Lavender Gardens Hotel Wundanyi

Lavender Gardens Hotel Wundanyi is a charming hilltop retreat nestled in the serene highlands of the Taita Hills in Taita-Taveta County. Blending international comfort with local elegance, the hotel offers a peaceful getaway with scenic views, refreshing weather, and a welcoming cultural atmosphere.

Ideal for holidays, business retreats, and family visits, the hotel offers exceptional service, modern amenities, and direct access to outdoor adventures, including hiking, cycling, and sightseeing.

Set in one of Kenya’s most beautiful countryside locations, Lavender Gardens Hotel promises a refreshing and tranquil stay — a dream you’ll never want to wake up from.

Location & Accessibility

The hotel is situated in Wundanyi town, the capital of Taita-Taveta County, and is located in the heart of the Taita Hills.

By Road:

✓ Around 5 hours (340 km) from Nairobi via Voi
✓ Approximately 30 minutes (20 km) from Voi town via Mwatate-Wundanyi Road

By Rail:

✓ Take the SGR to Voi Station, then 30 minutes by car to the hotel
✓ The journey into the hills is scenic and relaxing, with views of cliffs, waterfalls, and lush forests that define the unique topography of the Taita region.

Accommodation

Lavender Gardens Hotel features 40 spacious, self-contained guestrooms and suites, each designed for comfort and relaxation. Each room is thoughtfully decorated with a blend of modern and traditional flair, offering a peaceful environment to unwind after a day of exploration or business.

Room Features:

✓ Tea and coffee-making facilities
✓ Satellite TV, mini bar, safe, and closet
✓ Bathrobes and toiletries in premium rooms
✓ Bottled water and a daily newspaper in select units
✓ En-suite bathrooms with both cold and hot showers
✓ Free linen service and choose rooms with air conditioning

Room categories include:

✓ Apartment-style accommodations for long-stay guests
✓ Single, double, and triple occupancy self-contained rooms

Dining & Cuisine

The onsite restaurant offers an excellent selection of local and international dishes, served in an elegant indoor dining space or outdoors, with views of the hills. Guests can enjoy a wholesome breakfast each morning, with lunch and dinner menus tailored to seasonal ingredients.

Dining Highlights:

✓ Bush breakfasts and outdoor dining on request
✓ A variety of freshly prepared African and Western meals
✓ A fully stocked bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

Breakfast:

✓ Lavender Breakfast: KSh 500 (mixed tea/coffee, buttered toast, fruit cuts, eggs, fruit juice)
✓ Eggs and Pastries: KSh 40 to KSh 350 (Plain Omelette, Fried Eggs, Pancakes, Mahamri, French Toast)
✓ Continental Breakfast: KSh 900 (mixed tea/coffee, buttered toast, eggs, sausage, baked beans, cereals, fruit juice)

Beverages:

✓ Drinks: KSh 80 to KSh 200 (Fruit Juice, Milk, Black Tea, White Coffee, Hot Drinking Chocolate, Masala Tea)

Snacks and Bites:

✓ Snacks: KSh 100 to KSh 250 (Beef Kebab, Vegetable Samosa, Beef Samosa, Lyonnais Potatoes, Sautéed Potatoes)

Soups:

✓ Soups: KSh 200 to KSh 250 (Vegetable Broth, Beef Consommé)

Cold Starters:

✓ Starters: KSh 200 (Mixed Fresh Vegetables, Avocado Vinaigrette)

Main Courses & Platters:

