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Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort

3.5 star property

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Standard Room | Executive lounge
Property grounds
Private kitchen
Children's play area - outdoor
Horseback riding

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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North Lake, Off Nairobi-Nakuru Highway, (Pan African Highway), Naivasha, 74888
  • Lake Naivasha
    12 min drive
  • Kenya Wildlife Service Training Institute
    28 min drive
  • Hell's Gate National Park
    43 min drive

Room options

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Villa, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Villa, 2 Twin Beds

  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

  • 420 sq ft
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Villa, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Villa, 1 King Bed

  • 1044 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Naivasha

With a stay at Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort in Naivasha, you'll be 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Crater Lake Game Sanctuary and 15.8 mi (25.4 km) from Naivasha District Hospital. .This family-friendly hotel is 19.6 mi (31.5 km) from Hell's Gate National Park and 30.3 mi (48.7 km) from Mt. Longonot National Park.

What's nearby

  • Lake Naivasha - 12 min drive
  • Crater Lake Game Sanctuary - 23 min drive
  • Kenya Wildlife Service Training Institute - 28 min drive
  • Hell's Gate National Park - 43 min drive
  • Olkaria Natural Health Spa - 44 min drive

Getting around

  • Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 157 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Great Rift Valley Lodge Main Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chicken Inn-Viewpoint - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bush dinner (Great Rift Valley Lodge) - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort

Art Deco hotel with a golf course connected to the convention center in Naivasha
Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort offers 30 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. This Naivasha hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including an outdoor tennis court and complimentary bicycles. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 30 guestrooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
While the golfer in the family is out on the course, try one of the other recreational amenities offered, such as an outdoor pool or an outdoor tennis court. This Art Deco hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Grab a bite at Rift Valley, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary continental breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Naivasha? This hotel has 969 square feet (90 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast.
Rift Valley - Overlooking the golf course and garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Rift Valley

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Ecotours
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Free children's club
  • Golf
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free children's club
  • Free crib
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (969 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

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 accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 7 buildings
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2000
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer to the property via required shuttle and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Great Rift Valley Lodge Resort
Great Rift Valley Lodge Resort Naivasha
Great Rift Valley Naivasha
Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Hotel Naivasha
Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort Naivasha, Kenya
Great Rift Valley Lodge And Golf Resort
Great Rift Valley Naivasha
Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort Hotel
Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort Naivasha
Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort Hotel Naivasha

Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views, great food, and friendly staff. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was all great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Tamara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy, Attractive Getaway; Good Service
My 8 year old daughter and I, who live in another African country, traveled here in December 2020. It’s an odd time for travel with the pandemic continuing but we had not been able to leave our country for almost a year and needed a getaway. The GRVL was a refreshing stop with kind staff who wanted to make our stay the best it could be. We did have one issue at one evening buffet and though resolved, I was surprised our drinks were not comped to compensate for the long wait and inconvenience. The buffet food was surprisingly good Although somewhat repetitious, though for a 2 night stay we were fine. Had we stayed longer, we would have needed more variety. The rooms are a little small but with an attractive layout and very comfortable beds. I would recommend a stay here for a cool getaway from Nairobi with a visit to Hell’s Gate National Park or Crescent Island nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely spot
Beautiful and relaxing stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lilian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The experience was amazing, we had plenty of activities and the environment was fantastic. We loved the food too
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Stay
Great Rift is a beautiful place, family friendly, lots of activities for kids. The hotel villas were clean and cosy. Just a few small repairs need to be made but nothing major. The food was great! Loved their breakfasts. Overall, we had a great time. Will definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic Naivasha Resort for Family or Business!
This was my first visit to Naivasha and I wish I had been able to stay longer, thanks to the Great Rift Valley Lodge! The rooms, comfort, and cleanliness are top notch, and the staff are excellent, especially Valentine at Guest Services & Esther in the Spa. Considering the price, some of the quality of the food could improve, but the buffet gives a wide range of options. The grounds are beautiful, and we loved the fireplaces. If you don’t have a car, you will need to budget for extra taxis since there is nothing in walking distance around the resort — but for my family, this is what we wanted most—a quiet, clean place where we didn’t have to leave. Next time we look forward to the star gazing walk and riding horses! We will return in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel and golf course
This hotel is very convenient to play golf with a fantastic course. Accommodation and food are very nice to make me be surrounded by the out of the ordinary.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
I have been a guest at The Great Rift Valley (GVR) Lodge since 2012; this was my first trip on my own, not for a conference. Unfortunately, I did not have the same experience as when I was a conference guest. The rooms and location are lovely. The challenge was that GVR was extremely busy with 2 large groups (250+ people); thus the usual rooms and activity areas were not readily available. The biggest issue was food; I was put a dining area usually reserved for members. We did not get our full board lunches (I was offered the buffet for the school group which I did not accept) and the next day, I was not allowed to use that lunch nor order a la cart for an extra cost for my 6 year old child when I inquired. She had potato crisps and cheese sitting outside while we waited for transport. Then several individuals commented that she looked hungry and that I should feed her "properly." I positively confirmed that I had been told I could not order a la cart at reception. Then I cried. I was made to feel so bad despite being the booker and payer of the room, but especially because I was criticized by the staff about being a mother (on international women's day no less) when it was the hotel's errors. 7 business days after check out the hotel has never contacted me.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Njuguna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fairly good. Should improve on staff quality at dining and room service and reception.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The quality of food on the a la carte menu needs improvement. Had no hot water for a night and a morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it
Loved my stay here. Staff are friendly, room is comfortable. Food is delicious. Would definitely stay here again. If anyone has something bad to say about this lodge, it reflects their attitude, not the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

