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4-star hotels in Voi
This shortlist covers the 4-star places to stay in Voi, the town on the Nairobi–Mombasa road and railway that opens the way to Tsavo East National Park. It suits couples, families and travellers breaking the journey between the two cities.
Staying in Voi
Voi is a town in Taita Taveta County, Kenya, set on the road and the railway between Nairobi and Mombasa, about 305 km southeast of Nairobi. It is the main gateway to Tsavo East National Park, and Tsavo West is nearby, which is why people stay here: to reach both parks and to rest on the route between the two cities. The Madaraka Express stops at Voi.
The 4-star stays on this list sit in different spots. Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa and Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge are in the Taita Hills sanctuaries, Sentrim Tsavo Lodge and Ashnil Aruba Lodge lie inside Tsavo East National Park, and Khalisee Homes Studio apartment, Ilala House Voi and Hillsview Apartment have Voi addresses on or near the A109 and Mombasa Road. Oasis Hotel and Guest House is in Voi itself. Couples and safari-goers take the lodges; families and longer stays take the apartments and guest house in town.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa
Taita Hills Sanctuary
Why stay hereSet inside Taita Hills Sanctuary, this 4-star resort pairs a wildlife setting with the highest guest rating on this shortlist, 4.6 out of 5 across 2024 reviews. It suits travellers who want their stay to sit within the sanctuary itself rather than near it, and who value a consistently well-rated base for exploring the Taita Hills area. The volume of reviews suggests a well-established property.
See Taita Hills Safari Resort & SpaSarova Salt Lick Game Lodge
Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
Why stay hereThis 4-star lodge stands within Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, placing guests in the middle of a protected wildlife area rather than on its edge. It is a good match for visitors whose priority is being surrounded by the sanctuary, and who prefer a lodge setting to a town base. The address itself is the draw for anyone building a Tsavo and Taita Hills itinerary.
See Sarova Salt Lick Game LodgeSentrim Tsavo Lodge
Tsavo East National Park
Why stay hereLocated inside Tsavo East National Park, this 4-star lodge is aimed at guests who want to sleep within the park boundaries. It suits safari-goers who would rather minimise travel between their room and the park's wildlife areas, and who value a national park address over a town one. A straightforward choice for a Tsavo East stay.
See Sentrim Tsavo LodgeAshnil Aruba Lodge
Tsavo East National Park
Why stay hereWith an address in Tsavo East National Park, this 4-star lodge puts guests inside the park for the length of their stay. It fits travellers on safari who want their accommodation within the park rather than in Voi or elsewhere outside it, and who prefer a lodge format for a Tsavo East visit. The park setting is the defining feature here.
See Ashnil Aruba LodgeKhalisee Homes Studio apartment
80300 A109
Why stay hereA 4-star studio apartment on the A109 at 80300, Khalisee Homes suits guests who want a self-contained studio rather than a lodge or hotel room. Its position on the main road makes it a practical base for travellers passing through Voi by road, and the apartment format appeals to those staying longer or preferring to manage their own space.
See Khalisee Homes Studio apartmentIlala House Voi 2 bed 2 bath
Mombasa Road
Why stay hereThis 4-star house on Mombasa Road offers 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, making it a fit for small groups, families or two couples travelling together who want separate rooms and bathrooms. Being a whole house rather than a single room, it suits guests who value privacy and space over hotel services. The Mombasa Road position keeps it on a main route.
See Ilala House Voi 2 bed 2 bathHillsview Apartment
Voi
Why stay hereHillsview Apartment is a 4-star apartment in Voi, suited to travellers who prefer an apartment to a lodge while still basing themselves in town. It works well for guests who want Voi as their base for the surrounding parks, and who value having their own apartment rather than a hotel room. A town option for a longer or more independent stay.
See Hillsview ApartmentOasis Hotel and Guest House. Voi
Voi
Why stay hereOasis Hotel and Guest House is a 4-star property in Voi itself, aimed at guests who want to stay in town rather than inside a park or sanctuary. It suits travellers looking for a guest-house scale stay in Voi, whether passing through or using the town as a base. A town-centre alternative to the area's park lodges.
