Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

Standard Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

4.3

Excellent(31 Reviews)

Hotel in Kenya

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

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About this hotel

Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and spa services
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area, and massage/treatment rooms.
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge offers 92 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Kenya

Nearby attractions

Meru National Park

200.9 mi

Ura Gate Tourism Market

Available Rooms

Standard Room

1 King • 280 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

$$$$

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

$$$$

4.3

Excellent(31 Reviews)

Hotel in Kenya

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Kenya

Nearby attractions

Meru National Park

200.9 mi

Ura Gate Tourism Market

Available Rooms

Standard Room

1 King • 280 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.3

Excellent(31 Reviews)

5.0

Dec 2023

Expedia seemingly did not pass my message to the Serena regarding my request for an airstrip transfer.

4.0

Jul 2023

Customer service was incredible and the room was comfortable. Since our party included two senior citizens with mobility issues, check-in staff gave us a room that was as close to the main entrance/dining area as possible, which was much appreciated. As I was there during my birthday, my mother had taken some balloons etc to decorate the area around our table and it was a lovely surprise when I turned up in the evening to see how it had all been decked up by the dining room staff. We also enjoyed the all-singing, all-dancing Serena birthday surprise I was given during dinner, which made it an unforgettable birthday. The food offered in the buffet was tasty and enjoyable. On our last morning, we realised we had forgotten to order packed lunches so staff in the breakfast room helped us by making improvised packed lunches at short notice - and we would thank them for going out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed.

4.0

May 2022

The facilities of the Hotel are nice, although the parking space is insufficient. Good options for food, very polite staff.

4.0

Mar 2022

A great destination along our south Kenya journey The meals were delicious, the staff absolutely heart warming and the rooms were adorable.

4.0

Dec 2021

The staff is friendly and nice. I would have gone for all five stars except a couple things - the Expedia reservation did not show up on their system and was a bit of a concern for us after traveling for 4 hours from Nairobi . But the staff handled it well while we had our lunch. No adapters for charging phone etc. in the room. We ended up using one to charge 5 different devices

2.0

Dec 2021

The staff is friendly and nice. I would have gone for all five stars except a couple things - the Expedia reservation did not show up on their system and was a bit of a concern for us after traveling for 4 hours from Nairobi . But the staff handled it well while we had our lunch.No adapters for charging phone etc. in the room. We ended up using one to charge 5 different devices

5.0

Dec 2021

This property was amazing!!!! Beyond our expectations! The grounds are beautiful!! You feel like you are in the middle of a garden, with monkeys and babboons running around, so lock your doors! Pretty amazing to walk to dinner and see an elephant at a distance that I could easily pass him a soccer ball!! I wish we had had more time there as we only stayed one night!!! The staff was so hospitable. And I cannot even say enough about the food!! All you can eat buffet spreads for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!!!

2.5

Feb 2020

Fantastic stay. Good rooms, from where we could see wildlife. Incredible service, good food and a great ambiance.

2.5

Jun 2019

This is not my first or last time staying at this property. It's always a pleasure to return here, friendly staff and great location make it a reliable lodge while visiting beautiful Amboseli.

1.3

Dec 2018

Great place to stayClean, friendlyIn the middle of the ParkAnd best food in town

2.5

Dec 2018

Great place to stay Clean, friendly In the middle of the Park And best food in town

5.0

Aug 2018

This is a wonderful place. That’s not just because of the stunning location and accessibility of game drives which are out of this world. It’s because the service is very good, everyone seems to know what they should be doing, and are attentive, without being obsequious.

1.3

Aug 2018

Perfect location.

2.5

Aug 2018

Perfect location.

5.0

Jan 2018

Nice hotel in beautiful settings, good food, friendly staff and clean pool. Wi-fi is functioning well and game could even be seen from the veranda. However the premises is full of cute but naughty monkeys so be sure to close all doors and windows well.

