In the heart of Amboseli National Park, Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge offers a serene escape with continental breakfast and spa services like massages. Unwind by the outdoor pool or children's pool, explore nearby Noomotio Observation Point, or simply relax in the garden. Free WiFi and helpful staff are at your fingertips.
Amboseli Elephant Research Camp - 9 min drive - 1.2 km
Amboseli National Park - 19 min drive - 6.3 km
Noomotio Observation Point - 30 min drive - 11.9 km
Kimana Gate - 44 min drive - 18.9 km
Getting around
Amboseli (ASV) - 6 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Ol Tukai Bar - 13 min drive
About this property
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge
Located just 1.8 mi (3 km) from the airport, Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge offers a shuttle (available on request). You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or indulge in massages, facials, or mani/pedis. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a children's pool are other highlights.
Languages
English, Swahili
More about this property
VISIBILITY
At a glance
Hotel size
92 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Express check-in/out available
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property is located within Amboseli National Park. The listed 'additional' mandatory fee comprises the additional mandatory park entry fee, collected at the main entrance of the park.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
Children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM*
Other information
Smoke-free property
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Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Barbecue grills
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Children's pool
What to do
Ecotours nearby
Safari nearby
Working away
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
An outdoor pool
Spa services
Massage/treatment rooms
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Vegetarian dining options
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Local artist showcase
At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
Local culture & ecosystem education
No plastic water bottles
ROOM
Room amenities
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Highchair
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Eco-friendly toiletries
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Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures.
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Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Additional fees: USD 60 per person, per night for adults and USD 35 per person, per night for children (from 3 years old to 17 years old)
This property is located within Amboseli National Park. The listed 'additional' mandatory fee comprises the additional mandatory park entry fee, collected at the main entrance of the park.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 45 per person (one-way)
Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 150.0 per night
Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 6 and 12 costs USD 23.00 (one-way)
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
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
Also known as
AMBOSELI LODGE
AMBOSELI LODGE SAFARI
AMBOSELI SAFARI
AMBOSELI SAFARI LODGE
AMBOSELI SERENA LODGE
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Amboseli Serena Safari Hotel Amboseli National Park
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge Hotel
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Frequently asked questions
Does Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on request. The charge is USD 45 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge?
Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge and nearby?
Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge has an outdoor pool and spa services, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
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Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Food
Service staff
Lunch
Room
Reviews
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 24, 2012
Excellence in the bush
Outstanding experience which we expect from a Serena hotel.
Verified traveler
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 23, 2023
Expedia seemingly did not pass my message to the Serena regarding my request for an airstrip transfer.
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 21, 2023
Customer service was incredible and the room was comfortable. Since our party included two senior citizens with mobility issues, check-in staff gave us a room that was as close to the main entrance/dining area as possible, which was much appreciated.
As I was there during my birthday, my mother had taken some balloons etc to decorate the area around our table and it was a lovely surprise when I turned up in the evening to see how it had all been decked up by the dining room staff. We also enjoyed the all-singing, all-dancing Serena birthday surprise I was given during dinner, which made it an unforgettable birthday.
The food offered in the buffet was tasty and enjoyable.
On our last morning, we realised we had forgotten to order packed lunches so staff in the breakfast room helped us by making improvised packed lunches at short notice - and we would thank them for going out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed.
Pritha
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 20, 2023
Jean
Jean, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2023
Ashok
Ashok, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 16, 2023
Prima verblijf voor 2 nachten in september
We zijn zeer tevreden met ons verblijf in dit hotel voor 2 nachten in september. Personeel is zeer gedreven en vriendelijk. We hebben er zeer goed gegeten, vooral het uitgebreid assortiment groenten en lekker curry’s maken het top! Aan het hotel geen wilde dieren, maar in het park des te meer rond de waterpartijen. De kamers zijn niet echt ruim en hebben voldoende comfort. Wel geen kluisje of frigo. Temperatuur in september is niet te warm, dus ontbreken van airco was geen probleem.
Vandenberghe
Vandenberghe, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 22, 2023
Margaret
Margaret, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 9, 2022
The facilities of the Hotel are nice, although the parking space is insufficient. Good options for food, very polite staff.
Marco
Marco, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 1, 2022
A great destination along our south Kenya journey
The meals were delicious, the staff absolutely heart warming and the rooms were adorable.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2022
Excellent as always
Shahin
Shahin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 13, 2021
The staff is friendly and nice. I would have gone for all five stars except a couple things - the Expedia reservation did not show up on their system and was a bit of a concern for us after traveling for 4 hours from Nairobi . But the staff handled it well while we had our lunch.
No adapters for charging phone etc. in the room. We ended up using one to charge 5 different devices
Padmaja
Padmaja, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 7, 2021
This property was amazing!!!! Beyond our expectations! The grounds are beautiful!! You feel like you are in the middle of a garden, with monkeys and babboons running around, so lock your doors! Pretty amazing to walk to dinner and see an elephant at a distance that I could easily pass him a soccer ball!! I wish we had had more time there as we only stayed one night!!! The staff was so hospitable. And I cannot even say enough about the food!! All you can eat buffet spreads for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!!!
Jamison
Jamison, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 15, 2020
incredible place
Fantastic stay. Good rooms, from where we could see wildlife. Incredible service, good food and a great ambiance.
Peter Nicolaj
Peter Nicolaj, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Dec 28, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2019
My Favourite Serena Lodge
This is not my first or last time staying at this property. It's always a pleasure to return here, friendly staff and great location make it a reliable lodge while visiting beautiful Amboseli.
Linda M
Linda M, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 19, 2019
Riyad
Riyad, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 7, 2019
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 23, 2018
Best food in town
Great place to stay
Clean, friendly
In the middle of the Park
And best food in town
Arman
Arman, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 18, 2018
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2018
Fabulous hotel
This is a wonderful place. That’s not just because of the stunning location and accessibility of game drives which are out of this world. It’s because the service is very good, everyone seems to know what they should be doing, and are attentive, without being obsequious.
Richard
Richard, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 2, 2018
Amazing
Perfect location.
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 10, 2018
Pittoresque hotel inside the park
Nice hotel in beautiful settings, good food, friendly staff and clean pool. Wi-fi is functioning well and game could even be seen from the veranda. However the premises is full of cute but naughty monkeys so be sure to close all doors and windows well.
Stina
Stina, 2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 10, 2016
A wonderful safari lodge near Mt. Kilimanjaro
The dry season, September - October, is a wonderful time to visit Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge. The animals are congregated around the wetlands, and you won't find any better game viewing anywhere. The hotel is beautifully designed and maintained, and very well managed. We cherish the time we spent just observing the game from the veranda of the lodge.
Alan
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
Oct 7, 2016
Pricey but still value for money
First stayed here over 30 years ago and was pleasantly surprised that it retained all its charms with obvious success in maintaining the fabric and quality of the public and private spaces.
DAVID
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2016
Go: You Deserve the Best
The staff was exceptional in their professional demeanor and beyond friendly. The rooms spacious and more cottage like than hotel room format. The food was always a culinary dream and well presented.