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3-star hotels in Kiambu
This shortlist gathers the 3-star hotels in Kiambu, the county seat about 10 km north of Nairobi. It is for travellers who want to sleep near the capital without staying in it, whether for business, a short break or a family stop.
Staying in Kiambu
Kiambu sits just north of Nairobi, about 10 km away in a straight line, and is reached by road from the capital. It is the county seat of Kiambu County, and the hills around the town are coffee and tea country, so the setting is farmland on hills rather than city streets.
The 3-star stays listed here are spread along the roads that run north out of Nairobi and through Kiambu. Several carry Kiambu Road or Kiambu itself in their address, among them Phoenicia Hotel Nairobi, County Villa Hotel and Residence Next Door 3br Gz. Others sit further along Ruiru Kamiti Road, Riabai Road or the Thika Super Highway. The mix suits couples and business travellers who want a quiet base outside Nairobi, and families or longer stays who prefer an apartment-style place with more room.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
BTL Christian International Conference Centre
Kiambu
Why stay hereA 3-star conference centre with an unusually large base of feedback: 1830 reviews and a guest rating of 4.3 out of 5. Guests looking for a steady, well-reviewed stay in Kiambu rather than a boutique experience will find the volume of previous visitors reassuring. It suits conference attendees and travellers who want a straightforward base with plenty of prior guest impressions to draw on.
See BTL Christian International Conference CentrePhoenicia Hotel Nairobi
Mushroom Road Kiambu Road
Why stay hereSet on Mushroom Road off Kiambu Road, this 3-star hotel has drawn 235 reviews and holds a guest rating of 4.2 out of 5. The score suggests consistent satisfaction among past guests, making it a reasonable pick for travellers who value a reliable Kiambu Road location. It fits visitors who prefer a modest hotel with a solid record over an apartment-style stay.
See Phoenicia Hotel NairobiKenton Hotel
Ruiru Kamiti Road
Why stay hereOn Ruiru Kamiti Road, Kenton Hotel is a 3-star property with 362 reviews and a guest rating of 3.9 out of 5. The feedback is substantial enough to give a clear picture, and the mixed-to-positive score suits travellers who want an established hotel along this route rather than an unrated apartment. A practical choice for those whose plans centre on the Ruiru and Kamiti area.
See Kenton HotelCounty Villa Hotel
Kiambu Road
Why stay hereCounty Villa Hotel sits on Kiambu Road as a 3-star option with 230 reviews and a guest rating of 3.7 out of 5. The rating reflects moderate guest satisfaction, so it best suits travellers who prioritise the Kiambu Road setting and an established hotel over a higher-scoring alternative. Its review count is large enough to be informative for anyone weighing a stay here.
See County Villa HotelBricks Pub & Hotel Adults Only
Kiambu
Why stay hereA 3-star adults-only hotel in Kiambu, Bricks Pub & Hotel shows a perfect guest rating of 5.0 out of 5, though from only 4 reviews. The adults-only format suits couples or friends seeking a child-free stay, and the pub element points to an on-site social setting. Travellers should read the tiny review base as an early signal rather than a proven record.
See Bricks Pub & Hotel Adults OnlyImpeccable 1 bed Apartment Cozy and Comfortable
Tiffany Heights Kangara Crescent
Why stay hereThis 3-star one-bedroom apartment on Kangara Crescent at Tiffany Heights suits solo travellers or couples who want self-contained space in Kiambu instead of a hotel room. The listing centres on a cosy, comfortable setup, and the one-bedroom layout keeps things compact. It is a fit for guests planning a longer or more independent stay.
See Impeccable 1 bed Apartment Cozy and ComfortableRemarkable 2 bed Apartment Cozy and Comfortable
Tiffant Heights Kangara Crescent
Why stay hereThe 3-star two-bedroom apartment at Tiffany Heights on Kangara Crescent offers more room than a single-bedroom unit, making it a better match for small groups, families or two couples travelling together. Guests who want the independence of an apartment in the Kiambu area, rather than hotel services, are the natural audience for this listing.
See Remarkable 2 bed Apartment Cozy and ComfortableResidence Next Door Coral 1
Thindigua Highway Street
Why stay hereResidence Next Door Coral 1 is a 3-star apartment on Thindigua Highway Street. It targets guests who want a residential-style base in the Thindigua area with the freedom of an apartment rather than a staffed hotel. Suited to travellers staying a few nights or longer who prefer to handle their own meals and routine.
See Residence Next Door Coral 1Flat in Tatu City
Unity One A2 33
Why stay hereA 3-star flat at Unity One A2 33, this listing places guests inside Tatu City. It suits travellers whose plans are tied to that development and who want an apartment rather than a hotel. For anyone needing to be based in Tatu City itself, the location is the defining reason to choose it.
See Flat in Tatu CityTodas Hotel
Riabai Road
Why stay hereTodas Hotel is a 3-star property on Riabai Road. It suits guests who want a conventional hotel setup in Kiambu rather than a self-catering apartment. Travellers whose plans put them near Riabai Road will find the address the main draw here.
See Todas HotelResidence Next Door Coral
A309 Tsavo Coral Bells Kiambu Rd
Why stay hereThis 3-star residence sits at A309 Tsavo Coral Bells on Kiambu Road. It appeals to guests who want apartment-style accommodation along the Kiambu Road corridor, with the flexibility that comes with a residence rather than a full-service hotel. A sensible base for longer stays in the area.
See Residence Next Door CoralResidence Next Door 3br Gz
Kiambu Road
Why stay hereA 3-star three-bedroom residence on Kiambu Road, this unit offers enough space for families or groups who would rather share an apartment than book separate hotel rooms. The Kiambu Road position keeps guests on a main corridor, and the self-contained format suits those planning extended stays.
