Baring drive, off Awuor Otiende road, Kisumu, Kenya
#3 of 21 hotels in Kisumu
Guests' ChoiceBased on 40 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.8
Location
8.9
Facilities
8.6
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.9
Free Wifi
7.0
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Reviewed: April 11, 2025
Matthew
United StatesExcellent stay at Clarice House! Nice location for running and fairly close to town. Would stay again
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: March 19, 2025
Phil
United KingdomBurgundy paint-work.
Easier to say I liked everything but especially the garden, the friendly staff and the menu selection. Well placed to secure cheap taxi rides via the Bolt app.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: November 11, 2024
Harry
NetherlandsCan't think of anything. Water to shower is still a bit limited.
Beautiful garden, awesome friendly and helpful staff. Good food. Location in Kisumu is great Great place to stay. The Wifi was good. I will definitely come back soon.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: October 17, 2024
Roy
Netherlandsdon't go out on the streets after 18,30 we were told by several people. But lots of Ubers available there.
Super nice apartment, better than we expected. Very friendly staff, clean room with a huge bathroom and shower. We loved the design, there was a lot of care taken in every detail, well done!
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 12, 2024
Foeke
NetherlandsNone
Atmosphere; personal;food;client friendly;wonderful location
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: September 23, 2024
Harry
NetherlandsHardly warm water in the shower
Service
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: August 23, 2024
Daniel
United StatesIt is a bit off the beaten path. Otherwise, it is a great property.
Wonderful staff, wonderful food, excellent accommodations. The courtyard is tranquil.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 23, 2024
Daniel
United StatesNothing.
Excellent breakfast; accommodated dietary restrictions. We also purchased lunch one day, which was also excellent and a good value. The property has a wonderful veranda and courtyard, and every member of the staff was cheerful and helpful.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: July 26, 2024
Mariana
GermanyNot hot shower available on our room
Lovely garden, guesthouse atmosphere, homemade fresh food, spacious room
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: May 30, 2024
Harry
NetherlandsWiFi was not so easy to use due to availability and signal strength.
Location, the garden, wonderful and helpful staff, good room
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: January 15, 2024
Alison
United KingdomIt was difficult to regulate the temperature of the air conditioner and we had to wait a long time for hot water when having a shower. It was a lot cheaper to book with the property direct instead of going through booking.com
The breakfast was lovely and the house is in a quiet and convenient location.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: August 9, 2023
Johannes
Netherlandsnone to mention
This is the third time I've been in this hotel, that indicates that we are happy with this place.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: May 4, 2023
Christopher
United KingdomThere were a couple of food item shortages but nothing serious.
Breakfast variety was quite substantial, buffet and cooked meal options. It was nice to be able to eat outside under cover. The service was prompt.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: February 14, 2023
Rune
NorwayThe WiFi signal should be better, and availble in all rooms.
Lovely garden and good restaurant, with many local dishes.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: November 6, 2022
Tony
United KingdomThe payment card I had used to reserve the accommodation expired during my travels and I updated it on booking.com and paid for the accommodation two days before arrival. I had to show both my confirmation email to show evidence the payment was made and I even went into my bank account to show the hotel staff the transaction. Despite this they still insisted that payment hadn't been made which somewhat detracted from what had been a good stay.
The room was a good size with an excellent shower which had a good flow and plenty hot water. The room had a desk, TV and good quality WiFi connection. The chef was excellent and the evening meals and breakfast were a very good quality.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: September 12, 2022
Murimi
KenyaEasy place to access, staff are well organised & polite.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: July 9, 2022
Claudine
Madagascarcoffee
It was a great experience - luxurious room, very friendly personnel, good food, and real value vor money - I can recommend it to anybody and I would go back there. Breakfast includes everything, cereal, yoghurt, fresh juice, bacon, sauages, eggs etc.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: June 23, 2022
Rune
NorwayThe Wifi is limited to the restaurant and lobby. The staff were a bit reserved and could improve on customer service.
The Clarice House is comfortable and relaxing place with a beutiful garden. Breakfast is good and they serve lunch and dinner.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: May 25, 2022
Pierre
Senegal- Power cut-off; - smell of new paint - bathrobe missing during 3 days
- Nice lanscape and location - Nice and very friendly staff (Jack, Winny, Aloys, the massaï guard in the gate, Doris, ...) - Nice rooms - Very clean rooms - Good food
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: May 23, 2022
Nuno
Mozambiqueit was a little bit far from the center… but not much !
I manage to stay in the most special ROOM in the property… the owners room ! and I was AMUSED ! i struggled to get a room in Kisumu and I had no good expectations ! this place surprised me …
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: December 31, 2024
Heleen
UgandaThe room did not have a functioning shower nor hot water
Breakfast was good
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: February 13, 2023
Jane
United KingdomMy room was very comfortable and there was a pleasant - if slightly ramshackle - outside seating area which was very good given the heat. Huge breakfast.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: July 31, 2022
Roland
Netherlandsac was not working
location
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: May 25, 2022
Pierre
Senegal- power-cutting 2 times - bath-robe missing 3 days - new paint smelling
- the location - staff very friendly (Jack, Winnie, Aloys, the massai guard, Christine, …) - delicious food - very clean and quiet place
Stayed in May 2022
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