Dovenest Lodge

Location: North Kinangop Road Dovenest Lodge, Naivasha, ke

Star Rating: 7 Stars

Property Type: Lodges

About this Property

Policies

Check-in: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Clubhouse
• Fitness facilities (surcharge)
• Non-smoking rooms
• Swimming pool
• Restaurant
• Room service
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• BBQ facilities
• Luggage storage
• Safety deposit box
• Fax/photocopying
• Tour desk
• Ironing service
• Car hire
• Packed lunches
• Currency exchange
• Private check-in/check-out
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Board games/puzzles
• Shuttle service (additional charge)
• Concierge service
• Kids' outdoor play equipment
• Evening entertainment
• Entertainment staff
• Outdoor furniture
• Shallow end
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
• Smoke alarms
• Guest room sealed after cleaning
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Key access
• Food delivered to guest room
• CCTV outside property
• 24-hour security
• Delivered food - securely covered
• Security alarm
• Television in common areas
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Free wired internet
• Playground on site
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Beach umbrellas
• Free pool cabanas
• Pool sun loungers
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Fitness facilities (surcharge)
• Internet access
• Games
• Housekeeping on request
• Clubhouse
• Private picnics
• Reception hall
• Exercise/lap pool
• Japanese garden
• Covered parking
• Secured parking
• Fishing nearby
• Swimming nearby
• Bicycle-friendly property
• Charcoal grill
• Vegetarian menu options available
• Accessible shuttle
• No accessible shuttle

Rooms Available

• Deluxe Single Room

  This single room features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Toilet
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels
  • Linen
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Socket near the bed

• Standard Twin Room

  Providing free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower and slippers. This twin room features a private entrance, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels
  • Private entrance
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Pool towels
  • Shallow end
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Window

• Executive Triple Room

  The spacious triple room provides a private entrance, a seating area, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 3 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Private entrance
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Additional bathroom
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Pool towels
  • Shallow end
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Window

• Standard Double Room

  This double room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels
  • Private entrance
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Linen
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Pool towels
  • Shallow end
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Window

• Deluxe Double Room

  The spacious double room offers a private entrance, a seating area, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Private entrance
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Pool towels
  • Shallow end
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Window

• Deluxe Twin Room

  The spacious twin room provides a private entrance, a seating area, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Private entrance
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Pool towels
  • Shallow end
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Window

• Cottage

  The bungalow offers a private entrance, a seating area, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. The unit has 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels
  • Private entrance
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Mosquito net
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Clothes rack
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Pool towels
  • Shallow end
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access
  • Window

• Standard Single Room

  This single room provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

  Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)

  • Shower
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Toilet
  • Slippers
  • Satellite channels
  • Mosquito net
  • Linen
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Socket near the bed

