Sawela Lodge

Property class: 4

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Consider a stay at Sawela Lodge and take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), a poolside bar, and a terrace. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
The current price is AED 952
AED 1,154 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a picture on the wall.

Business Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, curtains, a striped rug, and a canopy.

Business Suite

  • Garden view
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Naivasha is home to Sawela Lodge. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Elsamere Conservation Centre, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Crescent Island Widlife Sanctuary and Hell's Gate National Park - Elsa Gate. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing. Visit our Naivasha travel guide
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Moi South Lake Road, Naivasha, Nakuru County, 20117

What's nearby

  • A group of pelicans standing on a small island in a body of water, surrounded by trees and vegetation.
    Lake Naivasha
    7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • A person walking through a narrow canyon with layered rock formations.
    Hell's Gate National Park
    17 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Crescent Island Widlife Sanctuary
    6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Hell's Gate National Park - Elsa Gate
    16 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Buffalo Mall Naivasha
    21 min drive - 17.2 km

Getting around

  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson)
    125 min drive

Restaurants

  • Artcaffé
    23 min drive
  • Party Island Lounge
    13 min drive
  • Sopa Restaurant
    9 min drive
  • Chomazone Grill
    17 min drive
  • Mother's Kitchen Cafe
    17 min drive

About this property

Sawela Lodge

  • Upscale lodge
  • You can look forward to free breakfast (local cuisine), a poolside bar, and a terrace at Sawela Lodge. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
  • Additional perks include:
    • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self parking
    • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
    • A billiards/pool table, meeting rooms, and barbecue grills
  • Room features
  • All 74 rooms include comforts such as furnished balconies and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
    • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and free infant beds

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sawela Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Sawela Lodge?

As of 23 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sawela Lodge on 3 November 2026 start from AED 952, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Sawela Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sawela Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sawela Lodge?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Sawela Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 150 per vehicle applies.

Where is Sawela Lodge located?

Situated in Naivasha, this lodge is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Crescent Island Widlife Sanctuary and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hell's Gate National Park - Elsa Gate and Hell's Gate National Park. Elsamere Conservation Centre and Naivasha District Hospital are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Sawela Lodge Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing! Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent location and stay

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Good and staff were exceptional
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very nice and comfortable, very beautiful scenery,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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Sehr nettes Personal. Man soll unbedingt mit Josef eine Safari machen.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not great

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

GREAT PLACE BUT SERVICE WAS DISAPPOINTING

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great ambience and staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice place

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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017