Lake Nakuru Flamingo Resort & Spa is a stylish mid-range resort located just minutes away from the Lanet Gate of Lake Nakuru National Park. Known for its combination of modern comfort, wellness amenities, and easy access to one of Kenya’s most iconic wildlife parks, the resort is ideal for leisure tourists, family getaways, corporate retreats, and travelers seeking a peaceful stay near Nakuru town.
📍 Location & Accessibility
- Area: Just off the Nakuru–Nairobi Highway, approximately 10 km from Nakuru Town
- Distance to Lake Nakuru National Park (Lanet Gate): ~5–7 minutes by vehicle
- Distance from Nairobi: About 140 km (~2.5 to 3 hours by road)
- Access: Easily accessible via private vehicle, tour van, or airport transfer. Charter flights land at Naishi Airstrip inside the park.
Its location offers the dual benefit of urban convenience (banks, malls, hospitals nearby) and safari seclusion.
🛏️ Accommodation – Room Types & Features
The resort features 24 thoughtfully designed guest rooms across three categories, with décor that blends African warmth and modern utility.
Room Categories:
- Standard Room
- Ideal for solo travelers or couples
- Queen-size bed, en-suite bathroom
- Garden or courtyard views
- Deluxe Room
- More spacious with premium fittings
- King-size bed or twin beds
- Extra seating area, balcony or veranda
- Executive Suite
- Luxury room with separate living area
- Elegant furniture, modern bathroom, and working desk
- Great for honeymooners or VIPs
💵 2025 Room Rates (Approximate)
| Room Type | Rate (KES, per person, per night) | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Room | 6,500 – 7,500 | Single / Double |
| Deluxe Room | 8,500 – 10,000 | Single / Double |
| Executive Suite | 12,000 – 15,000 | Single / Double |
Rates may vary by season and whether full board or half board is selected. Special group/corporate rates available.
✅ What’s Included in the Rates
- Accommodation in your selected room type
- Buffet breakfast
- Access to swimming pool and gym
- Use of shared lounge, gardens, and open spaces
- Complimentary Wi-Fi in public areas
- Secure parking
- 24-hour front desk and room service
❌ What’s Excluded
- Lunch and dinner (available at an additional fee)
- Spa treatments and massage therapies
- Game drives and park entrance fees
- Beverages and bar service
- Transport to/from the resort
- Personal laundry and gratuities
🍽️ Dining & Cuisine
The resort’s in-house restaurant serves a blend of African, Continental, and Indian cuisine with both buffet and à la carte options available depending on guest numbers.
- Main Dining Room: Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Vegetarian & special diets: Catered for with advance notice
- Bar & Lounge: Serves cocktails, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks
- Room Service: Available on request during operational hours
🧘♀️ Resort Amenities & Services
Lake Nakuru Flamingo Resort & Spa offers an extensive range of amenities for comfort, relaxation, and wellness:
- ✅ Outdoor & Indoor Swimming Pools
- ✅ Fully Equipped Gym
- ✅ Spa & Wellness Center: Steam room, sauna, Jacuzzi, massage
- ✅ Landscaped Gardens: Perfect for picnics, wedding shoots, and team-building
- ✅ Children’s Play Area
- ✅ Conference Facilities:
- Two halls (up to 300 pax & 50 pax)
- Projectors, PA system, breakout rooms
- ✅ Camping & Bonfire Grounds (ideal for school or youth groups)
- ✅ Laundry Services
- ✅ Cultural & Team Building Packages (with advance request)
🦓 Activities & Excursions
While the resort itself is a wellness and relaxation destination, it is ideally located to explore the highlights of Nakuru County:
- Lake Nakuru National Park Safaris
- Black and white rhinos, lions, flamingos, giraffes, baboons, and leopards
- Menengai Crater Hikes
- Egerton Castle Visits
- Lord Egerton Castle Tours
- Local craft and cultural village tours
- Birdwatching and nature walks
The resort can assist with organizing half- and full-day safari tours.
👨👩👧👦 Family & Group Friendly
- Interconnecting rooms and family room options available
- Children under 5 stay free when sharing with adults
- Children’s swimming area
- On-request babysitting services
- Group bookings available with customized meal and room packages
🕐 Check-In / Check-Out Times
- Check-in: From 12:00 PM
- Check-out: By 10:00 AM
- Early check-in/late check-out available on request
⭐ Guest Feedback – What Visitors Love
👍 Pros:
- Proximity to Lake Nakuru National Park
- Spacious, clean, and comfortable rooms
- Quiet environment with garden and nature ambiance
- Great swimming pool and spa facilities
- Friendly and professional staff
- Excellent for weddings, events, and conferences
👎 Cons:
- Slightly removed from town center (requires transport)
- Menu options may be limited for long stays without special requests
- Wi-Fi strongest in public areas
🛎️ Why Stay at Lake Nakuru Flamingo Resort & Spa?
✅ Affordable luxury close to one of Kenya’s most iconic parks
✅ Great for families, solo travelers, and business guests
✅ Wellness amenities rarely found in mid-range hotels
✅ Ideal balance between safari experience and comfort
✅ Flexible for conferences, weddings, or group travel