene environment. Good food. Would recommend it anydsy

  • 4/5 [email protected] l. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place

  • 5/5 JAMES W. 4 years ago on Google
    Good services

  • 3/5 Peter M. 4 years ago on Google
    Serine outdoors.Good service

  • 5/5 Paul M. 4 years ago on Google
    Best thanks

  • 5/5 brian m. 4 years ago on Google
    Hidden gem in Naivasha

  • 5/5 john w. 4 years ago on Google
    The place was cool.... Unique hospitality

  • 5/5 Fabby A. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food, friendly staff great ambiance.lovely gsrdens .lots of besutiful birds.Theres a fully equiped gym next to the pool area. Its just beautiful

  • 4/5 George N. 4 years ago on Google
    Good place.

  • 5/5 Tony N. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice go for it now

  • 5/5 Jenny S. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful grounds and super friendly and helpful staff. Loved seeing the monkeys, and all the animals on the nature walk. I hope to come back soon!


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