Luxury Hotels in Kenya
In a land of sweeping views, our curated collection of hotels in Kenya immerse you in epic landscapes. We’ve hand-selected the lodges and camps in our portfolio, making sure you are always in the absolute prime spot.
- The best safari lodges & hotels in Kenya
- Award-winning luxury travel specialists
- Tailor-made safari holidays
- Round-the-clock support
From rustic tented camps dotted along the rushing Talek River to luxury lodges surveying the rugged escarpments below and boutique Swahili-style beach hotels lapped by the turquoise Indian Ocean; discover our curated collection of premier safari lodges and hotels, each offering unparalleled comfort and exceptional service.
At Scott Dunn, our favourite accommodation whisks you away from the crowds, concentrating on what makes Kenya special - the wildlife and 360º views. Imagine falling asleep at night to the haunting whoops of hyena or escaping the African heat in an infinity pool overlooking a waterhole full of wildlife. Not forgetting the palm-fringed coast with its enchantingly elegant Swahili hotels, just the ticket after an action-packed safari. Indulge in luxury, digging your toes into the powder-soft white sands while sipping on a Dawa.
Our carefully curated collection of hotels in Kenya will have you revelling in authentic Kenyan culture and experiencing this nation’s genuine hospitality.
Hand-Picked Hotels & Safari Lodges in Kenya
Luxury Kenya safari lodges and hotels are celebrated for their outstanding service and amenities. Sit from the balcony of your luxury tented camp, sipping a glass of welcome champagne while the elephants amble by, all whilst receiving personalised service.
Enjoy world-class facilities, including private swimming pools and spa treatments, ensuring every need is catered to. Whether you're a couple seeking a remote romantic getaway or a family looking to create long-lasting memories, luxury hotels in Kenya offer a variety of options to suit every preference.
Kinondo Kwetu
Diani, Kenya
With five cottages, three suites, Garden Rooms and a Private Villa, Kinondo Kwetu is a small and intimate beach hideaway. Family-owned, this home-away-from-home property is a paradise for those wanting a more personal experience on the Kenyan coast.
Saruni Mara
Maasai Mara, Kenya
Saruni Mara is perched on a hill in the Mara North conservancy, bordering the Maasai Mara National Reserve. This is a luxurious and intimate lodge with just six cottages and a private house overlooking the beautiful valley, offering walks and game drives.
Saruni Samburu
Samburu National Reserve, Northern Kenya, Kenya
Saruni Samburu is a deluxe lodge set in a breathtaking position in the Kalama Wildlife Conservancy adjacent to the Samburu National Reserve in northern Kenya. The lodge has just six villas and offers a superb safari experience in pristine surroundings.
Hemingways Nairobi
Nairobi, Nairobi and Central Kenya, Kenya
Hemingways Nairobi is a luxury boutique hotel situated in the quiet, leafy residential suburb of Karen, with views of the Ngong Hills. A perfect and indulgent stopover on either end of a Kenyan or Tanzanian safari.
Lewa House
Laikipia, Northern Kenya, Kenya
Situated within the 45,000-acre Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya's beautiful Laikipia, Lewa House consists of family cottages and private, airy earthpods. The heart of the home features an elegant, thatched building with a big, open fireplace.
Ol Seki
Maasai Mara, Kenya
Ol Seki Mara Camp is a beautifully luxurious camp, located in the heart of Eastern Koiyaki in the South East of Kenya. There are ten very spacious rounded safari tents, each boasting a panoramic view of the famous Maasai Mara.
Acacia House
Maasai Mara, Kenya
Acacia House is an exclusive private house offering an excellent family safari experience in the Mara North Conservancy Area, just outside the Maasai Mara in Kenya. The house has three bedrooms, one en-suite, and includes a private safari guide.
Alfajiri Cliff Villa
Diani Beach, Kenya
Alfajiri Cliff Villa is a gorgeous four bedroom luxurious villa on Diani Beach. Perched on the cliff edge it offers superb sea views and a lovely private pool. Equipped with your own butler and chef, the emphasis is on flexibility and first class service.
