148 reviews
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$300Lake Nakuru National Park, Nakuru, 20100, Kenya
148 reviews
1/70
Restaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Room service
Air conditioning
Hot tub
Kid-friendly buffet
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.
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
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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
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Senior Suite
3 Twin Beds
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Standard Room
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Featured reviews:
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Attractions
Lake Nakuru National Park
7.8miLake Naivasha
27.2miAttractions
Lake Nakuru National Park
7.8miLake Naivasha
27.2miMUTARAKWA
Cuisines
Ambiances
Location
Features
Availability
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
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Entire unit wheelchair accessible
Activities
Bicycle rental
Horseback riding
Live music/Performance
Pool table
Themed dinners
Bathroom
Bathrobe
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Guest bathroom
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Business center
Fax/Photocopying
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Ironing service
Laundry
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment & Family Services
Child safety socket covers
Evening entertainment
Playground
Food & Drink
Bar
Fruit
Kid-friendly buffet
Kids' meals
Packed lunches
Restaurant
Special diet meals (on request)
Wine/Champagne
Food & drink safety
Delivered food covered securely
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
Currency exchange
Private check-in/out
General
Air conditioning
Designated smoking area
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Hypoallergenic room available
Interconnecting room(s) available
Mosquito net
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Soundproof rooms
Tile/Marble floor
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Cleaning products
Living Area
Desk
Dining area
Fireplace
Sitting area
Outdoors
Balcony
BBQ facilities
Garden
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Picnic area
Terrace
Parking
Free Private Parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Safety & security
24-hour security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Safe
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Safety features
Access to healthcare professionals
Air purifiers
First aid kits available
Services
Wake-up service
Spa
Beach chairs/Loungers
Beauty services
Body scrub
Facial treatments
Hot tub
Light therapy
Massage
Outdoor swimming pool
Spa lounge/Relaxation area
Transportation
Airport drop-off
Airport pickup
Airport shuttle
Car rental
View
Garden view
Lake view
Landmark view
Mountain view
Pool view
View
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
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 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+ 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.
No capacity for extra beds.
Cash
American Express,
JCB,
Mastercard,
Diners Club,
Discover,
Visa,
Maestro,
Cash only,
UnionPay debit card,
UnionPay
This property accepts cash.
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