Nakuru, Kenya

Sarova Woodlands Hotel and Spa

From KSh9000.00

Hotel Type

Romantic, Stop-Over

Reviews

4.38 /5

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Sarova Woodlands Nakuru: Prices, Location, Dining & Complete Hotel Guide

Sarova Woodlands Nakuru is one of the most established full-service hotels in Kenya’s Rift Valley region. For decades, it has served as a reliable base for business travellers, safari guests, conference groups, and leisure visitors exploring Lake Nakuru National Park and its surroundings. Operated by the reputable Sarova Hotels group, the property blends modern comfort, professional service, and a convenient town location.

This in-depth guide covers everything travellers and planners want to know — from Sarova Woodlands prices, Sarova Woodlands location, accommodation, dining at Sarova Woodlands restaurant, facilities, guest experience, and why it remains one of the most booked hotels in Nakuru.

Why Sarova Woodlands Nakuru Remains a Top Choice

Nakuru has grown into a major commercial and tourism hub in Kenya, positioned between Nairobi, Naivasha, and the wider Rift Valley circuit. Sarova Woodlands Nakuru has adapted to this growth by positioning itself as a premium city hotel with strong appeal to:

Corporate travellers
Safari guests visiting Lake Nakuru National Park
Conference and events groups
Families seeking comfort and reliability
Tour operators looking for a central, well-run hotel

Unlike remote safari lodges, Sarova Woodlands offers easy access, consistent standards, and all the conveniences expected of an international hotel brand — while still remaining close to nature-based attractions.

Sarova Woodlands Location: Strategic & Convenient

Where Is Sarova Woodlands Nakuru Located?

Sarova Woodlands is located in Milimani area, Nakuru, just off the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway. This is one of the most secure, green, and upmarket residential areas in the town.

Key location advantages include:

Approximately 2–3 km from Nakuru CBD
Easy access for travellers arriving from Nairobi
Short driving distance to Lake Nakuru National Park
Close to government offices, embassies, and institutions
Away from heavy town congestion while remaining central

Distance to Key Attractions

Lake Nakuru National Park: 15–20 minutes
Menengai Crater: 25–30 minutes
Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site: 15 minutes
Nakuru town centre: 5–10 minutes

This strategic positioning makes Sarova Woodlands Nakuru ideal for guests who want to balance town convenience with safari access.

Sarova Woodlands Nakuru: Hotel Design & Atmosphere

Sarova Woodlands presents a classic city-hotel design with landscaped gardens, open courtyards, and contemporary interiors. While it does not market itself as a boutique or wilderness lodge, the hotel delivers:

Spacious public areas
Well-maintained grounds
A calm, professional atmosphere
Clear separation between leisure and conference zones

The property is especially well known for handling large conferences without compromising individual guest comfort, something many town hotels struggle with.

Accommodation at Sarova Woodlands Nakuru

Room Categories

Sarova Woodlands Nakuru offers a variety of room and suite options designed for different traveller profiles.

Room types typically include:

Superior Rooms
Executive Rooms
Studio Suites
Executive Suites
Presidential / State Suite

Each category is designed with space, comfort, and functionality in mind rather than unnecessary luxury.

In-Room Amenities

Rooms at Sarova Woodlands are consistently equipped with:

Air conditioning
Free Wi-Fi
Satellite television
Work desk and seating area
Tea and coffee making facilities
Minibar
Electronic safe
Ensuite bathroom with hot showers

The focus is on reliability, cleanliness, and comfort, which is why the hotel remains popular with repeat guests.

Sarova Woodlands Prices: What to Expect

Overview of Sarova Woodlands Prices

Sarova Woodlands prices vary depending on:

Season (low, high, or peak)
Room category
Meal plan (bed & breakfast, half board, full board)
Conference or group bookings
Resident vs non-resident rates

While prices fluctuate, Sarova Woodlands is generally positioned in the upper mid-range to premium city hotel category in Nakuru.

Indicative Price Ranges (Guideline Only)

Superior Rooms: Mid-range pricing suitable for business travellers
Executive Rooms & Suites: Higher pricing with additional space and amenities
Conference Packages: Often offered as bundled rates including meals and meeting facilities

For the most accurate Sarova Woodlands prices, travellers are advised to request custom quotes, especially when combining accommodation with safari activities.

Value for Money

Sarova Woodlands prices reflect:

Brand reliability
Strong service standards
Secure location
Comprehensive facilities
Professional conference infrastructure

For travellers who value predictability and comfort, the hotel consistently delivers good value.

Sarova Woodlands Restaurant: Dining Experience

Cinnamon Restaurant – Main Dining Venue

The flagship Sarova Woodlands restaurant, Cinnamon, is one of the most popular dining spots in Nakuru. It serves both hotel guests and local residents, which is always a strong indicator of food quality.

Cuisine offerings include:

International continental dishes
Kenyan and African cuisine
Indian selections
Asian-inspired options
Vegetarian-friendly choices

Meals are offered as buffet or à la carte depending on occupancy and season.

Breakfast Experience

Breakfast at Sarova Woodlands is generous and well organized, typically including:

Fresh fruits and juices
Pastries and baked goods
Hot English breakfast options
Live egg stations
Kenyan breakfast staples

This makes it especially popular with conference groups and early safari departures.

The Courtyard Café

The Courtyard Café offers a relaxed outdoor dining option surrounded by gardens. It is ideal for:

Casual meetings
Light meals
Afternoon coffee
Informal dinners

The Leather Bar

For evening relaxation, the Leather Bar provides:

Wines, spirits, and cocktails
A quiet, intimate atmosphere
Sports and news coverage

The bar is often used by corporate guests winding down after meetings or safari guests returning from game drives.

Wellness & Leisure Facilities

Swimming Pool & Gardens

Sarova Woodlands features an outdoor swimming pool set within landscaped gardens. While not a resort-style pool, it provides a refreshing break for guests after long drives or meetings.

Spa & Fitness

The hotel has a wellness centre offering:

Spa treatments (subject to availability)
Massage therapies
Fitness facilities

Availability can vary, but the presence of wellness amenities adds value for longer stays.

Conferences, Meetings & Events

Sarova Woodlands Nakuru is one of the leading conference hotels in the Rift Valley.

Meeting Facilities

The hotel offers:

Multiple conference rooms
Large ballrooms
Boardrooms
Breakout rooms
Modern audiovisual equipment

It regularly hosts:

Corporate conferences
Government meetings
NGO workshops
Social events and weddings

The ability to manage large numbers efficiently is one of the hotel’s strongest assets.

Sarova Woodlands Nakuru for Safari Travellers

Although Sarova Woodlands is a town hotel, it works well as a base for Lake Nakuru safaris.

Ideal For:

One- or two-night stays before or after a safari
Guests combining Lake Nakuru with Naivasha or Maasai Mara
Travellers arriving late from Nairobi
Families preferring town comfort over remote lodges

The hotel can assist with arranging:

Game drives
Park excursions
Transport logistics

Guest Experience & Reviews Summary

What Guests Commonly Praise

Professional and courteous staff
Consistent food quality
Clean, spacious rooms
Convenient location
Strong conference management

Common Considerations

Can be busy during large conferences
More city-hotel than safari-lodge atmosphere

Overall, Sarova Woodlands Nakuru maintains solid guest satisfaction, particularly among repeat business travellers and tour operators.

Who Should Stay at Sarova Woodlands Nakuru?

Sarova Woodlands is best suited for:

Business travellers
Conference delegates
Tour groups
Families seeking comfort
Safari travellers on short stays

It may not suit travellers looking for:

Remote wilderness experiences
Ultra-luxury safari lodges
Boutique hideaways

Sarova Woodlands Nakuru vs Safari Lodges

Feature	Sarova Woodlands Nakuru	Safari Lodges
Location	Town-based	Inside / near parks
Comfort	High	Varies
Accessibility	Very easy	Sometimes remote
Conferences	Excellent	Limited
Wildlife views	No	Yes

Many travellers combine Sarova Woodlands Nakuru with a safari lodge stay, enjoying the best of both worlds.

Is Sarova Woodlands Nakuru Worth It?

Sarova Woodlands Nakuru remains one of the most dependable hotels in Nakuru. Its strength lies in consistency, location, and professional service rather than novelty or luxury extremes.

For travellers who want:

A secure, well-run hotel
Easy access to Lake Nakuru National Park
Reliable dining at Sarova Woodlands restaurant
Transparent Sarova Woodlands prices
A central Sarova Woodlands location

This hotel continues to justify its reputation.

