We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Kenya. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated February 2024.
NAIROBI. Luxury Hotel.Rooftop bar. Popular among women. This luxury boutique hotel in Nairobi offers air-conditioned accommodation with a complimentary minibar and free WiFi. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool and a 24-hour gym. All of Tribe’s rooms and suites come with extra long beds, mood lighting and floor-to-ceiling mirrors. Each has a private bathroom with rain shower. An English breakfast buffet and international à la carte options are offered in the restaurant. Some local eateries can be found in the The Village Market, located next to the hotel. Guests can enjoy a drink in the swimming pool bar or visit the spa for a sauna session. There are also 5 beauty treatment rooms and there is a hairdresser. Tribe Hotel is located within Nairobi’s Diplomatic District, approximately 25 km from Nairobi International Airport. Free parking is provided on site.Show full description
NAIROBI.Charming. Hip. Superb interior design. Located in Nairobi, 7.9 km from Nairobi National Museum, The Social House Nairobi, a Preferred Lifestyle Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. All units at the hotel include air conditioning and a desk. Buffet and Full English/Irish breakfast options are available daily at The Social House Nairobi, a Preferred Lifestyle Hotel. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving African, American and British cuisine. Vegetarian and halal options can also be requested. The Social House Nairobi, a Preferred Lifestyle Hotel offers a terrace. Kenyatta International Conference Centre is 8 km from the hotel, while Century Cinemax Junction is 2 km away. The nearest airport is Wilson Airport, 10 km from The Social House Nairobi, a Preferred Lifestyle Hotel.Show full description
I rate this as the most charming and well designed luxury hotel in Kenya. It also has A POPULAR ROOFTOP BAR.
WATAMU.Unique. Beautiful. Great location. Facing the beachfront, Visiwa Beach Resort offers 5-star accommodation in Watamu and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and shared lounge. With a terrace, the property also has a restaurant, as well as a bar. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Bike hire and car hire are available at this resort and the area is popular for cycling. Popular points of interest near the resort include Watamu Bay Beach, Papa Remo Beach and Mapango Beach. The nearest airport is Malindi Airport, 19 km from Visiwa Beach Resort.Show full description
This resort has a great location in Watamu and outstanding views!
NAIROBI.Elegant. Historic. Superb breakfast. Just 10 minutes’ drive from Nairobi’s CBD, Villa Rosa Kempinski offers guests a 24-hour front desk, a spa and a fitness centre. Free private parking is available. The spacious rooms are elegantly furnished and offer city views. They are equipped with a minibar, desk and flat-screen TV. Some of the rooms have balconies. Villa Rosa Kempinski boasts a variety of restaurants, featuring local and International cuisine. Guests can enjoy a selection of Italian dishes at Lucca Restaurant and Deli at Cafe Villa Rosa. For relaxation, guests can unwind in the Spa, which features 9 treatment rooms, a sauna, a fully equipped fitness centre and an outdoor swimming pool. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 21 km and the Nairobi National Park 30 km from the property. Airport shuttles can be arranged at an additional surcharge.Show full description
NAIROBI. Luxury Hotel.Comfortable beds. Situated in the heart of Nairobi, the extensive ground of Serena Hotel contains a fitness centre and spa. Guests can relax in a sun lounger beside the outdoor pool, which is surrounded by palm trees. The elegant and spacious rooms and suites are decorated with warm colours and wooden furniture. They are equipped with a TV, air-conditioning and a private bathroom. Free Wi-Fi is provided. Nairobi Serena Hotel offers a fine-dining restaurant with a seasonal menu and extensive wine cellar. Guests can enjoy a variety of snack and drinks at the poolside bar, or a cocktail at the Aksum Bar. The 24-hour front desk can organise concierge, limousine and baby-sitting services or make an appointment for guests at the on-site hair salon. Free private parking is also available. A shuttle is provided upon request to Jomo Kenyatta Airport, only 13 km away. The Railways Golf Course is 3 km away and Nairobi National Park is within a 9 km drive.Show full description
