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3-star hotels in Nakuru
A shortlist of 15 3-star hotels in Nakuru and one just outside it, ranked by guest rating, from Zama Hotel in the town to The Panari Resort Nyahururu by Thomson Falls, built for travellers who want a known class without losing quality.
Staying in Nakuru
Nakuru is a city in the Rift Valley and the county seat of Nakuru County, about 140 km northwest of Nairobi in a straight line. Lake Nakuru National Park lies on the city's southern edge and Menengai Crater rises to the north, so the town works as a base for wildlife and crater country as much as for the town itself. The city sits on the main road from Nairobi to western Kenya and is reached by road from the capital.
These 3-star hotels sit in and around the town: Wareng Road, Maragoli Avenue, Odinga Avenue and Gusii Rd, Mburu Gichua Road, John Momanyi Road, Kenyatta Ln, the Nakuru Sigor Rd and Gilgil Town Road, with one further north at Thomson Falls in Nyahururu. Addresses place them on town streets, and the ratings run from 4.3 to 4.8 out of 5. Couples and short-break visitors are best served by the higher-rated, smaller places, while the larger, long-reviewed hotels suit families and business travellers who want a known address.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
The Panari Resort Nyahururu
Nyahururu Nyeri Highway Thomson Falls 20300 Nyahururu
Why stay hereSet on the Nyahururu Nyeri Highway at Thomson Falls, this 3-star address draws the largest review base of the Nakuru shortlist, with 1992 guest reviews and a 4.6 rating out of 5. It suits travellers who want a well-reviewed base on the highway, whether passing through or staying a while. The guest score is the clearest sign of how consistently it satisfies visitors.
See The Panari Resort NyahururuZama Hotel
Wareng Road Nakuru Nakuru Kenya
Why stay hereWareng Road in Nakuru puts this 3-star hotel within the town's street grid, and its 4.8 out of 5 from 49 reviews is the highest guest rating here. A small review count means the feedback comes from a limited but very satisfied group. Best for travellers who like a compact, recently reviewed property rather than one with a long track record.
See Zama HotelBuraha Zenoni Hotel and Resort
Nakuru
Why stay hereBuraha Zenoni Hotel and Resort is a 3-star option in Nakuru backed by 1066 guest reviews and a 4.4 rating out of 5. That volume of feedback makes it one of the more tried-and-tested choices on this list. It suits visitors who value a resort-style stay in town and want to judge it on a broad spread of past guest opinion.
See Buraha Zenoni Hotel and ResortEquator Green Gardens and Resort
Nakuru
Why stay hereEquator Green Gardens and Resort pairs its 3-star class with a 4.6 rating out of 5, though only 67 reviews have been posted so far. The name points to gardens and green space, which sets it apart from the town-centre addresses on this shortlist. A good fit for travellers who prefer a quieter resort setting and do not need a long review history.
See Equator Green Gardens and ResortEmboita Hotel
Maragoli Avenue
Why stay hereMaragoli Avenue is the address for this 3-star hotel, which carries a 4.3 rating out of 5 from 1497 reviews. That is one of the largest guest-review counts among the Nakuru properties here, so there is plenty of prior opinion to weigh. It suits travellers who are comfortable in a busy, well-reviewed hotel.
See Emboita HotelThe Alps Hotel
Maragoli Avenue
Why stay hereThe Alps Hotel sits on Maragoli Avenue and is a 3-star property with a 4.3 rating out of 5 across 1497 reviews. The review total is among the highest on this shortlist, showing it hosts a steady stream of guests. Choose it if you want an established address with a long record of feedback behind it.
See The Alps HotelTaidy's Suites Nakuru
Odinga Avenue & Gusii Rd
Why stay hereAt the corner of Odinga Avenue and Gusii Road, Taidy's Suites Nakuru is a 3-star hotel rated 4.3 out of 5 from 1381 reviews. The central-sounding street position and the large review count both point to a practical town base. It suits guests who want to be on the Nakuru street grid with plenty of past guest feedback to consult.
See Taidy's Suites NakuruClaire de Lune Moonlight Hotel
Mburu Gichua Road Moonlight Building
Why stay hereClaire de Lune Moonlight Hotel occupies the Moonlight Building on Mburu Gichua Road, a 3-star address with a 4.3 rating out of 5 from 942 reviews. Nearly a thousand guests have left feedback, so its standing is well documented. A sensible pick for travellers who want a named building on a central Nakuru road.
See Claire de Lune Moonlight HotelGrand Winston Hotel
Nakuru Sigor Rd
Why stay hereGrand Winston Hotel is a 3-star property on Nakuru Sigor Road, rated 4.3 out of 5 across 848 reviews. The road position is outside the tightest part of the town grid, which may appeal to guests arriving by car. With 848 reviews behind it, the hotel has a substantial record for travellers to judge.
See Grand Winston HotelEmpolos Hotel Limited
John Momanyi Road 16472
Why stay hereEmpolos Hotel Limited is a 3-star hotel on John Momanyi Road in Nakuru, holding a 4.3 rating out of 5 from 655 reviews. The review base is solid without being overwhelming, and the street address places it in the town's road network. It suits guests who want a straightforward, consistently rated hotel.
See Empolos Hotel LimitedEpashikino Resort & Spa
Gilgil Town Road
Why stay hereGilgil Town Road is the setting for Epashikino Resort & Spa, a 3-star property rated 4.3 out of 5 from 614 reviews. Its position along the Gilgil road suits travellers heading towards or from that direction. A spa is signalled in the name, and the 614 guest reviews give a useful picture of the stay.
See Epashikino Resort & SpaEpashikino Resort and Spa
Epashikino Resort And Spa Elementaita
Why stay hereThis Epashikino Resort and Spa listing carries the Elementaita address, marking it out from the Nakuru town entries on this shortlist. It is a 3-star hotel rated 4.3 out of 5 from 612 reviews. The Elementaita setting and the spa in its name make it a choice for travellers interested in that lakeside part of the region.
See Epashikino Resort and SpaHillcourt Resort And Spa
Nakuru
Why stay hereHillcourt Resort And Spa is a 3-star property in Nakuru with a 4.3 rating out of 5 from 231 reviews. The review count is moderate, so the picture comes from a smaller but consistent set of guests. It fits travellers who want a resort-and-spa style stay and are happy to rely on a compact review record.
See Hillcourt Resort And SpaHillcourt Resort and Spa
Nakuru
Why stay hereThis Hillcourt Resort and Spa entry is likewise a 3-star hotel in Nakuru, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 229 reviews. Feedback comes from a modest group of past guests rather than a huge crowd. Suitable for visitors who prefer a quieter, resort-oriented address and do not need thousands of reviews to decide.
See Hillcourt Resort and SpaVicmark Hotel Nakuru
Kenyatta Ln
Why stay hereVicmark Hotel Nakuru stands on Kenyatta Ln, a 3-star hotel with a 4.3 rating out of 5 from 200 reviews. The lane address places it in the town's central street layout, and the 200 reviews come from a limited but steady guest base. A reasonable option for travellers wanting to be on a named Nakuru lane.
See Vicmark Hotel Nakuru
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Panari Resort Nyahururu | ★★★ | 4.6 | 1,992 |
| Zama Hotel | ★★★ | 4.8 | 49 |
| Buraha Zenoni Hotel and Resort | ★★★ | 4.4 | 1,066 |
| Equator Green Gardens and Resort | ★★★ | 4.6 | 67 |
| Emboita Hotel | ★★★ | 4.3 | 1,497 |
| The Alps Hotel | ★★★ | 4.3 | 1,497 |
| Taidy's Suites Nakuru | ★★★ | 4.3 | 1,381 |
| Claire de Lune Moonlight Hotel | ★★★ | 4.3 | 942 |
| Grand Winston Hotel | ★★★ | 4.3 | 848 |
| Empolos Hotel Limited | ★★★ | 4.3 | 655 |
| Epashikino Resort & Spa | ★★★ | 4.3 | 614 |
| Epashikino Resort and Spa | ★★★ | 4.3 | 612 |
| Hillcourt Resort And Spa | ★★★ | 4.3 | 231 |
| Hillcourt Resort and Spa | ★★★ | 4.3 | 229 |
| Vicmark Hotel Nakuru | ★★★ | 4.3 | 200 |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
Top guest ratings
Zama Hotel scores 4.8 out of 5 from 49 reviews, the highest on this list, on Wareng Road. The Panari Resort Nyahururu follows at 4.6 from 1992 reviews, by Thomson Falls on the Nyahururu Nyeri Highway, and Equator Green Gardens and Resort also scores 4.6, from 67 reviews.
Zama Hotel · The Panari Resort Nyahururu · Equator Green Gardens and Resort
Most reviewed
The Panari Resort Nyahururu carries 1992 reviews, Emboita Hotel and The Alps Hotel 1497 each on Maragoli Avenue, and Taidy's Suites Nakuru 1381 at Odinga Avenue & Gusii Rd. All are 3-star, rated 4.3 to 4.6, and the depth of reviews makes them the easiest to judge.
The Panari Resort Nyahururu · Emboita Hotel · The Alps Hotel · Taidy's Suites Nakuru
Well rated, fewer reviews
Equator Green Gardens and Resort scores 4.6 from 67 reviews. Claire de Lune Moonlight Hotel on Mburu Gichua Road has 942 reviews at 4.3, Empolos Hotel Limited on John Momanyi Road 655, and Vicmark Hotel Nakuru on Kenyatta Ln 200, all 3-star and 4.3.
Equator Green Gardens and Resort · Claire de Lune Moonlight Hotel · Empolos Hotel Limited · Vicmark Hotel Nakuru
Where to stay in Nakuru
Maragoli Avenue
An address on a named town avenue puts you on a street rather than a highway, which suits travellers who want to be in Nakuru itself and walk out to what is nearby.
Our picks here: Emboita Hotel · The Alps Hotel
Elementaita
Epashikino Resort and Spa gives its address as Epashikino Resort And Spa Elementaita, rated 4.3 from 612 reviews. Choosing it means staying at Elementaita rather than in Nakuru town, so it suits travellers whose plans point towards that side of the county.
Our picks here: Epashikino Resort and Spa
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Nakuru lies about 140 km northwest of Nairobi in a straight line, and it is reached by road from Nairobi. The city sits on the main road from Nairobi to western Kenya, so the same route serves travellers coming from the capital and those passing further west. Within Nakuru, the hotels in this shortlist are spread across town streets such as Wareng Road, Maragoli Avenue, Odinga Avenue, Gusii Rd, Mburu Gichua Road, John Momanyi Road and Kenyatta Ln, as well as the Nakuru Sigor Rd and Gilgil Town Road. Stays in the centre are searched and booked through IMPT, the booking partner behind this site.
When to go
The site text says nothing about seasons in Nakuru, so no month can be singled out here. What it does say is where the city sits: in the Rift Valley, the county seat of Nakuru County, with Lake Nakuru National Park on its southern edge, Menengai Crater rising to the north, and the main road from Nairobi to western Kenya running through it. Plan around those features and check availability for your own dates, since no rate is quoted and availability is checked live.
Things to do near Nakuru
Questions, answered
Which of these Nakuru hotels has the best guest rating?
Zama Hotel on Wareng Road scores 4.8 out of 5 from 49 reviews, the highest here. The Panari Resort Nyahururu and Equator Green Gardens and Resort follow at 4.6, from 1992 and 67 reviews respectively. All are 3-star.
Which hotel is closest to Nakuru town centre?
The data gives no distances to the centre. Most of the list carries a Nakuru address, including Taidy's Suites Nakuru at Odinga Avenue & Gusii Rd, Claire de Lune Moonlight Hotel on Mburu Gichua Road, Vicmark Hotel Nakuru on Kenyatta Ln and Zama Hotel on Wareng Road. The Panari Resort Nyahururu is at Nyahururu, not in Nakuru.
Do any of these hotels have a pool or a spa?
The facility lists for these hotels are empty, so no pool or spa can be confirmed from the data.
Which Nakuru hotels are best for families?
The hotels with the longest review histories are the safest for families: The Panari Resort Nyahururu with 1992 reviews, Emboita Hotel and The Alps Hotel with 1497 each, and Taidy's Suites Nakuru with 1381, all 3-star and rated between 4.3 and 4.6.
Is parking available at these hotels?
Parking is not listed in the data for any of these hotels, so it cannot be confirmed here. The entries are 3-star properties in and around Nakuru, and full details sit on each hotel's own page.
Are pets allowed at these Nakuru hotels?
The data does not state a pet policy for any hotel on this shortlist. The 15 entries are all 3-star, rated between 4.3 and 4.8 out of 5, and each has its own page built from the booking supplier's record.
Which hotel should I pick for a short break?
For a short break, the well-reviewed town hotels are the practical choice: Zama Hotel at 4.8 from 49 reviews, Buraha Zenoni Hotel and Resort at 4.4 from 1066, and Claire de Lune Moonlight Hotel at 4.3 from 942, all 3-star and all with a Nakuru address.
Hotels near landmarks
The nearest hotels to the landmarks in and around Nakuru