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3-star hotels in Kikuyu

A shortlist of 3-star hotels in Kikuyu, Kiambu County, built from class and guest rating.

15 hotels438 guest reviews

Staying in Kikuyu

Kikuyu is a town in Kiambu County, Kenya, lying west of Nairobi. The straight-line distance from Nairobi is about 15 km. Kikuyu is reached by road from Nairobi, which makes it a practical stop for those travelling in the area. The town serves as a place to stay for people who need a base in this part of the county, and the road from Nairobi leads directly to Kikuyu. Once in the town, the places to stay are within reach.

The 3-star hotels on this list sit along the main roads that cross the town and its western edge. Kilimo Grand Resort is on Thogoto Mutarakwa Road, Clinton Hotel on Kikuyu Rd, and The Victorian Resort Kikuyu on Steel Rolling Rd past the Post Office. Classic Villa Resort is on Lower Kabete Rd., while several studios and apartments cluster along Chiefs Road and Waiyaki Way, including Rio Breeze Gardens on Dagoretti Rd and Ndeiya House on Rengutti Link. The mix suits couples, families and business travellers who want a simple base near the town's main routes.

The shortlist

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

  1. Kilimo Grand Resort

    ★★★4.148 reviews

    Along Thogoto Mutarakwa Road

    Why stay hereSet along Thogoto Mutarakwa Road, Kilimo Grand Resort is a 3-star option whose 48 reviews average 4.1 out of 5, the strongest rating in this Kikuyu shortlist. Guests looking for a smaller-scale stay where the feedback is consistently positive will find it suits them, and the address keeps it within this Kikuyu selection of 3-star properties.

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  2. Classic Villa Resort

    ★★★4.0224 reviews

    48 Lower Kabete Rd.

    Why stay hereClassic Villa Resort on 48 Lower Kabete Rd. is the most reviewed 3-star hotel in this Kikuyu list, with 224 guest reviews averaging 4.0 out of 5. That volume of feedback makes it a reasonable pick for travellers who prefer a property with a longer track record, and it suits those who want a 3-star stay along Lower Kabete Road rather than in the centre of Kikuyu.

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  3. The Victorian Resort Kikuyu

    ★★★4.0166 reviews

    Steel Rolling Rd Past Post Office

    Why stay hereThe Victorian Resort Kikuyu sits on Steel Rolling Rd Past Post Office, a 3-star hotel with 166 reviews and an average guest rating of 4.0 out of 5. The steady feedback and the Kikuyu address suit guests who want to be in the town itself, and the 3-star class keeps expectations aligned with a straightforward, well-reviewed stay.

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  4. Ndeiya House

    ★★★

    Rengutti Link

    Why stay hereNdeiya House is a 3-star property on Rengutti Link, included here among the 3-star hotels of Kikuyu. It carries no guest rating or review count in this list, so it is best suited to travellers who are happy to choose by location and class alone rather than by scored guest feedback.

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  5. Relax n Chill Studio Waiyaki Way

    ★★★

    Chiefs Road

    Why stay hereRelax n Chill Studio Waiyaki Way is a 3-star studio-style property on Chiefs Road. Its name signals the studio format, which suits guests who want a self-contained base rather than a conventional hotel room, and it takes its place in this Kikuyu shortlist of 3-star options. No guest rating is recorded for it here.

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  6. Affordable Studio WIFI Netflix & Parking

    ★★★

    Chiefs Road

    Why stay hereThe name points to connectivity and parking as the draws, which suits guests arriving with a vehicle or needing to stay online, and it sits within this Kikuyu selection of 3-star properties. No guest reviews or rating are available for it in this list.

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  7. Lola's Nest along the Highway Free Parking Wifi Netflix & Rooftop views

    ★★★

    Kikuyu

    Why stay hereLola's Nest along the Highway Free Parking Wifi Netflix & Rooftop views is a 3-star property in Kikuyu. Parking, internet access and rooftop views are the features associated with it, which suits guests who want those practicalities alongside an outlook, and it belongs to this shortlist of 3-star hotels in Kikuyu. No guest rating is recorded here.

