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Calabash Hotel

3.0 star property
Travelers enjoy a peaceful retreat at this tropical property where lush gardens surround a tranquil pool area perfect for soaking up sunshine

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The Calabash Hotel offers a refreshing escape with verdant surroundings. Enjoy a breakfast buffet, daily manager's reception, pool with loungers and umbrellas, garden terrace, two restaurants, free WiFi, extended parking, and multilingual staff.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$49
includes taxes & fees
8 May - 9 May

Room options

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Migori is home to Calabash Hotel. Lake Victoria is another place to visit that comes recommended. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing. Visit our Migori travel guide
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Kadiga, Ombo Road, Migori

What's nearby

  • Thimlich Ohinga Historic Site
    52 min drive - 40.6 km

Restaurants

  • Allaxis Hotel
    19 min walk
  • Mwenye kitinge
    12 min walk
  • Creadex Hotel
    6 min drive
  • Rumours
    3 min drive
  • Mwenye Kitinge
    8 min walk

About this property

Calabash Hotel

Property highlights
At Calabash Hotel, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar and a free daily manager's reception. Make sure that you enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers, pool umbrellas and a lifeguard on site
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), multilingual staff and 4 meeting rooms
  • Luggage storage, bike parking and tour/ticket information
Room features
All 57 rooms offer comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks, such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Other amenities include:
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers or deep-soaking baths plus free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, free infant beds and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free secured, uncovered extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (161 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Tile flooring in room
  • 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 pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Lifeguards
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for KES 1200.0 per night.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: KES 4000 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: KES 1200.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Calabash Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Calabash Hotel?

As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Calabash Hotel on 8 May 2026 start from NZ$49, including 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.

Is Calabash Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Calabash Hotel?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Calabash Hotel?

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Calabash Hotel?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Does Calabash Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of KES 4000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Calabash Hotel located?

Situated in Migori, this hotel is 26.6 mi (42.8 km) from Lake Victoria.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Calabash Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Gale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The staff was very responsive but small numbers compared to guests. Room needed some repair, but most places in Kenya do.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, the front desk lady was great and the dining area ladies were very welcoming. The manager greetings to me showed how welcoming they are. Great job.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Amenities
The staff are all quite friendly. The facility is clean. The food served is fairly good. The shower and sink are sub standard. The parking area is quite small.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the friendly and smiling staff. You guys are great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Karim

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was under construction, and room had nothing too cool down, however staff try the best to get is the fan.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel needs complete refurbishment. Staff friendly and food good.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
I had an amazing stay at this hotel. The service was great and all personal was friendly. But do not expect the hotel to hold a high Western standard.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Ramiropatricio

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ken.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SOONWOONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Manfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024