MOMBASA. Luxury Hotel. Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa is situated in Mombasa on one of the longest beachfront protected by the Mombasa Marine Park. It features 4 outdoor swimming pools, 3 restaurants and a beachside nightclub. Each air-conditioned room at Sarova Whitesands offers ocean, pool or garden views. It comes equipped with a satellite TV a minibar and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. The bed is draped in mosquito nets. Minazi Café serves a snack and kids menu while Lido Lounge is a fine dining restaurant serving seafood and steak. Cocos Beach Bar has an open-air disco. Guests can enjoy a beauty treatment in the spa or have a good work out in the gym. A host of water sports are also available. Free Wi-Fi is available.Excursions to Forte Jesus, Mama Ngina Waterfront, Old Town, Elephant Tusks and Haller Park Bamburi can be arranged.Show full description
MASAI MARA.Highly elegant. Unique. Great location. Neptune Mara Rianta luxury Camp is situated in the north of the Masai Mara. This luxury-tented camp overlooks the Mara River and is surrounded by wildlife. This unique experience allows guests to cross over the Mara River via a newly constructed walking bridge, as Land Cruisers and expert guides await them in a wildlife conservancy area that spans over 12,000 acres Each luxury tent, built on a wooden platform, has a private viewing deck. Neptune Mara Rianta guests can access the Masai Mara National Reserve, as well as the camp’s private wildlife conservancy. Neptune Mara Rianta is pleased to announce the opening of its private wildlife conservancy, Olomelok. It includes a sitting area, a writing desk and laptop safe box. The private bathroom has a spacious shower and twin basins. The Acacia Dining Room serves a buffet style breakfast and lunch , dinner is à la carte. Al fresco lunches are served around the pool at Neptune Mara and evening barbecues include activities such as Masai dancing. Daily activities at the lodge include game viewing drives within the reserve, guided nature walks and bird watching. Guests can enjoy an invigorating massage at the Earth and Rain Spa . Wi-Fi is available in the public areas of the camp.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most elegant, unique and authentic luxury hotel in Kenya. WOW!
NAIROBI.Historic property. Charming. Good breakfast. Set amongst tropical gardens, Fairmont The Norfolk offers luxury accommodation in an early 19th-century colonial building. It includes a fitness centre with sauna, 6 restaurants and a heated outdoor pool. Elegantly decorated rooms include a flat-screen TV, marble bathroom and views of the surrounding garden. More spacious suites feature a separate seating area and some have a large, furnished terrace. The Norfolk features a modern-style American steak house, a classically furnished wine bar serving hors d'oeuvres and a poolside restaurant. Historical Lord Delamere Terrace restaurant and bar provides an international à la carte menu and drink selection. Free WiFi is available on site. Shopping and cultural tours of Nairobi can be organised at the 24-hour front desk. The gym has personal trainers and daily classes as well as a steam room and massage facilities. Business guests are also offered a complimentary return shuttle to their office with free WiFi on board. A collection of Kenyan history and culture can be seen at the National Museums of Kenya, a 15-minute walk. A shuttle is available at a fee for Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 18 km away.Show full description
WATAMU. Lonno Lodge features a salt-water pool lined with thatched parasols and a private beach area. Located 4 km from Watamu centre, it provides luxury accommodation decorated with local artefacts. All rooms and suites boast regional décor which includes locally made furniture and artworks. Each room has a mosquito net and is fitted with flat-screen TV, a tea / coffee maker and a seating area. The hotel’s restaurant features a laid-back atmosphere with its thatched ceiling and all-wood furniture. Guests can enjoy a refreshing cold beverage and relax on the traditional porch swing. Lonno Lodge Hotel is 30 km away from Kakoneni’s cultural and natural attractions. The hotel’s staff can also organise day trips and outdoor excursions.Show full description
DIANI BEACH.Delightful property. Relaxing atmosphere. Lovely interior design. Popular among couples. Offering an outdoor pool and restaurant, The Villa is set in Diani Beach in the Coast Region, 700 metres from The Diani Beach Shopping Centre. Each suite features stylish interior combined with Swahili elements and is equipped with air conditioning, fan, flat-screen TV. Enjoy a cup of coffee while looking out at the pool or garden. Suites have a private bathroom with a shower and bidet, with bath robes provided. You will find free toiletries. Offering views of the garden and the outdoor pool, the restaurant serves local and international cuisine Bike hire and car hire are available at this resort and the area is popular for golfing. Colobus Conservation is 5 km from The Villa, while Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest is 15 minutes' drive away. The nearest airport Ukunda airport is 2.5km from the property while Moi Airport is 42km. Free min bar , coffee and tea . Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most BEAUTIFUL luxury hotel in Kenya.