Guest Reviews

• VOLPIN (8/5): Concern - The breakfirst was good Rooms do not have micro waved
• dancun (1/5): The property owners and operators are not mindful at all. Why approve a booking only for someone to - The property owners and operators are not mindful at all. Why approve a booking only for someone to arrive at the venue and be told there’s no room available after they’ve driven miles from home? It’s extremely inconsiderate and frustrating. Better coordination and communication are clearly needed to prevent inconveniencing guests like this. The property owners and operators are not mindful at all. Why approve a booking only for someone to arrive at the venue and be told there’s no room available after they’ve driven miles from home? It’s extremely inconsiderate and frustrating. Better coordination and communication are clearly needed to prevent inconveniencing guests like this.
• Hillary (1/5): - It was a scam booking online Don't cheat on customers
• Peter (10/5): Perfect - Very calm and quiet, perfect for a getaway
• Hirsi (3/5): Wir waren sehr enttäuscht; wir haben nicht bekommen, was wir gebucht hatten und auf Booking.com gesehen haben. - Das Schwimmbad, die Mitarbeiter scheinen Freundlich zu sein Wir haben 3 Zimmer mit Doppelbett gebucht, wie auf Booking.com angezeigt. Bei der Ankunft waren alle 3 Zimmer nur mit zwei getrennten Betten, nicht sauber, die Matratzen alt und unbequem, die Dusche kalt. Wir konnten nicht stornieren, ohne etwa 120 € zu verlieren (ca. 40 € pro Zimmer). Wir haben nicht bekommen, was wir gebucht hatten, und der Aufenthalt war eine große Enttäuschung.
• Clive (1/5): Nah - Expensive Price
• Àlex (10/5): Seguro que repito. Me ha encantado - Alojamiento muy original con un excelente servicio Habitaciones sencillas pero atendiendo al coste del alojamiento están muy bien.
• Maria (10/5): -
• jayanti chouhan (7/5): Paid for executive room and was told it’s was not available without any explanation - Location - Nice clean place and staff were very friendly Booked for executive room and paid in full for executive room But very big But was told that it’s wasn’t available was very disappointed and the manager made mistake in calculating exchange rates from Sterlings to Kenyan Shillings
• Hans (8/5): -
• Hans (8/5): -
• Chimayi (8/5): -
• Judith (7/5): My stay wes well except being given a torn towel, and the beddings remained unchanged. - We were given water only on the reporting date. soap was not replaced, same to tissue, and these are daily charges.
• Eunice (3/5): I did get what I expected - Silence Price not worth it
• Ritchie D (3/5): - The location and the view Everything, 1. The bedding, mattress and sheets are very old plus the two conjoined beds 2. Breakfast cold,takes time to be prepared no self service,no value for the money
• Dominic (9/5): Gratefully - Good reception N/A
• Ashley (1/5): Bad -
• Mwiruka (4/5): Did not meet my expectations! - Ample parking space I didn't like the rooms and the beddings. Also the hotel is located so far from the main town.
• James (8/5): Very good -
• Aiswarya (8/5): Very good - Clean property with enthusiastic staff Excellent breakfast
• Job (5/5): Good for dining and out door facilities. Amazing staff. The rooms need major improvement. - The staff was super friendly and very helpful. The food and outdoor facilities was perfect The room, particularly the bed and bedding, did not meet expectations at all. The floors were cold, with no rug provided. The TV was small and not a smart TV. The bedsheets were too small to cover the entire bed, and I often woke up on a bare mattress. I was given a double bed, which was essentially two separate beds with two different mattresses pushed together. The beds would shift apart during the night, requiring me to push them back together. The mattresses also need replacement.
• Sally (6/5): Pleasant - The scenery was very nice The Lights kept going on and off regularly. The TV was not working and there were no seats in the rooms or a table. No soap dish in the shower. Some windows were not shutting properly.
• Ruth (7/5): Good -
• Ashenafi (10/5): Exceptional -
• Wilson (5/5): Passable -
• Alvin (8/5): Very good -
• Midika (9/5): Superb -
• Vici (1/5): Bad -
• Hayanga (1/5): Poor - Nothing Poor customer service I had booked online only to be told they had no electricity.
• Benkim (2/5): Very poor - The traditional things and make The room was dirty and had a used dustbin in the sheets were used and never changed
• Dorothy (5/5): It was just moderate. - The location Staff were not so helpful, the uncomfortable mattresses and beds, and the toilets were not clean when we checked in. The food was also not tasty
• Jason (8/5): Very good - Service was excellent and attentive, without exception. It was pretty empty of guests
• Davood (7/5): Good -
• Vishal (9/5): Superb - Nice resort to relax we stayed for 4 nights and staff very helpful
• Purity (9/5): Naivasha - Friendly service Swimming pool was very cold ❄️🥶
