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Shelter Villa

Google rating 3.9 (600 reviews)$$ · Mid-range
Utawala · Ruai
Bar & grillRestaurant

Ranked in Best Casual Dining in Utawala

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About

The rooms are modern with jungle views, and the pool area is gorgeous surrounded by trees. The restaurant serves decent Kenyan and continental food. It's quiet and secluded on the edge of Naivasha, perfect for a digital detox weekend.

Highlights

  • Dine-in
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Serves beer
  • Serves wine
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Brunch
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Takes reservations

HoursOpen 24 hours

Open 24 hours, every day of the week.

Google reviews

3.9600 Google reviews
  • Duncan M.Google review · 15 Dec 2025

    Good bar for a relaxing drink. Great service, good food. Strongly recommend

  • Caroline M.Google review · 2 Nov 2025

    I would recommend shelter villa a thousand times🥰the service the food (i love their fish,always fresh) and the quiet enviroment.The place to be.

  • Wesley K.Google review · 1 Jan 2025

    Good place to be Affordable price of all goods like food,drinks etc Cool environment

  • Rose R.Google review · 25 Aug 2024

    Pretty subtle. A great family destination The food is mid and quite affordable. Stray cats have no business in a restaurant even though it's out in the open. They should devise a control for that.

  • Safari M.Google review · 7 Feb 2022

    It's a very good all the time wherever u pays out relaxation and picnics with a partner or partners in enjoying

Location

Opposite Petanns Driving School, Ruai Junction Stage, Kangundo Rd

Utawala

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Frequently Asked Questions

Shelter Villa is open 24 hours a day.
Shelter Villa is located at PXHX+42V, Opposite Petanns Driving School, Ruai Junction Stage, Kangundo Rd, Utawala, Nairobi.
Shelter Villa is mid-range ($$).
Yes, Google lists Shelter Villa as taking reservations.

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