The Only Heated Pool on Kangundo Road: Koma Gardens Resort — My Honest Review
This review goes beyond the pool, but in all honesty, the water is what stands out most at Koma Gardens Resort. Finding a heated pool about 60 kilometers from Nairobi is a real novelty. Let’s start with the basics: the resort is located along Kangundo Road, just past Malaa, in the now-vibrant Koma Centre.
From the main road, the resort is less than 500 meters away. Although the murram road isn’t the best, I drove through it without any difficulties in a Nissan Note.
The Heated Pool
The pool is what brought me to Koma Gardens. Kudos to the management for doing a superb job of keeping it clean. Since it was a weekday, it wasn’t busy. For almost an hour, there were only two of us enjoying the crystal-clear water—arguably the best pool on Kangundo Road.
It is 25 meters long and about 15 meters wide. There is also a separate baby pool. They occasionally hold pool parties, during which the water is heated. The bathrooms are equally clean. On one side, they have provided ample shaded seating, plus a sunken area that feels more private.
The ground floor has enclosed rooms, while a gym and spa are still under construction. The charge for swimming at Koma Gardens Resort is Ksh 450 per person.
Rooms
Rooms go for Ksh 2,000, and Ksh 3,000 for a double. Once you book a room, you are allowed to swim at no extra cost. Honestly, the rooms are basic—nothing to write home about.
Gardens
The resort is divided into two sections. One area serves the swimming pool and rooms, while the second area—separated by a road—houses the bar, kitchen, parking, and a lush garden.
The garden, which has umbrellas and seating, is very popular with customers. Even on a weekday, I noticed it was quite busy; some guests were enjoying drinks while others were eating.
The space is dotted with trees and flowers, making it a perfect spot for a wedding reception, birthday party, graduation, or any celebration. There is also an area with a bouncing castle dedicated to children. According to one of the staff members, a DJ plays every weekend, so expect loud music and a lively atmosphere if you visit then.
Kitchen & Bar (Food)
The bar is cozy, with a 99-inch TV—perfect for football lovers. It is well-ventilated and feels safe; it’s the kind of place I would take a girlfriend for a drink.
The food is reasonably priced: fries go for Ksh 250, a kilo of roasted meat is around Ksh 1,600, and a soda costs Ksh 100.
Service
A waiter whose tag read Faith served us. She was friendly and ready to assist. The swimming pool attendant was also eager to help.
How I Grade Koma Gardens Resort:
| Category | Score | Verdict |
| Swimming Pool | 5 / 5 | Exceptional; the best in the area. |
| Garden | 5 / 5 | Lush, spacious, and well-maintained. |
| Service | 4.5 / 5 | Friendly and very attentive staff. |
| Food | 4 / 5 | Good quality and very fairly priced. |
| Rooms | 2 / 5 | Very basic; purely for utility. |
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Fidel Areri
Fidel Areri is a student at Upperhill High School. He has a keen interest on everything technology. More from this author →