• Perpetua (1/5): Don't book here! - The breakfast. Nothing else Exceptionally Poor hygiene bedsheets were stained Poor customer service experience with open racial discrimination Very bad , dated rooms the mattresses were dented in the middle and nobody could sleep. One of the worst hotels I have ever stayed in . Book elsewhere, literally a b&b lodging is better would not recommend booking here !
• Jimson (10/5): Exceptional -
• Olusola (8/5): Very good -
• Alain (7/5): Nice place and family friendly. - Food was decent, but there is room for improvement. The staffs were very friendly and very helpful whenever required.
• Papifun (3/5): Disapointment - Nothing I was so disappointed by Dove Nest Lodge! I had booked to be with my family with my wife and two daughters, for three nights Arrived from Nairobi around 2pm, the person at the reception was in a meeting, replaced by a welcoming man, who offered us to have our lunch first, before the check-in procedure The meal was not too bad, but nothing more, after the check-in, direction the rooms and there, what disappointments! Freezing temperature, two beds stuck together instead of a large bed, no table or chairs, and zero wifi connection I went to ask to change rooms, after a while of waiting, we were given two new rooms, same general condition, wifi available only in one room, in ours, window closing with a string, mosquito curtains hanging from a broken rod, bathroom with sink whose tap was not fixed, toilet paper holder broken and just placed on the sink, mirror completely stained, two worn and rough towels, tiny wardrobe We went to the swimming pool, water not really clean and cold, no lifeguard, no towels We ordered two coffees and two sodas, more than 30 minutes of waiting for instant coffee in Nescafé sachets and two low-end sodas too sweet Back in the rooms, we were cold, forced to get under the duvet at 6:30 p.m.!
• Thuranira (10/5): Exceptional - everything was okay bed switch was so far away from the bed. it's not a complain though.
• Mithamo (10/5): Exceptional -
• Dorine (5/5): Good, Maybe check on the cleanliness - The serenity of the property, the peace and quiet and being close to nature. Our Waiter(unfortunately I cant remember his name) but was our waiter for the 2days and Mary the lady that took us round were very courteous/Great customer service. My room was dirty, toilet stained/not cleaned and the trash from the previous guest/s were still in the trash bins.
• Mwangi (8/5): It was amazing, i will definitely go back there again. - The people were all amazing, from the reception, the kitchen, and even room attendants. The mattresses can be better.
• Muriuki (7/5): Good -
• Veronicah (2/5): Was gd vacation - The building and the set up of the hotel building. Building
• Azra (8/5): Very good -
• Purity (10/5): I’d definitely recommend this hotel for a peaceful getaway! - I had a wonderful weekend at this hotel! The staff were friendly and welcoming, and the whole place was impressively clean. The team didn’t rush us during checkout, which made for a relaxed departure. They even set up a bonfire for us upon request, which was a nice personal touch. The food was delicious, and the quiet ambiance was just what we needed to unwind. The only downside was that the pool wasn’t functional at the time of our stay, which was a bit disappointing since I was looking forward to a swim. However, I understand they’re working on it, so it’s likely just a temporary issue.
• Michael (6/5): An ideal place for self evaluation and re-engineering - The serene environment is excellent for unwinding especially for those from the hustle and bustle of city life. Joining two single beds was uncomfortable as they kept shifting
• Worrell (5/5): It was ok - Location The TV didn’t work lol
• Ochieng (1/5): Worst stay at Dovenest - The breakfast ONLY Everything was a mess The pool was dirty The room sink was leaking from the base of it We had an extra bed in our room, we had booked a deluxe room and got an extra bed that made the room small also, they refused to either remove it or relocate us- they lied that they will remove the bed in 20 minutes, only for us to come back and still have a squeezed deluxe room. At night, a bonfire was lit right next to our room. Our room became smoky and we had to beg them for action. They lied that they have moved the fire only for them to relocate us at midnight! The staff are liars, maybe that is what they are paid to do. Thw mosquito net was half what is was meant to be and furniture was broken. I would never recommend this place, ever!
• Evans (6/5): Pleasant -
• David (7/5): Good -
• Brenda (8/5): Very good -
• Muramba (8/5): a good weekend ge away with your spouse - great food but they ned to work on breakfirst on those who dont take eggs. non
• N (10/5): Exceptional - I loved the serenity of the place. The stuff were super nice and helpful. They could wash the toilets better
• Christine (10/5): Exceptional - Everyone was very welcoming Liked everything
