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Dove Nest Lodge

3.0 star property
Family-friendly lodge with free breakfast and poolside bars

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Front of property
Property grounds
Porch
Terrace/patio
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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North Kinangop Road, Naivasha
  • Place, Buffalo Mall Naivasha
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Kenya Wildlife Service Training Institute
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Naivasha
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Single Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Double Room

  • 320 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Twin Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Executive Triple Room | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Executive Triple Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

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Deluxe Studio, Fireplace, Garden Area | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Studio, Fireplace, Garden Area

  • 32 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Naivasha

Within a short walk of Naivasha District Hospital, Dove Nest Lodge is within 2 miles (3 km) of Buffalo Mall Naivasha. This 49-room, 3-star lodge welcomes guests with conveniences like an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Naivasha District Hospital - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Buffalo Mall Naivasha - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Kenya Wildlife Service Training Institute - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Lake Naivasha - 11 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Hell's Gate National Park - Elsa Gate - 31 min drive - 15.0 miles

Getting around

  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rocky Resort - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Delamere Naivasha - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Leyian Grills - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mother's Kitchen Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Party Island Lounge - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Dove Nest Lodge

Family-friendly lodge with free breakfast and poolside bars
Dove Nest Lodge features an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a 24-hour gym. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and concierge services. Other amenities at this family-friendly lodge include free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and a kids' club.
Flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer free toiletries and slippers, and beds are dressed in premium bedding. Sitting areas, private yards, and electric kettles are also available.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 2 poolside bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • 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
  • Picnic area
  • 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

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Children's slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
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
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
  • Check-in: 11:00 AM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. 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 and mobile payments. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Dove Nest Lodge Naivasha
Dove Nest Naivasha
Dove Nest Lodge Lodge
Dove Nest Lodge Naivasha
Dove Nest Lodge Lodge Naivasha

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to Dove Nest Lodge?

This lodge is located in Naivasha, close to Buffalo Mall Naivasha and Crescent Island Widlife Sanctuary. Lake Naivasha is also within a driving distance of 4.8 mi.

Is there parking available at Dove Nest Lodge?

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

Does Dove Nest Lodge have a casino?

No, Dove Nest Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Dove Nest Lodge?

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

Is Dove Nest Lodge a good place to stay for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this lodge, including an outdoor pool, 2 poolside bars, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Dove Nest Lodge?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this lodge.

Does Dove Nest Lodge have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

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

Will Dove Nest Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Dove Nest Lodge.

Does Dove Nest Lodge have connecting rooms?

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

Are there rooms with balconies at Dove Nest Lodge?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Dove Nest Lodge.

Reviews

Dove Nest Lodge Reviews

6.4

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 12 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Betty

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Subdtandard and expensive
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Hiwa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing in the room
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

laura

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Sam

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice lodge with a few minor issues

When we arrived they didn't have any knowledge of our booking, even though we'd already paid. Eventually they found our booking but the room we booked wasn't available for the first night so we were downgraded for the first night. We pushed and they offered us free dinner to compensate. The standard room is quite small and doesn't have a mosquito net. The executive room is much bigger and has a mosquito net. The beds are clean but some parts of the room could be cleaned, i.e. cobwebs in the corners. Breakfast was supposed to start at 7am but we arrived at 7.30 and they still hadn't finished setting up. There was an even longer wait for dinner. The staff were very friendly and the rest of the resort was really nice. We didn't use the pool but it looked nice. There was also a little park for children.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

mercy

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property should not be on Expedia.. The staff are exceptional but the management is very poor. I would not recommend anyone to visit the place. We were a family of 10. Very disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Cassandra, Mapleton

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden Treasure

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

AMJ, Kenya

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The dining menu was very limited. 2 chicken options and a beef option.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Cannot book through Hotels.com

Comfortable nice place to stay, with one very large snag. You apparently CANNOT book this hotel through Hotels.com. They will ask you to call Hotels.com to get a refund so that so you pay them directly. So I spent about 6 hours of my stay on the phone with rude Hotels.com staff and going back and forth between them and hotel management trying to figure out an issue that should NOT be the responsibility of the consumer. I was told there was no financial relationship between the two and that Hotels.com could not pay Dove Nest for the booking. I, then became the mediator between the two, trying to resolve an issue that was not mine to resolve. I was then told to not use Hotels.com to book this hotel, as if I should have had prior knowledge that this fiasco would happen. Do not book this hotel unless you want to waste your time trying to explain that if a booking is listed on a booking portal, it generally means that they have a business relationship and that if they do not, that they should be all hands on deck because a very reputable website is stealing from them. I had twelve hours to rest and finally have access to internet to get some work done - 6 of which were spent correcting mistakes made by hotel management and Hotels.com
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms were basic with few additional facilities. Breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

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

Super Lodge au calme!

L'hôtel est idéalement situé, dans un endroit calme entouré d'arbres et de fleurs, tout en étant proche du centre-ville et des lieux à visiter. L'accueil est chaleureux, les services sont excellents, et l'établissement est bien entretenu et propre. Même si nous n'avons pas pu profiter de la piscine pendant quelques jours en raison d'une panne, l'hôtel a fait un geste commercial en nous offrant un petit-déjeuner. La piscine a été rapidement remise en service, parfaitement entretenue et agréable. Une très bonne expérience dans l'ensemble ! Petit point d'amélioration : il serait utile que les plateformes de réservation comme Hôtel.com précisent clairement la différence entre un petit-déjeuner offert et un petit-déjeuner inclus dans la réservation, afin d'éviter toute confusion.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024