Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and quiet hotel
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
AC issues
Some rooms were smelly
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.04
Generally clean, but several rooms had issues mentioned.
Service
8.51
Staff were polite, helpful, and pleasant throughout the stay.
Location
8.55
Centrally located, making it convenient for other amenities.
Room Quality
7.5
Room amenities were lacking and there were issues with AC.
Amenities
8.03
Standard amenities but some guests found them lacking.
Value for Money
7.49
Some guests felt it was overpriced compared to facilities.
Food and Beverage
8.54
Food received positive remarks, especially breakfast.
Overall Experience
8.11
Mixed feelings, but overall a pleasant stay for most.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 00:50

Property Description

Stunning Lakeside Retreat

Luxurious Accommodations: The Sarova Imperial Hotel offers elegant rooms with modern amenities, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests. From air-conditioning to satellite TV, each room is designed for convenience and relaxation.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in a culinary journey at the Florence Restaurant, where local and international cuisines are expertly prepared to tantalize your taste buds. Enjoy a dining experience like no other during your stay.

Convenience at Your Fingertips: With a 24-hour front desk, free Wi-Fi, and private parking, the hotel ensures that guests' needs are met promptly and efficiently. Additionally, amenities such as a shared lounge and meeting facilities add to the convenience of your stay.

Experience luxury and comfort at Sarova Imperial Hotel. Book now for an unforgettable lakeside getaway.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 264 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.04
Service: 8.51
Location: 8.55
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 8.03
Value for Money: 7.49
Food and Beverage: 8.54
Overall Experience: 8.11
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Mathias • solo_traveller • ke
8
Good comfortable stay.
Pros:

The room was great. Very comfortable bed, quality and clean linen, and the towels were clean and thick, which is great. The bathroom was very clean and comfortable. I enjoyed the dinner and breakfast as well.

Cons:

Please ask as many questions as possible to assist the customer. The perception that guests who come to the hotel are affiliated with a company or organization did not sit well with me. I mean, can I not just make a booking for myself and come and stay at the hotel? It's unfortunate for a guest to be told you don't have a reservation without the reception staff asking additional questions to find out how the booking was made.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Wouter • couple • ch
10
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Wouter • couple • ch
9
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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alfred • couple • ae
1
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
A
Arshad • solo_traveller • sa
8
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Molero • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

Le petit déjeuner

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Fadhili • solo_traveller • ke
5
Good hotel in a nice location
Pros:

The food was good

Cons:

Let them have smart TVs and small fridges in the room

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Murtaza F • extended_group • ke
8
Overall excellent hotel and location
Cons:

The channels for sport was not in English. Even after asking the reception to check , no effort was made and I had to watch the World Cup on mute . That was very dissatisfying

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Dennis • couple • gb
6
Not good value for money
Pros:

I didnt take breakfast

Cons:

The room was too small and stuffy smell

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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June • solo_traveller • ke
7
Pros:

Clean and professional team

Cons:

I didn't get the room I paid for at a premium with the lake view, pick the cheapest available room - the difference won't be much

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Monique • extended_group • nl
10
Goed hotel
Pros:

De mooie kamer en het goed ontbijt

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • couple • ke
4
I requested change of room which was declined
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Air conditioning and water heater were dysfunctional

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
D
Doreen • couple • ke
7
Pros:

rooftop bar can be better furnished.. seats uncomfortable and scarce

Cons:

view point not well furnished

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • gb
6
The staff in the restauran charged me nearly £15 for 2 small glasses of pineapple juice, the manager told me he over ch
Pros:

Nice breakfast

Cons:

The toilet never flushed it was blocked

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Walter • solo_traveller • ke
6
Underwhelming, very underwhelming
Pros:

It was certainly a huge improvement from the last time I was there. The breakfast is one of the better ones I have had in Kisumu. The staff especially the breakfast service were fantastic as well the door staff.

Cons:

There was a huge discrepancy between advertised room “Queen Deluxe” with all kinds of trimmings and what I got, which was clean but fairly basic, decent enough but hardly qualifies as deluxe ( I was told that was the “entry-level” room).If I knew the room I was getting before had, I would most certainly not have paid even half of the so-called discounted rate and that is assuming i would have taken it min the first place. For that discounted rate, there are better rooms with great views all over Kisumu. And my experience with the food -inedible samosa- did not improve things (which is why I went out for supper, something I had not intended to) though the breakfast kind of compensated. I get the impression that some local hotels in Kenya are taking those who use booking.com for a ride. I would have gotten a better room for less had I done the booking directly or used local travel agent.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Dennis • couple • gb
8
Very enjoyable experience
Pros:

Everything was exciting

Cons:

The room size could be bigger

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • gb
10
Relaxing stay well presented rooms. Lovely evenings eating good food and drinking admiring views of Kisumu
Pros:

Rooftop bar view was beautiful. Food was good room was lovely with a great shower

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
J
JOHN • couple • ke
8
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Steven • solo_traveller • ch
8
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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FOMENTO AL DESARROLLO • solo_traveller • es
8
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee