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3-star hotels in Thika
A shortlist of 3-star hotels in Thika, from the town centre to the Thika Superhighway. It is for couples, families and business travellers who want a mid-range base about 40 km northeast of Nairobi.
Staying in Thika
Thika sits in Kiambu County, about 40 km northeast of Nairobi in a straight line, and it is reached by road from the capital along the Thika Superhighway. The town is known for its waterfalls: Chania Falls and Thika Falls are close by, and Fourteen Falls on the Athi River is nearby too. The hotels on this shortlist are spread across the town and its approaches. It suits couples and families on a short break, business travellers passing through Kiambu County, and anyone using Thika as a stop on the road from Nairobi. Guest ratings for the fourteen properties range from 3.8 to 4.8 out of 5.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Bubbles Restaurant Thika
Thika Mang'u Road 8
Why stay hereSet on Thika Mang'u Road, Bubbles Restaurant Thika pairs its 3-star class with the highest guest rating among these Thika stays, 4.7 out of 5 from 32 reviews. That small, devoted following suggests a property that keeps things personal rather than sprawling. Best suited to travellers who want a quiet address on the Mang'u side of town and prefer a compact, highly rated base over a large resort.
See Bubbles Restaurant ThikaRainbow Ruiru Resort
Thika Super Highway
Why stay hereIts 4.2 rating rests on a wide spread of guest experience. It suits road travellers and visitors who want a highway-side stop with a well-established reputation, and it is the obvious pick if you value feedback volume over a boutique feel.
See Rainbow Ruiru ResortThe Luke Hotel Cravers Thika
Thika
Why stay hereThe Luke Hotel Cravers Thika carries a 3-star class and a 4.1 rating across 1,549 reviews, one of the more heavily reviewed Thika addresses in this list. That volume points to consistent traffic and a settled operation in the town itself. It fits business and leisure guests who want a central Thika location with a track record rather than an untested newcomer.
See The Luke Hotel Cravers ThikaEton Hotel
Karatina Rd
Why stay hereOn Karatina Rd, Eton Hotel holds a 3-star class and a 4.1 guest rating from 1,318 reviews. The review count is substantial, which suggests a reliable, well-used hotel on a main approach into Thika. Travellers passing through on the Karatina road, or anyone wanting a mid-range address outside the immediate town centre, are the natural fit here.
See Eton HotelEton Hotel
Kenyatta Highway 7
Why stay hereEton Hotel on Kenyatta Highway 7 shares the same 3-star class and 4.1 rating as its Karatina Rd namesake, with 1,317 reviews. The Kenyatta Highway setting places it on the town's principal artery, handy for guests moving north along the highway. Choose this branch if you want the Eton name at a central highway address rather than a road out of town.
See Eton HotelThe Plateau Breeze Hotel
Eastern Bypass
Why stay hereThe Plateau Breeze Hotel sits on the Eastern Bypass, a 3-star property rated 4.3 from 28 reviews. The review base is small, so guests are booking on the strength of an eastern bypass position rather than a long record. It is a reasonable fit for travellers who want to skirt Thika's centre and stay close to the bypass for onward movement.
See The Plateau Breeze HotelRoyal Delight Hotel & Apartments
Garisa Road
Why stay hereRoyal Delight Hotel & Apartments on Garisa Road is a 3-star address with a 4.1 rating from 71 reviews. The name indicates both hotel rooms and apartments, useful for longer stays or guests who prefer self-contained accommodation. Moderate review numbers mean a steady, if not crowded, following. Suits travellers heading toward the Garissa road direction who want apartment-style flexibility.
See Royal Delight Hotel & ApartmentsPaleo Hotel and Spa Thika
Haile Selassie Rd
Why stay herePaleo Hotel and Spa Thika on Haile Selassie Rd is a 3-star property rated 4.0 from 811 reviews. The spa element sets it apart from most other 3-star listings in Thika, and the review count is solid for a town of this size. It appeals to guests who want an on-site spa as part of a Thika stay, on a well-known central road.
See Paleo Hotel and Spa ThikaShuhan Hotel
Thika Chania Road
Why stay hereShuhan Hotel occupies a 3-star class on Thika Chania Road with a 4.0 rating from 468 reviews. The Chania road address puts it along a quieter route out of town, and the review base is respectable. It should suit guests who prefer a smaller, less trafficked property with a consistent if not exceptional guest score.