WATAMU.Cool. Comfortable beds. Great value. Popular among couples. Located on Watamu beach, the luxury Medina Palms features unique architecture and a tropical garden, outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers and views of the Indian Ocean. Free WiFi is offered in public areas. With views of the garden and pool, the elegant and spacious suites come complete with air conditioning and feature a lounge and dining area, flat-screen satellite TV and kitchenette. Each have a private entrance and some suites offer a hot tub. At Medina Palms there is the à la carte Amandina Restaurant, Star Lounge which offers shisha, cocktails and sunsets views towards the distant Tsavo National Park. Other facilities at the resort include a kids' club, fitness centre and the Sakina Spa which offers an array of treatments and massages. The resort is 25 km from the Malindi Airport and 126 km from the Moi International Airport.Show full description
NAIROBI. Luxury Hotel.Good breakfast. Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi is located in Nairobi, 20-minutes' drive from the Nairobi National Park. It also comes with indoor and outdoor swimming pools and a jacuzzi. Every room comes with a private bathroom. Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi features free WiFi throughout the property. A flat-screen TV is provided. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property, and there is a lobby bar and cigar lounge. The hotel has 12 meeting rooms and a business center and is equipped with a bar, a spa centre and fitness centre. Guests can choose from a range of breakfast options offered at the property which include American, Continental, Halal and Vegetarian breakfasts. The onsite Larder Restaurant specializes in international cuisines. Areas of interest close to the property include Giraffe Center, Karen Blixen Museum and Daphne Sheldrick's Wildlife Trust, all within 13 km of Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi. Kenyatta International Conference Centre is 4.1 km from Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi, while Nairobi National Museum is 4.8 km away. The nearest airport is Jomo Kenyatta Airport, 17 km from the property. Wilson Airport is 6 km from the hotel.Show full description
MALINDI. Boutique hotel.Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic.Opened January 2022. Located in Malindi, 800 metres from Tropical Beach, Lion in the Sun Billionaire Retreat Malindi provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. With a garden, the property also features a shared lounge, as well as a terrace. You can play tennis at this 5-star hotel, and car hire is available. The accommodation features room service, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel each room is fitted with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms include a kettle, while selected rooms are equipped with a balcony and others also offer pool views. At Lion in the Sun Billionaire Retreat Malindi rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving African, Italian and international cuisine. Vegetarian and vegan options can also be requested. Watamu National Marine Park is 38 km from Lion in the Sun Billionaire Retreat Malindi, while Malindi Marine National Park is 500 metres away. The nearest airport is Malindi, 7 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
The most relaxing and romantic luxury hotel in Kenya.
DIANI BEACH.Relaxing atmosphere. Elegant. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Situated on the Indian Ocean along the white sandy Diani Beach, Ocean Village Club offers guests a tranquil haven. Featuring tropical decor with teak furniture, all rooms come with a veranda and air-conditioning. The Deluxe Rooms all have sea views through the tropical forest. They include a seating area with flat-screen TV and a small fridge. A selection of meals and dishes are offered from breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as pizzas and cocktails can be enjoyed in the Sails restaurant, and drinks are served at the poolside bar. The resort is just a 10-minute drive from Ukunda village. Mombasa is located 40 km away and Moi International Airport is 50 km away.Show full description
This boutique hotel has very cosy rooms. It is very popular among couples travelling to Kenya.