✓ Lamb Chops: KSh 620 (Grilled Lamb Chops in its gravy served with Ugali)
✓ Seafood: KSh 500 to KSh 850 (Whole Tilapia, Pan Fried Nile Perch, Curried Mince Meat)
✓ Pork: KSh 650 to KSh 700 (Grilled Pork, Pan Fried Pork with Coriander Potatoes or Mashed Potatoes)
✓ Beef Stew: KSh 500 to KSh 700 (Sautéed Beef in Creamy Curry Sauce, Beef Pilau, Grilled Chicken with Sauté Potatoes)
✓ African Cuisine: KSh 400 to KSh 800 (Beef Wet Fried, Fish Fillet, Local Chicken Wet Fried with Ugali/Chips/Chapati, Beef Curry)
✓ Platters: KSh 500 to KSh 2,600 (Local Chicken, Beef, Goat, Pork, Broiler Chicken; served with julienne vegetables and scallop potatoes)
✓ Tumbukiza: KSh 700 to KSh 1,800 (1kg Tumbukiza Goat, 1/2kg Beef Tumbukiza, Kienyeji Full Tumbukiza; all served with boiled potatoes and cabbage or spinach

Vegetarian Dishes:

✓ Vegetarian: KSh 100 to KSh 400 (Vegetable Curry with Rice, Mixed Vegetable Stew, Chapatti with Greens, Creamed Vegetables)

Sweets and Desserts:

✓ Desserts: KSh 150 to KSh 200 (Tropical Fruit Salad, Fresh Fruit Cuts)

Conference & Event Facilities

Lavender Gardens Hotel features three modern conference halls equipped with state-of-the-art amenities, making it an ideal location for corporate meetings, seminars, training sessions, and social events.

Conference Services:

✓ Free high-speed Wi-Fi in all halls
✓ Technical support and concierge service
✓ Stationery (notebooks, pens), mineral water, and refreshments
✓ Package offers for events, including accommodation and meals
✓ Whether it’s a birthday party, board meeting, or strategic retreat, the tranquil and inspiring setting ensures productivity and focus.

Hotel Facilities & Services

✓ Secure on-site parking
✓ Safe, family-friendly environment
✓ Luggage storage and laundry service
✓ Free Wi-Fi in public areas and rooms
✓ 24/7 front-desk and concierge services
✓ Daily newspapers are available at the reception
✓ Modern gymnasium for all guests at no extra charge

Activities & Experiences

Guests can enjoy both relaxation and adventure, with a variety of nature-based and cultural activities easily accessible from the lodge.

Popular Activities:

✓ Wesu hill hiking
✓ Kenyatta caves visit
✓ Ngangao forest trailing
✓ Hiking and cycling around the Taita Hills
✓ Guided nature walks and cultural site visits
✓ Photography, birdwatching, and cultural interaction
✓ Excursions to waterfalls, cliffs, and scenic viewpoints
✓ Exploring Mzima Springs, home to hippos and crocodiles
✓ Storytelling evenings by the bonfire and stargazing sessions
✓ Visiting the World War I Museum at Taita Hills for historical insight
✓ Day trips to Lake Jipe and Lake Chala for boating, fishing, and birdlife
✓ Touring the Shetani Lava Flow, a dramatic field of ancient volcanic rock
✓ Exploring Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary to view elephants, lions, and rare birds
✓ Visits to Tsavo East National Park and Tsavo West National Park for game drives and wildlife viewing

2025 Lavender Gardens Hotel Wundanyi Accommodation Rates Per Night ;

Notes:

* Aged 5-12 years sharing with adults 50% of adult rate
* Aged 12- 15 years in own a cottage 75% of the adult rate per kid
* Children sharing an adult room for up to 4 years free of charge

Lavender Gardens Hotel Wundanyi has 40 self-contained rooms and suites, which are spacious with cold & warm showers. All the rooms are elegantly presented in a fusion of international and local tastes as well as all the basic luxuries that will keep you changing your mind on when to leave.

Each guestroom/ suite features a mini bar, safe, closet, tea/coffee-making facilities, and satellite TV. The onsite restaurant serves a variety of local and continental dishes. Guest can enjoy their meals in the dining area or in outdoors. The bar is well-stocked and offers a wide range of alcoholic and soft drinks.

At Lavender Garden Hotel, guests have access to free Wi-Fi in public areas, free newspapers, and laundry facilities. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7 and assist with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and concierge services.

The hotel has 3 conference facilities with state-of-the-art equipment. These provide ideal venues for corporate and social events like meetings and birthdays.

Activities include Lavender Gardens Hotel Wundanyi include cycling and hiking.

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