See Shuhan HotelFaraja Hotel
Commercial Street Off Mama
Why stay hereFaraja Hotel is a 3-star property on Commercial Street Off Mama, rated 4.1 from 39 reviews. Small review numbers point to a modest, low-profile operation in a commercial-street setting within Thika. Travellers who want to be near the town's commercial streets and value an understated address over a resort-style stay are the best match.
See Faraja HotelBlue Post Hotel
Thika Road Thika
Why stay hereBlue Post Hotel on Thika Road carries a 3-star class, a 3.9 rating and 2,786 reviews, one of the longest-established review bases among these Thika properties. The Thika Road position is the town's main corridor. It suits visitors who want a well-known, heavily reviewed name on the main road, accepting a slightly lower rating in exchange for sheer familiarity.
See Blue Post HotelThe Coconut Grill Hotels
Kenyatta Highway Off Garissa Road Thika Kenya
Why stay hereThe Coconut Grill Hotels, 3-star, sits on Kenyatta Highway Off Garissa Road and holds a 3.9 rating from 373 reviews. The address sits at the junction of the highway and Garissa road traffic. It is a practical choice for guests who need a highway-plus-Garissa-road location and a moderately reviewed, straightforward hotel rather than a sprawling resort.
See The Coconut Grill HotelsThika Greens Golf Resort
Old Road Kabati Kenya
Why stay hereThika Greens Golf Resort on Old Road Kabati is the only 3-star listing here with a golf-resort identity, rated 3.8 from 349 reviews. The Kabati setting is away from central Thika entirely. It makes sense for guests who want a golf-oriented stay on the Old Road and are willing to trade a higher rating for a specialised leisure property.
See Thika Greens Golf ResortKileefarm Cottages
Kileefarm Kisukioni
Why stay hereKileefarm Cottages at Kileefarm Kisukioni is a 3-star property with a 4.8 rating, the top score in this list, from just 9 reviews. The cottage format and Kisukioni location suggest a rural, small-scale stay well outside town. Best for travellers who value a cottage setting and an exceptionally high rating over the reassurance of many reviews.
See Kileefarm CottagesThe Ree
Thika
Why stay hereThe Ree is a 3-star hotel in Thika rated 4.3 from 16 reviews. The review base is thin, so this is a low-profile option rather than a proven one, and its Thika address keeps it inside the town. It suits guests who are comfortable booking a small, recently reviewed hotel and want a simple in-town base without the weight of a large property.
See The Ree
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubbles Restaurant Thika | ★★★ | 4.7 | 32 |
| Rainbow Ruiru Resort | ★★★ | 4.2 | 3,902 |
| The Luke Hotel Cravers Thika | ★★★ | 4.1 | 1,549 |
| Eton Hotel | ★★★ | 4.1 | 1,318 |
| Eton Hotel | ★★★ | 4.1 | 1,317 |
| The Plateau Breeze Hotel | ★★★ | 4.3 | 28 |
| Royal Delight Hotel & Apartments | ★★★ | 4.1 | 71 |
| Paleo Hotel and Spa Thika | ★★★ | 4.0 | 811 |
| Shuhan Hotel | ★★★ | 4.0 | 468 |
| Faraja Hotel | ★★★ | 4.1 | 39 |
| Blue Post Hotel | ★★★ | 3.9 | 2,786 |
| The Coconut Grill Hotels | ★★★ | 3.9 | 373 |
| Thika Greens Golf Resort | ★★★ | 3.8 | 349 |
| Kileefarm Cottages | ★★★ | 4.8 | 9 |
| The Ree | ★★★ | 4.3 | 16 |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For top-rated stays
Kileefarm Cottages has the highest guest rating here, 4.8 out of 5 from 9 reviews, followed by Bubbles Restaurant Thika at 4.7 from 32 reviews. The Ree and The Plateau Breeze Hotel both sit at 4.3, from 16 and 28 reviews. These are the small, high-scoring properties on the list.
Kileefarm Cottages · Bubbles Restaurant Thika · The Ree · The Plateau Breeze Hotel
For town-centre access
Eton Hotel on Kenyatta Highway 7, Faraja Hotel on Commercial Street Off Mama and The Coconut Grill Hotels on Kenyatta Highway Off Garissa Road are all named in the town's street grid. Paleo Hotel and Spa Thika, on Haile Selassie Rd, is another central address. All four are 3-star.