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  8. Spad House Furnished Apartments & Spa

    ★★★

    Waiyaki Way Mwisho Wa Mawe Stage

    Why stay hereSpad House Furnished Apartments & Spa is a 3-star property at Waiyaki Way Mwisho Wa Mawe Stage. The furnished-apartment format with a spa suits guests who want more space than a standard room and a leisure facility on site, and it appears in this Kikuyu list of 3-star options. No guest rating or review count is given for it.

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  9. Quiet and affordable home

    ★★★

    Chiefs Road

    Why stay hereThe emphasis on quiet suits guests who want a low-key base, and it takes its place in this Kikuyu shortlist of 3-star accommodation. No guest rating or reviews are recorded for it in this list, so it is one to choose on location and class.

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  10. Soft Life Crib in Kinoo with Wifi & Netflix

    ★★★

    Chiefs Road

    Why stay hereSoft Life Crib in Kinoo with Wifi & Netflix is a 3-star property on Chiefs Road, in the Kinoo part of the Kikuyu area. Wifi and Netflix are the features attached to it, which suits guests who want entertainment sorted in their room, and it is included in this 3-star shortlist. No guest rating is available here.

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  11. Rio Breeze Gardens

    ★★★

    Dagoretti Rd

    Why stay hereRio Breeze Gardens is a 3-star property on Dagoretti Rd, listed among the 3-star hotels of Kikuyu. Its garden setting suits guests who prefer outdoor space to a purely indoor stay, and the Dagoretti Road address places it within this shortlist. No guest rating or review count is recorded for it here.

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  12. Serenity Studio Kinoo off Waiyaki Way

    ★★★

    Chiefs Road

    Why stay hereSerenity Studio Kinoo off Waiyaki Way is a 3-star studio property on Chiefs Road, in the Kinoo area. The studio format suits guests who want a compact, self-contained stay, and it forms part of this Kikuyu selection of 3-star accommodation. No guest reviews or rating are given for it in this list.

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  13. Lux Suites Amaziah Apartments Muthiga

    ★★★

    Waiyaki Way

    Why stay hereLux Suites Amaziah Apartments Muthiga is a 3-star apartment-style property on Waiyaki Way. The apartment format suits guests who want the independence of a serviced unit rather than a hotel room, and it appears in this Kikuyu shortlist of 3-star options. No guest rating or reviews are recorded for it here.

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  14. Golden Nest Haven

    ★★★

    Chiefs Road

    Why stay hereGolden Nest Haven is a 3-star property on Chiefs Road, included in this Kikuyu list of 3-star hotels. It carries no guest rating or review count in the data here, so it is one for travellers choosing on location and class rather than on scored feedback from previous guests.

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  15. Clinton Hotel

    ★★★

    Kikuyu Rd

    Why stay hereClinton Hotel is a 3-star property on Kikuyu Rd, and its name marks it out as a hotel rather than a studio or apartment, which suits guests who prefer conventional hotel accommodation. It is part of this Kikuyu shortlist of 3-star options. No guest rating or review count is available for it in this list.

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How to choose

Best rated

Kilimo Grand Resort holds the highest guest rating of the 3-star hotels here at 4.1 out of 5 from 48 reviews. Classic Villa Resort follows at 4.0 from 224 reviews, and The Victorian Resort Kikuyu is also rated 4.0, from 166 reviews. Choose these when guest score matters most.

Kilimo Grand Resort · Classic Villa Resort · The Victorian Resort Kikuyu

Most reviewed

Classic Villa Resort has the largest review base here with 224 reviews, ahead of The Victorian Resort Kikuyu at 166 and Kilimo Grand Resort at 48. A bigger number of reviews gives a broader picture of what a stay is like, so these three are the safest starting points.

