Ashnil Aruba Lodge 4-Star

The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The food was absolutely delicious with a good variety to choose from. There was a small pool available, which was nice for a quick refresh, but the property doesn’t offer many other amenities. A mosquito net was provided, and the fan was placed inside the net, which was practical. Wi-Fi was only available in the lobby and dining area – not in the rooms. The beds were very comfortable, and the location right in the middle of the national park was a real highlight – surrounded by nature and wildlife.

Our stay at Ashnil Aruba Lodge was nothing short of magical. The lodge itself is beautiful, with stunning rooms that overlook the park and provide a perfect blend of comfort and nature. The food was excellent throughout our stay and the service was simply outstanding.||A very special mention goes to Joseph, the nicest, most smiley and genuinely happy person we’ve ever met – he made every day brighter! Huge thanks also to Doctor for his wonderful dinner service and to Ishmeel, who was an all-round star and always went above and beyond to make us feel at home.||Ashnil Aruba is a true gem – we left with full hearts and unforgettable memories. Highly recommended!

We went to this hotel to use their washrooms. It might be important to note that it is located in a public park, open to tourists, where no public washrooms exist. Unfortunately we were rudely chased out of the hotel by their staff, because we were not having a meal at their facility. I understand that establishments reserve their right to admit guests, however in a public national park where guests don't really have options this treatment felt disgusting and uncalled for.

We stayed here for 2 nights in July while exploring Tsavo East NP. We enjoyed our overall stay here although due to a miscommunication we were not booked in the tents that we really wanted to stay in. We ended up staying in an upgraded newer area of the property. Huge room with everything you could ever want in it. Huge bathroom as well. Lots of storage. Large deck area with seating. The food was buffet style for all meals. There was lots of selection at all meals and the food was delicious. The wait staff were friendly and helpful. All staff were great and helpful. Lots of monkeys on the property. The property is fenced off from the park and we saw elephants grazing on the other side of the fence most of the time. Wifi seemed weak there but that wasn’t important to us so it wouldn’t be a negative for us. The only negative thing about the property that I would say is that it was a larger, busier property than most of the other places we stayed on our safari and personally we just prefer a smaller and quieter place. But I would recommend this property without hesitation if the fact that it’s larger and busier didn’t matter to you

We did not have the opportunity to stay the night at the Aruba lodge but its staff was very helpful and welcoming when our safari driver let us stranded for a day. Special thanks to the manager Mr. Nyamanga who was of great help. We did not know about this lodge before but hope to be able to stay a few nights there next time as it looks lovely and gives you a wonderful view of the park.

I would choose Ashnil Aruba Lodge over and over again for a stay in Tsavo East! The rooms and facilities are beautiful and well equipped and the gardens are well-groomed. The staff are very welcoming and friendly and the food is delicious. There is a special atmosphere to this place that made me feel comfortable right away. I especially enjoyed the tranquillity. Falling asleep to the calming sounds of birdsong and nature, with a gentle breeze blowing through my room, was a beautiful experience. I hope to return to this wonderful place soon!

While the venue is very nice i would not recommend this venue or stay here again. They appaear to treat guides very poorly. Ours was a friend but forbidden from eating with us. They had to stay at reception or in their poorly kitted out quarters. All the other venues we stayed at appeared to treat the guides much better. This venue still seemed to have an old classist attitude from last century. We're led to believe this attitude stems from the owners who set these rules.

Ashnil Aruba Lodge was the final lodge we stayed at on our 19 night safari through Kenya and Tanzania, booked through Tapestry of Africa. ||The lodge is located a long way into Tsavo East National Park and is accessed through the Voi gate. As we drove up to the lodge there were elephants all around us - they were beside the road, under a copse of trees near the entry gates, and out across the flood plain. ||We stayed in bungalow 15, I think, maybe 14. Whatever it was, it had a view straight across to a waterhole that was right against the fence. And elephants were in and around that waterhole constantly!|Although the bungalow was a bit tired, it was spacious and comfortable and the bathroom was newly renovated. Really nice eco products in the bathroom. A very comfy bed. We slept with the glass doors open so that we could listen to the sounds of elephants around the lodge. Plenty of power points to charge our devices and we even managed to get some wifi.||The lodge has a large separate bar next to the restaurant and a deck that looks out to the flood/river plain. There’s also a nice pool. Look out for snakes. ||The buffet for lunch, dinner and breakfast was extensive. The staff who looked after us at our table were excellent but some of the other staff - reception and main bar - seemed disinterested.||There are different styles of accommodation at the lodge. The tents looked amazing and some new ‘club’ rooms opened the day we arrived. Even if it could do with an update, our bungalow was great, especially its proximity to the waterhole.||We’d definitely recommend Ashnil Aruba Lodge if you’re visiting Tsavo East as either an independent traveller or as part of a safari booking. Great facilities, a variety of accommodation styles, very good food, and on the whole, great staff.