135 reviews
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$300Nakuru National Park, Nakuru, 00100, Kenya
135 reviews
1/27
Restaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Room service
Kid-friendly buffet
Bar
Tour desk
Private entrance
Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge offers a playful, safari-flavored retreat tucked inside Nakuru National Park in Kenya. About 8.4mi from Nakuru city center, it pairs wild scenery with comfy touches: an outdoor swimming pool (free), free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and bar, plus a terrace and garden where birds might photobomb the view.
Address: Nakuru National Park. The location invites easy wildlife outings and sunset chats on the terrace, and the property has 135 reviews from fellow travelers.
On-site essentials cover convenience: room service, shuttle service (extra charges), airport shuttle (extra charges), and meeting/banquet facilities (extra charges); kid-friendly options include a buffet and free kids' meals, while families will appreciate a picnic area, a garden, beach chairs/loungers, and a private entrance or balcony with a view. The 24-hour front desk, non-smoking rooms, and wheelchair accessibility round out the package for diverse travelers.
Inside Nakuru National Park, a playful safari-flavored retreat invites wandering footprints and sunset selfies. The on-site Restaurant #1 serves African cuisine in ambiances that swing from family-friendly to modern and romantic, making mealtime as memorable as the wildlife sightings. Take a seat on the terrace or wander the garden—birdsong might just steal the show.
An outdoor pool with a view awaits, open all season for a refreshing pause after game drives. The setting offers a calm, adults-only moment to unwind beneath Kenyan skies, with the advantage of a refreshing dip as the plains settle in.
Practical touches include free Wi-Fi, room service, and shuttle service (extra charges), plus an airport shuttle (extra charges) and meeting/banquet facilities (extra charges). Payment options cover cash and major cards—Visa, American Express, Mastercard—and M-Pesa. Room options include Standard, Single Use (344 sqft; accommodates 3 adults and 2 children; beds: 2 x Queen size bed), Standard, Double (accommodates 2 adults and 1 child; beds: 1 x Double bed), and Deluxe (smoking not allowed).
Restaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Room service
Kid-friendly buffet
Bar
Tour desk
Private entrance
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Wheelchair accessible
Beach chairs/Loungers
Kids' meals
Picnic area
Garden
Free toiletries
Balcony
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2 Queen Size Beds
345 sqft
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Terrace
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Karol
10
December 2023
We got two rooms overlooking the lake. Incredible view!!! I think most of the rooms if not all get this view. The lodge is located up on a hill so you get an incredible million dollar view of the Nakuru lake.
Overall the property is very clean however the chair upholstery in rooms were quite stained. Housekeeping stoped doing the night turndown after one night. Pity, because it was a nice touch.
Divya
10
November 2024
Such a fantastic lodge, contemporary and yet in keeping with the Kenyan style of lodges. Absolutely beautiful cottages with the most amazing views of Lake Nakuru and the surrounding hills. Beautiful views from the cottage, poolside, bar and open dining areas. lovely staff, especially in the dining area. Facility headed by a warm-hearted caring Manager, Mr James Mwema. The head chef, Joseph, and his team create the most amazing meals. Their chef for Indian vegetarian food, Caroline, prepares delicious homestyle Indian food. I would highly recommend staying at this lodge
Paige
8.2
April 2025
The staff couldn't have been friendlier- they truly welcomed me and helped make my weekend special. The views and facilities were fantastic. The food was delicious.
You have to pay to enter the national park- an additional $60 USD per night for each night you will stay at the resort. Then, the drive is 20 km (~45min) over bumpy roads with large puddles, so ensure you have an appropriate vehicle. There is no wifi in the rooms and very spotty (at best) wifi in the shared areas.
Mihaela
9.1
September 2024
Huge rooms with panoramic view of lake Nakuru. Very good food and coffee. Excellent staff, especially the ladies at the restaurant and Kelvin who shared his knowledge about the animals around - he shared more details than our game driver did across 6 days (we booked a game driver via a different hotel we stayed at in Nairobi), so we really appreciated Kelvin’s time and knowledge sharing.
