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AA Lodge Amboseli

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A rustic outdoor seating area with thatched umbrellas and wooden tables, set against a backdrop of a mountain and sparse vegetation. - AA Lodge Amboseli (Amboseli)
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A swimming pool with people in the water, lounge chairs, and thatched-roof structures in the background. - AA Lodge Amboseli (Amboseli)
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A reception area with a stone counter, a thatched roof, and a mural of elephants. - AA Lodge Amboseli (Amboseli)
A free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at AA Lodge Amboseli. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

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Room options

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A single bed with a patterned bedspread, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair with a small table beside the bed.

Tent

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A tray with a kettle, sugar packets, and white cups and saucers on a wooden surface.

Cottage

  • Mountain view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A bed with a brown quilt, two white pillows, and a towel arranged in a bow shape with purple flowers.

Luxury Tent

  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 20 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Tent 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bed with a canopy, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

Cottage Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Amboseli is home to AA Lodge Amboseli. Kimana Gate is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kimana Reserve and Amboseli National Park. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing. Visit our Amboseli travel guide
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Amboseli National Park, Kajiado, Amboseli, 00100

What's nearby

  • A savanna landscape with a mountain in the background, a solitary elephant, and scattered trees.
    Amboseli National Park
    11 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Kimana Gate
    10 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Kimana Reserve
    36 min drive - 19.7 miles
  • Amboseli Elephant Research Camp
    50 min drive - 16.5 miles

Getting around

  • Amboseli (ASV)
    51 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kamikaze pub , golden dream kimana
  • Wazees corner
  • Kimana Slaughterhouse
  • Cabanas Lounge Kimana
  • Osotua obo Butchery
    16 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does AA Lodge Amboseli have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is AA Lodge Amboseli pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at AA Lodge Amboseli?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at AA Lodge Amboseli?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does AA Lodge Amboseli provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is AA Lodge Amboseli located?

Located in Amboseli, this family-friendly lodge is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Kimana Gate, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Kimana Reserve and Amboseli Elephant Research Camp. Noomotio Observation Point and Loitokitok Hospital are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Reviews

AA Lodge Amboseli Reviews

6.8

7.0

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Totally as expected and as listed. had a fantastic time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Difficult access, basic tents

Disappointing level of quality, tents are not very clean and very basic, food is average
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Needs some attention to detail

I was a little unsure about staying at AA Lodge after reading a few less-than glowing reviews online. Overall it was an ok, if overpriced, option (although there isn't a huge amount of competition in the area). Check in was easy. The lodge is quite spread out with a lovely covered main walkway (but not covered to all guest rooms) Room - the rooms have their own charm. Reasonable size with the necessities Bathroom - adequate. Hot water takes several minutes to come through Bed - mattresses are VERY firm and really need to be replaced or have mattress toppers. They are far firmer than anything you would find in a Western country and may mean a poor night's sleep Dining room - interesting building that could be amazing with some attention to decor (it's currently a bland olive green, poorly lit building) Meals - buffet with around six-eight options for mains and sides, plus soups and salads. Quality sub-standard for the price Service - needs improvement. Tables rarely cleared and reset. Tablecloths not cleaned (they needed a wash). A lot of the crockery was chipped and needs replacing. Same with the cultery - fork tines bent and needs replacing Wifi - available only in reception and reasonable for Africa Pool - nice pool area but the pool wasn't particularly clean when we were there. Unfotunately the buildings obscure the fantastic view of Kilimanjaro (when visible) that would be a real drawcard. I expected more for the price. Time to lift their game
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
早朝に見るキリマンジャロは最高でした。 可愛らしい猫ちゃんが部屋に遊びに来てくれたり、近くに象が来ていることを教えてもらい、スタッフが一緒に連れて行ってくれたり、最高のホスピタリティでした。
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Room comfort

It’s bad when they don’t trust

I booked a room in A.A. Lodge Amboseli Amboseli, Kajiado County, Kenya, through the online hotel.com service on February 23 and paid $ 177 for 1 day through a visa card. When I arrived in A.A. Lodge Amboseli, the hotel administrator did not meet me warmly, suspecting that I really paid for the stay? How will I prove it? When I showed the confirmation from hotels.com from my email, he stated that hotels.com had not yet transferred the money to their account, so I have to pay in cash now ... After a long, humiliating dispute, they still settled me in the lodge, but there were unpleasant memories ...
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Never again.. absolutely no value for money

Let me start of saying that I have never written a bad review and I am not a picky traveler (typically stay in simple budget places). This place was a complete disappointment. It's absolutely no value for money (if it was 50$ I admit I would probably rate higher). Here is why: 1. Cleanliness: The rooms were dirty: layer of dust on the tables; shower looked like not cleaned in a while and also old. There are no fans in the room. 2. Wifi: The wifi only works in the bar and reception. It's extremely slow - so slow that you rather give up then use it. On top of that, in the evening (post dinner) they on purpose switch it off in the reception and tell people it's only in the bar, so that people buy drinks... 3. Food: The food is quite bad. The breakfast is supposed to be 6-9am, we came in at 6:30 and most of the food was gone (e.g. there is no pancakes, no cups for tea or coffee). 4. Safety: We were sitting at the reception area in the evening chatting with our guide 2 evenings, and both days some of the other guests came in and complained about lost chargers from the room, and lost money from the room. Overall it's not a value for money; there are lodges inside the park for slightly more with significantly better services. I wish we did that; and would recommend everyone else the same.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing

Not worth the $ at all!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

fantastic stay

Staff were great. Location is unique. Mattresses were a bit too hard and uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful design, lovely staff

The place is 3.9 km from the Amboseli gate, so about 5 minutes drive. People working there are overly nice, but apparently the owners are Chinese, which might not be very good for the local economy and work conditions. They have open buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. It's not spectacular but pretty decent, except the desserts were consistently bad. The room is also very beautiful, but there was no hot water for the shower, which has led to a pretty bad experience after a long game drive in the national park. We asked for a late checkout, according to our reservation it was at 10 am, but we got politely kicked out of the room at 9 am already. The Amboseli park itself has lots of things to fix, the organization seems to be very corrupt, but I'm not going into detail because it has nothing to do with the hotel, just beware of those and read the rules in advance to prepare yourself.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018