Highlights

Easily accessible by road or air.
Picturesque serene location.
The perfect experience for adventurers!
Great Dining options local cuisine and international cuisine.
Explore enjoy outdoor activities and sightseeing.
5* Hospitality

What are the 2026 Prices for Sarova Woodlands Hotel and Spa?

Here are Sarova Woodlands Hotel and Spa Resident Rates:

What Does PPS Mean? PPS (Per Person Sharing) means cost Per Adult when sharing the Room with another. Example KES 10,000/- PPS means, 2 Adults in 1 Room pay KES 20,000/-

Sarova Woodlands Hotel and Spa Rates

5th Jan 2026 – 22nd Dec 2026	Bed and Breakfast Prices, Per Night		Half Board Prices, Per Night
Room Prices, Per Night	Sharing	Single	Sharing	Single
Superior Room	KES 9,000/- PPS	KES 16,000/- PP	KES 12,000/- PPS	KES 19,000/- PP

Sarova Woodlands Prices / Rates (above) are in KES, Per Person, Per Night
Rates Exclude: Drinks, other Meals and Extras

Child Policy:
Up to 6 years, Sharing with 1 or 2 Adults: FREE (Max: 2 Per Room)
7 – 12 years, Sharing with 1 or 2 Adults: 15% of Single Rate, Per Child (Max: 2 Per Room)
13 – 17 years, Sharing with 1 or 2 Adults: 25% of Single Rate
Up to 17 years in own Room: 80% of applicable Single/Double/Triple Rate

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What Hotel Facilities are available at Sarova Woodlands Hotel and Spa?

Tulia Spa

Housed in a separate wing across the swimming pool, Tulia Spa promises complete rejuvenation of the body, mind and spirit in beautifully tranquil surroundings. Tulia Spa offers Ayurvedic, Western and Oriental therapies, manicures and pedicures, facials and ear candling.

Health Club (*To be opened at a later date)

Located in the Spa wing, the health club offers a range of state-of-the-art equipment including cross trainers, exercise cycles, free weights, multi gym, rowing machines and treadmills as well as steam and sauna facilities. There is also an instructor on duty at all times to assist.

Swimming Pool (*To be opened at a later date)

Located next to the spa, the pool offers a relaxing swim and a welcoming break when the weather is warm.

Adia Shop

The gift shop stocks high quality Kenyan artefacts and accessories, sourced directly from artisans and craftsmen across the country.

Which Hotel Activities are available for guests at Sarova Woodlands Hotel and Spa?

Lake Nakuru

A shallow, alkaline lake, Lake Nakuru is best known for the lesser and greater flamingos that feed on the algae which thrive in warm water. The lake is rich in birdlife with over 400 resident species on the lake and in the surrounding park. Thousands of little grebes and white-winged black terns are frequently seen, as are black-winged stilts, pelicans, cormorants, avocets, ducks and in the European winter, many migrant waders. It is also known for the black and white rhinos that thrive in the park in addition to zebras, buffaloes and Rothschild’s giraffes. A day excursion to Lake Nakuru includes lunch at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge. A day excursion to Lake Nakuru includes lunch at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge.

Game Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park

Lake Nakuru National Park is among Kenya’s finest national parks spread around picturesque Lake Nakuru. Flanked by rocky escarpments, pockets of forest and at least one waterfall, the park is home to the white rhino, flamingos and rare tree-climbing lions. In a two hour game drive, guests can explore the main parts of this natural paradise.

Full Day Excursions

Nakuru is within driving distance of a number of exiting places of natural wander and beauty. The hotel arranges day trips to the sites, complete with a trained tour guide and picnic lunch.

Explore the Hyrax Prehistoric Site

The archaeological site contains a museum and the remains of three settlements excavated between 1937 and the late 1980’s, the oldest being possibly 3,000 years old and the most recent being 200 to 300 years old. Established in 1943, the museum was named after hyraxes which live in cracks within the hill. It depicts the lifestyle of prehistoric people from at least 3,000 years ago. The Neolithic site has an impressive collection of Iron Age artifacts made from the glass-like Obsidian rock.

Visit Menengai Crater

The Menengai Crater was formed from a volcano that erupted about 200,000 years ago and is the single largest surviving volcanic crater in the world. Its caldera is considered to be one of the best- preserved Krakatau-style calderas. Although the volcano is extinct, some volcanic activity continues and is used for geothermal power generation. A trip to the crater is rewarded with striking views of Lake Nakuru, Lake Bogoria and the crater itself.

