Sarova Woodlands

Sarova Woodlands, located in Nakuru 159km from Nairobi and a five minute drive from Nakuru town, is a luxurious retreat in the posh suburbs of Milimani. I was there for our second anniversary with my boyfriend. The location is everything. Mowed lawns and canopies of jacaranda trees meters before reaching the hotel. A cab costs 200/= We got to the entrance and the design of the hotel and the huge SAROVA WOODLANDS golden sign gives you a glimpse of the luxury I was about to experience. It was on a Wednesday evening and I could see a few cars on the lot. Don’t let that fool you, if you come here on Saturday of Sunday, you will find a tonne of people. Families at the pool areas that charges 500=/ per head, guys at the bar, tourists booking rooms that vary between 14,000/= to 25,000/= per night and couples having dates at the restaurant. We walked to the restaurant. They call it the Cinnamon restaurant. It is beautifully lit. Cream walls, brown tables and brown and turquoise seats. As soon as we were seated, a waiter approached us with a smile and offered us the menu. What to eat for an anniversary? I had the grilled spring chicken which goes for 1750/=. I am yet to taste a more delicious grilled chicken. My boyfriend had the pork chops which go for 1950/= The service was delightful. The moved with such grace. After dinner, we strolled through the swimming pool and had a night cap at the bar. I felt special. That was an anniversary to remember.

The epitome of luxury in Nakuru. Sarova Woodlands Hotel and Spa is a tranquil retreat for travelers on business or leisure, offering the ideal place to break the journey for those passing through Nakuru Town. It is also ideal for locals to experience the complete hotel and spa experience in their own backyard. The hotel is located off the main Nairobi-Nakuru highway just outside of Nakuru town and is situated on a wooded avenue in the upscale Milimani area adjacent to the State House. From Nakuru CBD, an uber will cost 200/= and will drop you off past the entrance, at the reception of the hotel. Before reaching the hotel, you notice how the area surrounding the hotel is tranquil with grass and trees in every direction. On arrival at the entrance, the hotel looks like something from the movie. It is a spectacle. Past the reception, you get to the Cinnamon restaurant which offers a wide selection of cuisines including Continental, Pan-African, Pan-Asian and Indian in a buffet setting. There is also a Courtyard with a pool on the other side of the hotel. It is a place to relax, where guests can conduct meetings, have a drink or a bite while enjoying the outdoors. There is also a Leather bar furnished with a combination of wood and leather, creating a luxurious ambience. Having a drink there, is something you should experience. They also have quite a number of hotel rooms. All rooms at Sarova Woodlands are ensuite and feature contemporary guest facilities and services to ensure a tranquil, comfortable and pleasant stay. This hotel lives up to the Sarova brand name.