I stayed here last week with a GAP tour. At first sight you might be concerned as the lobby is just a desk but honestly I never felt safer. It's not the most updated hotel but it has a lot of charm if you have an open mind and are willing to sacrifice a shower or two. My room had... More

I called this hotel (they have no website so calling is almost the only option I can think of to book room) a few days ago before arrival to book a room, however on the day of arrival (around 7:30pm) we got to the hotel and was told that "someone else of the same name of mine has came earlier... More

We stayed at the New Victoria in 2006 and we had a great time we read the rules and Reg's which sounded restrictive but when we told the reception we had Kenyan Family which we wanted to entertain in the hotel they treated us great and the staff also assured us they would watch our 9 year old son which... More

My husband, in-laws and I were in Kisumu for a weekend trip to the village. We were only planning on staying in Kisumu for one night and had stayed at the Imperial Hotel the night before (loved it). Due to our late departure from the village we had to stay in Kisumu for another night. Unfortunately, the Imperial Hotel was... More

having just visited the in-laws and persuaded the wife we should try Easy Coach on the way home as it was half the price of Akamba Royale and went more often we jumped off the Matatu from Ugunja earlier than we expected because i saw the name of the hotel and remembered it from here. My wife said just check... More

KISUMU, NEW VICTORIA HOTEL I have stayed at the New Vic many times and it is excellent BUT they have now introduced TV's into the rooms and raised their prices. As one who needs to escape Tv's when travelling I now stay at the Sooper Guest House on Odinga Oginga Road. This is also excellent and much cheaper. 800 bob... More

What a place. You get a comfy bed, cooked breakfast, running water and the most friendly service going around ... all for a really cheap price. it is safe, secure and the cafe downstairs does a mean curry. not to mention the bakery which is also below the building. there is no point staying anywhere else in kisumu. This place... More