Reviews of Mwanzo Lodge
P. O. Box 2247, 20117 Naivasha, Kenya

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Reviewed: 3 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewDear Mwanzo Lodge Team, Thank you very much for all your kindness, you gave me for nearly two weeks, I was allowed to stay at your place. Excellent drinks, food, service spirit from all employees and management staff. Also my greatest thanks to all the people I had no direct contact with, but everything else can only be perfect, because everybody (seen and hidden) work together very hard and good. Asante Sana! Robert Stock
Would be nice to assure hot water every day and internet connectivity could be better.
Reviewed: 7 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewFriendly welcoming helpful staff Excellent food Views from the dining area Drinking water freely available at all times
Not a criticism of Mwanzo Lodge but do not use Google maps to get there. Follow booking.com or phone the lodge for directions through gates to flower farm.
Reviewed: 7 January 2025 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewGood view
Nothings
Reviewed: 7 May 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 February 2024 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 January 2024 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 January 2024 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewBrilliant team, very attentative, friendly and welcoming. Best team we encountered in our first 3 weeks in Kenya. We gave the chef a challenge with 2 vegans and 2 vegetarians. And he mastered it. Asante sana Julius. Do the walking safari with Enock as well !
Internet needs to be improved. Connectivity and band with need a revamp :-)
Reviewed: 13 December 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 October 2023 · Stayed in September 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 August 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewFirst and foremost, the lodge's location is simply breathtaking. Nestled amidst the stunning landscape of Naivasha Lake, I was treated to panoramic views that were nothing short of awe-inspiring. The tranquility and serenity of the surroundings made it the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Reviewed: 13 August 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewThe Lodge at Naivasha was an extraordinary experience that left an indelible mark on the heart. The kind and attentive staff, combined with the magnificent views and authentic African charm, made this trip truly unforgettable. If you're seeking a serene and soul-stirring getaway, look no further than this little slice of African paradise. I cannot wait to return for another enriching journey!
Reviewed: 7 August 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewThe lodge itself is a testament to African charm and authenticity. The architecture and interior design blended seamlessly with the natural beauty of the surroundings.
Reviewed: 16 July 2023 · Stayed in July 2023
Verified reviewClean , quiet and have very nice view . The food is good
A bit far
Reviewed: 6 July 2023 · Stayed in July 2023
Verified reviewStaff is friendly and very helpful. The room I got was good but if you want to use the bathtub, you might want to request a room with a regular size one. The one on my room was kid size. I enjoyed lunch and dinner.
The wifi is very spotty. Almost non existent. If you are planning to work/do meetings, best to have a plan B.
Reviewed: 23 June 2023 · Stayed in June 2023
Verified reviewAn unexpected spot on a hilltop overlooking rose growing greenhouses. clean and pleasant with an exceptional staff that handled all requests seamlessly. The manager, Hassan, was a pleasure to work with.
Reviewed: 31 May 2023 · Stayed in May 2023
Verified reviewa bed at the end of a long drive from the top of the Aberdares and up Mt Eburu and back
signage to the hotel in the dark is minimal and almost impossible to see. the hotel is not outside the flower park but inside in a private area. we arrived to be told we had to walk down 4 flights of stairs or drive out to another entrance.the hotel seemed deserted but we saw 3 other gusts in the morning. difficult to provide driver,s room but they did after negotiation.
Reviewed: 27 December 2022 · Stayed in December 2022
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 December 2022 · Stayed in December 2022
Verified reviewEverything
Food
Reviewed: 15 November 2022 · Stayed in October 2022
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 October 2022 · Stayed in August 2022
Verified reviewWe have to say that breakfast was fantastic for the Kenyan standards. The room view on the endless number of industrial greenhouses was terrible.
The offered WiFi is working only close to the reception's modem. No warm water in the room. Restaurant for breakfast and dinner located very far from the room and reachble through a kind of labyrinth. Too cold in the room during night and in the restaurant during dinner.
Reviewed: 7 September 2022 · Stayed in August 2022
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 September 2022 · Stayed in August 2022
Verified reviewBreakfast was very good, highly recommend
Initially they tried to charge us for dinner, despite fact it was included in room price. Unlucky for this one, host tried to overcharge for the child, despite the fact the price included also child accommodation. Wifi was not working, but due to some works in the area.