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3-star hotels in Isiolo

A shortlist of 3-star hotels in Isiolo, ranked by guest rating. It is for travellers using the town as a base for Samburu, Buffalo Springs and Shaba national reserves.

15 hotels2,655 guest reviews

Staying in Isiolo

Isiolo is the county seat of Isiolo County, where the highlands give way to the dry north. It stands about 200 km northeast of Nairobi in a straight line and is reached by road from Nairobi. Visitors stay here because Samburu, Buffalo Springs and Shaba national reserves lie to the north; the town is a practical base for visiting them.

The 3-star hotels on this shortlist sit along Gk Prison Road, Hospital Road, Post Bank Lane, Moyale Isiolo Road, A2 Kenyatta Avenue, Airport North Road and Off A2, and in Isiolo town itself. With 22 places to stay listed on the site, the choice suits couples and families heading to the reserves, business travellers passing through the county seat, and anyone breaking the road journey from Nairobi.

The shortlist

Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.

  1. Saala Hotel

    ★★★4.3260 reviews

    Gk Prison Road

    Why stay hereSaala Hotel sits on Gk Prison Road and holds a 3-star class, with one of the strongest guest ratings among Isiolo's hotels. Guests have left 260 reviews, which makes it a well-tested choice for travellers who want a straightforward base in town. Its location off the main centre suits people passing through Isiolo on the way north or breaking a longer journey.

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  2. Isiolo Landmark Hotel

    ★★★4.0461 reviews

    Hospital Road

    Why stay hereIsiolo Landmark Hotel on Hospital Road is a 3-star address with 461 reviews, the second-largest review count on this list. That volume of feedback gives a clearer picture of what to expect than newer or smaller properties. It fits travellers who prefer a familiar, frequently booked hotel near the hospital side of town.

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  3. Daiichi Hotels

    ★★★4.0157 reviews

    Post Bank Lane Isiolo Town

    Why stay hereDaiichi Hotels stands on Post Bank Lane in Isiolo Town, putting guests within the built-up centre rather than on the outskirts. This 3-star hotel has drawn 157 reviews from past guests. It works well for visitors who want to be close to town business and services, and who value a central address over a roadside setting.

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  4. Club 280

    ★★★4.041 reviews

    Moyale Isiolo Road Isiolo Kenya

    Why stay hereClub 280 is a 3-star hotel on the Moyale Isiolo Road, positioned along the route rather than deep inside town. With 41 reviews, it is one of the quieter listings here. It suits travellers driving the Moyale corridor who want a stop on the edge of Isiolo before continuing north.

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  5. Northern Galaxy Hotel

    ★★★3.9808 reviews

    A2 Kenyatta Avenue

    Why stay hereNorthern Galaxy Hotel occupies a spot on A2 Kenyatta Avenue, the main artery through Isiolo. Its 808 reviews are by far the most of any hotel on this list, so plenty of guests have stayed and commented. A 3-star rating and that level of traffic make it a sensible pick for travellers who want a known name on the A2.

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  6. Grande Hotel

    ★★★3.8447 reviews

    Hospital Rd Along Moyale Road

    Why stay hereGrande Hotel sits on Hospital Rd along Moyale Road, combining access to the hospital side of town with the northbound route. It is a 3-star property with 447 reviews behind it, a substantial record for Isiolo. Guests heading to or from Moyale, or needing to be near Hospital Road, are the natural fit here.

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  7. Silver Bells Hotel Isiolo

    ★★★3.7403 reviews

    Isiolo

    Why stay hereSilver Bells Hotel Isiolo is a 3-star hotel with 403 reviews from previous guests. Its listing places it in Isiolo rather than naming a specific street, so the town itself is the reference point. Travellers who want a long-established, frequently reviewed option without committing to a particular side of town may find it useful.

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  8. Shamz Hotel Isiolo

    ★★★3.678 reviews

    Airport North Road Opp Bustani Park

    Why stay hereShamz Hotel Isiolo faces Bustani Park on Airport North Road, a 3-star hotel with 78 reviews. The park-side setting and airport road address distinguish it from the town-centre and highway listings. It appeals to guests who want to be near the park or on the airport side of Isiolo.

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  9. Samburu Intrepids Tented Camp

    ★★★

    Isiolo

    Why stay hereSamburu Intrepids Tented Camp is listed as a 3-star property in Isiolo, with no guest reviews recorded here. Without ratings or facilities in the data, the tented format itself is the main draw for travellers considering a camp rather than a conventional hotel building during their time in the area.

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  10. Iman Hotel

    ★★★

    Iman Hotel Isiolo

    Why stay hereIman Hotel is a 3-star hotel listed in Isiolo, with no address beyond the hotel name and no guest reviews recorded. It appears here as a straightforward town option for travellers who want a basic classified stay without relying on prior guest feedback.

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  11. Baraka Camp

    ★★★

    Off A2

    Why stay hereBaraka Camp sits off the A2, the highway running through Isiolo, and carries a 3-star classification. No guest reviews are recorded for it in this data. Its off-highway position makes it relevant to travellers moving along the A2 who prefer a camp setting to a street-corner hotel.

