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Lake Elementaita Manor is a boutique luxury hotel nestled along the shores of Lake Elementaita, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Kenya’s spectacular Great Rift Valley. Surrounded by wild acacia trees and breathtaking flamingo-filled lake views, the manor is a tranquil retreat from the bustle of city life. Whether you’re a safari traveler, honeymooner, family, or solo explorer, our hotel offers luxurious comfort, personalized service, and unforgettable experiences— from champagne breakfasts by the pool to peaceful nature walks and bird watching at sunrise. Conveniently located near Lake Nakuru National Park, Kariandusi Prehistoric Site, and Soysambu Conservancy, Lake Elementaita Manor is the perfect base for your Rift Valley adventure—only 2.5 hours from Nairobi.

With a stay at Lake Elementaita Mountain Lodge in Nakuru, you'll be 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Kariandusi Museum and 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Lake Nakuru National Park. This lodge is 21.7 mi (35 km) from Menengai Crater. Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this lodge include a picnic area, charcoal grills, and a banquet hall. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include laundry facilities and lockers. Event facilities at this lodge consist of a conference center and 4 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 51 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and complimentary bottled water.

Located in Gilgil, Sentrim Elementaita Lodge is a 1-minute drive from Lake Elmenteita and 10 minutes from Kariandusi Museum. This spa hotel is 16.3 mi (26.2 km) from Lake Nakuru National Park and 8.7 mi (14.1 km) from Gilgil Stadium. Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a health club, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. This hotel has 4 meeting rooms available for events. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 83 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Located in Gilgil, Freci Hotel is a 1-minute drive from Gilgil Stadium and 9 minutes from Kariandusi Museum. This hotel is 23 mi (37 km) from Lake Nakuru National Park and 6.8 mi (11 km) from Lake Elmenteita. Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. At Freci Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Stay in one of 20 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and slippers. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Located in Gilgil, White Thorn Cottages is a 1-minute drive from Kariandusi Museum and 9 minutes from Gilgil Stadium. This cottage is 19.1 mi (30.8 km) from Lake Nakuru National Park and 5.4 mi (8.8 km) from Lake Elmenteita. Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this cottage include a picnic area and barbecue grills. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include microwaves and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Located in Gilgil, Jacaranda Lake Elementaita Lodge is on a lake, within a 10-minute drive of Kariandusi Museum and Gilgil Stadium. This family-friendly hotel is 18.8 mi (30.2 km) from Lake Nakuru National Park and 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from Lake Elmenteita. Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Lord Cole, 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 buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9 AM. Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 33 guestrooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Located in Nakuru, Sunbird Lodge Elementaita is in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Elmenteita and Kariandusi Museum. This lodge is 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Lake Nakuru National Park and 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from Gilgil Stadium. Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. At Sunbird Lodge Elementaita, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Featured amenities include multilingual staff and laundry facilities. Make yourself at home in one of the 18 guestrooms. Rooms have private patios. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

With a stay at Kikopey Beach Camp in Gilgil, you'll be 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Lake Elmenteita and 19.3 mi (31 km) from Lake Nakuru National Park. This campground is 24.7 mi (39.8 km) from Menengai Crater and 24.8 mi (40 km) from Kenya Wildlife Service Training Institute. Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as a picnic area and barbecue grills. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the campground's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Free self parking is available onsite. Stay in one of 12 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished patios. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and slippers.

With a stay at Hallel Guest House in Nakuru, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Nakuru National Park and Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site. This guesthouse is 10 mi (16.2 km) from Lake Elmenteita and 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Menengai Crater. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.