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

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

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

Highlights

Garden
Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Garden
Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Garden
Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Executive Twin Room

Highlights

Garden
Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Executive Triple Room

Executive Triple Room

Highlights

Garden
Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Twin Beds

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Deluxe Studio, Fireplace, Garden Area

Deluxe Studio, Fireplace, Garden Area

Highlights

Garden
Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Garden
Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Garden
Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Local meal delivery service
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Naivasha

A family-friendly stay in Naivasha awaits you at Dove Nest Lodge. You'll be within a 10-minute walk of Naivasha District Hospital and 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Buffalo Mall Naivasha. Highlights at this lodge include 2 poolside bars, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .At the lodge's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, kids' club and kids' swimming pool as well as access to a playground. Business travelers can take advantage of a meeting room and a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Each morning free continental breakfast is offered between 6 AM and 11 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Naivasha lodge include Kenya Wildlife Service Training Institute and Crescent Island Widlife Sanctuary.
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What's nearby

  • Naivasha District Hospital - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Buffalo Mall Naivasha - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Kenya Wildlife Service Training Institute - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Lake Naivasha - 11 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Hell's Gate National Park - Elsa Gate - 31 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rocky Resort - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Delamere Naivasha - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Party Island Lounge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mateo’s - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Leyian Grills - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Dove Nest Lodge

Family-friendly lodge with free breakfast and poolside bars
Dove Nest Lodge offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 poolside bars and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and a meeting room are available. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Dove Nest Lodge. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Naivasha lodge.

  • 49 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars by the pool
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Dove Nest Lodge offers 49 accommodations with complimentary slippers and an iron/ironing board. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and children's slippers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6 AM to 11 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 centre
  • 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 lift
  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Masks are required at the property for guests who have not received COVID-19 vaccination
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and mobile payments. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Dove Nest Lodge?

Yep, Dove Nest Lodge has a free self car park.

Does Dove Nest Lodge have a pool?

Dove Nest Lodge has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a drink from one of the bars.

What makes Dove Nest Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Dove Nest Lodge.

Is Dove Nest Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's club and a children's pool, as well as children's slippers in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Dove Nest Lodge is a hit with families.

Does Dove Nest Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, free continental breakfast is served daily between 6 AM and 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dove Nest Lodge?

No, Dove Nest Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Dove Nest Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Dove Nest Lodge?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Dove Nest Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

Travelled 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

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

Hidden Treasure

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

AMJ, Kenya

Travelled 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 traveller

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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Travelled 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