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Osoita Lodge

3.0 star property
Lodge with free breakfast, a quick walk to Nairobi National Park

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Outdoor pool
Standard Double or Twin Room | View from room
Comfort Double Room, Garden View | Garden view
Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Nazarene Univeristy Road, Ongata Rongai, 00503
  • Nairobi National Park
  • David Sheldrick Elephant & Rhino Orphanage
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Giraffe Centre
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 205 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Ongata Rongai

Osoita Lodge places you within a 10-minute walk of Nairobi National Park. This 27-room, 3-star lodge welcomes guests with free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • David Sheldrick Elephant & Rhino Orphanage - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Giraffe Centre - 8 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Bomas of Kenya - 12 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Yaya Centre - 22 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Nairobi Hospital - 23 min drive - 10.0 miles

Getting around

  • Lukenya (Kitengela) Station - 41 min drive
  • Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Visa place - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Balcony Lounge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Loop Sports Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rongai Business Hub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bali's Best - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Osoita Lodge

Lodge with free breakfast, a quick walk to Nairobi National Park
Osoita Lodge offers an outdoor pool, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 40 per vehicle one-way. Front-desk staff can assist with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a business center, a meeting room, and a terrace.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include ceiling fans, safes, and desks.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool and a sauna.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Nearby construction work may cause some noise disturbance.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Osoita
Osoita Lodge
Osoita Lodge Ongata Rongai
Osoita Ongata Rongai
Osoita Lodge Lodge
Osoita Lodge Ongata Rongai
Osoita Lodge Lodge Ongata Rongai

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Osoita Lodge?

Osoita Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see near Osoita Lodge?

This lodge is located in Ongata Rongai within a short 6-minute walk of Nairobi National Park. You'll also find Galleria Shopping Mall and Bomas of Kenya within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Osoita Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the lodge.

Does Osoita Lodge feature a casino?

No, Osoita Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Osoita Lodge?

No, this lodge doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Osoita Lodge good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this lodge, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Does Osoita Lodge have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a sauna at this lodge.

Does Osoita Lodge have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Osoita Lodge serves free continental breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will Osoita Lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Osoita Lodge though service animals are welcome.

Does Osoita Lodge have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this lodge.

How close is the airport from Osoita Lodge?

The closest major airport to Osoita Lodge is Nairobi (WIL-Wilson), which is 9 mi away (30 minutes by car). Another top airport is Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO), which is located 17.6 mi away (45-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Osoita Lodge?

Yes, some guestrooms at this lodge offer a furnished balcony where guests can enjoy river or garden views.

Osoita Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Josef

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Incredible place and location. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Everyone there is so kind, caring, and accommodating! They respond to last minute changes due to traveling and always, always go out of their way to make your stay as comfortable as possible. I come to Kenya every year and it is my favorite place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great food, great service and quiet

Once again fantastic breakfast spread, good food at a reasonable price and comfortable bed. Didn't get to make use of the pool this time but clean and nice to look at outside my bedroom window.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ahhhhhhh

It was a pleasant place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Osoita as it's name implies is not so much a hotel, more an upmarket game lodge. Situated on the edge of Nairobi National Park about 5miles from the entrance of the park and about 15miles from the city center. It is owned and run by a charming Indian family who are unfaillingly considerate and helpful. Their staff, taking their lead from them, are also a delight. The only draw back, and of course this is not the owners fault, is the attrocious traffic on the Ongata-Nairobi road. Driving standards in Kenya are a disgrace by Euroean standards. I suspect Ongata has grown since the lodge was built contributing to the congestion on a not particularly good road. None the less the lodge is an oasis of calm and I truly enjoyed my stay there. Just allow plenty of time in the morning rush hour from about 6a.m.if you need to go toNairobi. Returning after a long hot day touring the lovely cool pool was a special treat. The food was was good and plentiful and reasonably priced, as were bar prices. The menu is International but with an Indian bias and a large vegetarian section on the menu. A particularly thoughtful gesture was, that when I had to leave early for a tour, a "Pic Nic" breakfast was made up for me. I highly recommend Osoita Lodge and Ongata Rongai for anyone who wishes to enjoy "local culture". If you are a 5 star luxury sort of person maybe not so much, but you will miss out on a truly wonderful experience.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

clean,small, nice friendly staff. wifi is weak in the room but stronger in café.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

