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Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort

3.5 star property
Outdoor adventurers can hike scenic trails or cycle through nature before enjoying a round of golf on a championship course with spectacular views

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A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a view of the sea, and a balcony with a railing. - Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort (Naivasha)
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Outdoor pool, sun loungers - Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort (Naivasha)
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The Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort offers an 18-hole course, driving range, and golf lessons. Guests enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast with golf course views. Outdoor activities include hiking, biking, horseback riding, and educational ecotours.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

Room options

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, wooden wardrobes, and framed pictures on the wall.

Villa, 2 Twin Beds

  • Garden view
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, two green armchairs, a TV, and a mirror reflecting the room.

Villa, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 97 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a sink.

Villa, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a coffee maker, a glass of champagne, and a dining area with striped chairs.

Villa, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Naivasha, Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort is connected to the convention center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Crater Lake Game Sanctuary and Hell's Gate National Park. Mt. Longonot National Park and Lake Nakuru National Park are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing. Visit our Naivasha travel guide
Map
North Lake, Off Nairobi-Nakuru Highway, (Pan African Highway), Naivasha, 74888

What's nearby

  • A group of pelicans standing on a small island in a body of water, surrounded by trees and vegetation.
    Lake Naivasha
    14 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • A dirt road leading to a large, rocky hill with sparse vegetation.
    Hell's Gate National Park
    57 min drive - 24.9 miles
  • Buffalo Mall Naivasha
    27 min drive - 18.0 miles
  • Kenya Wildlife Service Training Institute
    30 min drive - 21.4 miles
  • Crater Lake Game Sanctuary
    32 min drive - 13.6 miles

Getting around

  • Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO)
    151 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bush dinner (Great Rift Valley Lodge)
    13 min walk
  • Great Rift Valley Lodge Main Bar
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Rift Valley

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Ecotours
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Free children's club
  • Golf
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Health club
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (969 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • 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
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 7 buildings
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2000
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer to the property via required shuttle and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort located?

This family-friendly Naivasha hotel is located in the mountains, 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Crater Lake Game Sanctuary, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Naivasha District Hospital and Hell's Gate National Park.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

GRAZZIELLA

Liked: Staff & service
The garden, location and the 89’s style are the best things there… The room needs an update - specially the bathroom: old and nit working properly… Breakfast is good, as much as its staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool, quiet place with a lovely golf course
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing views, great food, and friendly staff. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the grounds, gardens were kept up beautifully. The pool area was very enjoyable. I was surprised about the quality of food provided, it wasn't very good. Staff were friendly but front staff was not helpful. I had booked a villa but got a standard room instead and their explanation wasn't very good but because I was there for a wedding, I didn't complain too much. I heard later that they hadn't enough villas for the bookings but I wasn't offered any compensation.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was all great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tamara

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

Comfy, Attractive Getaway; Good Service

My 8 year old daughter and I, who live in another African country, traveled here in December 2020. It’s an odd time for travel with the pandemic continuing but we had not been able to leave our country for almost a year and needed a getaway. The GRVL was a refreshing stop with kind staff who wanted to make our stay the best it could be. We did have one issue at one evening buffet and though resolved, I was surprised our drinks were not comped to compensate for the long wait and inconvenience. The buffet food was surprisingly good Although somewhat repetitious, though for a 2 night stay we were fine. Had we stayed longer, we would have needed more variety. The rooms are a little small but with an attractive layout and very comfortable beds. I would recommend a stay here for a cool getaway from Nairobi with a visit to Hell’s Gate National Park or Crescent Island nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

nicola

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

Lovely spot

Beautiful and relaxing stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lilian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The experience was amazing, we had plenty of activities and the environment was fantastic. We loved the food too
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

Lovely Stay

Great Rift is a beautiful place, family friendly, lots of activities for kids. The hotel villas were clean and cosy. Just a few small repairs need to be made but nothing major. The food was great! Loved their breakfasts. Overall, we had a great time. Will definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erika

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

Fantastic Naivasha Resort for Family or Business!

This was my first visit to Naivasha and I wish I had been able to stay longer, thanks to the Great Rift Valley Lodge! The rooms, comfort, and cleanliness are top notch, and the staff are excellent, especially Valentine at Guest Services & Esther in the Spa. Considering the price, some of the quality of the food could improve, but the buffet gives a wide range of options. The grounds are beautiful, and we loved the fireplaces. If you don’t have a car, you will need to budget for extra taxis since there is nothing in walking distance around the resort — but for my family, this is what we wanted most—a quiet, clean place where we didn’t have to leave. Next time we look forward to the star gazing walk and riding horses! We will return in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Fantastic hotel and golf course

This hotel is very convenient to play golf with a fantastic course. Accommodation and food are very nice to make me be surrounded by the out of the ordinary.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
I have been a guest at The Great Rift Valley (GVR) Lodge since 2012; this was my first trip on my own, not for a conference. Unfortunately, I did not have the same experience as when I was a conference guest. The rooms and location are lovely. The challenge was that GVR was extremely busy with 2 large groups (250+ people); thus the usual rooms and activity areas were not readily available. The biggest issue was food; I was put a dining area usually reserved for members. We did not get our full board lunches (I was offered the buffet for the school group which I did not accept) and the next day, I was not allowed to use that lunch nor order a la cart for an extra cost for my 6 year old child when I inquired. She had potato crisps and cheese sitting outside while we waited for transport. Then several individuals commented that she looked hungry and that I should feed her "properly." I positively confirmed that I had been told I could not order a la cart at reception. Then I cried. I was made to feel so bad despite being the booker and payer of the room, but especially because I was criticized by the staff about being a mother (on international women's day no less) when it was the hotel's errors. 7 business days after check out the hotel has never contacted me.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Njuguna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fairly good. Should improve on staff quality at dining and room service and reception.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The quality of food on the a la carte menu needs improvement. Had no hot water for a night and a morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ingrid