Eton Hotel · Faraja Hotel · The Coconut Grill Hotels · Paleo Hotel and Spa Thika
For the largest review base
Rainbow Ruiru Resort on the Thika Super Highway carries 3902 reviews and a 4.2 rating, Blue Post Hotel on Thika Road has 2786 reviews at 3.9, and The Luke Hotel Cravers Thika has 1549 at 4.1.
Rainbow Ruiru Resort · Blue Post Hotel · The Luke Hotel Cravers Thika · Eton Hotel · Eton Hotel
For the southwest and bypass
Royal Delight Hotel & Apartments on Garisa Road, The Plateau Breeze Hotel on the Eastern Bypass, Shuhan Hotel on Thika Chania Road and Thika Greens Golf Resort on Old Road Kabati lie away from the tight town centre, on the town's outer roads.
Royal Delight Hotel & Apartments · The Plateau Breeze Hotel · Shuhan Hotel · Thika Greens Golf Resort
Where to stay in Thika
Kenyatta Highway
Eton Hotel at Kenyatta Highway 7 and The Coconut Grill Hotels on Kenyatta Highway Off Garissa Road both take an address on this highway, the spine of the town centre. Choosing here puts you in the middle of Thika's street grid, close to the town's shops and within the one-square-mile core that the site describes for central stays.
Our picks here: Eton Hotel · The Coconut Grill Hotels
Garisa Road
Royal Delight Hotel & Apartments is on Garisa Road, and The Coconut Grill Hotels is on Kenyatta Highway Off Garissa Road. Garisa Road runs through the town's street pattern, giving guests a quieter edge of the centre while staying on a named Thika street.
Our picks here: Royal Delight Hotel & Apartments
Old Road Kabati
Thika Greens Golf Resort is the one listed hotel on Old Road Kabati. It takes the shortlist out of the town's central streets towards the Kabati side, a different setting from the Kenyatta Highway and Garisa Road addresses.
Our picks here: Thika Greens Golf Resort
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Thika is reached by road from Nairobi. The town lies on the Thika Superhighway, which connects it to the capital, and the straight-line distance from Nairobi is about 40 km. That road route makes the town easy to reach for anyone travelling from Nairobi, and it is the main road connection for travellers coming from the capital. Once in Thika, the site points to its streets as the way to find places to stay, with every quarter page linking to the properties on its own streets. Stays in the centre are searched and booked through IMPT, the booking partner behind this site.
Things to do near Thika
Questions, answered
Which hotel in Thika has the best guest rating?
Kileefarm Cottages, with 4.8 out of 5 from 9 reviews. Bubbles Restaurant Thika is next at 4.7 from 32 reviews, then The Ree and The Plateau Breeze Hotel, both 4.3, from 16 and 28 reviews.
Which Thika hotel is closest to the town centre?
Eton Hotel at Kenyatta Highway 7, Faraja Hotel on Commercial Street Off Mama and The Coconut Grill Hotels on Kenyatta Highway Off Garissa Road all take addresses in the town's central streets, as does Paleo Hotel and Spa Thika on Haile Selassie Rd.
Which hotels in Thika are best for families?
The larger resorts, Rainbow Ruiru Resort on the Thika Super Highway with 3902 reviews and Blue Post Hotel on Thika Road with 2786, have the longest track record, and Thika Greens Golf Resort on Old Road Kabati sits away from the town streets.
Do any Thika hotels have a spa or pool?
Paleo Hotel and Spa Thika takes its name from a spa and is on Haile Selassie Rd, but no facilities are recorded in the supplier data for it or for the other listed hotels, so details should be confirmed with the property.
Which Thika hotel is best for a business stay?
Their central-road addresses suit a working stay in town.
Is parking available at hotels in Thika?
Parking is not listed in the supplier records for these hotels, so it cannot be confirmed here. Travellers who need a space should check directly with Bubbles Restaurant Thika, Rainbow Ruiru Resort, The Luke Hotel Cravers Thika or whichever property they choose.
Are pets allowed at Thika hotels?
No pet policy appears in the data for any of the properties on this shortlist, from Blue Post Hotel to Thika Greens Golf Resort. Anyone travelling with a pet should ask the hotel before booking.
Which Thika hotel should I pick for a quiet stay?
Kileefarm Cottages at Kileefarm Kisukioni and Thika Greens Golf Resort on Old Road Kabati both lie outside the town centre, as do The Plateau Breeze Hotel on the Eastern Bypass and Shuhan Hotel on Thika Chania Road.