NAIROBI.Cool. Great value. Popular among women. Located in Nairobi, Tamarind Tree Hotel provides an outdoor heated swimming pool, fitness centre and garden. Featuring a terrace, the property is located within 5 km of Kenyatta International Conference Centre. Guests can enjoy a selection of international cuisines in the on-site restaurant. All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a 43-inch flat-screen TV with satellite and cable channels. With a private bathroom, rooms at Tamarind Tree Hotel also feature garden and pool views. The rooms will provide guests with a desk, chair and tea & coffee making facilities. A buffet breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. Speaking English and Swahili, staff at the 24-hour front desk can help you plan your stay. Areas of interest close to the property include Nairobi National Museum, 6 km from Tamarind Tree Hotel and Karen Blixen Museum, 13 km away. Wilson Airport is 1.5 km from Tamarind Tree Hotel while Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 13.5 km away.Show full description
DIANI BEACH.Charming. Unique. Cosy rooms. Located on Diani Beach with panoramic ocean views, Waterlovers Beach Resort offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant and free WiFi. The resort is 35 km away from Mombasa. The accommodation combines Swahili design with a touch of Mediterranean atmosphere. All suites have a private verandah with ocean view. The spacious villa also offers a fully equipped kitchen. Set by the pool and overlooking the ocean, Tides Restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine with local ingredients. Cocktails and drinks can be enjoyed at Ocean Spirit, the resort's beach bar. Activities at the resort or in the surrounding area include snorkeling, kayaking, diving, kite and windsurfing. Waterlovers Beach Resort has a 24-hour front desk, a garden and a children's playground. Airport shuttles and bicycle rental can be arranged. The Shimba Hills National Reserve can be reached within 30 minutes by car.Show full description
ELDORET. Luxury Hotel.Newly opened, August 2023. Set in Eldoret, 26 km from Leseru Station, Blueberry Villas offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers a shared kitchen and room service. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a concierge service. The units in the hotel are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a bidet and a shower. The rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. At Blueberry Villas you will find a restaurant serving African, American and Italian cuisine. Vegetarian, halal and kosher options can also be requested. Kipkabus Railway Station is 46 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Eldoret Airport, 11 km from Blueberry Villas.Show full description
DIANI BEACH. Luxury Hotel.Great location. Popular among women. Nestled in an indigenous coastal forest with a garden and a palm-fringed beach, Nomad Beach Resort is located in Ukunda. It features an outdoor pool, a spa area and restaurants. The spacious accommodations are individually designed and combine mahagony furniture with Swhaili design. Each room is fitted with a minibar and air conditioning. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and towels. Some of the rooms have a spa bath. A tropical breakfast is served at the main restaurant, which is also open for lunch and dinner. There is a sushi bar and a pizzeria. Cocktails, refreshments and snacks can be enjoyed at the pool bar. Other facilities at The Sands include a watersport centre, a fitness centre, a 24-hour front desk, a gift shop and a tour desk. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including windsurfing, kitesurfing, diving and snorkelling. An 18-hole golf course is located 2 km from the hotel. Moi Airport is 42 km away and airport shuttles can be arranged for a surcharge.Show full description
WATAMU.Great location. Great value. Popular among couples. With a tropical garden and and private beach area, Kobe Suite Resort is located in Watamu. The resort has two outdoor pools and can arrange massages on request. The suites at Kobe have air conditioning, a minibar, seating area and a bathroom with shower and bidet. The beds are draped with mosquito nets and each suite has satellite TV. Guests can enjoy sea or garden views. At Kobe Suite Resort you will find a restaurant and bar, meeting facilities, a concierge service and 24-hour front desk. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including fishing, diving and snorkelling. The National Marine Park is 3.5 km away and Gede ruins is 11 km from the resort. Moi International Airport is 120 km away.Show full description
NAIROBI.Historic. Beautiful. Great breakfast. Fairview Hotel is set in Nairobi, 7 minutes' drive from Kenyatta International Conference Centre and 2 km from Nairobi National Museum. The hotel has an outdoor pool and sun terrace, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. The classically decorated rooms at this hotel are air conditioned and fitted with a flat-screen satellite TV. Certain units include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. You will find tea-and-coffee making facilities in the room and the private bathroom is fitted with a shower. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. Fairview Hotel features free WiFi throughout the property. There is a fitness centre, a tour desk and a 24-hour front desk. Meeting facilities are available. Uhuru Park is 850 metres from Fairview Hotel, while Nairobi Gallery is 1 km away. The nearest airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 17 km from Fairview Hotel.Show full description
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