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Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and spa services

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Outdoor pool
Standard Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Aerial view
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Living room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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

Standard Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Mountain view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Amboseli National Park, Amboseli, N/A

What's nearby

  • Amboseli Elephant Research Camp - 9 min drive - 0.8 miles
  • Amboseli National Park - 19 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Noomotio Observation Point - 30 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Kimana Gate - 44 min drive - 11.8 miles

Getting around

  • Amboseli (ASV) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ol Tukai Bar - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Amboseli Elephant Research Camp
Located close to Noomotio Observation Point and Amboseli National Park, Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage, a manicure/pedicure, or a facial. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Smoke-free premises, a gift shop, and concierge services
Room features
All 92 individually furnished rooms include amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Highchairs, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property is located within Amboseli National Park. The listed 'additional' mandatory fee comprises the additional mandatory park entry fee, collected at the main entrance of the park.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 150.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Additional fees: USD 60 per person, per night for adults and USD 35 per person, per night for children (from 3 years old to 17 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

This property is located within Amboseli National Park. The listed 'additional' mandatory fee comprises the additional mandatory park entry fee, collected at the main entrance of the park.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 45 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 23.00 (one-way), (from 6 to 12 years old)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 150.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 7997

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

AMBOSELI LODGE
AMBOSELI LODGE SAFARI
AMBOSELI SAFARI
AMBOSELI SAFARI LODGE
AMBOSELI SERENA LODGE
AMBOSELI SERENA SAFARI
AMBOSELI SERENA SAFARI LODGE
SERENA AMBOSELI
SERENA AMBOSELI SAFARI LODGE
SERENA LODGE AMBOSELI
Amboseli Serena Safari Hotel Amboseli National Park
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge Hotel
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge Amboseli
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge Hotel Amboseli

Frequently asked questions

Does Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Is Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 7:00 AM–7:00 PM on request. A fee of USD 45 per person applies.

Where is Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge located?

This family-friendly Amboseli hotel is located in a national park, 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Amboseli Elephant Research Camp, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Amboseli National Park and Noomotio Observation Point. Kimana Gate and Kilimanjaro National Park are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Outstanding experience which we expect from a Serena hotel.

10/10

Expedia seemingly did not pass my message to the Serena regarding my request for an airstrip transfer.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10

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.

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

We zijn zeer tevreden met ons verblijf in dit hotel voor 2 nachten in september. Personeel is zeer gedreven en vriendelijk. We hebben er zeer goed gegeten, vooral het uitgebreid assortiment groenten en lekker curry’s maken het top! Aan het hotel geen wilde dieren, maar in het park des te meer rond de waterpartijen. De kamers zijn niet echt ruim en hebben voldoende comfort. Wel geen kluisje of frigo. Temperatuur in september is niet te warm, dus ontbreken van airco was geen probleem.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10

The facilities of the Hotel are nice, although the parking space is insufficient. Good options for food, very polite staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10

A great destination along our south Kenya journey The meals were delicious, the staff absolutely heart warming and the rooms were adorable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

10/10

Beautiful Kilimanjaro with flamingos
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10

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
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10

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!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10

Fantastic stay. Good rooms, from where we could see wildlife. Incredible service, good food and a great ambiance.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

4/10

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10

Great place to stay Clean, friendly In the middle of the Park And best food in town
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10

Perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

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.