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A wooden deck with a covered seating area overlooking a calm lake, surrounded by trees.

A table set for dining with a bottle of wine, a vase with flowers, and a blue tablecloth.

A stone house with a tiled roof surrounded by dense greenery.

A tented accommodation with a bed, a table, and chairs.

1. Crater Lake Tented Camp & Game Sanctuary

0.3 km from Crater Lake

Stein-Erik

SAR 568

SAR 670 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a view of the sea, and a balcony with a railing.

A bedroom with a canopy bed, a sitting area with patterned furniture, and a small table with a glass top.

A bedroom with a canopy bed, bedside lamps, a patterned armchair, and a view of the outside.

A man and a woman sitting by a pool with water splashing around them.

2. Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort

14.4 km from Crater Lake

Samuel

SAR 644

SAR 760 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, surrounded by a landscaped garden and a view of distant hills.

A room with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a canopy, a wooden door with a flower, and a window with curtains.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, covered with white tablecloths and red napkins, under a wooden roof.

A stone house with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

3. Naivasha Kongoni Lodge - Lakefront Getaway

3.6 km from Crater Lake

Ursula

SAR 328

SAR 387 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture and potted plants.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a chandelier.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a bar with a zebra-themed sign, and a building with a glass facade.

A pathway leading to a building surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

4. Sawela Lodge

15.4 km from Crater Lake

Caleb

SAR 1,145

SAR 1,351 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

5. AVIAN COURT HOTEL

17.5 km from Crater Lake

Eric

SAR 329

SAR 397 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A buffet setup with various food items and a chef preparing food.

A four-poster canopy bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside lamps, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

A house with a red roof and a porch with a railing.

A hallway with a round table in the center, flanked by wooden-framed windows and doors.

6. Muthu Lake Naivasha Country Club, Naivasha

18.5 km from Crater Lake

Benson

SAR 907

SAR 1,070 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A wooden building with a thatched roof, a reception area, and a sign indicating a welcome reception.

A conference room with a long table, red chairs, and yellow tablecloths.

A building with a curved balcony and large windows.

A well-maintained garden with a stone pathway leading to a building with a thatched roof.

7. Sweet Lake Resort

19.6 km from Crater Lake

Peter

SAR 200

SAR 236 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A hotel reception area with a reception desk labeled "Blooming Suites," two blue sofas, a chandelier, and a marble floor.

A building with a red and grey facade, a covered walkway, and potted plants along the pathway.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings and a patterned carpet. Tables are set with chairs, and a counter with a computer is visible in the background.

A modern dining area with a central green carpet, multiple tables, and chairs.

8. BLOOMING SUITES

19.7 km from Crater Lake

Koryne

SAR 340

SAR 405 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A large outdoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, sun loungers, and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with a tiled roof.

A person setting up a table outdoors with a number sign, a flower, and various dining items.

A building with a central walkway leading to a large entrance, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and trees.

A top-down view of a hotel lobby with a central seating area, multiple tables, and decorative plants.

9. Lake Naivasha Resort

18.9 km from Crater Lake

Richard

SAR 712

SAR 844 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A bungalow-style hotel with a paved walkway, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A room with a wooden chair, a small table with a lamp, and a vase with flowers.

A rectangular swimming pool with a tiled deck surrounding it.

A row of cabins with wooden decks and railings, surrounded by trees.

10. Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp

18.5 km from Crater Lake

"Excellent hotel with very nice glamping and food / staff was very responsive and nice. Food for breakfast and lunch was excellent / we unfortunately missed dinner. On lake Naivasha with boat tour facilities. Hells Gate Park is very close. Excellent access to all facilities. Special thanks to Geoffrey the Front Desk Manager who was very accommodating and a pleasure to work with. We would love to have extended our visits will be back again."

Praveen

SAR 1,159

SAR 1,386 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A living room with a large flat-screen TV mounted on a white wall, a framed picture of elephants, and a white shelf with two elephant figurines.

