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Sweetwaters Serena Camp

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

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Exterior
Standard Tent | Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Deluxe Tent | Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Bar (on property)
Standard Tent | View from room
At Sweetwaters Serena Camp, travelers relax in the peaceful garden or book a rejuvenating massage after a day of adventure. Kids enjoy the playground while parents browse the library. Everyone loves the complimentary breakfast buffet and stays connected with high-speed WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Sep 29 - Sep 30
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Tomorrow

Sep 30 - Oct 1
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Standard Tent | Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Tent

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Tent, Ground Floor | Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Standard Tent, Ground Floor

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Tent | Desk, laptop workspace, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Deluxe Tent

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • 39 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Ol Pejeta Conservancy, P.O. Box 48690, Nanyuki

What's nearby

  • Ol Pejeta Conservancy - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Nanyuki Park - 28 min drive - 13.1 miles
  • Nanyuki Sports Club - 30 min drive - 14.5 miles
  • Nanyuki Show Ground - 30 min drive - 14.5 miles
  • Mount Kenya National Park - 52 min drive - 20.2 miles

Getting around

  • Nanyuki (NYK) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Morani Restaurant - ‬24 min drive
  • Sweetwaters Bar
  • Sweetwaters Restaurant

About this property

Sweetwaters Serena Camp

Upscale family-friendly hotel
Consider a stay at Sweetwaters Serena Camp and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a garden, and a playground. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a body treatment or a massage. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • An area shuttle, babysitting (surcharge), and wedding services
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a porter/bellhop
Room features
All guestrooms at Sweetwaters Serena Camp include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and electric kettles

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Exterior

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 17 km
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Spa

  • Body treatments
  • In-room massages
  • Spa treatment rooms

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
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 floor
  • 4 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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 noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property is located within the Ol Pejeta Conservancy. The listed 'additional' mandatory fee comprises the additional mandatory park entry fee, collected at the main entrance of the park.

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from August 8 2025 to December 22 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Swimming pool
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10500.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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 110 per person, per night for adults and USD 55 per person, per night for children (from 3 years old to 11 years old)

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

This property is located within the Ol Pejeta Conservancy. The listed 'additional' mandatory fee comprises the additional mandatory park entry fee, collected at the main entrance of the park.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10500.0 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Serena Sweetwaters
Serena Sweetwaters Camp
Sweetwaters Camp
Sweetwaters Serena
Sweetwaters Serena Camp
Sweetwaters Serena Camp Hotel
Sweetwaters Serena Camp Hotel Nanyuki
Sweetwaters Serena Camp Nanyuki
Sweetwaters Serena Camp Kenya/Nanyuki
Sweetwaters Tented Camp Hotel Nanyuki
Sweetwaters Serena Camp Hotel
Sweetwaters Serena Camp Nanyuki
Sweetwaters Serena Camp Hotel Nanyuki

Frequently asked questions

Does Sweetwaters Serena Camp have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. The property will be renovating the pool from August 8 2025 to December 22 2025 (completion date subject to change).

Is Sweetwaters Serena Camp pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sweetwaters Serena Camp?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sweetwaters Serena Camp?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sweetwaters Serena Camp?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sweetwaters Serena Camp located?

Located in Nanyuki, this family-friendly hotel is steps from Ol Pejeta Conservancy, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Nanyuki Show Ground and Nanyuki Park. Solio Game Reserve and Mount Kenya National Park are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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