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

Loved it

Loved my stay here. Staff are friendly, room is comfortable. Food is delicious. Would definitely stay here again. If anyone has something bad to say about this lodge, it reflects their attitude, not the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Andy Huang

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Hotel Front Office are full of Sharks & Conartists

Tried to charge me the boat trip the Naivasha lake like 3 times the going rate. Lied through his teeth that the boat has not other passengers and I have to pay for whole boat. Nice facilities if only managed closer to the international rates they are charging. The quality of food and cooking are far far from acceptable standards. Local fruits need great effort to appreciate but the vegetables from the hotel organic farm was a treasure.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Beautiful setting but views may vary

The property is large and beautiful with a lovely setting, and the room very comfortable. Food had a decent variety. However, I was very disappointed to find my room had no view whatsoever and the advertised "balcony" was just a tiny patio/entrance way at the door looking out at some grass. On the website of the hotel they are selling the view and it appears that all rooms have views - it's not the case. Also, weirdly enough, the rest of the property doesn't have views either - only from a few tables at one of the two restaurants can you see through the trees to the mountains and lake. Property could be improved immensely with a terrace with views somewhere where drinks or snacks are served, some small viewing platforms integrated into the trees around the walking/jogging trails, and more accurate descriptions of rooms on their website and hotel consolidator sites.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michael

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

Rustic luxury

The hotel is luxurious for Kenya - but in a rustic way. Rooms are stylishly furnished and sufficiently spacious, with fantastic views across the surrounding land and lake. The relaxing bar area benefits from a beautiful log fire which is well-stocked in the evening. On our most recent stay, out-of-hours food service was extremely slow, but this is unusual in my experience.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great until check out. I turned in my key, paid my balance for some sodas we bought and receipted a zero balance. Then we went to finish our lunch and leave. When we got to the main gate they said we needed a "clearance slip". I thought the guard meant receipt so I pulled it out of my luggage and showed her. But that wasn't what she wanted it was a "green clearance card" apparently they give at check out which they did not. So I had to drive back up the long drive only to find out they wouldn't clear me since they could not confirm my bill was paid via Expedia. When I checked in two days earlier I said my name and that I had booked through expedia and there was no problem, they had my reservation ready. So I was very surprised and frustrated that now they were saying bill wasn't paid. So I went back to my van got my computer to show them the email confirmation from expedia which showed dates and amount paid $562 "collected by Expedia". That did not satisfy the clerks. So I opened my online credit card and showed them the debit from Expedia on the day I booked it with ref numbers. They still weren't sure and had to call their home office in Nairobi. By now we were 30 min behind schedule to drive 4 hours back home. We live in Kenya and have resident rates. Finally they gave me my "green clearance card" 40 min after my first attempt to go. I forwarded Expedia email confirmation to their home office. The reservation manager Rose did email me this morning apologizin
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Wilson

Liked: Staff & service

our stay at Great Rift Valley

My wife and I spent the mashujaa Day in your facility and it was great. Food was excellent and the staff were excellent too. I happened to have booked through internet, but the information on the net did not seems to match the room we were booked into. This was however resolved by the ground crew. As result of good service. I would like to book for the new year holiday starting 28th Dec. hoping and trusting to get similar j if not better. I would like to book 3 doubles one my 2 boys, my 2 girls and for myself and my wife. Kindly give me the best discount you can. Please note the the 3 should be in Villas. Kind regards
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

When You need to be alone....this is the place!

This is an out of the way golf club with decent meeting rooms and living spaces. If you need to have a place for a small group to convene for a few days, this is it. It is a 12-14km drive on a rough dirt road. If you need to go in and out each day for work (like I did), then don't stay here. The drive is not worth it.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

very good

Rooms were clean, food was good, staff was friendly, internet worked in the rooms the last two days of my stay. What lovely birds.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

t&j

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful views but lacking in client comfort.

Room had fireplace but we were told it is hotel policy that no fires are allowed. We wanted to swim after a hot afternoon playing golf. The pool closed at 6pm and when we arrived at 5:55 we were told the pool was closed and couldn't get towels. Many people were still using the pool.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mia

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

Excellent hotel with amazing view!

Had a wonderful weekend with my husband and some friends. We played golf right next to zebras and had a lodge room that seemed to me very luxurious. We had the most incredible view from the balcony, a private bush dinner and wonderful food overall. The pool was very fine and so was the rest of the facilities, e.g. the tennis court, the bar and of course the golfing. Also massage, biking safari, mountain walk and lake trip was available at affordable rates but unfortunately we did not get to that. The staff was always very attentive and very nice. They even brought us a bottle of champagne Sunday morning on our anniversary. Last but not least I loved the fact that there is nothing else nearby. So waking up to the sounds of birds and a beautiful sunrise was all worth it!