A yellow building with a balcony and a view of a green hedge and a house in the background.

A living room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, two reclining sofas, a small coffee table, and a staircase leading to another level.

A living room with a sofa set and a dining area with chairs and a table.

11. Lux Suites Sunset Delight Holiday Homes

19.6 km from Crater Lake

Patrick

SAR 319

SAR 376 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A rustic lodge with stone walls and a metal roof, featuring a porch with wooden chairs and a small table.

12. Elsamere Lodge Naivasha

6.8 km from Crater Lake

SAR 356

SAR 1,023 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by a grassy area with a slide and lounge chairs.

A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, a glass enclosure, and a sign indicating a cabin rental.

An outdoor seating area with wooden chairs and a table, surrounded by well-maintained hedges and trees.

A covered outdoor area with steps leading to a seating area, surrounded by buildings and plants.

13. Lux Suites Boffar Cabins Naivasha

19.1 km from Crater Lake

Eriksen

SAR 282

SAR 332 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A stone-walled room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a television.

A room with stone walls, large windows, wooden flooring, and a view of a mountainous landscape.

A wooden staircase leading to a room with a stone wall and large windows offering a view of a hilly landscape.

A room with large windows, wooden flooring, and rustic furniture.

14. ol kinyaa cottage

15 km from Crater Lake

SAR 651

SAR 768 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A stone house with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush greenery.

A wooden cabin with a deck, surrounded by dense vegetation.

A room with a view of a rocky landscape and vegetation.

15. ol eburru cottage naivasha

14.2 km from Crater Lake

SAR 651

SAR 768 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A hammock under a thatched roof, surrounded by potted plants and a wooden deck.

A tented room with a bed, zebra-patterned lamps, and a view of the outside.

A tented room with a bed, pillows, a hanging mosquito net, a table with lamps, and a bench.

A rustic interior with a thatched roof, wooden furniture, a bar area, and a mural of a rhinoceros.

16. Buffalo's Rest

11.5 km from Crater Lake

SAR 309

SAR 365 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A swimming pool with a modern architectural design, surrounded by lush greenery and well-lit buildings.

A multi-level hotel atrium with a central courtyard, featuring a modern design with blue decorative panels and a well-maintained garden.

A modern building with a sloped roof and large windows, surrounded by greenery.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed with a patterned blanket, a TV mounted on the wall, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

17. OSOTUA LUXURY RESORT

20.1 km from Crater Lake

Helle Nørgaard

SAR 1,031

SAR 1,216 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A building with a beige exterior, a tiled entrance, and a metal railing.

A living room with a blue sofa, two blue bar stools, a small black table, and a window with a view.

A hallway with a black door, two plastic chairs, a white sink, and a dark wooden door.

A bedroom with a grey upholstered headboard, white bedding, and a hanging light fixture.

18. Lux Suites Tara Smart Homes Naivasha

8.2 km from Crater Lake

SAR 152

SAR 179 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A room with two beds, a wooden ceiling, and a balcony with chairs and a table.

A white plate with sliced fruits and a lime wedge.

A room with a mural of a cartoon character, a television, and several people seated at tables.

A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a sink with a vanity, a toilet, and two framed floral paintings on the wall.

19. The Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort

14.4 km from Crater Lake

SAR 809

SAR 938 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A resort with multiple buildings, balconies, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A room with two beds, large windows with white curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

A stone building with a modern design, featuring a large window and a view of the sunset.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a lifeguard stand.

20. Marula House

14 km from Crater Lake

SAR 1,145

SAR 1,351 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Crater Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Crater Lake Tented Camp & Game Sanctuary	9.6 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort	8.8 Excellent 39 reviews	View
Naivasha Kongoni Lodge - Lakefront Getaway	8.2 Very good 69 reviews	View
Sawela Lodge	8.6 Excellent 25 reviews	View
AVIAN COURT HOTEL	8.6 Excellent 4 reviews	View

Top Crater Lake Hotel Reviews

A unique, eco-friendly hideaway with walls that open to the savannah, allowing safari wildlife viewing from the comfort of the living room.