2/10 Terrible

Andy Huang, Qatar

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Front Office are full of Sharks & Conartists
Tried to charge me the boat trip the Naivasha lake like 3 times the going rate. Lied through his teeth that the boat has not other passengers and I have to pay for whole boat. Nice facilities if only managed closer to the international rates they are charging. The quality of food and cooking are far far from acceptable standards. Local fruits need great effort to appreciate but the vegetables from the hotel organic farm was a treasure.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful setting but views may vary
The property is large and beautiful with a lovely setting, and the room very comfortable. Food had a decent variety. However, I was very disappointed to find my room had no view whatsoever and the advertised "balcony" was just a tiny patio/entrance way at the door looking out at some grass. On the website of the hotel they are selling the view and it appears that all rooms have views - it's not the case. Also, weirdly enough, the rest of the property doesn't have views either - only from a few tables at one of the two restaurants can you see through the trees to the mountains and lake. Property could be improved immensely with a terrace with views somewhere where drinks or snacks are served, some small viewing platforms integrated into the trees around the walking/jogging trails, and more accurate descriptions of rooms on their website and hotel consolidator sites.

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rustic luxury
The hotel is luxurious for Kenya - but in a rustic way. Rooms are stylishly furnished and sufficiently spacious, with fantastic views across the surrounding land and lake. The relaxing bar area benefits from a beautiful log fire which is well-stocked in the evening. On our most recent stay, out-of-hours food service was extremely slow, but this is unusual in my experience.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great until check out. I turned in my key, paid my balance for some sodas we bought and receipted a zero balance. Then we went to finish our lunch and leave. When we got to the main gate they said we needed a "clearance slip". I thought the guard meant receipt so I pulled it out of my luggage and showed her. But that wasn't what she wanted it was a "green clearance card" apparently they give at check out which they did not. So I had to drive back up the long drive only to find out they wouldn't clear me since they could not confirm my bill was paid via Expedia. When I checked in two days earlier I said my name and that I had booked through expedia and there was no problem, they had my reservation ready. So I was very surprised and frustrated that now they were saying bill wasn't paid. So I went back to my van got my computer to show them the email confirmation from expedia which showed dates and amount paid $562 "collected by Expedia". That did not satisfy the clerks. So I opened my online credit card and showed them the debit from Expedia on the day I booked it with ref numbers. They still weren't sure and had to call their home office in Nairobi. By now we were 30 min behind schedule to drive 4 hours back home. We live in Kenya and have resident rates. Finally they gave me my "green clearance card" 40 min after my first attempt to go. I forwarded Expedia email confirmation to their home office. The reservation manager Rose did email me this morning apologizin

6/10 Okay

Wilson, Nairobi

Liked: Staff & service
our stay at Great Rift Valley
My wife and I spent the mashujaa Day in your facility and it was great. Food was excellent and the staff were excellent too. I happened to have booked through internet, but the information on the net did not seems to match the room we were booked into. This was however resolved by the ground crew. As result of good service. I would like to book for the new year holiday starting 28th Dec. hoping and trusting to get similar j if not better. I would like to book 3 doubles one my 2 boys, my 2 girls and for myself and my wife. Kindly give me the best discount you can. Please note the the 3 should be in Villas. Kind regards