Best hotels in Kenya

Manzili Ndoto is a beautiful secluded courtyard house hidden in the leafy suburbs of Karen. It shares the property with Manzili Main House. Both houses overlook the beautiful courtyard boasting a lush swimming pool for a cool-off. Manzili Ndoto can be rented Exclusively and is comprised of a two-bedroom ensuite. The house also offers you a cozy beautiful lounge to unwind with a lovely fireplace to keep you warm in the evenings and overlooks the swimming pool courtyard.

At Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi Upper Hill, every stay combines style, exceptional comfort, and convenience. Just 10 minutes from Wilson Airport and 20 minutes from Nairobi National Park, this hotel is ideal for business trips, safaris, and city escapes.

A retreat nestled in the idyllic suburbs of Karen, with childhood memories in every path from home to the forest and back. Take time and enjoy a distillery tour, or a tasting, or stay a while, sprawl out and imbibe the snug informal atmosphere.

Sitting pretty in the leafy Westlands neighbourhood, this polished city hotel manages to feel like an urban oasis despite being minutes from downtown. The formula's simple: European elegance plus Kenyan hospitality, served up across 200 rooms and suites. Seven restaurants mean you'll never tire of dining options (from Italian classics at Lucca to rooftop Middle Eastern fare at Tambourin), whilst the spa leaves guests afloat on Cloud Nine with its Kenyan coffee scrubs and baobab oil massages. With complimentary minibars (yes please!), a heated pool and impeccable service, it's the perfect launching pad before heading off into the wilds of Kenya.

Looking for somewhere to holiday with your kids? Voyager Beach is ideal – a seaside resort with a sociable vibe that's perfect for families or sociable travellers. While it's hardly a remote island getaway, the resort offers both fun and relaxation in equal measure. It lies on pretty Nyali Beach, near Mombasa, in a colour palette of white sands, ocean blues, and greens. There's room for a huge number of guests, and activities for nearly every hour of the day. While there are plenty of quiet corners to slip into, we'd recommend this destination for some really happy family fun.

With direct access to the Indian Ocean's pristine coastline, Tribe Beach House is a luxurious, secluded haven. With two beautiful villas, an infinity pool and abundant tropical gardens, this is the perfect backdrop to discover another spectacular side of Kenya – jewel-toned waters, fresh seafood and Kilifi's extraordinary bird migration and coastal wildlife.


With an industrial-chic ambiance, the 95 ensuite rooms—including 3 signature suites - provide a comfortable retreat for both business and leisure travelers. Stay active during your visit with access to the fully equipped fitness center, and enjoy exceptional service from a team dedicated to making your stay unforgettable.

Explore Kisumu's dynamic social and arts scene, discover the ongoing transformation of the lakefront, and enjoy a stay where comfort, luxury, and personalized service combine with the warmth of local hospitality.

When the grandfather of the present owners of Borana arrived in this spot, 17 miles (27 kilometres) north of the equator and 6,000 feet (1,830 metres) above sea level, he simply fell in love with its isolation and wildness. Now his descendants have built a lodge on the land that he adored. Made of local, sustainable materials, Borana Lodge sits subtly on this malaria-free landscape, with panoramic views across the Samangua Valley and the Lewa Plains to the Ngare Ndare Forest and Mount Kenya beyond. Inside, all is luxurious and plush. A perfect breakaway location in a splendid setting.

The Masai Mara National Reserve is one of the most iconic safari settings on the planet, not least for being at the heart of the Great Migration when more than two million animals traverse borders and rivers in search of good grazing. Refurbished and better than ever, Ilkeliani Camp sits beside the Talek River, just a few kilometres beyond the official boundary of the famous reserve. Surrounded by woodlands, water, and the wildlife that draws so many travellers to the region, it's the perfect spot to camp out for a while. Expect spacious tented accommodation, warm Kenyan hospitality and of course, excellent game viewing.

Imagine an exclusive private home in a neighbourhood far removed from your own. Instead, you're in a vast, vast wilderness, and your neighbours are wild – elephant, giraffe, zebra and rhino, and 300-odd bird species. Imagine riding on horseback through hills and savannas. Then make it real. Lengishu is a family-owned estate set in the 13,000-hectare Borana Conservancy in northern Kenya. It sleeps up to 12 in great comfort, attended to by a dedicated staff of chefs, housekeepers, and a private guide. Borana's boundary with neighbouring Lewa Downs Conservancy is unfenced, so there's plenty of scope to realise your dreams.

Saruni Rhino is a charming rhino tracking camp in the northern reaches of Kenya. It gives guests the once-in-a-lifetime experience of tracking one of Samburu's most famous members, the black rhino, on foot. The exclusive camp, which sleeps only eight (or ten) is situated in the Sera Community Conservancy, which as of 2019, is home to 10 relocated black rhino who were put here for safekeeping, and 6 more who were born in the Sanctuary. The critically endangered species hasn’t been seen in northern Kenya for over three decades. Bravo to Saruni for turning back the clock.

Kifaru House, a gorgeous sprawl of thatch, windows and light, is an exclusive-use lodge in the heart of the privately owned Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, itself in Kenya's geographical centre. The house takes its name from the Swahili word for rhino, and indeed the reserve is home to both black and white species. All the Big Five are present, along with plentiful other game and some awe-inspiring landscapes and vistas. The house, which combines colonial style with modern comforts, is perched on a hill with 360-degree views. It's the perfect spot for a private safari group of up to 12 guests.