• Alok (2/5): Very poor - Staffs we're supportive There was no guest at all. We were alone in the entire resort. They were supposed to arrange Buffet meals, but there were no other guests, so they decided to serve a limited menu on the table.
• James (3/5): Poor - The outside design is perfect, the trees grow nicely and feel like being in the bush which makes you feel out of town . The rooms and beds need a complete overhaul. Very old sheets and towels, bad beddings and bed. No value for money at all.
• Patrick (8/5): Gateway - A great place, staff very good and at your service. We enjoyed our stay. For sure, any other day, we need a weekend gateway Dovenest Lodge will be in the list for consideration. 👍
• Blessed (10/5): Exceptional -
• Melvin (7/5): Good -
• Beverlyne (10/5): Exceptional -
• Arnold (10/5): Exceptional -
• Shady (3/5): Worst stay in my life - The room is very small They gave us a room with broken lights, and when we asked to change the room they said this is all what we have. And finally gave us another one where the bathroom lights were broken too. Very poor service. The location is very far
• Irene (7/5): Good - Customer service was excellent The food service, it took more than 2 hours to prepare food and serve and was not hot enough by the time it got to the table. Being that the lounge is located in a cold place the rooms were chilly so maybe the management should think of providing warmer duvets.
• Bonface (9/5): Thank you - What stood out for me the most for the staff! They are the nicest and polite people I've ever met!
• Maureen (8/5): Very good - Everything,the scenery,the reception,the people .... Kindly replace your mattresses they are worn out
• Tayiani (7/5): Good -
• Cyrx (7/5): Good -
• Njage (10/5): Exceptional -
• Gideon (5/5): Passable - The staff were very helpful and cooperative. There wasn't enough open space. The rooms were cold.
• Trizah (7/5): Good -
• Katie (7/5): Good but needs lots of interventions - The food was awesome and the staff very friendly. The rooms need some renovation/maintenance,especially the windows and tiles.Towels were brownish,old,some tattered. The place is too cold,an Ac or Space heater,an electric water kettle with some coffee n sugar would be good option. The swimming pool should have a pool attendant,a child almost drowned.
• Cecilia (10/5): Exceptional -
• Juliet (9/5): Superb - Very nice food, friendly staff, quiet environment, room service was good 👍. Rooms are cold
• Gordon (7/5): Room was nice but lacks chair and table for working - Swimming big and clean Small wardrobes
• Nicholas (10/5): Exceptional - Everything was awesome Everything was awesome
• Anonymous (10/5): Exceptional - The view and the Nature
• Gilbert (3/5): Poor -
• Wainaina (8/5): Very good - Everything The restaurant and bar closing early.
• Michael (8/5): Hidden gem - The architecture was amazing, unique and family friendly, The staff was amazing, friendly and ready to help. The beds were not very comfortable due to the separation of mattresses. The t.v wasn't working
• Mcneill (9/5): Superb - Nice ambiance. Nice facilities.
• Montet (7/5): Good - Dumpy room
• Petteri (8/5): Very good - The surroundings were nice... The pool area. -
• Bindi (7/5): Good! - Super friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable bed. Dinner took a very long time even though it had been pre ordered.
• Nelson (6/5): Good value for money - Playing pool next to the bar The grilled chicken was actually fried
• Njeri (5/5): Passable - The receptionist was very kind
• Gatonye (7/5): Good -
• Bernard (8/5): it was good for us. - The room was okay, except the was no mosquito nets and we had mosquitoes buzzing around. breakfast was ok pool water can be heated during cold seasons
• Antony (10/5): I'll visit again - I really enjoyed my stay And the food was delicious Nothing
• Mevin (7/5): Good -
• Ngugi (8/5): Very good -
• Paqui (4/5): Disappointing -
• Lions (6/5): we had fairly good stay and well done the design. - The Facility is well done and the design is amazing, really like the design owesome construction and the design work which really commofollage to the enviroment and the natural design well done the owner for the idea. room was good but there was no power in my ockets throughout the stay . was no proper ventilation and our first room was stuffy , however much need more rooms but a bit congested but well done . food was great staff were good breakfast was fair although we wanted to have packed breakfast but we couldnt get it and we had to only have tea and coffee and go. we also left ear;ly when we were checking out and we couldnt get hte breakfast and we had to leave. The property design
• Nicholas (10/5): Exceptional - I like everything about the place, so calm and welcoming. Staff was good. I remember the tap broke but they fixed it very fast. Will come back again Nothing
• Evelyn (8/5): Very good -
• Pauline (9/5): Superb - Great food and friendly staff No fridge, dressing table or floor rugs in the room
• Samuel (8/5): Very good - Exceptional service, cool breeze, delicious food
• Evelyn (8/5): Very good -

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