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Sawela Lodge

Hells Gate, Naivasha

The Fun Awaits

Fun Outdoor ActivitiesStay active with fun outdoor activities.

Guests Like the LocationThe location was rated 4.368 by the guests who stayed here.

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4.3/5

GoodFrom 16 reviews

5.0/513 Jan 2025

Stephen • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/57 Apr 2024

catherine

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.

5.0/524 Nov 2023

Mathew • Family Trip

Amazing! Highly recommend

5.0/522 Oct 2023

Jeroen • Couple Trip

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!

5.0/523 Dec 2021

Ian • Family Trip

Good and staff were exceptional

5.0/527 Dec 2020

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

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.

5.0/525 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

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!

5.0/525 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Sehr nettes Personal. Man soll unbedingt mit Josef eine Safari machen.

5.0/52 Apr 2018

Evelyn

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

4.0/59 Jan 2023

Khanya • Couple Trip

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.

4.0/525 Nov 2019

Verified traveler • Solo Trip

The rooms were very nice and comfortable, very beautiful scenery,

4.0/56 Aug 2018

Aunali • Couple Trip

great ambience and staff

4.0/517 Feb 2018

Boniface • Couple Trip

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.

3.0/51 Jun 2021

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

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.

2.0/56 Dec 2018

Matthew • Family Trip

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.

2.0/58 Oct 2018

Maxine • Trip with Friends

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.

Popular Facilities

Swimming Pool

WiFi

Parking

Fitness Center

Airport Transfer

24-hour Front Desk

Luggage Storage

Bonfire Area

BBQ Equipment

Accessible Facilities

Meeting Facilities

Free Parking

Children Facility

Bathtub

Refrigerator

Hair Dryer

Balcony

Ironing

Sports & Recreation

Picnic Area

Pool Table

Billiards

Hiking

Fitness Facilities

Arcade/Game Room

Garden

Pool Umbrellas

Public Facilities

Parking (Free)

Hotel Services

Luggage Storage

24-hour Front Desk

Laundry Service/Dry Cleaning

Hotel Safe

Express Check-out

Concierge Services

Other Facilities

Indoor Fireplace

Smoking Area

BBQ Facilities

Business Facilities

Meeting Rooms

24-hour Business Center

Ballroom

Accesibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Info

No Elevators

In-room Facilities

Patio or terrace

Transportation

Bicycle Rental

Airport Transfer (Surcharge)

Tours/Ticket Assistance

Connectivity

Free WiFi

Location

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Moi South Lake Road, Naivasha, Nakuru County, KE

Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in2:00 PM-10:00 PM

Check-out12:00

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, 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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

More Policies

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.

About Sawela Lodge

Sawela Lodge 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 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Lake Naivasha and 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Hell's Gate National Park.

Sawela Lodge Facility and Service
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.

Sawela Lodge 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.

Restaurant and Cafe
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.

Room Type and Price

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 - Fri, 17 Jul 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children