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    Sosa Cottages

    28 Reviews
    #1 of 1 Specialty Lodging in Gisambai
    Majengo Hamisi Road, Gisambai 50304, Kenya
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    3.5
    28 reviews
    • Excellent37%
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    1 - 5 of 27 reviews

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    garden of Eden on earth

    i stayed at Sosa for a week and loved everything, i mean everything! From very clean rooms, room service when i needed it, laundry, very generous breakfast, cool quiet nights and deep nights as am one of those people who dont sleep well in new...More

    Thank ronnil617
    Reviewed July 6, 2017
    Really Poor Service

    Another establishment I visited while touring the Western circuit. Sosa Cottages are located in Vihiga county about 10 minutes drive from the town center. The hotel itself is beautiful , has lovely gardens and a pool side area. We visited for lunch and an afternoon...More

    Thank Marie-Ndegwa
    Response from Omosike, General Manager at Sosa CottagesResponded 4 weeks ago

    Dear Marie, Thank you for taking the time to review your visit to our property and for sharing your concerns. We do value your feedback and disappointed to note that we were not able to turn your moments at Sosa Cottages to good memories. Please...More

    Reviewed December 25, 2016
    Too Noisy & Poor Service

    They play really loud music until late into the night. It's a cross between a hotel & a night club. If you want some rest & recuperation then you are better off staying elsewhere. They also don't clean the rooms during the stay not sure...More

    Thank Bwana T
    Reviewed November 16, 2016
    Hidden Treasure

    This a truly hidded treasure that excites both mind and soul when you discover it.Set in green beautiful gardens, it represents one of the very rare places you'd visit and still find lots of free space to breath fresh air devoid of noise and other...More

    Thank burnettkilasi
    Reviewed June 30, 2016
    satisfied guest

    i was in vihiga county during the miss tourism beauty contest and despite the big numbers of guest frequenting this place being the only hotel of that class in that region was satisfied with the services accorded to us and their meals were very delicious.i...More

    1  Thank elijahmbugua
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    • $65 - $90 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
    • Number of rooms
    • 18
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    "Ask for the Suites.Lots of privacy.Call Bruce ,the Director for great advice."
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    "Ask for a room away from the entrance - they are quieter."
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