8.5

148 reviews

Lake Nakuru Lodge

Lake Nakuru Lodge

Lake Nakuru National Park, Nakuru, 20100, Kenya

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Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kid-friendly buffet

Lake Nakuru Lodge

Lake Nakuru Lodge sits inside the scenic Lake Nakuru National Park, about 8.9mi from Nakuru's city center in Kenya. The setting pairs dramatic lake and mountain views with comfortable touches like free wifi, air conditioning, and a 24-hour front desk. On-site perks include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool (free), private parking (free), room service, and non-smoking rooms, plus a terrace with options for balcony or garden views.

Families and explorers alike can enjoy a kid-friendly buffet (free kids' meals) and a lively atmosphere with live music. Sip at the bar, soak up the sun on beach chairs or loungers, and unwind in the garden, terrace, or patio areas. For added adventure, horseback riding is available for an extra charge, and there are opportunities for picnics and garden strolls.

Address: Lake Nakuru National Park. Location: Nakuru, Kenya. Distance to city center: 8.9mi. Reviews: 148. Breakfast offerings are unknown.

Inside Lake Nakuru National Park, the lodge places travelers amid dramatic lake and mountain views. An outdoor pool with a shallow end and sweeping vistas pairs with practical perks like free wifi, air conditioning, and a 24-hour front desk, while private parking adds convenience. Dining happens at MUTARAKWA, an on-site restaurant serving African, American, and Indian flavors, with a terrace that offers seating options for balcony or garden views.

Families and explorers will appreciate a kid-friendly buffet with free kids' meals and the lively atmosphere created by live music. Bar service, sun loungers, and garden, terrace, and patio spaces invite easy lounging between wildlife-watching sessions. For a touch of adventure, horseback riding is available for an extra charge, and opportunities for picnics and peaceful garden strolls await.

Payment is flexible, with cash accepted and cards including American Express, JCB, Mastercard, Diners Club, Discover, Visa, Maestro, UnionPay debit, and UnionPay. Mutarakwa’s ambiance spans FamilyFriendly, Traditional, Modern, and Romantic, complemented by a menu that covers African, American, and Indian cuisines. The property sits in Lake Nakuru National Park, about 8.9mi from Nakuru city center.

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Parking On Site

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Lake view

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Garden view

Landmark view

Playground

Kids' meals

Picnic area

Garden

View

Free toiletries

Balcony

Bathtub

Rooms

Deluxe Room - single occupancy in Lake Nakuru Lodge

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Deluxe, 2 Twin Beds, Single Use

2 Twin Beds

65 sqft

Lake view

Mountain view

Landmark view

Garden view

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Junior Suite

1 Double Bed

Spa tub

Balcony

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Deluxe

Balcony

Wheelchair accessible

x4

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Senior Suite

3 Twin Beds

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Standard Room

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Guest reviews

8.5

148 reviews

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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María

8.2

November 2023

The location is excellent, right in the middle of the park. In the morning, a baboon visited our balcony and we saw a lion family eating a zebra only 100 meters away from our room. Wonderful! Food was very good and staff very friendly and helpful. We arrived really late and Cecilia kindly waited us with dinner ready.

Rooms are quite old and basic for the price of the hotel. There was only one socket to charge the phone, wifi didn’t work in the room, bathroom was old and when you showered, the entire floor was soaking wet. Minor details if you are staying only one night. The location is worth it!

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Doug

10

April 2024

The breakfast was delicious. It was also helpful to get information via what’s app.

Someone tipped a worker there in US dollars, as in one dollar bills. One dollars bills can’t be exchanged at most Kenyan banks so the worker was stuck with a useless tip. I know tips are personal and private but it would be nice if guests knew that ahead of time and could include the tip in the method of payment for their lodge stay. Perhaps the lodge could then pass that tip onto the employee. I don’t think it is good for the worker to approach a guest to help with exchanging the bills, and that happened to us. We did help with the exchange because we actually live in Kenya, but I don’t think it is a good practice. In our business, we see and hear about some Kenyans who take advantage of naive visitors.