See Residence Next Door 3br GzBelaire Bnb one bedroom in Thindigua kiambu road
Kenya Airforce Golf Club Second Floor
Why stay hereThis 3-star one-bedroom B&B is listed at the Kenya Airforce Golf Club on the second floor, along Kiambu Road. It suits a solo traveller or couple who wants a compact, hosted-style stay in the Thindigua and Kiambu Road area. The single-bedroom setup keeps the space small and manageable.
See Belaire Bnb one bedroom in Thindigua kiambu roadGS Grand Hotel
Thika Super Hwy
Why stay hereGS Grand Hotel is a 3-star hotel on Thika Super Highway. Its position on the highway makes it a fit for travellers whose journeys run along that corridor and who want a hotel rather than an apartment. Guests seeking a conventional hotel stay with direct highway access are the natural audience.
See GS Grand HotelThe Greenzone Apartments Thindigua
Kiambu Rd
Why stay hereThe Greenzone Apartments Thindigua is a 3-star apartment option on Kiambu Road. It suits guests who want the independence of an apartment in the Thindigua area, with cooking and living space of their own. A good match for longer stays or travellers who prefer not to rely on hotel services.
See The Greenzone Apartments Thindigua
How to choose
Highest rated
Bricks Pub & Hotel Adults Only holds a 5.0 guest rating from 4 reviews, the top score on this list, though on a very small sample. BTL Christian International Conference Centre follows at 4.3 from 1830 reviews, the most reviewed stay here, and Phoenicia Hotel Nairobi at 4.2 from 235 reviews.
Bricks Pub & Hotel Adults Only · BTL Christian International Conference Centre · Phoenicia Hotel Nairobi
Most reviewed
BTL Christian International Conference Centre stands out with 1830 reviews and a 4.3 rating. Kenton Hotel on Ruiru Kamiti Road has 362 reviews at 3.9, and County Villa Hotel on Kiambu Road has 230 reviews at 3.7. These are the stays with the largest guest feedback behind them.
BTL Christian International Conference Centre · Kenton Hotel · County Villa Hotel
Apartments
They suit families and longer stays that want space and a kitchen-style base.
Impeccable 1 bed Apartment Cozy and Comfortable · Remarkable 2 bed Apartment Cozy and Comfortable · Residence Next Door Coral 1 · Flat in Tatu City · Residence Next Door Coral · Residence Next Door 3br Gz
Adults only
Bricks Pub & Hotel Adults Only in Kiambu is the one adults-only property on the list, with a 5.0 guest rating from 4 reviews. A quiet choice for couples who prefer a stay without children around.
Where to stay in Kiambu
Kiambu Road
Kiambu Road runs north out of Nairobi towards the town, and several stays sit along it. Residence Next Door 3br Gz, The Greenzone Apartments Thindigua on Kiambu Rd and Residence Next Door Coral on A309 Tsavo Coral Bells Kiambu Rd all name this road. The road journey north from the capital is the way in.
Our picks here: Residence Next Door 3br Gz
Thindigua
Thindigua appears in the addresses of Residence Next Door Coral 1 on Thindigua Highway Street and Belaire Bnb one bedroom in Thindigua kiambu road. The cluster sits along the Kiambu Road corridor, on the way north from Nairobi towards the county seat.
Our picks here: Residence Next Door Coral 1
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Kiambu is reached by road from Nairobi. The town is about 10 km north of Nairobi in a straight line. The road journey goes north from the capital to the town, and that same road connects the town to Nairobi for getting around. The hills around Kiambu are coffee and tea country, so the roads run through farmland on hills. Stays in the centre are searched and booked through IMPT, the booking partner behind this site.
Things to do near Kiambu
Questions, answered
Which 3-star hotel in Kiambu has the highest guest rating?
Bricks Pub & Hotel Adults Only in Kiambu has a 5.0 guest rating, but from only 4 reviews. BTL Christian International Conference Centre has 4.3 from 1830 reviews, the strongest score with a large sample behind it. Phoenicia Hotel Nairobi is at 4.2 from 235 reviews.
Which hotel is closest to Kiambu town centre?
BTL Christian International Conference Centre and Bricks Pub & Hotel Adults Only both carry Kiambu in their address, placing them in the town itself. Kiambu is the county seat and sits about 10 km north of Nairobi in a straight line, reached by road.
Do any of these hotels have parking?
The booking records behind these stays do not list parking or any other facilities, so no parking detail can be confirmed here. Availability and what is on site are checked live for your dates on each stay's own page.
Are there adults-only hotels in Kiambu?
Bricks Pub & Hotel Adults Only in Kiambu is the one adults-only property on this 3-star list, with a 5.0 guest rating from 4 reviews. It suits couples who prefer a stay without children.
Which Kiambu hotels suit families?
The apartment-style stays give families more room: Impeccable 1 bed Apartment and Remarkable 2 bed Apartment on Kangara Crescent, Flat in Tatu City, Residence Next Door Coral, Residence Next Door Coral 1, Residence Next Door 3br Gz, Belaire Bnb one bedroom and The Greenzone Apartments Thindigua.
What is there to do around Kiambu?
The hills around Kiambu are coffee and tea country, and the town is the county seat of Kiambu County, just north of Nairobi. The setting is farmland on hills, reached by road from the capital, about 10 km away in a straight line.
Are pets allowed at these Kiambu hotels?
The booking records behind these stays do not list pets among their details, so pets cannot be confirmed for any of them. Each stay's own page checks live availability for your dates, which is the place to confirm.