Top 5-Star Hotels in Amboseli

I honestly don’t know where to start in describing our experience of staying the first two nights of our safari holiday at this awful lodge. In the weeks leading up to our trip we were in contact with our tour company concerning the awful reviews about this place, and were reassured that the local rep’s were making sure there were improvements and that we would be staying in an upgraded Cottage. We were put in a Cottage, No. FC6, and it was dreadful. No way is this the upgraded accommodation! See the photos - curtain hanging off rail ( we fixed it ourselves and it still didn’t cover the whole window), holes in the window mesh so nothing to stop lizards getting in, no mat for the slippery shower floor (I took the pillow case from the extra bed to use as a mat - wished I hadn’t because the pillow unearth it was absolutely disgustingly stained and dirty), mould growing on bedroom furniture, very poor light - just one very dim bulb in a very tatty and dirty lampshade, rotting wood around the wash basin, I could go on and on. And then there was the electrics - a couple of plug sockets simply didn’t work, but there was a trailing socket coming from under the bed which did. So there was no where safe to plug in the electric kettle - not that I would have risked using it, and the nicest item in the room, a large table lamp had a type of plug that didn’t match any socket! Also, the hairdryer was on a broken socket with exposed wires - needless to say I didn’t use it. Outside there were a couple of chairs - they were very old, dirty and falling apart. The dining experience- mediocre at best, with some of the food really not very nice at all and possibly carried over from the previous meal. There was never enough cutlery etc on the tables and the staff would take them from nearby tables if you asked for anything. On our second morning there weren’t enough bowls available to use for cereal/fruit and the urn for making tea was completely cold! Before my holiday I remember reading reviews concerning Chinese guests at AA Amboseli getting preferential treatment over everyone else. No way of knowing if this is the case, but on our second evening there was a large group of people who appeared to be Chinese at a nearby table and the buffet dinner was, in my opinion, considerably better quality than the previous evening. We can only speculate. So, this lodge is popular because of its location, but it’s very run down and needs a considerable amount of investment to bring it to an acceptable standard. At the moment it does not deserve paying customers! Please note- I had to put one Star rating to enable this review to be uploaded - it deserves Zero Rating in my opinion.

When you stay at Elewana Tortilis Camp in Amboseli, you'll be 11 minutes by foot from Amboseli National Park. This luxury tentalow is 28.7 mi (46.1 km) from Kilimanjaro National Park and 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Noomotio Observation Point.You can experience a safari, and enjoy an outdoor pool. This tentalow also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and barbecue grills.Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the tentalow's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 18 guestrooms. Rooms have private furnished patios. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Located in Amboseli, Tawi Lodge is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Kimana Gate and Amboseli National Park. This family-friendly lodge is 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Kimana Reserve and 13.8 mi (22.1 km) from Amboseli Elephant Research Camp.Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).All-inclusive rates are available at this lodge. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the lodge's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9 AM.Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 13 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

The location of the hotel is particularly good, facing Mount Kilimanjaro. Looking out from the window is the Xuefeng that made us admire, and it feels like ”Xiling snow in the window”. Opening the door and going out, the view is very wide. Elephants, zebras, wildebeests and antelopes are scattered on the vast grassland with Kilimanjaro as the background. There is a lake as far as I can see, flocks of flamingos and other waterfowls. Wake up at 5 or 6 o'clock in the morning to see elephants, wildebeests, and buffaloes lined up slowly from the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro along their respective routes. If you wear a telephoto lens, you may also be lucky enough to see the thrilling scene of a lion hunting. The price of the hotel includes three meals, but Ctrip's order stated that it does not include meals. If it weren't for the waiter's reminder, we would have lost a lot.

Located in Amboseli, Kibo Villa Amboseli is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Amboseli Elephant Research Camp and Amboseli National Park. This family-friendly lodge is 27.1 mi (43.6 km) from Kilimanjaro National Park and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Noomotio Observation Point.Enjoy recreation amenities such as a sauna or take in the view from a garden. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli, or stay in and take advantage of the lodge's room service (during limited hours). A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM.Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 3 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.

We really enjoyed this lodge and had some good night's sleep. The rooms are shared walls so you need to hope your neighbors are quiet. There is a fan but outside of the mosquito net to the side of the bed so we were glad we had brought along our own fan -- it made some nice ambient noise at night. The monkeys are everywhere and will try to get into your room so the windows and doors need to stay closed. The bathroom was really spacious and has glass walls (that only the monkeys/baboons can access to see in) and the beds are comfortable. The buffet meals were very good -- a lot of African, Indian, and western dishes and many vegetarian options. The pool was too cold for us to swim/enjoy but the grounds were large enough we could wander around and get a little exercise.

With a stay at this campground in Amboseli, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Amboseli Elephant Research Camp and Noomotio Observation Point. This campground is 6 mi (9.7 km) from Amboseli National Park and 27.9 mi (44.9 km) from Kilimanjaro National Park.Enjoy recreation amenities such as an indoor pool or take in the view from a garden.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned accommodation, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. A private bathroom with a separate bathtub and shower features a deep soaking tub.

Located in Amboseli, this cabin is within a 15-minute drive of Amboseli Elephant Research Camp and Noomotio Observation Point. This cabin is 6 mi (9.7 km) from Amboseli National Park and 24.7 mi (39.8 km) from Kilimanjaro National Park.Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. A private bathroom with a separate bathtub and shower features a deep soaking tub.

Located in Amboseli, this cabin is within a 15-minute drive of Amboseli Elephant Research Camp and Noomotio Observation Point. This cabin is 6 mi (9.7 km) from Amboseli National Park and 27.9 mi (44.9 km) from Kilimanjaro National Park.Enjoy recreation amenities such as an indoor pool or take in the view from a garden.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. A private bathroom with a separate bathtub and shower features a deep soaking tub.

With a stay at this campground in Amboseli, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Amboseli Elephant Research Camp and Noomotio Observation Point. This campground is 6 mi (9.7 km) from Amboseli National Park and 27.9 mi (44.9 km) from Kilimanjaro National Park.Enjoy recreation amenities such as an indoor pool or take in the view from a garden.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned accommodation, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. A private bathroom with a separate bathtub and shower features a deep soaking tub.