6/10 Okay
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Sep 9, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Swara Acacia Lodge
3.5 star property
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Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
- Bar
- Gym
- Spa
- Pool
- Breakfast available
- Laundry
Explore the area
Mombasa Road, Athi River, Machakos County
- Signature Mall13 min drive
- Nairobi National Park30 min drive
- Thika Road Mall38 min drive
- Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)41 min drive
Room options
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Classic Cottage, Garden View
- 215 sq ft
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Premium Cottage, Multiple Beds, Garden View, Garden Area
Premium Cottage, Multiple Beds, Garden View, Garden Area
- 215 sq ft
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood
Athi River
When you stay at Swara Acacia Lodge in Athi River, you'll be near the airport and 13 minutes by car from Signature Mall. .This family-friendly lodge is 11.3 mi (18.3 km) from Nairobi National Park and 26.6 mi (42.8 km) from Yaya Centre.
What's nearby
- Signature Mall - 13 min drive - 9.2 miles
- Nairobi National Park - 30 min drive - 11.4 miles
- Yaya Centre - 33 min drive - 26.7 miles
- Thika Road Mall - 38 min drive - 28.7 miles
- Giraffe Centre - 41 min drive - 29.4 miles
Getting around
- Syokimau Station - 28 min drive
- Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 41 min drive
Restaurants
- Guest bar and restaurant - 11 min drive
- Zizi Restaurant - 10 min drive
- Mamariiz, The Vox - 9 min drive
- Best Chicken Wings Ever - 11 min drive
- Mount View Bar & Restaurant - 15 min drive
About this property
Swara Acacia Lodge
Family-friendly lodge with bars and a 24-hour fitness center
Swara Acacia Lodge offers 20 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to furnished patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. This Athi River lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and enjoy recreation facilities including complimentary bicycles. In addition to an outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms and outdoor treatment areas. Services include Swedish massages and massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 individually decorated guestrooms. Your room comes with a memory foam bed. Rooms have private furnished patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
You can experience a safari, and enjoy an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, free babysitting, and wedding services.
You can enjoy a meal at Swara Acacia serving the guests of Swara Acacia Lodge, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Athi River? This lodge has 1141 square feet (106 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
Swara Acacia - Overlooking the pool and garden, this restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Hop Inn - Overlooking the garden, this bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Languages
English, Swahili
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
- Free self parking on site
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
- Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: KES 1,500 for adults and KES 1,000 for children
- 2 bars/lounges
- A restaurant
- Coffee and tea in common areas
- Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
- Hop Inn
- Swara Acacia
Things to do
- 24-hour gym
- Archery
- Free bicycle rentals
- Free children's club
- Game drive
- Game viewing
- Hiking/biking trails
- Library
- Mountain biking
- Outdoor pool
- Playground
- Safari
- TV in common areas
Family friendly
- Art supplies
- Changing table
- Free babysitting
- Free children's club
- Free supervised activities for children
- Highchair
- Laundry facilities
- Outdoor pool
- Playground
- Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
Guest services
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Multilingual staff
- Turndown service
- Wedding services
Business services
- 1,141 square feet of conference space
- 2 meeting rooms
Outdoors
- Firepit
- Garden
- Outdoor entertainment area
- Outdoor furniture
- Picnic area
- Terrace
Spa
- Outdoor treatment areas
- Swedish massages
- Treatment room
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- No elevator
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
More
- Banquet hall
- Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Memory foam mattress
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Shower
- Towels provided
More
- Individual decor
- Individual furnishings
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately KES 1500 for adults and KES 1000 for children
- Airport shuttle fee: KES 4000 per vehicle (one-way)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Free in-room WiFi has a 2-device limit
Property is also known as
Swara Acacia Lodge Nairobi
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Swara Acacia Lodge Machakos
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Swara Acacia
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Swara Acacia Lodge Athi River
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Swara Acacia Lodge Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Antony
Jul 16, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Antony
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Apr 3, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a great unique open space with interesting landscape (both natural and curated). They were doing quite a bit of landscape work while we were there which created some noise and a lot of staff moving about during the day, but it was very quiet and peaceful at night.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019