Does Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort?

Yes, there's free self and extended parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like horseback riding, cycling, and hiking, and practice your swing at the golf course. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours and volleyball. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a health club and a picnic area. Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort?

Yes, Rift Valley offers garden views.

Does Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

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10/10 Exceptional

Aug 5, 2022

very good

Alain, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jan 2, 2025

Cool, quiet place with a lovely golf course

Samuel, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Dec 21, 2024

I enjoyed the grounds, gardens were kept up beautifully. The pool area was very enjoyable. I was surprised about the quality of food provided, it wasn't very good. Staff were friendly but front staff was not helpful. I had booked a villa but got a standard room instead and their explanation wasn't very good but because I was there for a wedding, I didn't complain too much. I heard later that they hadn't enough villas for the bookings but I wasn't offered any compensation.

Paula, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 1, 2024

Marcel, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jan 22, 2024

1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 9, 2023

Suzanne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 3, 2023

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 26, 2022

Amazing views, great food, and friendly staff. Will be back!

Matthew, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 6, 2022

Alain, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 27, 2022

It was all great

Timothy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 7, 2021

Ted, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Dec 20, 2020

Comfy, Attractive Getaway; Good Service

My 8 year old daughter and I, who live in another African country, traveled here in December 2020. It’s an odd time for travel with the pandemic continuing but we had not been able to leave our country for almost a year and needed a getaway. The GRVL was a refreshing stop with kind staff who wanted to make our stay the best it could be. We did have one issue at one evening buffet and though resolved, I was surprised our drinks were not comped to compensate for the long wait and inconvenience. The buffet food was surprisingly good Although somewhat repetitious, though for a 2 night stay we were fine. Had we stayed longer, we would have needed more variety. The rooms are a little small but with an attractive layout and very comfortable beds. I would recommend a stay here for a cool getaway from Nairobi with a visit to Hell’s Gate National Park or Crescent Island nearby.

Tamara, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 2, 2020

Lovely spot

Beautiful and relaxing stay

nicola, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 7, 2020

The experience was amazing, we had plenty of activities and the environment was fantastic. We loved the food too

Lilian, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 2, 2020

Lovely Stay

Great Rift is a beautiful place, family friendly, lots of activities for kids. The hotel villas were clean and cosy. Just a few small repairs need to be made but nothing major. The food was great! Loved their breakfasts. Overall, we had a great time. Will definitely visit again.

Diane, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 18, 2019

Fantastic Naivasha Resort for Family or Business!

This was my first visit to Naivasha and I wish I had been able to stay longer, thanks to the Great Rift Valley Lodge! The rooms, comfort, and cleanliness are top notch, and the staff are excellent, especially Valentine at Guest Services & Esther in the Spa. Considering the price, some of the quality of the food could improve, but the buffet gives a wide range of options. The grounds are beautiful, and we loved the fireplaces. If you don’t have a car, you will need to budget for extra taxis since there is nothing in walking distance around the resort — but for my family, this is what we wanted most—a quiet, clean place where we didn’t have to leave. Next time we look forward to the star gazing walk and riding horses! We will return in the future!

Erika, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Apr 24, 2019

Fantastic hotel and golf course

This hotel is very convenient to play golf with a fantastic course. Accommodation and food are very nice to make me be surrounded by the out of the ordinary.

1-night trip

6/10 Good

Mar 19, 2019

I have been a guest at The Great Rift Valley (GVR) Lodge since 2012; this was my first trip on my own, not for a conference. Unfortunately, I did not have the same experience as when I was a conference guest. The rooms and location are lovely. The challenge was that GVR was extremely busy with 2 large groups (250+ people); thus the usual rooms and activity areas were not readily available. The biggest issue was food; I was put a dining area usually reserved for members. We did not get our full board lunches (I was offered the buffet for the school group which I did not accept) and the next day, I was not allowed to use that lunch nor order a la cart for an extra cost for my 6 year old child when I inquired. She had potato crisps and cheese sitting outside while we waited for transport. Then several individuals commented that she looked hungry and that I should feed her "properly." I positively confirmed that I had been told I could not order a la cart at reception. Then I cried. I was made to feel so bad despite being the booker and payer of the room, but especially because I was criticized by the staff about being a mother (on international women's day no less) when it was the hotel's errors. 7 business days after check out the hotel has never contacted me.

Kathleen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Dec 29, 2018

Fairly good. Should improve on staff quality at dining and room service and reception.

Njuguna, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Oct 18, 2018

The quality of food on the a la carte menu needs improvement. Had no hot water for a night and a morning.

Mary, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 14, 2018

Loved it

Loved my stay here. Staff are friendly, room is comfortable. Food is delicious. Would definitely stay here again. If anyone has something bad to say about this lodge, it reflects their attitude, not the hotel.

ingrid, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Apr 9, 2017

Hotel Front Office are full of Sharks & Conartists

Tried to charge me the boat trip the Naivasha lake like 3 times the going rate. Lied through his teeth that the boat has not other passengers and I have to pay for whole boat. Nice facilities if only managed closer to the international rates they are charging. The quality of food and cooking are far far from acceptable standards. Local fruits need great effort to appreciate but the vegetables from the hotel organic farm was a treasure.

8/10 Very good

Jan 1, 2017

Beautiful setting but views may vary

The property is large and beautiful with a lovely setting, and the room very comfortable. Food had a decent variety. However, I was very disappointed to find my room had no view whatsoever and the advertised "balcony" was just a tiny patio/entrance way at the door looking out at some grass. On the website of the hotel they are selling the view and it appears that all rooms have views - it's not the case. Also, weirdly enough, the rest of the property doesn't have views either - only from a few tables at one of the two restaurants can you see through the trees to the mountains and lake. Property could be improved immensely with a terrace with views somewhere where drinks or snacks are served, some small viewing platforms integrated into the trees around the walking/jogging trails, and more accurate descriptions of rooms on their website and hotel consolidator sites.

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 30, 2016

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 2, 2016

Rustic luxury

The hotel is luxurious for Kenya - but in a rustic way. Rooms are stylishly furnished and sufficiently spacious, with fantastic views across the surrounding land and lake. The relaxing bar area benefits from a beautiful log fire which is well-stocked in the evening. On our most recent stay, out-of-hours food service was extremely slow, but this is unusual in my experience.

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