10/10 Excellent

"The best service you can find. Friendly and helpful. We loved the house and the open walls. You really get the nature in the living room. At night the Hippos roam outside :) The food is exceptional. I lost my luggage and the team helped me even though I was l no longer staying with them. Very greatful. I have been here before and will come back!"

Lake Naivasha Resort

8/10 Good

"N/A"

Enashipai Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Just a great property, go full board the buffets are all wonderful."

Spacious safari villa with 3 suites, gardens, and wildlife views on Lake Naivasha.

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful, chill and nice"

Other attractions near Crater Lake

A group of pelicans standing on a small island in a body of water, surrounded by trees and vegetation.

Lake Naivasha

8.4/10 (39 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Naivasha during your travels in Naivasha. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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A person walking through a narrow canyon with layered rock formations.

Hell's Gate National Park

7.4/10 (14 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Hell's Gate National Park, a lovely green space in Naivasha. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Crater Lake Game Sanctuary

5.0/10 (4 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Crater Lake Game Sanctuary, a lovely green space in Naivasha. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Elsamere Conservation Centre

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Elsamere Conservation Centre in Naivasha. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Olkaria Natural Health Spa

4.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can take time to visit Olkaria Natural Health Spa during your travels to Naivasha. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Olkaria Mountain

4.0/10 (4 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Olkaria Mountain during your travels in Naivasha. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

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Ol Njorowa Gorge

4.6/10 (4 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ol Njorowa Gorge during your travels in Naivasha. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Hell's Gate National Park - Elsa Gate

6.4/10 (8 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Hell's Gate National Park - Elsa Gate, a lovely green space in Naivasha. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Crater Lake?

Crater Lake is located in Naivasha. Travelers like the surrounding area for its lakeside setting. You'll find 13 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Crater Lake?

Adjacent to Crater Lake, Crater Lake Tented Camp & Game Sanctuary is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this tentalow offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Another good choice is Enjoy the Silence Apartments by YourHost, located just 0.2 mi (0.4 km) away.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Crater Lake?

Expedia has 13 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Crater Lake.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Crater Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Crater Lake.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Crater Lake?

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Our top choices for Crater Lake hotels

1. Crater Lake Tented Camp & Game Sanctuary

2. Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort

3. Naivasha Kongoni Lodge - Lakefront Getaway

4. Sawela Lodge

5. AVIAN COURT HOTEL

6. Muthu Lake Naivasha Country Club, Naivasha

7. Sweet Lake Resort

8. BLOOMING SUITES

9. Lake Naivasha Resort

10. Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp

11. Lux Suites Sunset Delight Holiday Homes

12. Elsamere Lodge Naivasha

13. Lux Suites Boffar Cabins Naivasha

14. ol kinyaa cottage

15. ol eburru cottage naivasha

16. Buffalo's Rest

17. OSOTUA LUXURY RESORT

18. Lux Suites Tara Smart Homes Naivasha

19. The Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort

20. Marula House

Compare popular hotels close to Crater Lake

Top Crater Lake Hotel Reviews

A unique, eco-friendly hideaway with walls that open to the savannah, allowing safari wildlife viewing from the comfort of the living room.

Lake Naivasha Resort

Enashipai Resort & Spa

Spacious safari villa with 3 suites, gardens, and wildlife views on Lake Naivasha.

Other attractions near Crater Lake

Lake Naivasha

Hell's Gate National Park

Crater Lake Game Sanctuary

Elsamere Conservation Centre

Olkaria Natural Health Spa

Olkaria Mountain

Ol Njorowa Gorge

Hell's Gate National Park - Elsa Gate

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