El Karama Eco Lodge
Laikipia, Northern Kenya, Kenya
El Karama Eco Lodge offers an exciting safari on a working cattle ranch. Family-run, it offers a first-class experience and great value for money. El Karama is ideal for families with a whole host of activities to keep even the most active enthralled.
Giraffe Manor
Nairobi, Kenya
Giraffe Manor is a unique boutique hotel in the heart of Nairobi, famous for its resident herd of endangered Rothschild giraffe. The manor house was originally built as a private home in the 1930s and has twelve bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms.
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Mara House Maasai Mara, Kenya
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El Karama Eco Lodge Laikipia, Northern Kenya, Kenya
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Sarara Camp Samburu National Park, Northern Kenya, Kenya
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Hemingways Watamu Watamu, Lamu and the coast, Kenya
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Almanara Boutique Hotel Diani, Lamu and the coast, Kenya
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Borana Lodge Laikipia, Northern Kenya, Kenya
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Sirikoi Lewa Downs, Kenya
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Mara Nyika Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Karisia Walking Safaris Laikipia, Northern Kenya, Kenya
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Kicheche Bush Camp Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Msambweni Villas Diani, Kenyan Coast, Kenya
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The Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport Nairobi, Nairobi and Central Kenya, Kenya
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Offbeat Mara River Mobile Camp Maasai Mara, Kenya
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&Beyond Bateleur Camp Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Alfajiri Garden Villa Diani, Lamu and the coast, Kenya
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Saruni Samburu Samburu National Reserve, Northern Kenya, Kenya
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Arijiju Laikipia, Northern Kenya
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Serian Camp Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Lengishu Laikipia, Northern Kenya, Kenya
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Offbeat Escarpment Mobile Camp Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Alfajiri Beach Villa Diani, Lamu and the coast, Kenya
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Angama Mara Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Saruni Mara Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Angama Safari Camp Maasai Mara, Maasai Mara and Southern Kenya, Kenya
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Kicheche Mara Camp Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Speke's Camp Maasai Mara, Maasai Mara and Southern Kenya, Kenya
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Kicheche Valley Camp Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Mara Plains Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Saruni Wild Maasai Mara, Maasai Mara and Southern Kenya, Kenya
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Offbeat Olare Lamun Mobile Camp Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Mara Expedition Maasai Mara, Kenya
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&Beyond Kichwa Tembo Main Camp Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Cottar's 1920 Camp Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Offbeat Mara Camp Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Ngare Serian Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Giraffe Manor Nairobi, Kenya
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Elewana Elsa’s Kopje Meru National Park, Northern Kenya, Kenya
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Tamarind Tree Hotel Nairobi, Nairobi and Central Kenya, Kenya
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Tropic Air African Helicopter Safaris Kenya
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Loldia House Lake Naivasha, Kenya
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Laragai House Laikipia, Northern Kenya, Kenya
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Hemingways Nairobi Nairobi, Nairobi and Central Kenya, Kenya
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Lodo Springs Laikipia, Northern Kenya, Kenya
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Kicheche Laikipia Camp Laikipia, Northern Kenya, Kenya
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Angama Amboseli Amboseli National Park, Maasai Mara and Southern Kenya, Kenya
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Offbeat Olare Orok Mobile Camp Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Kinondo Kwetu Diani, Kenya
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Sasaab Samburu National Park, Kenya
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Almanara Villas Diani, Lamu and the coast, Kenya
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Ol Malo Laikipia, Northern Kenya
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Ol Seki Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Lewa House Laikipia, Northern Kenya, Kenya
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Rekero Camp Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Lewa Wilderness Laikipia, Northern Kenya, Kenya
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Sala's Camp Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Saruni Rhino Sera Conservnacy, Northern Kenya, Kenya
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Ol Lentille Laikipia, Northern Kenya, Kenya
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House in the Wild Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Ol Donyo Lodge Chyulu Hills, Southern Kenya, Kenya
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Acacia House Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Manda Bay Lamu, Lamu and the coast, Kenya
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Alfajiri Cliff Villa Diani Beach, Kenya
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Naibor Camp Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Solio Lodge Laikipia, Northern Kenya, Kenya
Where to Find the Best Hotels in Kenya
Kenya is renowned for safari and beach holidays, and you’ll get nothing but the best no matter what holiday you take here. Whether you’re after the Kenyan Coast, the wide lands of the Maasai Mara, or a bit of both, here’s where to find the best hotels in Kenya.
