The Best Luxury Hotels in Kenya

4 and 5-Star hotels in Kenya

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Kenya is a fantastic destination offering a variety of sites and attractions. When it comes to choosing a luxurious hotel, the area does not disappoint, for it is overflowing with opulent hotels and resorts that promise to pamper you to no end. So, if you're deciding where to stay in luxury in Kenya, we've analyzed all of the top luxury hotels considering the guest ratings, quality of service, activities, location, price, and amenities. Our research led us to this list of Kenya's absolute best luxury hotels and resorts. Whether you're travelling as a family or on a couples getaway, Kenya is teeming with accommodations that cater to all your whims and fancies so you can have an extravagant trip with pampering and comforts. From 5-star and 4-star hotels with spas and swimming pools to intimate boutique hotels that exude romance, and family-friendly resorts that make your heart sing, there's something for every type of traveler. So, let your mind wander to the luxurious suites, complete with all the amenities you could desire, or imagine sipping cocktails at a world-class bar, dining at a gourmet restaurant, or being pampered at a spa. The choice is yours, because Kenya is a treasure trove of plush accommodations that cater to all your needs, be it a romantic escapade, a family-friendly escape, or a friends reunion. With our researched guide, you can find the ultimate luxury and boutique hotels in Kenya, where each and every moment will be a celebration of lavishness, comfort, and relaxation. Here's our list of the best luxury accommodation in Kenya, so let's get to it.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Ocean Beach Resort & Spa

Malindi, Kenya
5-star Resort with prices starting at $181 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Luxurious Stay in Kenya
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service

Located at Golf Beach Road, Ocean Beach Resort & Spa has great rooms from $181 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, visitors will especially love a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet at this relaxing hotel. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered. The price of this hotel is less than average for luxury hotels, which makes it a great value.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Casino
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Golf
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Fishing
  • Tour desk
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
  • Infinity pool
  • Hammam (Turkish bath)
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Breakfast included
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Beach


Serena Beach Resort & Spa

Mombasa, Kenya
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $175 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Most Luxurious Places to Stay in Kenya
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service

A great place to stay is Serena Beach Resort & Spa which has nice rooms starting at $175. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Shanzu Beach. This luxurious hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and child care which discerning travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too. It's also less than the average price for luxury hotels, so it's a great value.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Golf
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Fishing
  • Tour desk
  • Tennis
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Breakfast included
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Beach


The Heron Portico

Nairobi, Kenya
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $28 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your Extravagant trip to Kenya
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Heated pool

We found The Heron Portico to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $28. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Milimani Road. You'll also find a kid-friendly buffet, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and golf which experienced travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for luxury hotels.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Golf
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Heated pool
  • Tour desk
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
  • Hammam (Turkish bath)
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa

Ukunda, Kenya
5-star Resort with prices starting at $130 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific High-End Hotel in Kenya
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service

With terrific rooms from $130, Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa, at Diani Beach Road | PO Box 35 provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant. Its terrific guest rating is 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this posh hotel which also offers a fitness center, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and outdoor tennis. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for luxury hotels.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Casino
  • Fitness center
  • Golf
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Tour desk
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
  • Beach


Fairmont The Norfolk

Nairobi, Kenya
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $201 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Hotel for Pampering
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Heated pool

Fairmont The Norfolk has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $201 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at P.O. Box 40064-00100. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, child care, laundry services, and golf, which is nice for visitors. Just a short drive from the city center, this amazing hotel is a terrific choice. Don't miss the pool bar which offers drinks and a fun area to unwind. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for luxury hotels.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Golf
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Heated pool
  • Tour desk
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Swahili Beach

Mombasa, Kenya
5-star Resort with prices starting at $150 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Stay in Style in Kenya
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service

The great guest rating of Swahili Beach is 8.50 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $150, and it's located at P.O. BOX 5202, Diani, South Coast, Mombasa. We also love the scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and breakfast which are great for discerning travelers. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. The price of this hotel is less than average for luxury hotels, which makes it a great value.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Golf
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Fishing
  • Tour desk
  • Infinity pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
  • Beach


Palacina The Residence & The Suites

Nairobi, Kenya
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $110 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Experience Comfort in Kenya Here
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Palacina The Residence & The Suites because it has great rooms that start at $110. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Kitale Lane. Only a short distance from the city center, experienced travelers will especially love rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, and golf at this relaxing hotel. The indoor pool here is terrific, and makes for a great place to relax and have fun no matter what the weather is like. It's also less than the average price for luxury hotels, so it's a great value.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Golf
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Tour desk
  • Sauna
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Enashipai Resort & Spa

Naivasha, Kenya
5-star Resort with prices starting at $307 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Plenty of Luxury Amenities Await
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service

Enashipai Resort & Spa offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $307 (before taxes). It's located at Moi South Lake Rd, Naivasha and has earned a guest rating of 8.70/10. This luxurious hotel is also nice because it offers a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, hiking, child care, and laundry services which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Tour desk
  • Tennis
  • Sauna
  • Hammam (Turkish bath)
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Breakfast included
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Kids' club


Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari

Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $237 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Luxurious Stay in Kenya
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service

Located at P.O. Box 35, Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari has great rooms from $237 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find hiking, mountain views, child care, laundry services, and golf which visitors will love. And this comfortable hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Golf
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Fishing
  • Tour desk
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Baobab Beach Resort & Spa

Ukunda, Kenya
4-star Resort with prices starting at $199 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Most Luxurious Places to Stay in Kenya
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for luxury hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service

A great place to stay is Baobab Beach Resort & Spa which has nice rooms starting at $199. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Diani Beach PO Box 32. Discerning travelers will really like this posh hotel which also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and child care. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for luxury hotels.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Golf
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Fishing
  • Tour desk
  • Tennis
  • Sauna
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Playground
  • Kids' club
  • Beach


For more terrific hotel ideas in Kenya, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Kenya, Best Beach Hotels in Kenya, Best Cheap Hotels in Kenya, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Kenya, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Kenya, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Kenya, Best Hotels for One Week in Kenya, Best Hotels for One Night in Kenya, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Kenya, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Kenya, or Best Business Hotels in Kenya.


How much do luxury hotels cost in Kenya? How much are luxury hotel rooms in Kenya?

Kenya Average Luxury Hotel Price
$206

After analyzing 54 luxury hotels in Kenya, we found the average luxury hotel price to be a remarkably economical $206. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic luxury accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Kenya.

The average prices of our suggested luxury hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $253
  • 4-star hotels: $172


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