2.5

Oct 2016

The dry season, September - October, is a wonderful time to visit Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge. The animals are congregated around the wetlands, and you wont find any better game viewing anywhere. The hotel is beautifully designed and maintained, and very well managed. We cherish the time we spent just observing the game from the veranda of the lodge.

5.0

Oct 2016

The dry season, September - October, is a wonderful time to visit Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge. The animals are congregated around the wetlands, and you won't find any better game viewing anywhere. The hotel is beautifully designed and maintained, and very well managed. We cherish the time we spent just observing the game from the veranda of the lodge.

4.0

Oct 2016

First stayed here over 30 years ago and was pleasantly surprised that it retained all its charms with obvious success in maintaining the fabric and quality of the public and private spaces.

2.5

Apr 2016

The staff was exceptional in their professional demeanor and beyond friendly. The rooms spacious and more cottage like than hotel room format. The food was always a culinary dream and well presented.

2.0

Jun 2014

The Serena Amboseli is a comfortable lodge, perfect for a family get-away. The food was good and there was a wide spread of Indian, African and Western dishes. The service was good and the staff were very friendly and accommodating with my toddler.

0.5

Sep 2012

This hotel is geared to pre-packaged holidays rather than booking direct like we did. The hotel make no mention in their details that game-drives are an extra cost, the charges for which are $80 per person for 2 hours which for a family of four like us is very expensive. The lodge also charge to pick up up from the air strip 15 mins away. That's $40 per person each way! So in effect your taxi to and from the hotel is $320 for a family of four... and you have no choice! The hotel itself is OK. It's not nearly as good as Sernena Nairobi or Serena Beach Mombasa (neither of which rip off their guests). The rooms are fairly basic i.e. no TV, no tea and coffee etc. They are clean but mosquitoes are a problem. The restaurant is a cattle market set up in refectory style seating that is very packed at dinner time. One reason for this is that the whole hotel has to complete dinner in 90 mins which is a challenge. So net service is not great even though the staff are generally friendly. Unless you are taking an organised tour that passes through here briefly I would recommend the mara lodges i.e. Explorer or Intrepids which look expensive but when you account for everything are actually cheaper and provide a far more superior service. These are bookable through Exedia and do not charge extras. They also make it clear you have to pay your game fees for being in the park. Again another omission from Serena Lodge. Overall a let down for Serena Group which I strongly recommend avoiding.

0.5

Sep 2012

This hotel is geared to pre-packaged holidays rather than booking direct like we did. The hotel make no mention in their details that game-drives are an extra cost, the charges for which are $80 per person for 2 hours which for a family of four like us is very expensive. The lodge also charge to pick up up from the air strip 15 mins away. Thats $40 per person each way! So in effect your taxi to and from the hotel is $320 for a family of four... and you have no choice!The hotel itself is OK. Its not nearly as good as Sernena Nairobi or Serena Beach Mombasa (neither of which rip off their guests). The rooms are fairly basic i.e. no TV, no tea and coffee etc. They are clean but mosquitoes are a problem. The restaurant is a cattle market set up in refectory style seating that is very packed at dinner time. One reason for this is that the whole hotel has to complete dinner in 90 mins which is a challenge. So net service is not great even though the staff are generally friendly.Unless you are taking an organised tour that passes through here briefly I would recommend the mara lodges i.e. Explorer or Intrepids which look expensive but when you account for everything are actually cheaper and provide a far more superior service. These are bookable through Exedia and do not charge extras. They also make it clear you have to pay your game fees for being in the park. Again another omission from Serena Lodge.Overall a let down for Serena Group which I strongly recommend avoiding.

2.0

Aug 2012

Have managed to visit this park just before a business trip. Had time only for 1 night. Great people, friendly and willing to help.Food was good, although lunch and dinner are almost the same.

2.5

Jul 2012

Outstanding experience which we expect from a Serena hotel.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Kenya?

The average price for a rental in Kenya is $66 per night. This rental is $391 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge. Enjoy the water!

Is Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

Hotel in Kenya

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Kenya

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Room

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

Hotel in Kenya

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Kenya

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Room

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Kenya?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge?

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