Lake Naivasha
This expansive, verdant property sweeps down to the lake’s edge where gazelles and other wildlife roam. The rooms have a slightly dated style but they’re…
Must-see hotels in Kenya
Northern Kenya
This campsite, located behind the KWS headquarters, provides firewood and ablution facilities for those not wanting to camp more wildly at the special…
Kenya
Following renovations, this lodge now has a new wing, swimming pool and restaurant. The new wing still looks under construction and the rooms are spacious…
Kenya
For one last night in Kenya or to otherwise break up your travels, consider this shady campsite that offers some tidy cabins with TVs and mosquito nets…
South Coast
If your dreams run bigger and shinier than Tiwi's other offerings, there's always Amani. The tasteful makuti (thatched roof) of the main building, the…
Mombasa
If you're looking for central, budget-friendly but reasonably comfortable digs, this place delivers. Rooms are arranged around a courtyard and while the…
Wildlife Club of Kenya Guesthouse
Lake Nakuru National Park
Hands down Nakuru's best budget choice, this rather charming cottage inside the park looks out towards the lake and often finds its own gardens frequented…
Kenya
Decent site with toilets, showers and a communal kitchen. The location is good, as most safari vehicles don't loop down this way and there's some good…
Lamu Island
Blending business amenities with gruff service, the New Mahrus has three categories of room, with KSh500 '3rd class' being the rock bottom option. Should…
North Horr Mazingira Women Group Lodge
Northern Kenya
Despite the name, there are no women at this lodge, either working or staying. The bandas are passable, with comfortable beds, clean linen and mosquito…
Northern Kenya
Located very close to the post office, but up a quiet side road, this family-run place has colourful rooms with some character, small bathrooms with hot…
Mombasa
The palace in the name may be entirely fanciful, but don't dismiss this city-centre cheapie immediately, as its rooms are far better than you'd expect…
Kenya
These wooden cottages, some almost completely enveloped by the forest overlooking the Burguret River, are simple but charmingly decorated inside. There's…
Mombasa
With an impressive colonial exterior, Castle Royal harks back to glory days of yore. The service is friendly and helpful. The rooms have good bathrooms…
South Coast
About the closest the Bamburi strip gets to a cheap beach hotel. The rooms are pleasant, but nothing more, and be warned that the place has a disco, and…
Southern Rift Valley
Set in lovely grounds, the biggest draw here is the pool, which is fed by a nearby hot spring. Otherwise, the rooms (with mosquito nets) don't quite live…
Northern Kenya
Sitting on the Ewaso Ngiro River’s banks between town and Archer’s Post gate, this option has clean and comfortable bandas but bring your own mosquito net…
Kenya
Two large stone houses sleep seven people each and command a good view of the moors that sweep into the Gura River. There are two bathrooms in each house…
South Coast
This cluster of 15 tiny bandas (thatched-roof huts) sits amid tranquil, leafy grounds 2.5km south of Shimoni pier. While there's no room to swing a cat in…
South Coast
These seven basic but cosy bandas (thatched-roof huts) are owned and managed by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS). There's a kitchen (with some cooking…
South Coast
This rather fine place has very plush safari tents overlooking a waterhole. If you can’t afford the fancy-pants tents, then camp in your own tent at the…
Nairobi
While it might not inspire the Village People to dedicate a song to it, this central spot has a decent range of passable rooms. You don’t need to be a man…
Western Kenya
This well-priced if rather unexciting place in the town centre aims primarily at the local business market. The rooms are fine for the price and the…
Kilifi
A slightly dishevelled yellow building a three-minute walk from the blindingly beautiful beach of the same name, Bofa Bay has some posh safari tents with…
Amboseli National Park
A good deal within easy reach of Amboseli's main Kimana Gate, this dusty but great-value tented camp has 20 permanent tents and six cottages, all of which…
Kenya
These three bandas each sleep two and are stocked with kerosene lanterns that add the right romanticism to a star-studded bush night. Located in the heart…
Kilifi
We don't know why you'd want to stay in Kilifi town when there's all this beach, but if you did, you could stay at this ship-shape hotel that won't sink…
Kenya
The Tusk Camp was undergoing minor renovations at the time of research, but we were assured that the cosy alpine cottage, located near Ruhuruini Gate, won…
Southern Rift Valley
A Nakuru institution, the Midland first opened in 1906 as a hotel for first-class rail travellers. More than a century later, it's still going strong. The…
Northern Kenya
About 4km south of town, this is a nice option for those with their own set of wheels. The sunny campground has bickering weaver birds and busy rock…
Western Kenya
If you want a jungle adventure, look no further than this rustic place for a night or two. All you get is a small hut with no electricity and communal…
Kenya
Located 15km outside the Amboseli park boundaries on the road to Tsavo West National Park, the Sopa Lodge offers clay huts that are decked out in safari…
Northern Kenya
It doesn't exactly blend harmoniously into the countryside, but this large lodge, with accommodation in big rooms scattered over several blocks, is ideal…
Lamu Island
This old merchant's house gives the impression of genteel decay, with creeping plants taking over the inner courtyard. The main draws here are the pool…
Northern Kenya
Big news, folks! Kenyan Moyale finally has a decent place to stay! OK, let’s not go overboard. It’s hardly fantastic, but it does have running water that…
Kenya
At the southern end of Wundanyi, Taita Rocks Hotel is a fairly standard provincial Kenyan hotel that sees more local businesspeople than tourists. Rooms…
Lake Nakuru National Park
Flamingo Hill strikes a balance between accessible and wild, and offers a good deal. There's a smart wooden communal area, 30 comfortable tents (which are…
Kenya
Little more than an open space cleared for camping, this campsite is basic but in a good location close to Hippo Point. There is a pit latrine toilet…
Malindi
This friendly little place is a real seaside travellers' inn – that's to say that seamen prop up the bar with mermaid stories, and drunken sailors make…
Northern Kenya
Built entirely out of local materials and run by a local women’s group, Nawoitorong is a solid budget option and the only one for campers. Thatched roofs…