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  12. Premier Suites Isiolo

    ★★★

    Isiolo

    Why stay herePremier Suites Isiolo is a 3-star property in Isiolo with no guest reviews listed. The suite-style name suggests more than a single room, though the data records only its class and town. It is one to consider for travellers who want a suite-format stay in Isiolo without guest-rating evidence either way.

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  13. Happy Home Ke

    ★★★

    Isiolo

    Why stay hereHappy Home Ke is a 3-star hotel listed in Isiolo, without guest reviews or a named street in the data. It adds another classified option in town for travellers who are booking on class alone rather than on prior guest feedback.

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  14. Royal Acacia Hotel Isiolo

    ★★★

    Isiolo

    Why stay hereRoyal Acacia Hotel Isiolo is a 3-star property in Isiolo with no guest rating or reviews recorded here. It stands alongside the town's other classified hotels as an option for travellers who want a 3-star listing without depending on review scores.

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  15. Bomen Hotel Isiolo

    ★★★

    Isiolo

    Why stay hereBomen Hotel Isiolo is a 3-star hotel in Isiolo, with no guest reviews or street address given in the data. It is included for travellers who want to see the full range of 3-star listings in town and are comfortable choosing without guest-rating input.

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How to choose

Top-rated pick

Saala Hotel on Gk Prison Road holds the highest guest rating on this shortlist, 4.3 out of 5 from 260 reviews. Travellers who want the strongest guest score among these 3-star hotels should start here.

Saala Hotel

Most reviewed

Northern Galaxy Hotel on A2 Kenyatta Avenue has 808 reviews and a 3.9 rating; Isiolo Landmark Hotel on Hospital Road has 461 reviews and a 4.0 rating. Together they carry the largest guest feedback on this list.

Northern Galaxy Hotel · Isiolo Landmark Hotel

Quieter picks

Club 280 on Moyale Isiolo Road and Shamz Hotel Isiolo on Airport North Road Opp Bustani Park are smaller, lower-review options, each rated 4.0 and 3.6 respectively, for travellers who prefer a less busy setting.

Club 280 · Shamz Hotel Isiolo

Where to stay in Isiolo

Isiolo Town

The county seat sits where the highlands give way to the dry north, about 200 km northeast of Nairobi in a straight line. Stays in the centre are searched and booked through IMPT, the booking partner behind this site. Hotels on Post Bank Lane, A2 Kenyatta Avenue, Hospital Rd and Airport North Road put you in or beside the town.

Our picks here: Daiichi Hotels

Moyale Isiolo Road

Club 280 stands on Moyale Isiolo Road, the route north toward the reserves. The town is reached by road from Nairobi, and Samburu, Buffalo Springs and Shaba national reserves lie to the north; a base on this road suits travellers driving onward.

Our picks here: Club 280

Off A2

Baraka Camp sits off the A2, the road that carries most arrivals from Nairobi. Isiolo is about 200 km northeast of Nairobi in a straight line and the road is the usual way to arrive, so a stay off the A2 keeps you close to the main route.

Our picks here: Baraka Camp

Plan your stay

Getting there and around

Isiolo is reached by road from Nairobi. The town is about 200 km northeast of Nairobi in a straight line, and the road journey is the usual way to arrive. Samburu, Buffalo Springs and Shaba national reserves lie to the north of Isiolo and are the main reason visitors stay in the town. Isiolo sits where the highlands give way to the dry north.

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Questions, answered

Which hotel has the highest guest rating on this shortlist?

Saala Hotel on Gk Prison Road has the highest rating, 4.3 out of 5 from 260 reviews. The next highest are Isiolo Landmark Hotel, Daiichi Hotels and Club 280, each rated 4.0 out of 5.

Which of these hotels is closest to the centre of Isiolo?

Daiichi Hotels on Post Bank Lane Isiolo Town and Northern Galaxy Hotel on A2 Kenyatta Avenue are in or beside the town centre. Grande Hotel on Hospital Rd Along Moyale Road is also close.

Are these hotels good for families?

The larger hotels with the most guest feedback, such as Northern Galaxy Hotel (808 reviews) and Isiolo Landmark Hotel (461 reviews), are the best-supported choices for families. None of the listed hotels shows family facilities in the data.

Which hotel is best for business travellers?

Daiichi Hotels on Post Bank Lane Isiolo Town and Northern Galaxy Hotel on A2 Kenyatta Avenue put you in the town centre, which suits business travellers. Both are rated 4.0 and 3.9 out of 5 respectively.

Do any of these hotels have parking?

The data for these hotels does not list parking or any other facilities. You should check with the hotel directly when booking.

Do any of these hotels have a pool or spa?

No pool or spa is listed in the data for these 3-star hotels in Isiolo. Facilities are not recorded, so confirm with the hotel before you book.

Are pets allowed at these hotels?

Pet policies are not given in the hotel data on this page. Contact the hotel directly to ask about bringing a pet.

Is breakfast included at these hotels?

Breakfast is not stated in the data for these hotels. Availability is checked live for your dates when you book, so the details will show at that point.

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