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Sovereign Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star Victorian hotel near Kisumu Impala Sanctuary

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Front of property - evening/night
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Panoramic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Executive Level | Living area | LCD TV
Luxury Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Interior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Lolwe Drive, off Aput Road, Milimani, Kisumu, 40100
  • Dunga Bay
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Kisumu Impala Sanctuary
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Hippo Point
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Kisumu (KIS)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View, Garden Area

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View, Garden Area | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View, Garden Area

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View, Ground Floor

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View, Ground Floor

  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View

  • 538 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • 474 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View, Ground Floor

Deluxe Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View, Ground Floor | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View, Ground Floor

  • 474 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Panoramic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Executive Level

Panoramic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Executive Level | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Panoramic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Executive Level

  • 484 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View, Executive Level

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View, Executive Level

  • 473 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Kisumu

Close to airport.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Kisumu hotel, you'll find Kisumu Impala Sanctuary and Kisimu museum. Muliro Gardens and Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology are also in the region.

What's nearby

  • Dunga Bay - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The West End Shopping Mall - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kisumu Impala Sanctuary - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Hippo Point - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Kisimu museum - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Kisumu (KIS) - 16 min drive

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

3.5-star Victorian hotel near Kisumu Impala Sanctuary
Sovereign Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Sovereign Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Kisumu hotel is smoke free.

  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2013
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Sovereign Hotel offers 35 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Kisumu hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include hot stone massages, facials, body scrubs, and body treatments.

Languages

Dutch, English, German

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Exterior

Acacia Premier Hotel

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Kids pool
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 117 reviews
The price is $195
includes taxes & fees
$167 per night
May 1 - May 2
Acacia Premier Hotel

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 30 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sovereign Hotel to the airport?

Sovereign Hotel is 3.8 mi (16-min drive) away from the Kisumu (KIS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sovereign Hotel?

As of Apr 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sovereign Hotel on May 31, 2025 start from $98.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Sovereign Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Sovereign Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 30 per vehicle, roundtrip.

Does Sovereign Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Sovereign Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 15 for adults and USD 15 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Sovereign Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Sovereign Hotel?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at Sovereign Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does Sovereign Hotel have a pool?

Sovereign Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does Sovereign Hotel have a restaurant?

Sovereign Hotel is home to Maestro Restaurant, which features international cuisine.

Does Sovereign Hotel have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features mani/pedis, facials, and body treatments.

How close is Sovereign Hotel to downtown Kisumu?

Sovereign Hotel is 2 mi away from Kisumu.

Sovereign Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Jane

Beautiful location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Over and beyond

Everything was Top 10...The T.V needs more than 9 channels but the staff was Top 10..Asante
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Karim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel, nice and helping staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dexter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with spectacular views and great accommodating staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Tobias

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Job

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, perfect location. Property
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Jeroen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Sabina, Belleville

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is professional, kind and top notch.

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Okay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Dining area
Breakfast
Lake view
Executive room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

Purba

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect place to stay for work or pleasure travel to Kisumu
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Daniel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was great but they need to subscribe for better tv channels
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Tracy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

A hotel we have stayed at several times, always feels like coming home.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Once again the Sovereign Hotel did an excellent job to make me feel at home for my week long stay.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Maureen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021