Classic Villa Resort · The Victorian Resort Kikuyu · Kilimo Grand Resort

Along Waiyaki Way

A cluster of 3-star stays sits on or just off Waiyaki Way: Spad House Furnished Apartments & Spa at Mwisho Wa Mawe Stage, Lux Suites Amaziah Apartments Muthiga, Serenity Studio Kinoo off Waiyaki Way, and the Chiefs Road studios. Pick these if you want to be on the corridor that runs through this part of Kiambu County.

Spad House Furnished Apartments & Spa · Lux Suites Amaziah Apartments Muthiga · Serenity Studio Kinoo off Waiyaki Way · Relax n Chill Studio Waiyaki Way · Affordable Studio WIFI Netflix & Parking · Soft Life Crib in Kinoo with Wifi & Netflix

Where to stay in Kikuyu

Chiefs Road

It is a practical pocket of Kikuyu for travellers who want a compact base with several options close together.

Our picks here: Relax n Chill Studio Waiyaki Way · Affordable Studio WIFI Netflix & Parking · Quiet and affordable home · Soft Life Crib in Kinoo with Wifi & Netflix · Serenity Studio Kinoo off Waiyaki Way · Golden Nest Haven

Waiyaki Way

Waiyaki Way is one of the main roads serving this part of Kiambu County, west of Nairobi, so a stay here puts you on a route that leads into and out of Kikuyu by road.

Our picks here: Spad House Furnished Apartments & Spa · Lux Suites Amaziah Apartments Muthiga

Dagoretti Rd

Rio Breeze Gardens is the only 3-star property here addressed on Dagoretti Rd. It is a single option for travellers who prefer this side of the Kikuyu area, away from the Chiefs Road and Waiyaki Way clusters, while still within reach of the town by road.

Our picks here: Rio Breeze Gardens

Plan your stay

Getting there and around

Kikuyu is reached by road from Nairobi. The town is about 15 km west of Nairobi in a straight line, and the journey is made by road. The road from Nairobi leads directly to Kikuyu, which makes it a practical stop for those travelling in the area. Once in the town, the places to stay are within reach. Stays in the centre are searched and booked through IMPT, the booking partner behind this site.

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Questions, answered

Which 3-star hotel in Kikuyu has the best guest rating?

Kilimo Grand Resort on Thogoto Mutarakwa Road has the highest score of the 3-star hotels on this shortlist, rated 4.1 out of 5 from 48 reviews. Classic Villa Resort and The Victorian Resort Kikuyu follow at 4.0 out of 5.

Which Kikuyu hotel has the most reviews?

Classic Villa Resort on Lower Kabete Rd. has the largest review base here, with 224 reviews and a guest rating of 4.0 out of 5. The Victorian Resort Kikuyu is next with 166 reviews, also rated 4.0.

Is parking available at these Kikuyu hotels?

The booking supplier's record for these 3-star hotels does not list facilities, so parking cannot be confirmed from the data here.

Do any of these Kikuyu hotels have a pool or spa?

Facilities are not listed in the supplier's record for these 3-star properties, so a pool or spa cannot be confirmed from the data on this page. Spad House Furnished Apartments & Spa carries spa in its name; confirm what is actually offered with the property.

Which Kikuyu stays are best for families?

The furnished apartments and studios give families more space: Spad House Furnished Apartments & Spa on Waiyaki Way, Lux Suites Amaziah Apartments Muthiga, and the Chiefs Road studios such as Soft Life Crib in Kinoo and Serenity Studio Kinoo off Waiyaki Way.

Which Kikuyu hotels are closest to the town centre?

Clinton Hotel is on Kikuyu Rd. The Victorian Resort Kikuyu is on Steel Rolling Rd past the Post Office. Lola's Nest along the Highway Free Parking Wifi Netflix & Rooftop views is addressed simply as Kikuyu. Distances in kilometres are not given in the data.

Are pets allowed at these 3-star hotels in Kikuyu?

Pets are not mentioned in the booking supplier's record for any of these 3-star properties, so pet policies cannot be confirmed from this page. Contact the individual property in Kikuyu directly if you plan to travel with a pet.

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