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3-star hotels in Busia
This shortlist gathers the 3-star hotels in Busia, the Kenyan town on the Ugandan border, for travellers who need a practical night before or after crossing.
Staying in Busia
Busia is a busy crossing point between Kenya and Uganda, and most visitors are here because of the border rather than for a holiday. The town lies in Busia County, about 355 km northwest of Nairobi in a straight line, reached by road from Nairobi on the main route to Uganda, so road access is straightforward for those arriving by vehicle.
The hotels on this shortlist sit along the Kisumu Busia Road and its offshoots, with a few on Ukwala Road, Hospital Rd and opposite Harmony Garage, plus two addresses in the town itself. That puts them close to the road corridor that carries traffic to and from the crossing. It suits short breaks and one-night stops, couples and business travellers passing through, and anyone who wants a simple 3-star base in town before continuing into Uganda.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
The Breez Hotel
Kisumu Busia Road
Why stay hereA 3-star base on Kisumu Busia Road, The Breez Hotel keeps you on the main route through Busia. With no facilities listed, it suits travellers who want a straightforward 3-star room and plan to spend their days out in town rather than around the property.
See The Breez HotelHotel Lintons
Kisumu Busia Road 50400 Kenya
Why stay hereHotel Lintons sits on Kisumu Busia Road, 50400 Kenya, placing a 3-star address along the same artery that runs through Busia. It fits guests who prefer a simple, no-frills 3-star stay and easy orientation on the main road rather than a resort-style setting.
See Hotel LintonsAfrique Hotel
Off Kisumu Busia Road
Why stay hereSet just off Kisumu Busia Road, Afrique Hotel offers a 3-star stay slightly away from the road itself while staying close to Busia's main route. It works for travellers who value a quieter position off the highway and want a plain, class-rated room base.
See Afrique HotelCamunya Hotel Ugunja
Kisumu Busia Rd
Why stay hereCamunya Hotel Ugunja stands on Kisumu Busia Rd, a 3-star option carrying the Ugunja name rather than a central Busia one. Guests wanting a 3-star room along the Kisumu-Busia corridor, and who do not need listed extras, are the fit here.
See Camunya Hotel UgunjaHotel Rastopark
Kisumu Busia Road
Why stay hereHotel Rastopark holds a 3-star class on Kisumu Busia Road, keeping it on Busia's main thoroughfare. With nothing further listed in its data, it appeals to travellers after a basic 3-star room and a road-side position from which to move around.
See Hotel RastoparkDrimz Hotel Busia
Kisumu Busia Rd
Why stay hereDrimz Hotel Busia is a 3-star property on Kisumu Busia Rd, named for the town it sits in. It suits guests who want a class-rated room in Busia itself, on the main road, and who are not relying on any facilities beyond what a standard 3-star stay provides.
See Drimz Hotel BusiaEddys Resort
Off Kisumu Busia Highway
Why stay hereEddys Resort is classified 3-star and lies off Kisumu Busia Highway, set back from the main road. It fits travellers who prefer a position off the highway while staying within the Busia area, and who want a 3-star room without expecting listed facilities.
See Eddys ResortChez Mbago Resort
Kisumu Busia Road
Why stay hereChez Mbago Resort carries a 3-star class on Kisumu Busia Road. The resort name suggests grounds rather than a roadside block, though its data lists no facilities, so it best suits guests content with a 3-star room on Busia's main road.
See Chez Mbago ResortBlue House
Busia Zalean Apartments 4Th Floor
Why stay hereBlue House is a 3-star address inside Busia Zalean Apartments on the 4Th Floor, an apartment-building setting rather than a stand-alone hotel. It appeals to travellers who prefer an upper-floor unit within a residential-style block in Busia.
See Blue HouseThe New Quill Hotel
Busia
Why stay hereThe New Quill Hotel is a 3-star property in Busia, listed with no facilities. It suits guests who want a class-rated room in town and are happy to keep their stay simple, with no on-site extras factored into the choice.
See The New Quill HotelMojoh Inn Hotel
Ukwala Road
Why stay hereMojoh Inn Hotel sits on Ukwala Road as a 3-star inn. Its position on a named road away from the Kisumu Busia corridor gives it a different orientation from the highway hotels, suitable for travellers who want a 3-star base on the Ukwala side.
See Mojoh Inn HotelThe Grand Brystal Comfort Inn
Opposite Harmony Garage
Why stay hereThe Grand Brystal Comfort Inn is a 3-star hotel opposite Harmony Garage, a landmark-based location that makes it easy to find. It fits guests who want a plain 3-star room in Busia and a position they can describe by the garage opposite.