Lake Baringo

A 21/2 hour drive away, Lake Baringo is an internationally recognized Ramsar wetlands site, rich in birdlife with over 430 recorded species and a captivating character entirely its own. The waters are heavily silted with the red topsoil of the region, and they run through a whole range of colours every day from yellow to coral to purple, according to the Sun’s position and the state of the sky.

Lake Bogoria

A 2 hour drive away, Lake Bogoria is a long and narrow soda lake dominated by the sheer face of the Siracho escarpment and the north-eastern parts of the Aberdares on the eastern shore. On the western shore there are hot springs and geysers with boiling water that vapors into the air enshrouding the place in steam. It is also an important nesting ground for flamingos that make mud nests in the shallow waters of the lake. It is a Ramsar protected wetland. Kesubo Swamp just north of the lake is a haven for bird-watchers with a record in Kenya for the largest number of species seen in one hour.

Which Rooms Types are in Sarova Woodlands Hotel and Spa?

Sarova Woodlands Rooms

All rooms at Sarova Woodlands are ensuite and feature contemporary guest facilities and services to ensure a tranquil, comfortable and pleasant stay.The amenities include, air-conditioning, black-out curtains, Satellite TV, tea/coffee facilities, mini-bar, safe-deposit box, direct dial telephone with VOIP, wireless internet connectivity, private bath, shower and WC, hair dryers (voltage of 240 volts) and 50 cycle razor outlets operating on both 220 and 240 volts

The Woodlands State Suite

The State Suite includes two ensuite bedrooms adjoining a spacious sitting room. The suite offers the most distinctive experience with richly colored furnishings. Guests are treated to intricate floral arrangements, a fruit basket upon arrival and additional facilities such as concierge services and specially crafted amenities.Guests staying in the State Suite can also enjoy the services of the Resident’s Lounge.

Woodlands Executive Suites

The Executive Suites feature a separate sitting room in addition to a spacious bedroom. Fully appointed, these rooms offer a luxurious stay with a number of additional guest facilities such as concierge services and specially crafted amenities. Guests staying in the Executive Suites can also enjoy the services of the Resident’s Lounge.

Woodlands Studio Suite

The Junior Suites offer a large space and are characterized by inviting furnishings and décor that create a contemporary yet convivial atmosphere. Guests staying in the Junior Suites can also enjoy the services of the Resident’s Lounge.

Woodlands Rooms

Rooms at Woodlands are comfortable, with details that will make your stay pleasurable, enjoyable and memorable.

What are the Foods & Drinks options at Sarova Woodlands Hotel and Spa?

The main restaurant at Sarova Woodlands, offers a wide selection of cuisines including Continental, Pan-African, Pan-Asian and Indian in a buffet setting. It serves an extensive buffet spread for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a select a la carte menu for dinner and a table d’hote business lunch option. The food combines a fusion of international flavours with an element of live cooking using fresh ingredients.

Cinnamon Restaurant

The Courtyard

The Courtyard cafe is an al-fresco place to relax, where guests can conduct meetings, have a drink or a bite while enjoying the outdoors. It services all day cafe cuisine, fresh from the oven pies and gourmet cakes, eclectic teas and freshly brewed specialty coffees, freshly squeezed juices and healthy smoothies. The cafe also serves high tea in the evening. It also serves soft offers gelatos and a deli for take away cakes and bakes. During the Baker’s Hour from 6-8pm guests get all bakery and patisserie items at a special discount.

The Leather Bar

The Leather Bar is a place to enjoy your favorite single malt or cognac, to relax and unwind or to have an exclusive business chat. Wood and leather create a luxurious ambience at the bar which serves a wide selection of spirits, wines and cocktails.

Meetings and Conferencing at Sarova Woodlands Hotel and Spa

Sarova Woodlands Hotel & Spa offers the ideal venue for meetings and events in Nakuru with conference facilities spread over the second and third floors of the hotel. All conference and meeting rooms can be set up in different configurations and are fully equipped with seamless projection facilities and appropriate lighting.

Woodlands Ballroom

This is the largest room that can seat over 200 guests in a theatre style set-up and over 250 guests for a cocktail party.

Woodlands Meeting Rooms

There are four Woodlands Meeting Rooms. Each with capacity to accommodate 60 guests in theatre style and about 30 guests in a meeting style table set-up.

The Boardroom

Ideal for small meetings, The Boardroom table can seat up to 10 people.

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