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3-star hotels in Embu
This shortlist gathers the 3-star hotels in Embu, the county seat on the southeastern slopes of Mount Kenya, ordered by class and guest rating. It is for travellers who need a mid-range base in the town while staying in the area.
Staying in Embu
Embu is the county seat of Embu County, sitting on the southeastern slopes of Mount Kenya and about 110 km northeast of Nairobi in a straight line. From Nairobi the town is reached by road, and the road distance is longer than the straight-line distance. Visitors use Embu as a stop on the southeastern side of the mountain and stay in the town while in the area.
The hotels on this shortlist sit along the roads into and through the town: Kenyatta Hwy, the Embu Meru Highway, Mwea Embu Road, Mutero Road, Mama Ngina Street and Sin Patel Lane, plus the Blue Valley Area and Kiandari Rd. That spread suits couples and business travellers who want to be near the main routes, families who prefer the quieter edges of town, and short-break visitors breaking the drive from Nairobi.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Izaak Walton Inn
Kenyatta Hwy Embu Embu County 60100
Why stay hereFor a comfortable stay near Kenyatta Hwy Embu, consider Izaak Walton Inn. This 3-star option has received a guest rating of 4.0 from 3397 reviews.
See Izaak Walton InnRoyal Minni Inn
Blue Valley Area 111111
Why stay hereRoyal Minni Inn, located in Blue Valley Area 111111, offers a 3-star experience with a guest rating of 4.0, based on 1397 reviews.
See Royal Minni InnOriental Palace Hotel
Embu
Why stay hereOriental Palace Hotel, situated in Embu, provides a 3-star lodging experience and has been rated 4.1 out of 5 by 56 reviews.
See Oriental Palace HotelMountain Breeze Hotel
Embu Meru Highway
Why stay hereTravel along Embu Meru Highway with Mountain Breeze Hotel; this 3-star accommodation has garnered 1013 reviews and holds a 4.0 guest rating.
See Mountain Breeze HotelPanesis Hotel
Embu Town Mutero Road
Why stay herePanesis Hotel, found on Embu Town Mutero Road, presents a 3-star option with a 3.9 guest rating from 1354 reviews.
See Panesis HotelPalmdew Highland Hotel
Embu
Why stay herePalmdew Highland Hotel in Embu offers a 3-star stay, receiving a 3.9 guest rating across 596 reviews.
See Palmdew Highland HotelPearl Springs Hotel
Mama Ngina Street, Nyeri
Why stay herePearl Springs Hotel on Mama Ngina Street, Nyeri, presents a 3-star option with a 3.9 guest rating supported by 225 reviews.
See Pearl Springs HotelGrand Venus Hotel
Embu
Why stay hereExperience a 3-star stay at Grand Venus Hotel within Embu, which holds a 3.9 guest rating from 74 reviews.
See Grand Venus HotelSlopes Villa Hotel
Embu Meru Highway
Why stay hereSlopes Villa Hotel, located on Embu Meru Highway, is a 3-star establishment that received a 3.8 guest rating from 451 reviews.
See Slopes Villa HotelThe Kryptonite Hotel
143 Mama Ngina St
Why stay hereChoose The Kryptonite Hotel at 143 Mama Ngina St for a 3-star experience; it has earned a 3.6 guest rating from 153 reviews.
See The Kryptonite HotelMaina Highway Hotel
Embu Town Mama Ngina Street
Why stay hereMaina Highway Hotel on Embu Town Mama Ngina Street offers a 3-star stay with a 3.6 guest rating based on 263 reviews.
See Maina Highway HotelHotel Morden Brook
Mwea Embu Road
Why stay hereHotel Morden Brook, found on Mwea Embu Road, is a 3-star facility boasting a perfect 5.0 guest rating from only 2 reviews.
See Hotel Morden BrookMt. Kenya Riverside Retreat
Kiandari Rd
Why stay hereMt. Kenya Riverside Retreat on Kiandari Rd provides a 3-star setting with a 4.0 guest rating, reviewed 7 times.
See Mt. Kenya Riverside RetreatCanan Guest House
Embu Town Sin Patel Lane
Why stay hereCanan Guest House is a 3-star accommodation situated in Embu Town Sin Patel Lane.
See Canan Guest HouseGreen Ficus Place
Embu
Why stay hereGreen Ficus Place represents a 3-star choice in Embu.
See Green Ficus Place
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izaak Walton Inn | ★★★ | 4.0 | 3,397 |
| Royal Minni Inn | ★★★ | 4.0 | 1,397 |
| Oriental Palace Hotel | ★★★ | 4.1 | 56 |
| Mountain Breeze Hotel | ★★★ | 4.0 | 1,013 |
| Panesis Hotel | ★★★ | 3.9 | 1,354 |
| Palmdew Highland Hotel | ★★★ | 3.9 | 596 |
| Pearl Springs Hotel | ★★★ | 3.9 | 225 |
| Grand Venus Hotel | ★★★ | 3.9 | 74 |
| Slopes Villa Hotel | ★★★ | 3.8 | 451 |
| The Kryptonite Hotel | ★★★ | 3.6 | 153 |
| Maina Highway Hotel | ★★★ | 3.6 | 263 |
| Hotel Morden Brook | ★★★ | 5.0 | 2 |
| Mt. Kenya Riverside Retreat | ★★★ | 4.0 | 7 |
| Canan Guest House | ★★★ | – | – |
| Green Ficus Place | ★★★ | – | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
Top guest rating
Oriental Palace Hotel holds the highest guest rating here, 4.1 out of 5 from 56 reviews. Izaak Walton Inn and Royal Minni Inn both stand at 4.0 from 3397 and 1397 reviews, and Mountain Breeze Hotel also scores 4.0 from 1013 reviews.
