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The Great Lakes Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Kisumu with free breakfast and bars/lounges

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Front of property
Front of property
In-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Reception
In the heart of the city, The Great Lakes Hotel offers an inviting stay with free English breakfast and a rooftop terrace. Connect to in-room WiFi, unwind at one of two bars or enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant. Guests appreciate helpful multilingual staff.

Reviews

4.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
10 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
  • 100 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
15 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
  • 100 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Executive Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
5 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
  • 110 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Ochieng' Avenue, Ondiek, Near Kisumu Library, Kisumu, Nyanza, 40100

Getting around

  • Kisumu (KIS) - 14 min drive

About this property

The Great Lakes Hotel

Hotel in the city centre
Free English breakfast, a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at The Great Lakes Hotel. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as 2 bars and a conference centre.
Additional perks include:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby
  • Free self-parking
  • A front desk safe, a 24-hour front desk and concierge services
  • 1 meeting room, luggage storage and multilingual staff
Room features
All 96 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 29-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Fridges, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 5 AM to 10 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 29-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Great Lakes Hotel LTD. Kisumu
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Frequently asked questions

Does The Great Lakes Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

Is The Great Lakes Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Great Lakes Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Great Lakes Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 10:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Great Lakes Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Great Lakes Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Kisumu, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Masai Craft Market and Kisumu Clock Tower. Kisimu museum and The West End Shopping Mall are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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The Great Lakes Hotel Reviews

Reviews

4.0
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 3 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Not an enjoyable stay

Between the stench of burning wafting in from the bustling street outside, the one inch of leg room when on the toilet, the lack of TV remote, and the lack of a working AC, I cannot rate my stay here as enjoyable. A lot of the staff seemed unattentive and when the complimentary water was dropped off one afternoon while I was in the room, the staff didn't even knock - just unlocked the door and apoligzed... Keep in mind that you aren't paying a lot of money to stay here and this is also Kisumu, but if you aren't a tolerant traveller you'll probably regret staying here for more than a night or two.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

2/10 Terrible

Miriam

I never stayed in the hotel. It was run down

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

trevor, kisumu kenya.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

great lakes hotel

no complaints not excellent.but quiet .clean.would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018