Best hotels in Kenya

Situated in the vibrant heart of Mombasa Island, Hotel Sapphire offers a truly exceptional stay that transcends expectations. With convenient access to a myriad of business, entertainment, and communication facilities, our hotel warmly welcomes business travelers, families, and outdoor adventurers alike.

Part of the Q Experience Collection, this relatively new addition to Malindi's boutique scene has quickly made its mark. Set in a peaceful residential pocket just ten minutes from pristine beaches, the property blends Swahili coastal textures with refined European styling across 31 spacious rooms and suites. Lush tropical gardens provide a verdant backdrop for daily yoga sessions, whilst the on-site spa offers treatments rooted in local traditions. With coastal cuisine that celebrates the freshest catch and an easy-going atmosphere that never feels stuffy, it's the sort of place where you can genuinely unwind without sacrificing comfort.

One of the most glamorous and exciting houses on the East African Coast, a dramatic, luxurious, and expansive new private home set in three peaceful beachfront acres in Jacaranda Bay, between Malindi and Watamu, on Kenya’s north coast. The Beach Palace, also known as Beach Palazzo, features 9 air-conditioned ensuite bedrooms and a spectacular 40-meter elevated infinity pool. Cool, refined, secluded, versatile, and sophisticated accommodation.

Turtle Bay Beach Club is situated on 200 metres of beach on the edge of the internationally acclaimed Watamu National Marine Park, one of the best in Kenya. The hotel is set in 10 acres of tropically landscaped gardens with 145 rooms, three restaurants, three bars, entertainment lounge and swimming pool, and as such makes up one of the most extensive all-inclusive properties in Kenya. A supervised Kid’s Club is open daily from 10 am – 1pm and 3pm-9pm, all Kids between 4-12 years can join in and have fun with action packed games, swimming competitions, arts and crafts, field trips, cooking lessons, videos and much more.

Azura Villa, a brand-new residence which opened its doors in October 2023, offers a tranquil escape for those in search of a private experience in Watamu, Kenya. The villa comprises four ensuite rooms, an integrated indoor-outdoor living space with outdoor dining and seating areas, and a separate pergola with a barbecue and a fully equipped kitchen to enhance the outdoor living experience. The villa offers uninterrupted views of the surrounding natural landscape, including the mangroves, Mida Creek, and the Arabuko Sokoke Forest. With no other houses in sight, guests can enjoy a peaceful and undisturbed connection with the pristine beauty of these diverse ecosystems.

Built in to the Nguruman Escarpment on the famous Shompole Conservancy, Ndoto House offers access to untouched Africa for up to 6 guests. Ndoto's position high on one of the walls of the Great Rift Valley provides arguably some of the most spectacular views in Kenya; sweeping views over the valley floor and onward to Mount Shompole as well as Gelai and Lengai.

Deep in the heart of the Great Rift Valley, beyond the volcanic lunar landscape surrounding the soda lakes of Magadi and Natron, deep in the heart of the Olkirimatian Conservancy, lies the oasis of Lentorre. Comprising of four large villas that hold either a double or twin bed configuration, plus two family villas, the lodge has a maximum capacity of just 16 guests. Each villa is a separate, stand-alone structure with an un-spoilt view of the wilderness looking towards Shompole Mountain. Each villa has its own dedicated plunge pool, incredible power shower and some have a luxurious bathtub.

Shompole Wilderness is a small private tented camp set in Shompole, deep in Kenya’s Southern part of the Great Rift Valley, between Amboseli National Park and the famous Maasai Mara National Reserve in the Shompole conservancy. They offer both privacy and comfort in a unique location and welcome you to join them at their home. Nestled under the giant fig trees on the banks of the Ewaso Ngiro river, this small, homely and family run and managed tented camp is one of the few places in Africa that combines wildlife sightings in the Great Rift Valley with the stunning pink, red, green and yellow colours of Lake Magadi and Lake Natron, both Lesser and Greater flamingoes and a welcoming Maasai community. This area offers you the opportunity to stay a few nights amongst the traditional Maasai people, at the bottom of the longest valley in the world – the Great Rift Valley, float down the river tubes, see an authentic Maasai village, photograph some of the 450+ birds species or go and see the endangered Greater and Lesser flamingos. This is one of the very few totally exclusive tented camps in Kenya, they only take one booking at a time.

