Kisumu Hotels Offer a Range of Decent Accommodation Options

There are a good range of Kisumu hotels to choose from whether you are in the Lake Victoria city for business or pleasure.

There is something for everyone from that luxurious hotel suite with fantastic service to basic but clean accommodation and everything in between.

There are city centre hotels for those who wish to be right in the middle of the action and more serene locations for those looking to do some introspection.

Here is our primer on hotels in Kisumu to help you make an informed accommodation choice.

Kiboko Bay Resort

Kiboko Bay Resort is the newest hotel in Kisumu but also the travelers' favorite. It is located right on the shores of the vast Lake Victoria, close to both the Dunga beach and Kisumu Impala Sanctuary.

Owing to Kiboko Bay's location, visitors can take in uninterrupted views of some spectacular sunsets. The resort also serves some excellent food that is reasonably priced.

Kisumu Imperial Hotel

The Kisumu Imperial Hotel has been the port city's most luxury hotel for decades. It offers a range of well-appointed suites and deluxe rooms which are fully carpeted and have air conditioning.

The rooms also feature satellite TV, fridge mini bars and large bathrooms. The hotel also offers imaginative international cuisine, a relaxing pool with its own bar, internet and laundry service.

Kisumu Sunset Hotel

Another of the highly regarded Kisumu hotels is the Sunset Hotel. While the rooms and common facilities could do with a refurbishment, its location is unmatched.

Only 5 minutes from the city center, it is nestled in the posh Milimani suburb with commanding views over Lake Victoria. From the hotel's strategic location, you can witness some spectacular sunsets over the mammoth lake.

Kisumu Hotel

Kisumu Hotel, owned by Maseno University, is also one of the top hotels in the lakeside city. It is strategically located along Jomo Kenyatta Highway, making it easy to access it from both the city center and Kisumu Airport.

It is also part and parcel of the city's history as it occupies a building that was built and used by the British colonialists in the early 20th century.

The hotel offers standard, deluxe and suite accommodation with satellite television and air conditioning being standard features in all the rooms. Its swimming pool, restaurants and bars are a hit with both the resident guests and local patrons.

Milimani Hotel Resort

This Milimani Hotel Resort is one of the decent budget hotels of Kisumu. It is located in the upmarket Milimani suburb, close to the central business district. The rooms are reasonably well-appointed and feature satellite TV.

Common facilities include a swimming pool. The hotel restaurant serves both local and international fare. Because no consumption of alcohol is permitted on the premises, this hotel is recommended for teetotalers

The port city of Kisumu, the third largest of the Kenya cities, is situated right on the eastern shores of Lake Victoria.

Its attractions include the Kisumu Impala Sanctuary, Kisumu Museum and Dunga Beach where you can take a boat ride and see the day's catch being hauled in. Each of these attractions is a short drive from all the Kisumu hotels enumerated above.

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