Lolwe Drive, off Aput Road, Milimani, Kisumu, 40100
What's nearby
Dunga Bay - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
The West End Shopping Mall - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Kisumu Impala Sanctuary - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Hippo Point - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Kisimu museum - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Getting around
Kisumu (KIS) - 15 min drive
Kakamega (GGM) - 93 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Pool Bar @ Acacia Premier - 11 min walk
Java House - 14 min walk
Laughing Buddha - 2 min drive
Mahfudh Ashur Restaurant - 3 min drive
Java United Mall - 4 min drive
About this property
Sovereign Hotel
Sovereign Hotel is just 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can visit the spa to indulge in hot stone massages, facials, or body scrubs, and international cuisine is served at Maestro Restaurant, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this Victorian hotel include 2 bars/lounges, an outdoor pool, and a poolside bar.
Languages
Dutch, English, German
At a glance
Hotel size
35 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 16
Children
Babysitting*
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free onsite extended parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
Offsite
Area shuttle*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
2 bars/lounges
Restaurant
Poolside bar
Coffee shop
Barbecue grills
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's menu
Working away
Meeting room
Conference center
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
Built in 2013
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Mosquito nets
An outdoor pool
Full-service spa
Banquet hall
Victorian architecture
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchairs available on site
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Pillow menu
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
What to enjoy
Balcony
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Special features
Spa
The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include hot stone massages, facials, body scrubs, and body treatments.
Dining
Maestro Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 15 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 30 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 3)
Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Also known as
Sovereign Hotel Kisumu
Sovereign Kisumu
Sovereign Hotel Hotel
Sovereign Hotel Kisumu
Sovereign Hotel Hotel Kisumu
Frequently asked questions
Does Sovereign Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sovereign Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Sovereign Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Sovereign Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Sovereign Hotel?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Sovereign Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 30 per vehicle roundtrip.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sovereign Hotel?
Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Sovereign Hotel and nearby?
Sovereign Hotel has 2 bars, a spa, and an outdoor pool, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Sovereign Hotel?
Yes, Maestro Restaurant offers international cuisine.
Does Sovereign Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Sovereign Hotel like?
Sovereign Hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Dunga Bay and 20 minutes' walk from Kisumu Impala Sanctuary.
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 7, 2024
Lisa
Lisa, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 8, 2024
I stayed at the property for one week. The rooms were spacious but dated. Some fixtures need to be replaced (stained carpets, mosquito netting, shower curtains). Appeared to be mold on bathroom ceiling, and dead insect in bathroom on check-in. However, staff extremely friendly and restaurant was very good, although expensive by local standards. Wifi was sometimes inconsistent. Overall, I rate stay as average.
David
David, 9-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2024
Craig
Craig, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 1, 2024
Craig
Craig, 4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Dec 22, 2023
Beautiful location
Jane
Jane, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 14, 2023
Over and beyond
Everything was Top 10...The T.V needs more than 9 channels but the staff was Top 10..Asante
Rochelle
Rochelle, 6-night family trip
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6/10 Good
Oct 9, 2023
Ok but would not stay again
Probably would not stay again if I had a choice. Room door had a class panel on top which let light in at night and couldn't be changed. Plus you could hear noise from hallway. Bathroom shower area had some mold, etc. and needed a refresh. Restaurant was alright. Food took a long time to get. Breakfast was ok, nothing special. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Verified traveler
4-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good
Sep 17, 2023
Very good hotel, nice and helping staff.
Karim
Karim, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2023
Great place with spectacular views and great accommodating staff
Dexter
Dexter, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 10, 2023
Lisa
Lisa, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 28, 2023
Tobias
Tobias, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Feb 21, 2023
Great staff, perfect location. Property
Job
Job, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 8, 2023
Jeroen
Jeroen, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jan 29, 2023
The building is quite beautiful and has potential but the air conditioning didn’t work and water quality was very poor. We also had locked our room and found it unlocked the day we were checking out but no staff around - made us feel uneasy
Sabina
Sabina, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 22, 2023
Craig
Craig, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 8, 2023
The staff is professional, kind and top notch.
Amber
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2022
Okay
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2022
International standard. Professional staff.
What a nice boutique hotel!! The staff members were truly professional and very well spoken, from the guard who you'd meet coming in to the front office, restaurant and room service.
The rooms are very clean, well decorated and cozy (my photos cannot do it justice). I booked the executive room the hopes of a view of lake. You could spot it in the distance from an angle but this will soon be difficult with the building propping up across the way. Breakfast was awesome and the hotel ambience was something else.
All staff members were attentive and always at my service if I needed anything. The personalised service provided made my birthday memorable. The room service ladies brought up the surprise cake that my som had ordered and sang in a very pleasant manner. I was very pleased. I got real VIP treatment that reminded me of many a international hotel. I was very appreiative of late check out which meant a lot due ot my evening flight. I got to enjoy the rest of the facilities before taking a taxi to the airport. I'll be back for sure.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Feb 7, 2022
While the hotel rooms are spacious and nice the maintenance is poor. There were problems with internet all through the week long stay. There was problems with hot water that took several days to fix. There is mold in the bathroom and bedsheets were torn. The hotel has seen better days. The staff were friendly and helpful but the overall stay was disappointing!
Purba
Purba, 5-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 31, 2022
Perfect place to stay for work or pleasure travel to Kisumu
Craig
Craig, 2-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good
Dec 9, 2021
The stay was great but they need to subscribe for better tv channels
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good
Nov 15, 2021
Lovely stay
A hotel we have stayed at several times, always feels like coming home.
Tracy
Tracy, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 6, 2021
Once again the Sovereign Hotel did an excellent job to make me feel at home for my week long stay.
Craig
Craig, 9-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good
May 25, 2021
Good change
Quite impressed, there was positive change compared to my previous stays. The management seems to be working on the previous complaints.
It’s a good property in a good quiet n safe location. Management should work on keeping the standards.
Maureen
Maureen, 1-night family trip
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4/10 Fair
May 18, 2021
Not exactly what is advertised . Looks amaizing on the net but kind of an old building on the ground...not worth the amount shown