Best Hotels in Gilgil

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Lake Elementaita Manor

Lake Elementaita Manor

📍 Gilgil, Nakuru county, Gilgil
★★★★ 8.8 (4 reviews)

Lake Elementaita Mountain Lodge

Lake Elementaita Mountain Lodge

📍 JASMINE LANE, Mbaruk Rd, Gilgil
★★★★★ 8.5 (41 reviews)

"Olive Lake Elementaita Lodge offers premium hospitality services, thoughtfully blending the art of luxury with serene lakeside elegance where refined comfort, nature’s beauty, and personalised service come together to create an unforgettable escape."

Sentrim Elementaita Resort

Sentrim Elementaita Resort

📍 Sentrim Elementaita Resort, Elmenteita, Gilgil
★★★★ 8.6 (42 reviews)

"I was very impressed with this hotel in Kenya. From the reception to the check-out, every staff showed great professionalism and hospitality. The hotel is surrounded by beautiful environment and is an ideal holiday destination. Highly recommended to all travelers to Kenya!"

Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp

Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp

📍 Soysambu Conservancy, Gilgil
★★★★★ 9.6 (43 reviews)

"A beautiful perfect serene Camp in the the middle of a natural habitat away from the hustle and bustle,were U awake to the singing of birds ,fresh air quite an experience. Service was excellent from check-in to check-out. The attendants were kind,welcoming, very friendly & genuinely helpful. The tent rooms were outstanding very clean, cool furniture, and that beautiful lake view from the bed is unforgettable. Waking up to it was breath taking& pure therapy. The nature trail,wildlife and sundowner were a highlight. A serene, quiet, relaxing atmosphere all around. Perfect for switching off and just Be thyself. Meals were sumptuous too. Every bite came with care. Can’t recommend it enough if you want peace + comfort without sacrificing style Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp is the ideal place. ,,"

Hotel Freci

Hotel Freci

📍 Nyahururu Rd, Gilgil
★★ 10 (1 reviews)

"Absolute pleasure to visit thus family business. The siblings Jacinta and Ngure split AM and PM shifts and are always available on call when a need arises. Wilson is a long time night manager that knows us all by name. Our family has been patrons since the 80s at their sister /mother hotel downtown Gilgil called Mugoiri. There's a new cook of whom is in training, as she didn't know how to prepare an over easy egg. I asked Elizabeth to go show her how to via You Tube academy, and she finally nailed it. Ngure is also working on the their SEO and he takes customer feedback well. Thank you family. Home away from home. "

Sunbird Lodge Elementaita

Sunbird Lodge Elementaita

📍 Nairobi - Nakuru Highway, Gilgil
★★★ 8.4 (1 reviews)

"With breathtaking views, Sunbird lodge is a sight to behold. Since it’s located uphill, the view of lake Elementaita is magnificent. The landscaping is beautiful, the staff is friendly and the food is good. The rooms are spacious, clean and well designed. In fact you wake up the view of the lake from your room!!They also have an in-house naturalist who can take you around to see various species of birds that visit the property. They have also created bird hides, so overall great for photographers. Lake Naivasha is a 45 mins drive from the lodge. Overall I would love to come back again later. I have also attached some photographs of the place."

Jacaranda Lake Elementaita Lodge

Jacaranda Lake Elementaita Lodge

📍 Jacaranda Lake Elementaita lodge, Gilgil
★★★ 7.4 (9 reviews)

"This place is a little paradise. Colonial style building in a large and beautiful garden, overlooking Lake Elementaita. Cute monkeys all around. All the hassles from traveling on the road is dissipated once entering into this property. We enjoy every second we spent in this hotel. The hotel is old but very well maintained and clean. Comfortable room, friendly staffs. The food is decent, although the variety could be improved. One of the hotel's paid services is a knowledgeable guide who can take you on a tour around Lake Elementaita, which is highly recommended. The only area where I think the hotel can improve is the tap, which is a bit difficult to turn on. Despite this minor issue, it is still fully functional."

Real Reviews of Gilgil Hotels From Travellers

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Lake Elementaita Mountain Lodge ★★★★★
"We had an amazing team building retreat at LEML.The views of the lake are breathtaking,the rooms comfortable and the service was exceptional.The staff were warm and attentive ensuring every detail was perfect -from the time of arrival to our bonfire night . Ideal place to connect with nature and unwind.Highly recommended for corporate retreats or anyone looking for a peaceful scenic getaway."
★★★★★
2025-10-29
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Sentrim Elementaita Resort ★★★★
"I had a great time here! The food was so yummmy and the people nice. Charles was always there for us! The room was clean and the staff was always there for you. They cleaned the room took the baggage and many other things! We had coffee and tea and some sweet everything afternoon. I loved the experience here. Thank you!"
★★★★★
2026-07-22
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Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp ★★★★★
"Amazing location and atmosphere. Spacious rooms that mostly fit a max of 3 guests i.e. 2 adults and a child. There is value for money considering the myriad of activities on offer. The camp is clean, with minimum noise levels although the rooms are about 15 metres apart hence the high likelihood of hearing your neighbouring guests. Amazing service with attention to detail but slow. All normal amenities are available & are open to catering to even the remotest of needs."
★★★★★
2026-06-29
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Family
Hotel Freci ★★
"Absolute pleasure to visit thus family business. The siblings Jacinta and Ngure split AM and PM shifts and are always available on call when a need arises. Wilson is a long time night manager that knows us all by name. Our family has been patrons since the 80s at their sister /mother hotel downtown Gilgil called Mugoiri. There's a new cook of whom is in training, as she didn't know how to prepare an over easy egg. I asked Elizabeth to go show her how to via You Tube academy, and she finally nailed it. Ngure is also working on the their SEO and he takes customer feedback well. Thank you family. Home away from home. "
★★★★★
2023-10-05
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Sunbird Lodge Elementaita ★★★
"With breathtaking views, Sunbird lodge is a sight to behold. Since it’s located uphill, the view of lake Elementaita is magnificent. The landscaping is beautiful, the staff is friendly and the food is good. The rooms are spacious, clean and well designed. In fact you wake up the view of the lake from your room!!They also have an in-house naturalist who can take you around to see various species of birds that visit the property. They have also created bird hides, so overall great for photographers. Lake Naivasha is a 45 mins drive from the lodge. Overall I would love to come back again later. I have also attached some photographs of the place."
★★★★★
2024-03-01
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Jacaranda Lake Elementaita Lodge ★★★
"Great location and staff were very friendly and helpful. Rooms are quite dated, but this is also part of the history of the lodge. No Aircon, fan or safe which would have been good. We did a bird watching walk to the lake with one of the staff in the afternoon that was great."
★★★★★
2023-09-04

Gilgil Travel Information

Power Plug & Voltage

240V/Type G

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Exchange Rate

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M-Pesa/Cash/Cards

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Safaricom/Airtel

More Information About Gilgil Hotels

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Number of reviews

160

Total properties

21

Weekday Avg. Price

PHP 10,686

Weekend Avg. Price

PHP 10,702

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