Oriental Palace Hotel · Izaak Walton Inn · Royal Minni Inn · Mountain Breeze Hotel
Most reviewed
Izaak Walton Inn carries by far the largest review base, 3397. Royal Minni Inn follows with 1397, Panesis Hotel with 1354 and Mountain Breeze Hotel with 1013. These are the records with the most guest feedback behind their ratings.
Izaak Walton Inn · Royal Minni Inn · Panesis Hotel · Mountain Breeze Hotel
On the main routes
Izaak Walton Inn sits on Kenyatta Hwy and Mountain Breeze Hotel and Slopes Villa Hotel on the Embu Meru Highway, all useful for travellers arriving by road. Maina Highway Hotel is in Embu Town on Mama Ngina Street, inside the town centre.
Izaak Walton Inn · Mountain Breeze Hotel · Slopes Villa Hotel · Maina Highway Hotel
Quieter, smaller stays
Grand Venus Hotel and Mt. Kenya Riverside Retreat have just 74 and 7 reviews respectively, so they suit travellers who prefer a smaller, less busy place. Pearl Springs Hotel on Mama Ngina Street in Nyeri and The Kryptonite Hotel on Mama Ngina St keep low review counts too.
Grand Venus Hotel · Mt. Kenya Riverside Retreat · Pearl Springs Hotel · The Kryptonite Hotel
Where to stay in Embu
Embu Town
Embu Town is where the county seat concentrates its streets, and it is the practical base for anyone who needs to be in the middle of things. Panesis Hotel sits on Mutero Road, Maina Highway Hotel and Canan Guest House on Mama Ngina Street and Sin Patel Lane. Staying here keeps you inside the town rather than on the approach roads.
Our picks here: Panesis Hotel · Maina Highway Hotel · Canan Guest House
Embu Meru Highway
The Embu Meru Highway runs out of town toward the Mount Kenya side, and the town's location gives access to the mountain's southeastern side. Mountain Breeze Hotel and Slopes Villa Hotel both sit on this road, which suits travellers arriving by road or heading further along the mountain's southeastern flank.
Our picks here: Mountain Breeze Hotel · Slopes Villa Hotel
Blue Valley Area
Royal Minni Inn is the listed hotel whose address names the Blue Valley Area, away from the central streets. It is a single option for travellers who want to stay outside the town centre itself, with 1397 reviews behind its 4.0 rating.
Our picks here: Royal Minni Inn
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Embu is about 110 km northeast of Nairobi in a straight line, and from Nairobi the town is reached by road. The road distance is longer than that straight-line figure. The town is the county seat of Embu County and sits on the southeastern slopes of Mount Kenya, reached on the southeastern side of the mountain. Several of the listed hotels stand on the roads into town, including Kenyatta Hwy, the Embu Meru Highway and Mwea Embu Road, which is useful if you arrive by car.
When to go
The site's own text gives no months or seasons for a visit to Embu. What it does say is that Embu sits on the southeastern slopes of Mount Kenya at about 110 km northeast of Nairobi, and that visitors use the town as a stop on the southeastern side of the mountain. Plan around the mountain setting rather than any stated season, and treat the road from Nairobi as the main approach.
Things to do near Embu
Questions, answered
Which hotel in Embu has the highest guest rating?
Oriental Palace Hotel scores 4.1 out of 5 from 56 reviews, the highest on this shortlist. Izaak Walton Inn, Royal Minni Inn and Mountain Breeze Hotel all follow at 4.0, from 3397, 1397 and 1013 reviews respectively.
Which of these hotels has the most reviews?
Izaak Walton Inn on Kenyatta Hwy has 3397 reviews, far more than any other hotel listed here. Royal Minni Inn follows with 1397, Panesis Hotel with 1354 and Mountain Breeze Hotel with 1013.
Do the hotels here have parking or a pool?
The booking records for these 3-star hotels in Embu list no facilities, so no parking, pool or spa can be confirmed from the data. Availability on other points is checked live for your dates when you search.
Are any of these hotels good for families?
The records give class, guest rating and review counts only, with no family-specific facilities. With 3397 reviews and a 4.0 rating, Izaak Walton Inn has the largest guest feedback base in Embu to judge from.
Which hotel is closest to Embu town centre?
Maina Highway Hotel, Panesis Hotel and Canan Guest House have addresses that name Embu Town, on Mama Ngina Street, Mutero Road and Sin Patel Lane. No distances to the centre are given in the data.
Which is the best-rated hotel with only a few reviews?
Hotel Morden Brook on Mwea Embu Road shows 5.0 out of 5, but from only 2 reviews. Mt. Kenya Riverside Retreat stands at 4.0 from 7 reviews on Kiandari Rd, a larger base for a small hotel.
Are pets allowed at these Embu hotels?
The records for these 3-star hotels list no facilities, so pet policies are not stated. Check directly with the hotel you choose before travelling with an animal.
How many hotels does this Embu shortlist cover?
This shortlist covers the 3-star hotels in Embu shown on this page, each with its own page built from the booking supplier's record. No rate is quoted here, as availability is checked live for your dates.