The Great Rift Valley, which stretches almost 6000 kilometres from Lebanon to Mozambique, runs right through Kenya forming a natural divide between west and east.
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- Carefully curated collection of luxury safari lodges & hotels
Oozing palm-fringed bliss, Kenya’s beaches offer white sandy beaches, vibrant coral reefs, and plenty of opportunities for exhilarating water sports.
- Tailor-made Kenya beach holidays
- 24/7 personalised support from award-winning experts
- Luxury Kenya coastal resorts
- Exclusive authentic experiences
The Maasai Mara is one of the most renowned safari destinations in Kenya and the whole of Africa, and it’s easy to see why…
- Experience luxury Maasai Mara safaris in Kenya
- Trips from award-winning luxury travel experts
- Authentic safaris with local private guides
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Nairobi began as the railroad depot of East Africa in 1899. Since then, it’s become one of the major cities of modern Africa. It’s a vibrant, growing city, a mosaic of many races and cultures, but it still retains its charm, with wide jacaranda tree lined avenues and colourful markets.
Laikipia District is a vast plateau running from the foothills of Mount Kenya to the edge of the Great Rift Valley and covering over 9500km. Large areas of open grassland in the north and south are dominated by acacias, and olive and cedar forest characterise the east of the plateau.
Combine Bespoke Stays with Enriching Experiences
Staying at a Kenya safari lodge is the opportunity to soak in the vast landscapes and authentic cultural experiences. Engage with the local community, visit nearby villages, and witness the vibrant and diverse scenery that makes Kenya unique.
- For families, there are private villas with interconnecting rooms and educational game drives that bring the world to your little ones.
- For couples, indulge in your private plunge pool and toast to a red sunset over the savanna in private indulgence.
- For adventure seekers, take on the thrill of a nighttime safari or helicopter safari and see the world in a new light.
- And much much more…
FAQs for Hotels in Kenya
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What makes Kenya a unique destination for luxury stays is its wildlife and authenticity. Luxury here isn’t just about world-class amenities and high-ticket items – it’s lavish tented camps perched around a watering hole so the safari never ends, remote catered dinners in the starlit savanna and genuine personal experiences.
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Luxury hotels in Kenya have many special features.
At a safari lodge you can find private game drives, personalised service and spend time with the local village experiencing their culture and cuisine.
If you want beachside bliss, the boutique beachfront properties offer palm-fringed ocean views. Go off the grid with modern amenities in a private cottage and take part in deep-sea fishing, yoga and more.
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Popular places to visit are the Maasai Mara, the stunning Rift Valley views, the bustling city of Nairobi and the rugged Laikipia hills. They all provide luxurious getaways. For the ocean, the Lamu archipelago mixes local culture with boutique hotels for a special experience.
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Celebrate the beginning of your new adventure with an unforgettable luxury honeymoon in Kenya, one of Africa’s most vibrant and picturesque countries.
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With their wealth of wildlife and outstanding natural beauty, the national parks and game reserves in Kenya are a must-visit for this bucket list destination.
Kenya’s plains and savannas are home to some of the most vibrant wildlife anywhere on earth, from the fearsome lion to the towering giraffe.
Why choose Scott Dunn for Kenya Safari Holidays?
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- We’ve curated an elevated collection of accommodation, experiences, and guides.
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