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Kivu Resort - Hostel

2.0 star property
Family-friendly hostel with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Outdoor pool, a lap pool
Bicycling
Property amenity
Property grounds
Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Double Bed | View from room
Travelers find Kivu Resort - Hostel on Lake Kivu's shoreline, starting active days with a free breakfast buffet. Families enjoy the outdoor pool and garden, while the Bistro serves local dishes. High-speed WiFi connects guests seeking both adventure and relaxation.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room safe
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room safe
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 3 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Nakuru is home to Kivu Resort - Hostel. Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site and Kariandusi Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Nakuru National Park and Menengai Crater. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing.
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Map
Flamingo Road 2, Nakuru, 20100

What's nearby

  • Lake Nakuru National Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Menengai Crater - 15 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Lake Elmenteita - 31 min drive - 22.6 miles
  • Makalia Falls Viewpoint - 50 min drive - 29.3 miles

About this property

Kivu Resort - Hostel

Family-friendly hostel near Lake Nakuru National Park
At Kivu Resort - Hostel, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Bistro, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge), concierge services, and luggage storage
Room features
All 66 rooms feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bistro

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Lap pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Ropes course

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 70.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 70.0 per day

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

Property is also known as

Kivu Resort Hostel Nakuru
Kivu Resort Hostel
Kivu Resort - Hostel Nakuru
Kivu Resort - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Kivu Resort - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Nakuru

Frequently asked questions

Does Kivu Resort - Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool types include exercise/lap pools.

Is Kivu Resort - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kivu Resort - Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kivu Resort - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Kivu Resort - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Kivu Resort - Hostel located?

This family-friendly Nakuru hostel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Nakuru National Park and Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site. Menengai Crater is 7.7 mi (12.5 km) away.

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