See The Grand Brystal Comfort InnFarmview Hotel Busia
Hospital Rd
Why stay hereFarmview Hotel Busia is a 3-star hotel on Hospital Rd, its name pointing to farmland outlook while the address puts it near the hospital road. It suits travellers who want a 3-star room on that side of Busia.
See Farmview Hotel BusiaBusia Urban Studio
Aga Khan Busia Outpatient Health Centre Agha Khan Building
Why stay hereBusia Urban Studio is a 3-star address at the Aga Khan Busia Outpatient Health Centre, Agha Khan Building, placing it within a health-centre building rather than a conventional hotel. It fits guests who need to be at that Busia location and want a simple 3-star room.
See Busia Urban Studio
How to choose
On the main road
These hotels stand on or just off Kisumu Busia Road: The Breez Hotel, Hotel Lintons, Hotel Rastopark, Drimz Hotel Busia and Chez Mbago Resort. If your priority is being on the corridor that leads to the border crossing, this is the group to start with.
The Breez Hotel · Hotel Lintons · Hotel Rastopark · Drimz Hotel Busia · Chez Mbago Resort
Away from traffic
Mojoh Inn Hotel on Ukwala Road, Farmview Hotel Busia on Hospital Rd and The New Quill Hotel, listed simply as Busia, sit on their own streets rather than the main Kisumu Busia Road. Choose these if you would rather not be on the through route.
Mojoh Inn Hotel · Farmview Hotel Busia · The New Quill Hotel
Town-centre addresses
Blue House at Busia Zalean Apartments, Busia Urban Studio at the Agha Khan Building and The Grand Brystal Comfort Inn opposite Harmony Garage give you named town addresses at 3-star level. Useful if you want to be in the built-up part of Busia rather than out along the highway.
Blue House · Busia Urban Studio · The Grand Brystal Comfort Inn
Two road options
Afrique Hotel and Eddys Resort sit off the Kisumu Busia Road or highway, and Camunya Hotel Ugunja is on Kisumu Busia Rd. All three are 3-star, and their addresses put them a step back from the busiest roadside frontage.
Where to stay in Busia
Kisumu Busia Road
The road the town is reached by from Nairobi, and the main route on towards Uganda. The hotels here sit directly on this corridor: The Breez Hotel, Hotel Lintons, Hotel Rastopark, Drimz Hotel Busia and Chez Mbago Resort. Busia itself is a busy crossing point, so expect through traffic along this stretch.
Our picks here: The Breez Hotel · Hotel Lintons · Hotel Rastopark · Chez Mbago Resort
Off Kisumu Busia Road
The streets turning off the main corridor. Afrique Hotel is off Kisumu Busia Road and Eddys Resort is off the Kisumu Busia Highway, so both keep the road access that brings travellers to Busia while standing back from the frontage itself.
Our picks here: Afrique Hotel
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Busia is reached by road from Nairobi, on the main route to Uganda; the straight-line distance from Nairobi is about 355 km northwest. The site says road access is straightforward for those arriving by vehicle. The town sits on the border with Uganda and is a busy crossing point between the two countries, with many people passing through each day, which is why most visitors stay here before or after crossing. Stays in the centre are searched and booked through IMPT, the booking partner behind this site.
Things to do near Busia
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre?
The data gives no distances, so the addresses are the guide. Blue House, at Busia Zalean Apartments, and Busia Urban Studio, at the Agha Khan Building, carry named town addresses, as does The Grand Brystal Comfort Inn, opposite Harmony Garage. Most others sit along the Kisumu Busia Road corridor.
Do any of these hotels have parking?
No facilities are recorded for any of the 3-star hotels on this shortlist, so parking cannot be confirmed here. The addresses along Kisumu Busia Road and the offshoots suggest vehicle access, but you should check parking directly with the hotel you pick.
Do any have a pool or spa?
None of the hotels listed here has facilities recorded, so no pool or spa can be confirmed for any of them. If either is essential, ask the hotel before booking.
Which hotels are best for families?
The data records no family facilities, so there is no family-specific pick. The off-road group is usually easier with children: Mojoh Inn Hotel on Ukwala Road, Farmview Hotel Busia on Hospital Rd and The New Quill Hotel in Busia are away from the through traffic of Kisumu Busia Road.
Are pets allowed?
Pets are not covered in the data for any of these hotels. Contact the hotel directly before travelling with an animal.
Is breakfast included?
No meal information is recorded for any of the 3-star hotels on this list, so breakfast cannot be confirmed. Ask the hotel when you book.
Which is the top-rated pick?
No guest rating or review count is given for these hotels, so no ranking by score is possible. The list is presented by class only, and all fourteen hotels here are 3-star.