This lodge is rustic with it's thatched roof lodge, cobbled walk ways and outdoor restaurant. The rooms need a bit of an update, but overall this is a nice place to stay. Nothing to do in the immediate area but you can hire someone to take you around Nairobi, Nairobi National Park etc. The food was really good and the staff are friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Choose the 15 min extra ride to Maasai Lodge

Too cold in room and restaurant when visiting in the winter. Too dark in room and especially in restaurant. Rooms are small. Expect noise from road all day and all night. Service is great. Food is so-so.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I chose this hotel primarily because it was close to the DSWT Elephant Orphanage. It is a rustic, African hotel. If you are expecting American amenities go elsewhere. There is no AC or screens on the windows but bednet is provided. A fan in the room would have been helpful for the Nairobi heat. The bathroom fixtures could use some repair, the faucet was loose. Small room but functional for a short stay. The internet only worked in a small area near the restaurant. I cannot say enough about my driver Mike/Orsoto! Always on time, always polite and friendly. We shared some great conversations.He introduced himself as Mike. I was pretty sure this was not his "real" name so I asked and he told me his name was Orsoto. I chose to call him that. Note to management: We Americans CAN remember AND pronounce Kenyan names. Bring earplugs because you will be hearing tuk-tuks well into the night. There is a gate and a security guard on duty all night. He was also a friendly guy. Service - Very mixed review: Restaurant service was slow, you will not get anything unless you flag someone down. Front desk service was aloof at best. I had a very early morning flight home and was scheduled to be picked up at 5 am. At about 9:30 the evening before I heard a knock on my door. I was a little nervous as a women traveling alone. When I asked who it was I heard "It is the kitchen with your breakfast." What a great surprise! You would never get this kind of service for the price in the U.S. Watch ou
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great anenities and great service

I had booked for 2 but ended up staying by myself for majority of the trip. However when i asked for a guest to stay and a few little local friends to visit and use the pool after lunch it was fine and the staff were excellent. Helping the kids with dinner and breakfast when i had my hand full. Couldnt ask for better service or amenities. Looking forward to staying again soon.

6/10 Okay

michael

Good location for Nairobi wildlife experiences

It was lovely to have use of a pool, which was not at all busy during our stay. Food was either local or Indian in style - finding meal options for an English 8-year-old wasn't as easy as in other hotels. Lighting in the restaurant was also extremely subdued to the point where in the evening it was difficult to see what was being eaten! The room facilities were quite basic - with some splits in mosquito nets and a few stained tiles in the bathroom. Our room was subject to a lot of engine noise late in the evening - motorbikes?

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sweet traditional (African) style hotel.

Beautiful landscaping, with winding paths to your room. nice pool, great resteraunt staff & reasonable price food Close to small airport, not the international one....

8/10 Good

Wendy, Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Last night in Kenya

Room was clean. No a/c. Pool sparkling. Room overlooked garden which needed attention would prefer room by pool. Breakfast was great. Ate in same restaurant for dinner and very pleased.

8/10 Good

Angela, Canton, CT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I would definitely return to this lodge.

Location and food were great. Located out of the city and near all the attractions we were interested in. Had breakfast & dinner there most days. Staff was extremely friendly and accomodating.

6/10 Okay

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Verouderd hotel,aan lawaaierige weg.Ook s.nachts.Eten was prima.Dichtbij het olifantenweeshuis.Haal en brengservice wel prettig naar vliegveld of trein.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Anders

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charmig plats med dyr service.

Osoita Lodge är en charmig plats med bra faciliteter. Personalen mestadels vänlig och tillmötesgående. Service och mat däremot var dyrt jämfört med den kvalité som levererades. Omgivningen är inte heller något som inbjuder till avkoppling och speglades inte alls i marknadsföringen.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel for my Family in Nairobi

Great relaxing stay, nice pool, good breakfast. We stayed with two parents and two teenage kids for Christmas holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super hotel

Sehr freundlich alles super
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort