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3-star hotels in Kisii
A shortlist of 3-star hotels in Kisii, the county seat of Kisii County in Kenya's southwest highlands. It is for travellers who want a rated, mid-range base in town or along the main roads out toward Tabaka and the surrounding countryside.
Staying in Kisii
Kisii is the county seat of Kisii County, in the southwest highlands of Kenya, and the main administrative centre for the county. Most visitors come for the town itself and for Tabaka nearby, a settlement known for soapstone carving, where the carving work and local craft can be seen. The town sits about 240 km west of Nairobi in a straight line and is reached by road, with the journey following main roads through the highlands, so the trip itself is a drive through countryside.
These hotels sit in and around Kisii town and along the roads leading out of it. Hospital Road, Kisii Kisumu Road and Kisumu Road run through the town side of things, while Nyankongo Masosa Rd, the Nyamira Highway, Rongo Kisii Rd., the B3 at the Kisii Migori junction and the Kisii Rango Road place others on the approach routes. It suits short breaks, couples and business travellers, with the more road-side resorts better for those passing through.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Ufanisi Resort
Nyankongo Masosa Rd
Why stay hereA 3-star option on Nyankongo Masosa Rd with 2083 reviews and a 4.2 rating, Ufanisi Resort stands out for the sheer volume of guest feedback behind it. Travellers who want a well-reviewed base in Kisii rather than an untested one will find the ratings reassuring, and the resort suits both short stays and longer visits where consistency matters.
See Ufanisi ResortItibo Resort
Off Kisii Migori Road Suneka
Why stay hereSet off Kisii Migori Road in Suneka, Itibo Resort holds a 4.2 rating across 372 reviews. Its 3-star class and location outside the town centre suit guests who prefer a quieter setting while staying within reach of Kisii. Couples and small groups booking ahead on the strength of guest scores will find this a solid pick.
See Itibo ResortLa Zion Hotel
Nyamira Highway 216 40200 Kisii Kenya
Why stay hereLa Zion Hotel sits on Nyamira Highway, 216, 40200 Kisii, with a 4.1 rating from 441 reviews. The 3-star property appeals to travellers arriving or leaving via the Nyamira road who want straightforward accommodation close to that route. Its review record makes it a reasonable choice for business visitors and overnight guests passing through Kisii.
See La Zion HotelMagharibi Garden Hotel
B3 Kisii Migori Junction
Why stay hereMagharibi Garden Hotel occupies the B3 Kisii Migori Junction, a 3-star property rated 4.0 by 623 guests. The junction setting works for travellers moving between Kisii and Migori who value easy road access. With hundreds of reviews behind it, the hotel suits motorists and short-stay visitors looking for a known quantity at a crossroads location.
See Magharibi Garden HotelHotel Dans
Hospital Road Kisii Kisii County, Kisumu
Why stay hereOn Hospital Road in Kisii County, Hotel Dans is a 3-star property with a 3.9 rating from 1288 reviews. The large review count and central-road address make it convenient for guests with business around Kisii town. It fits travellers who prioritise a well-reviewed, mid-range stay over a quieter out-of-town setting.
See Hotel DansLaserena Hotel Kisii
Rongo Kisii Rd.
Why stay hereLaserena Hotel Kisii stands on Rongo Kisii Rd., rated 3.9 across 1288 reviews. The 3-star hotel suits guests travelling the Rongo corridor who want accommodation on that route rather than in the town centre. A substantial review base gives first-time visitors a clear picture of what to expect from a stay here.
See Laserena Hotel KisiiHôtel Le Premier
Kisumu Road
Why stay hereHôtel Le Premier occupies Kisumu Road, a 3-star address with a 3.9 rating from 449 reviews. Guests heading to or from the Kisumu direction will find the location practical, and the review record offers a reasonable guide to the property. It suits business travellers and motorists who want to stay along that main route into Kisii.
See Hôtel Le PremierEmbonga Dream City Resort
Kisii Rango Road
Why stay hereEmbonga Dream City Resort sits on Kisii Rango Road, a 3-star property rated 3.7 by 191 guests. The smaller review count reflects a less heavily visited option, which may appeal to travellers seeking something quieter on the Rango road. It works for guests who prefer a resort-style setting away from the busiest parts of Kisii.
See Embonga Dream City ResortNew Zonic Hotel
Off Hospital Road Opp Kisii Cetral Police Hq Opposite Kisii Cetral Police Hqkisii 76673
Why stay hereNew Zonic Hotel is on Hospital Road, opposite Kisii Central Police Hq, a 3-star property with a 3.6 rating from 410 reviews. The central location suits guests who need to be within Kisii town, and the straightforward 3-star setup fits short business trips and overnight stops where convenience matters more than extra amenities.