The upholstery in the room was stained so it gave you the impression that they were not as clean (the room was very clean though).
Robert
9.1
May 2024
Arriving at the lodge, we were mad welcome by such friendly staff. Our check-in experience was very good. The internet was good in the rooms as well as the main lodge areas. The meals were excellent where the chefs prepared a variety of nourishing meals daily. Beatrice was always friendly and more than willing to assist in the dining room. Checking out was simple and no fuss.
The park fees payment took a little longer than usual. Otherwise, there were no issues. The cold water tap in the shower needs some attention.
Faith
10
April 2025
I enjoyed the location, it's exactly what I needed to unplug from my usual city life. The views are panoramic views & relaxing, the food is delicious and the staff are very caring. It was as though I was home away from home. I also appreciated that they have an in-house clinician within the facility. I would definitely come back again. Thank you team Sopa for an amazing experience.
Petronella
10
April 2025
Beautiful surroundings, stunning views. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. Lovely food and relaxing atmosphere. I would highly recommend Halima for a treatment ar the spa,best reflexology I have ever had. The most peaceful place for a relaxing break. I would recommend staying and making time to relax here as well as the usual safari.
Can’t think of anything.
Mohamed
8.2
November 2024
View was really good and rooms were clean. Receptionist (Halima) was exceptionally nice and friendly. The reason to significantly increase the rating on this platform and others.
Despite that it is strange the water (other than the complimentary 2 bottles in the room), fresh juice, soft drinks and bottles juice are all chargeable separately in a supposedly full board package, but we were not informed by the waiter when we were placing our order.
Hennie
8.2
May 2024
Amazing location. Amazing staff. Food was average at best. Buffet not great.
Food was average. Buffet was always dry meat and chicken. Little flavour. BE AWARE: Website does not stipulate distances correctly at all. Lodge is 45 min from main gate. High clearance vehicle is a must!!! Traffic from Nairobi to main gate took us 4.5 hours. Travel as early as possible from Nairobi.
Quite
9.1
April 2025
Excellent, inclusive, large buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner, catering to local and international tastes.
The fact that every night you stay incurs a full day's park fees, currently US$60 per person per 24 hours for non-Kenyan or EAC residents. I feel fees should be discounted for those who stay in the park.
Attractions
Lake Nakuru National Park
9miLake Naivasha
30.3miAttractions
Lake Nakuru National Park
9miLake Naivasha
30.3miRestaurant #1
Cuisines
Ambiances
Location
Features
Age restrictions
Availability
Restaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Room service
Kid-friendly buffet
Bar
Tour desk
Private entrance
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Wheelchair accessible
Beach chairs/Loungers
Kids' meals
Picnic area
Garden
Free toiletries
Balcony
View
Bidet
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Activities
Happy hour
Themed dinners
Tour or class about local culture
Walking tours
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Free toiletries
Private Bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Ironing service
Laundry
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment & Family Services
Board games/Puzzles
Food & Drink
Bar
Breakfast in the room
Fruit
Kid-friendly buffet
Kids' meals
Packed lunches
Restaurant
Special diet meals (on request)
Wine/Champagne
Food & drink safety
Breakfast to-go containers
Delivered food covered securely
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge
Currency exchange
Express check-in/out
Invoice provided
Private check-in/out
Tour desk
General
Carpeted
Designated smoking area
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Mosquito net
Non-smoking rooms
Private entrance
Room service
Tile/Marble floor
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Cleaning products
Electric kettle
Living Area
Desk
Sitting area
Media & Technology
Telephone
Outdoors
Balcony
BBQ facilities
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Terrace
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
24-hour security
Fire extinguishers
Safe
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Safety features
Access to healthcare professionals
First aid kits available
Services
Wake-up service
Spa
Beach chairs/Loungers
Outdoor swimming pool
Transportation
Airport drop-off
Airport pickup
Airport shuttle
Shuttle service
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Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
There's no age requirement for check-in
Come and go whenever you want
Parking may not be available
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 1 years
2+ years
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Cash
Visa,
American Express,
Mastercard,
Cash only,
M-Pesa
This property accepts cash.
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