Kiboko Bay Resort boasts of 9 luxurious safari tents (en-suite) and 1 deluxe cottage all with hot shower, hand basin, hair dryers and personal hygiene amenities. The Cottage comprises a comfortable living and an air-conditioned bedroom en-suite equipped with a kitchenette and a lavish jacuzzi. All accommodation units are equipped with refrigerators and tea/coffee making facilities and have been carefully laid out to provide you with a panoramic view of the lake and a clear African star-filled sky in the night.

Set in tropical gardens dotted with trees, Sirai Beach is a private family home overlooking the Indian Ocean from a cliff top in Kilifi. Designed to capture the gentle breeze as it rolls in from the ocean, its interiors and styling are infused with the flavours of the Kenyan coast. The main house is arranged around a beautiful open veranda which boasts a sweeping view of the infinity pool and the sparkling ocean beyond, framed by ancient baobab trees. Private and secluded, Sirai Beach is a beachside paradise, the perfect place for lazy days, poolside parties and happy memories. It was built to complement Sirai House in the Borana Conservancy in the Laikipia region of Kenya, creating an unbeatable private beach-bush combination, the same exceptional standards of contemporary design, style, comfort and superb gastronomy characterising both houses. Having found a peaceful, elevated ocean plot, the house has been designed in contemporary Swahili coastal style. Building commenced in 2016 and Sirai Beach was completed in 2018.

Nderit House is a luxury family home located within the Kilifi plantation on Kenya's north coast. With exclusive access to the oceanfront, the main house can accommodate ten guests in three double en suites and two twin bedrooms. Nderit Villa is a luxury one bedroom open plan villa accommodating another two guests. It can be rented in conjunction with the main house. Set in stunning secluded privacy, yet with easy access to a wide range of water sports, Nderit is the perfect family getaway.

The safari trails include three nights at Speke’s Camp in The Maasai mara, where expert guides will show you around arguably the best game viewing in the world by vehicle. Then it’s onto the next step of your journey. It’s time to stretch your legs and leave the car behind. Here is where you begin your three night trail in some of the most remote parts of Kenya. You struggle to describe the feeling you get when you walk through the kenyan bush. Africa’s oldest human remains were found in Kenya, and go back 7 million years. It’s hard not to feel intimate with the landscape and its history. All our guides are members of our local Maasai community. They offer you unique insights into the local fauna and flora. The Maasai will show you the local plants they use for ceremonial purposes and share their extensive knowledge of the trees and their medicinal uses. Gain valuable insight into their culture and community life. Day 1 (River Camp) Departing the Mara in the morning, a spectacular drive takes you through a range of impressive valleys. You then Meet the team at Morijo, a 3 hour hike takes you to the first camp. Once at camp, you’ll be welcomed by cool drinks and warm smiles. Settle into the evening with hot showers then stories around the campfire under the stars. Experience your first night along the trails, the hidden hot water bottles are a nice surprise with a comfortable mattress and cotton sheets. (Trail duration 3 hours) Day 2 (Oltyiani Camp) Leaving River Camp around 10.00, you walk to Oltyiani, the highest point in the Loita overlooking the Rift Valley, with the chance to visit the Oltyiani waterfall. A leisurely walk takes you across beautiful views and scenery. Stop for lunch around 12.30, with stunning views overlooking the Rift Valley. Arrive into camp at approximately 4-5pm, welcomed with cool drinks, watch as the sun sets over the Rift Valley. The morning and afternoon walks are both around 3 hours long. (Trail duration 5-6 hours) Day 3 (Ngurumans Camp) Enjoy a hot drink and breakfast before setting off on your hike. Donkey loads are packed and weighed and the camp is broken down and packed into the donkey caravan for the hike to the next campsite. The hike takes you from the highest point in the forest, stepping into open glades and further down into the Ngurumans. The trail will then lead you down an old cattle/animal track into the Great Rift Valley. (Trail Duration 5-6 hours) Day 4 (Departure Day) After an early breakfast, it will be time to say goodbye to your camp crew. A 3 hour hike takes you on a final step down into the rift, to Enkomongo. A vehicle will meet you and drive you back to Nairobi or onto your next destination.

The accommodation options provide an individual experience with genuine hospitality that is rooted and enhanced by thought provoking interior decor designs coupled with proper service. There is conference facilities that will allow you to hold high profile meetings, small conferences in exquisite style at the resort with its range of bright spacious facilities equipped with the latest audiovisual equipment. The Resort is 266 KM from Nairobi, Kenya’s capital city, 125 kilometers from Nakuru town, 95 kilometers from the equator crossing and 20 kilometers from Marigat town