Mbaruk Road- kasabara lake elementaita mountain lodge, 00100 Nakuru, Kenya
#23 of 99 hotels in Nakuru
Guests' ChoiceBased on 111 hotel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.8
Location
8.7
Facilities
8.6
Staff
8.9
Value for money
8.0
Free Wifi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: July 1, 2025
Sally
KenyaThe food and the road to get there.
The views and the swimming pool
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: December 15, 2024
Per
SwedenThe food quality was not at the top. Canteen style lunch and dinner and maybe not really up to standard.
The stunning view and room was excellent
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 23, 2024
Kathleen
KenyaMy room towels weren’t clean the first day but were later changed the next day. The food could use abit more variety.
Breathtaking views, serene environment perfect for a quiet getaway, comfortable modern rooms and the staff were all very friendly. I got a room upgrade due to technical issues on my side which they were very gracious to accommodate.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: July 15, 2024
Jose
PortugalVery hard to reach the place a really 20 min off road adventure from the main road to the hotel...
The veiw
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 10, 2024
Alain
BelgiumVery unqualified reception. Looking for extra charges every single instant.
The view.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: April 14, 2024
Chesi
KenyaNo hot water in the bathroom
The scenery. The pool. Very good food 😊
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: February 12, 2024
Ian
GermanyThe road driving to the hotel 👎🏾
Beautiful hotel, nice dinner & breakfast. Friendly staff. We will be back.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: December 14, 2023
Samuel
KenyaThe road is not favourable for low cars
The view of lake elementaita is epic
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: October 18, 2023
Bart
Belgium- Food is ok, but room for improvement - The 7-km entrance-road,from the main road,is terrible. When it rains a bit, some cars are getting stuck, … It’s a big disaster.
- Superb view over Lake Elementaita - Great Family-Room - Nice staff
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: July 17, 2023
Go
Abkhazia, GeorgiaThere were no bath mats or slippers in the bathroom The road from the highway to the lodge is not interesting We felt like 10 a.m. was too early to check out
The meals were delicious and served on time. The view is breathtaking! Friendly and helpful staff!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: February 28, 2023
Herve
United KingdomBe aware that there is a 20 to 30 min steep drive off road to get to the hotel. Very bumpy. The swimming pool could be heated. Food and service are ok but not exceptional. The accomodations look luxurious but are not when you look in detail.
Amazing view from the lodge. Great swimming pool and fair service.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 25, 2023
Mathieu
KenyaFood
Only downside is food... A bit basic and limited. Options. Everything else was 👌
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: February 22, 2023
Maria
United KingdomConcerned that grass is being watered by an irrigation system when Kenya has a drought & local community are having to fetch water in containers.
very quiet in own chalet, fabulous views. good food.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: January 17, 2023
Cyrx
KenyaGreat views and scenery
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: December 27, 2022
Munyi
KenyaConnectivity, network poor
Food, environment, service
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: October 26, 2022
Kiambuthi
KenyaThe road to the facility was a little bit not good but the overall service there and value for money madee forget about the por transportation
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: October 8, 2022
Charles
KenyaThe beds were quite small, just 4x6 and less than Queen size so it was hard fitting in with my spouse. Generally the room was a bit smaller, probably reason for a small bed. When it rains there're no covered walkways so one gets a bit wet.
Location and environment very serene. Grounds very clean and staff all pleasant. The hotel offered very picturesque views...very brathtaking!
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: September 20, 2022
Felix
FranceThe access road is very bad especially for people in small vehicles.
excellent view …
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: September 19, 2022
Osundwa
KenyaThe food was served cold including breakfast during this particular visit. The earlier visit was super.
Kindly include a table and two seats in the executive rooms
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: September 3, 2025
Susan
United KingdomOverhyped and Underwheiming Not Worth the Price I had high expectations based on the hotel's 5-star claims, but the reality was far from luxurious. The food was inconsistent either overly salty or completely bland and served cold, including breakfast tea and milk. Room hygiene was below standard: bathrooms overflowed after showers, and we were left with wet floors all day. Bathrobes were stained, creased, and clearly not freshly aundered. Customer service was equally disappointing. Staff lacked basic training and awareness of hotel activities. The spa remained closed throughout our stay without any communication. The signage claimed the hotel was 1km from the main road, but it was closer to 8km, we got stuck twice despite driving a powerful car. Most concerning was the clear discrimination between foreign and local tourists. Locals were treated with indifference while foreigners received noticeably better service. This kind of bias is unacceptable and deeply disheartening. Unless you're only interested in the view, I wouldn't recommend this hotel. It's overpriced, poorly managed, and fails to deliver on its promises
The view and serene environment is the only thing we enjoyed. The pool area was alright
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: April 22, 2025
Quinta
KenyaI enjoyed my stay at LEML, the facility is well maintained and the staff were very prompt in responding to guest requests. This trip was meant for just relaxing while watching the beautiful view of Lake Elementaita and I got just that and more! Special thanks to Kade from Xenaxia Spa and Mwende who made my stay extra special. I will definitely be going back!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: January 5, 2025
Abdi
KenyaMay be additional activities for the kids play. Additional arrows for the archery
The location and the view of elemetaita was extremely beautiful. The staff were very friendly
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: October 4, 2024
Muniu
KenyaThe food The service Cleanliness
The location
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: July 3, 2024
Elizabeth
GermanyDefinitely not worth the value of what they are charging.
Basically everything about the services on this facility is completely terrible. The staffs are not properly trained, rooms completely dirty, had bedding literally eaten by a rat!!! I have pictures if needed. Terrible quality!
Stayed in July 2024
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