See Oasis Hotel and Guest House. Voi
How to choose
Inside the parks
Sentrim Tsavo Lodge and Ashnil Aruba Lodge both stand inside Tsavo East National Park, which puts game viewing on the doorstep rather than a drive away. Choose these if the safari is the whole point of the trip and you want to sleep within the park.
In the hills
Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa and Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge sit in the Taita Hills sanctuaries, away from the town but still within reach of Tsavo. Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa carries a 4.6 guest rating from 2,024 reviews, the highest and most reviewed on this list.
Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa · Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge
In town
Oasis Hotel and Guest House. Voi and Hillsview Apartment both have Voi addresses, so they keep you in the town itself, close to the road and railway. These suit travellers who want a base in Voi rather than a lodge in a sanctuary.
Self-catering space
Khalisee Homes Studio apartment on the A109, Ilala House Voi 2 bed 2 bath on Mombasa Road and Hillsview Apartment are apartments rather than hotel rooms. Families and small groups get a kitchen and more than one room, which the lodges and guest house do not offer.
Khalisee Homes Studio apartment · Ilala House Voi 2 bed 2 bath · Hillsview Apartment
Where to stay in Voi
Tsavo East National Park
Tsavo East National Park is the reason many people come to Voi: the town is its main gateway, and the park lies within reach of the road and railway between Nairobi and Mombasa. Staying inside it, as Sentrim Tsavo Lodge and Ashnil Aruba Lodge do, means the park is around you rather than a day trip.
Our picks here: Sentrim Tsavo Lodge · Ashnil Aruba Lodge
Taita Hills
Taita Hills Sanctuary and Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary are named in the addresses of Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa and Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge. These sanctuaries sit apart from Voi town yet still serve travellers using Voi as the base for Tsavo East and Tsavo West, which are nearby.
Our picks here: Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa · Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Voi is reached by road from Nairobi; the straight-line distance is about 305 km southeast of Nairobi. The Madaraka Express stops at Voi, and that rail service connects the town to the line between Nairobi and Mombasa. The town sits on both the road and the railway, so it works as a stop on that route. Once here, Tsavo East National Park is the main draw and Tsavo West is nearby.
Things to do near Voi
Questions, answered
Which 4-star hotel in Voi is rated highest by guests?
Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa, in Taita Hills Sanctuary, has the top guest rating on this list at 4.6 out of 5, from 2,024 reviews. Nothing else on the list carries a rating.
Which of these hotels are inside Tsavo East National Park?
Sentrim Tsavo Lodge and Ashnil Aruba Lodge both give Tsavo East National Park as their address, so they are the two on this list that stand inside the park. Voi is the main gateway to that park.
Are there apartments in Voi rather than hotel rooms?
Yes. Khalisee Homes Studio apartment on the A109, Ilala House Voi 2 bed 2 bath on Mombasa Road and Hillsview Apartment in Voi are apartments. Ilala House has 2 bed and 2 bath, which suits families or small groups.
Which hotels are best for families?
Ilala House Voi 2 bed 2 bath offers two bedrooms and two bathrooms, and the other apartments, Khalisee Homes Studio apartment and Hillsview Apartment, give self-contained space. For a guest house in town, Oasis Hotel and Guest House. Voi is the alternative.
Which hotels sit in the Taita Hills?
Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa and Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge, whose addresses are Taita Hills Sanctuary and Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. Both are 4-star and lie away from Voi town.
Is there a hotel in Voi town itself?
Hillsview Apartment and Oasis Hotel and Guest House. Voi both have Voi addresses, placing them in the town on the road and railway between Nairobi and Mombasa. The Madaraka Express stops at Voi.
Which hotel is closest to Voi town centre?
The data gives addresses but no distances, so no hotel can be called the closest. Oasis Hotel and Guest House. Voi and Hillsview Apartment are the two whose addresses are simply Voi, the town itself.
Do these hotels have parking, breakfast, a pool or a spa?
No facilities are recorded for any hotel on this list, so parking, breakfast, a pool or a spa cannot be confirmed from the data. Check directly with Taita Hills Safari Resort & Spa or whichever hotel you pick.