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Anjali

10

December 2024

The staff were excellent, incredibly attentive and kind. The buffet was one of the best we've been to out of the safari lodges we've stayed in. It was a perfect way to kick back and relax but also enjoy the safari that was on the doorstep. I can't recommend this place this, excellent value for money. We also loved the bite from the bedroom balcony looking onto Nakuru national park.

It was very good value for money

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Natalia

9.1

June 2023

Great location, autethnic atmosphere, an bonfire in the evening, good food . And of course, the sounds of birds and the great view give relaxation.

We haven't been warned about payment for the entrance to the National park. I have not seen this information on the booking.com , although an receptionist told me that we must have missed it. So, calculate aprox + 50$ plus per person for the stay, otherwise you can not enter the park. We spent aprox 1 hour standing near the Park gate, for clarification and for the pay. You can not pay with a credit card, you can not pay cash, only M-pesa (!) We did not like this part at all.

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Edita

8.2

June 2025

I missed the breakfast but dinner was great. Staff were kind and helpful. I was sick and Staff were very kind. A nurse even checked on me if I was ok. Thank you.

It would be better if we had more information about the shower and how to get hot water. Also a hairdryer would be nice.

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Alicia

10

February 2025

The staff is great, professional, friendly and attentive. The vegetarian options were delicious. The location is great and the view breathtaking. We had an amazing time and would happily go back and stay even longer.

We would suggest replacing the plastic water bottles with glass bottles.

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Andrea

8.2

January 2022

Beautiful views of the park, excellent bird watching, animals very close to the swimming pool, even got to see lions come close to the lodge! The food is amazing and the staff is very friendly and helpful. there are opportunities for game drives, horseback riding, and massages.

The park charges $60 per person PER DAY to even enter, and the Lodge was not clear on that extra charge. if you’re staying several days, that could add hundreds of dollars onto your stay. Drinks are not included in the all inclusive price.

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Rebecca

9.1

January 2024

The food was overall delicious and plenty of options. The evening buffet was particularly fantastic! The staff were extremely attentive and as we stayed on NYE they had a great family and couple friendly plan for the evening. Being in the game reserve is amazing! We saw lots of animals and enjoyed a beautiful sunrise.

The rooms are slightly worn and the view we had was of the reception area.

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Moe

10

January 2023

Beautiful lodge in Nakuru park. The all inclusive meals were very good with nice variety of meats & veggies & fruits. Staff was very attentive, friendly & responsive. We enjoyed our time. We appreciated the welcome fruit basket, juices & free coffee/tea during the day. Very lovely spa with wonderful massages & facials. Ask for Penny, she provided a thorough treatment & relaxing massage. The view & serenity of the place are exceptional. Johnny is a very personable & friendly Englishman that can assist with horse riding & game drives.

Everything was great. You do have to pay the daily park fee to be at the lodge. Currently $60/person/day.

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Srishti

10

July 2025

Meals were very good, and the variety was great too. The location of the hotel enabled us to see the lake and the forest. The staff was very friendly and incredibly helpful. The room was nice and spacious. The balcony was beautiful to sit in.

Points of Interest Around Lake Nakuru Lodge

Attractions

Lake Nakuru National Park

7.8mi

Lake Naivasha

27.2mi

Restaurants

MUTARAKWA

Cuisines

  • African
  • American
  • Indian

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Traditional
  • Modern
  • Romantic

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Shallow end
  • With view

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Lake Nakuru Lodge

Restaurant

Outdoor swimming pool

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kid-friendly buffet

Bar

Parking On Site

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Lake view

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Beach chairs/Loungers

Patio

Garden view

Landmark view

Playground

Kids' meals

Picnic area

Garden

View

Free toiletries

Balcony

Bathtub

Stay rules - Lake Nakuru Lodge

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property