See New Zonic HotelGoodmorning Hotel
Kisii Kisumu Road
Why stay hereGoodmorning Hotel on Kisii Kisumu Road holds a 4.7 rating, though from only 3 reviews, and is a 3-star property. The extremely limited feedback means the score should be read with caution, but the Kisumu road address suits travellers using that route. It may appeal to guests curious about a newly reviewed option in Kisii.
See Goodmorning HotelTreat House Resort
Of Kisumu Migori Highway
Why stay hereTreat House Resort lies off Kisumu Migori Highway, a 3-star property. No guest rating or review count is recorded, so travellers should treat it as an untested option. Its position on the highway corridor suits motorists breaking a journey between Kisumu and Migori who want a 3-star stop along the route.
See Treat House ResortMakao Apartments
Hospital Road
Why stay hereMakao Apartments is a 3-star property on Hospital Road. With no guest rating or reviews listed, there is no feedback record to go on, but the Hospital Road address places it within Kisii town. It may suit guests who want apartment-style accommodation close to the town's central services.
See Makao ApartmentsMash Park Hotel Kisii
Kisii Kisumu Rd
Why stay hereMash Park Hotel Kisii is a 3-star hotel on Kisii Kisumu Rd. No guest rating or review count is recorded for it, so travellers have no scored feedback to reference. The Kisumu road position makes it a candidate for guests arriving from or departing toward that direction.
See Mash Park Hotel KisiiDiakonia Resort and Conference Centre
Kisii Kisumu Road
Why stay hereDiakonia Resort and Conference Centre occupies Kisii Kisumu Road, a 3-star property. No guest rating or reviews are listed. Given the conference centre in its name, it is likely to suit groups and meetings, though the absence of scored feedback means guests should confirm details directly before booking.
See Diakonia Resort and Conference CentreMocha Hotel Kisii
Mocha Place Building In Kisii Town Kenya
Why stay hereMocha Hotel Kisii is a 3-star property at Mocha Place Building In Kisii Town Kenya. No guest rating or review count is recorded, so there is no feedback record to weigh. Its town-centre building location suits travellers who want to be within Kisii town itself rather than on an approach road.
See Mocha Hotel Kisii
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ufanisi Resort | ★★★ | 4.2 | 2,083 |
| Itibo Resort | ★★★ | 4.2 | 372 |
| La Zion Hotel | ★★★ | 4.1 | 441 |
| Magharibi Garden Hotel | ★★★ | 4.0 | 623 |
| Hotel Dans | ★★★ | 3.9 | 1,288 |
| Laserena Hotel Kisii | ★★★ | 3.9 | 1,288 |
| Hôtel Le Premier | ★★★ | 3.9 | 449 |
| Embonga Dream City Resort | ★★★ | 3.7 | 191 |
| New Zonic Hotel | ★★★ | 3.6 | 410 |
| Goodmorning Hotel | ★★★ | 4.7 | 3 |
| Treat House Resort | ★★★ | – | – |
| Makao Apartments | ★★★ | – | – |
| Mash Park Hotel Kisii | ★★★ | – | – |
| Diakonia Resort and Conference Centre | ★★★ | – | – |
| Mocha Hotel Kisii | ★★★ | – | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
Top-rated first
Goodmorning Hotel has a guest rating of 4.7 from 3 reviews, the highest on the list, with Ufanisi Resort and Itibo Resort both at 4.2 from 2083 and 372 reviews. La Zion Hotel follows at 4.1 from 441 reviews. Ratings here are weighted by how many stays sit behind them, so Ufanisi's 2083 reviews carry more weight than Goodmorning's 3.
Goodmorning Hotel · Ufanisi Resort · Itibo Resort · La Zion Hotel
Most reviewed
Ufanisi Resort has 2083 reviews at a rating of 4.2, the largest body of guest feedback here. Hotel Dans and Laserena Hotel Kisii each have 1288 reviews, at 3.9. If you want a stay where many previous guests have left a record, these three carry the most.
On Hospital Road
Three of these hotels have addresses on Hospital Road: Hotel Dans, New Zonic Hotel opposite Kisii Central Police headquarters, and Makao Apartments. Hotel Dans rates 3.9 from 1288 reviews and New Zonic 3.6 from 410. Makao Apartments sits on the same road with no guest rating given.
Newer names
Makao Apartments, Mash Park Hotel Kisii, Diakonia Resort and Conference Centre, Mocha Hotel Kisii and Treat House Resort have no guest rating in the data, so there is no review record to weigh them by. Judge them on address and location instead: Hospital Road, Kisii Kisumu Rd, Mocha Place Building in Kisii Town, and the Kisumu Migori highway.
Makao Apartments · Mash Park Hotel Kisii · Diakonia Resort and Conference Centre · Mocha Hotel Kisii · Treat House Resort
Where to stay in Kisii
Hospital Road
Hospital Road is one of the streets named in the addresses of these hotels, inside Kisii town. Hotel Dans, New Zonic Hotel and Makao Apartments all sit on it, with New Zonic opposite Kisii Central Police headquarters. It puts you on a town street with the police headquarters nearby, rather than out on the highway.
Our picks here: Hotel Dans · New Zonic Hotel · Makao Apartments
Kisii Kisumu Road
Mash Park Hotel Kisii and Diakonia Resort and Conference Centre give Kisii Kisumu Road as their address, while Hôtel Le Premier and Goodmorning Hotel sit on Kisumu Road. This is the side of town facing the road out toward Kisumu, mixing a conference centre with smaller hotels. Diakonia's name points to conference use.
Our picks here: Diakonia Resort and Conference Centre · Goodmorning Hotel
Kisii Migori Road
Magharibi Garden Hotel is at the B3 Kisii Migori junction and Treat House Resort is off the Kisumu Migori highway, with Itibo Resort off Kisii Migori Road at Suneka. These are the addresses furthest out along the Migori road. Itibo rates 4.2 from 372 reviews; Magharibi 4.0 from 623. Treat House has no guest rating.
Our picks here: Itibo Resort
Kisii Town
Mocha Hotel Kisii gives Mocha Place Building in Kisii Town, and Laserena Hotel Kisii is on Rongo Kisii Rd. Nearby are Ufanisi Resort on Nyankongo Masosa Rd, La Zion Hotel on the Nyamira Highway, and Embonga Dream City Resort on Kisii Rango Road. These keep you around the town and its approach roads.
Our picks here: Mocha Hotel Kisii
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Kisii is reached by road from Nairobi. The journey follows main roads through the highlands, and travellers often drive or take a bus from the capital. By road, the town lies about 240 km west of Nairobi in a straight line, so plan on a road trip through the countryside rather than a short hop. Stays in the centre are searched and booked through IMPT, the booking partner behind this site.
Things to do near Kisii
Questions, answered
Which of these Kisii hotels is the top-rated?
Goodmorning Hotel has the highest guest rating at 4.7, but from only 3 reviews. Ufanisi Resort and Itibo Resort both rate 4.2, with 2083 and 372 reviews, so their score rests on far more guest stays.
Which Kisii hotel has the most reviews?
Ufanisi Resort, on Nyankongo Masosa Rd, with 2083 reviews and a guest rating of 4.2. Hotel Dans and Laserena Hotel Kisii follow with 1288 reviews each, both rated 3.9.
Which hotels are on Hospital Road in Kisii?
Hotel Dans, New Zonic Hotel and Makao Apartments all have addresses on Hospital Road. New Zonic is opposite Kisii Central Police headquarters and rates 3.6 from 410 reviews; Hotel Dans rates 3.9 from 1288.
Are there hotels near the Kisii Migori road?
Yes. Magharibi Garden Hotel is at the B3 Kisii Migori junction, Itibo Resort is off Kisii Migori Road at Suneka, and Treat House Resort is off the Kisumu Migori highway. Itibo rates 4.2 and Magharibi 4.0.
Which is the best pick for a business stay in Kisii?
Diakonia Resort and Conference Centre, on Kisii Kisumu Road, is the only one of these with conference use in its name and address. It has no guest rating in the data, so weigh that against the rated options on the same road.
Do any of these hotels serve breakfast?
The data for these Kisii hotels lists no facilities, so breakfast is not recorded here for any of them. Check directly with the hotel you pick before you book.
Which hotels can I book in the centre of Kisii?
Stays in the centre are searched and booked through IMPT, the booking partner behind this site. No rate is quoted on the pages; availability is checked live for your dates. Mocha Hotel Kisii names Mocha Place Building in Kisii Town.
How far is Kisii from Nairobi?
Kisii is about 240 km west of Nairobi in a straight line. It is reached by road from Nairobi, and the journey follows main roads through the highlands, so most travellers drive or take a bus.