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Offering a sun terrace with outdoor pool, Sovereign Hotel is located in Kisumu. The hotel is close to Lake Victoria and 2297 feet away from the Kenya Wildlife Impala Park. The elegant rooms and suites at the Sovereign Hotel come with a seating area, air conditioning, a balcony, flat-screen TV and private bathroom. The apartments have a fully equipped kitchen. Sovereign Hotel has a restaurant and a café. Drinks and cocktails can be enjoyed at a bar. Facilities include a 24-hour front desk, a conference room and private parking. Kisumu International Airport is a 20-minute drive away and airport transfers can be arranged for a surcharge.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
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1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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1 queen bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.9
Free Wifi
7.8
High score for Kisumu
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mark
    United States of America United States of America
    This is a beautiful hotel with a superb and very friendly staff. The hotel offers a restaurant, a bar, and lovely rooms that are very well maintained.
  • Ryan
    United States of America United States of America
    This was my first visit to Kenya, and the Sovereign Hotel was great. The staff were friendly, accommodating, and amazing! Plus, it was within walking distance of stores while having a view of the lake.
  • Brady
    Germany Germany
    The staff were generally fantastic, from Dennis and Linet at the front desk to Bruce the bellhop to Celine at the restaurant. They always wanted to help and make our stay as memorable as possible. The room was beautiful and comfortable and...
  • Samuel
    Kenya Kenya
    The staff were very welcoming. Felt very comfortable. The rooms were very spacious! Loved it! The location was also convenient, easy to find and very quiet.
  • Christoph
    Germany Germany
    Breakfast was great, Coffee was also great. The property is located at a quite place with 24H security service. Not in the city but near the city. The area ist also safe. Elisabeth was so helpful since we had an issue with our booking. Thanks once...
  • Miller
    Kenya Kenya
    I liked the staff and how quick they responded to any issue. They made our stay so nice we can't complain. The rooms were very specious, and the bathtub was a plus for me. Very good place and location too away from the noise but supper close to...
  • Truphosa
    United States of America United States of America
    Located in a nice quiet neighborhood. Close to the mall and downtown areas. Felt safe and secure. I chose this place because they advertised wifi. I had a 3 hour virtual meeting for which I needed guaranteed wifi and power, and this hotel...
  • Brinetta
    United States of America United States of America
    It’s a BEAUTIFUL place. The rooms are large and the beds a very comfortable. The grounds are well manicured ! The staff is OUTSTANDING!!!
  • Carolyn
    United States of America United States of America
    Breakfast was outstanding. There were many options both local, European, and American plus unlimited fancy coffees (eg: cappuccino, latte, etc). The staff are fantastic. Genuinely kind, attentive, and helpful. Kenyan hospitality is truly...
  • Anne
    United States of America United States of America
    The location was excellent close to the city center, but tucked away on a side street. Super friendly and helpful staff from beginning to end. Giant rooms and nice buffet breakfast with an omelette station. Loved it!

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Maestro Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan

Amenities of Sovereign Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Happy hour
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Adults only
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Massage chair
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Light therapy
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
Sovereign Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

7 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
$25 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

Please inform Sovereign Hotel 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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

FAQs about Sovereign Hotel

  • Room options at Sovereign Hotel include:

    • Twin
    • Double
    • Suite
    • Apartment
  • Guests staying at Sovereign Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go
  • Sovereign Hotel is 0.9 miles from the center of Kisumu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Sovereign Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Sovereign Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Maestro Restaurant
  • Sovereign Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Massage
    • Fishing
    • Walking tours
    • Happy hour
    • Locker rooms
    • Swimming pool
    • Themed dinners
    • Beauty services
    • Facial treatments
    • Waxing services
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Light therapy
    • Spa facilities
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Foot bath
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full-body massage
    • Massage chair
  • The prices at Sovereign Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.