Ciala Resort Best Hotel in Kisumu Kenya

4.5 star property

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Family Cabin | Living area
View from room
Deluxe Room
Reception
Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Daraja Mbili, Kisumu, Kisumu County
  • Maragoli Hills
    3 min drive
  • Dunga Bay
    22 min drive
  • Hippo Point
    24 min drive
  • Kisumu (KIS)
    32 min drive

Room options

Superior Single Room

  • 32 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Family Cabin

  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

Deluxe Room

  • 40 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Honeymoon Room

  • 40 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room

  • 70 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Ciala Resort Best Hotel in Kisumu Kenya

Riverwalk resort with 2 restaurants and free breakfast
This resort features 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and 2 bars/lounges. Free buffet breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception. Additionally, a 24-hour business center, a conference center, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite. Change of bedsheets is available on request.
Ciala Resort Best Hotel in Kisumu Kenya offers 58 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. 55-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include change of bedsheets.

Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
During your stay at Ciala Resort Best Hotel in Kisumu Kenya, you'll be within walking distance of Maragoli Hills. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Free self parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop, and 2 bars/lounges
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes hiking/biking trails, horse riding/rentals, and a playground
  • 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Maragoli Hills and 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Lake Victoria
  • Beach shuttle service available for a fee
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center, 10 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces are available. Event space at this resort measures 10000 square feet (929 square meters) and includes a conference center. An outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Ciala Resort Best Hotel in Kisumu Kenya. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Kisumu resort.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The resort hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Ciala Resort Best Hotel in Kisumu Kenya has 2 restaurants on site.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free secured self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Free daily reception
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/hire
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Private picnics
  • Spa services

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Lockers available
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre (10000 square feet of space)
  • Coworking spaces
  • Meeting rooms - 10

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Area rugs in room
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 15 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 100
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Romance packages available
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cots/infant beds

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for KES 5000.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: KES 5000.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Ciala In Kisumu Kenya Kisumu
Ciala Resort Best Hotel in Kisumu Kenya Resort
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Ciala Resort Best Hotel in Kisumu Kenya Resort Kisumu

Ciala Resort Best Hotel in Kisumu Kenya Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ciala is the best resort in Kisumu and the pricing is very affordable. We booked a couple rooms, since we had a big party. The staff was incredibly friendly. Security team was great. The pool was nice. They had a kids area and plenty of area to run around. One neat thing they did was catch your own fish and the staff would cook it for you from a giant fish tank. Think of it like picking a lobster, but with a lake twist. Very easy to recommend. Will gladly book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
isolated and steam room and sana didn't work
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fedor

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

DELVINE

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very professional staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julius, Springfield

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is well maintained and staff very friendly. I didn't like the fact that it took them more than 30 minutes to check us in but this disappointment was more than compensated by their juicy juices. The staff also were willing to go out of their way to carry our small bags, which was a bit vexing. They might have picked this habit from the expectation/attitude of some "waheshimiwa" guests. Breakfast was pretty good. We went in for lunch and it took more than one hour to get it ready. This was perplexing. However, the lunch turned out to be pretty good. Overall, some of us are very conscious of time and I more than mentioned to the receptionist this. It will be nice if the management can take this into account. Everything else was pretty good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hosanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

JITESH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall good experience !!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cris Obudo
Outstanding
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony, crown point

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall good place to stay…. Salty food.. some broken amenities, typical to Kenya. Most of the staff were excellent. Would recommend - a bit pricey though. It’s not quite there.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

NIKKI

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I can't even begin to tell you how absolutely AMAZING and beautiful this place is! From beginning to end I was treated like royalty. I highly, highly, HIGHLY recommend this place. I will be visiting every time I come to Kenya.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, crown point

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. Staff is excellent and friendly. Would definitely come back. Gym and steam sauna a plus!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best place to be
Ich war in Ciala für vier Tage, Top-Service, sehr freundlich und hilfsbereites Personal. Ich war krank hatte Durchfall und Erbrechen, sie waren sehr hilfreich, ich bat immer wieder um Wasser im Zimmer, das ich ohne zusätzliche Gebühren bekam. Sie bereiteten eine spezielle Ernährung vor, die mir sehr half. das Personal war immer kompetent. Vielen Dank Ciala Ich werde sicher wiederkommen.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024