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3-star hotels in Eldoret
A shortlist of 3-star hotels in Eldoret, the highland city and Uasin Gishu County seat, drawn from 86 places listed on the site. It is for travellers who want a comfortable base in town, in the CBD or on the roads out towards Iten and the airport.
Staying in Eldoret
Eldoret sits in the western highlands of Kenya, about 265 km northwest of Nairobi in a straight line, and the altitude keeps the air cooler than in much of the country. It is the county seat of Uasin Gishu County, served by Eldoret International Airport and reached by road from Nairobi. Visitors use it as a base for the region, including the nearby town of Iten, known for its high-altitude running camps. The hotels on this shortlist are spread across the city rather than gathered in one quarter. Sirikwa Hotel, Comfy Inn Eldoret and Winstar Hotel sit around the CBD, on Oloo Street, Ronald Ngala Street and Sosiani Street. Boma Inn Eldoret and Watercrest Gardens are on the Elgon View side, The Noble Hotel and Conference Center sits off Malaba Road, and The Starbucks Hotel, Maya Hotel and Racecourse Inn Hotel line the Kisumu Road. It suits couples and short-break visitors who want to be near the centre, and drivers passing through the western highlands.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Boma Inn Eldoret
Elgon View Off Ramogi Drive
Why stay hereSet on Elgon View off Ramogi Drive, Boma Inn Eldoret is a 3-star choice with a strong 4.4 guest rating drawn from 2725 reviews. Travellers who want a well-established address in Eldoret will find plenty of prior guests to judge it by. It suits those booking a 3-star stay who value a spot with a long review record behind it.
See Boma Inn EldoretSirikwa Hotel
Oloo Street Cbd
Why stay hereSirikwa Hotel stands on Oloo Street in the central business district, so guests are based in the middle of Eldoret. The 3-star property holds a 4.2 guest rating across 2703 reviews. It fits visitors who prefer a CBD location and a hotel with a substantial review history to check before booking.
See Sirikwa HotelThe Noble Hotel and Conference Center
Off Malaba Road
Why stay hereThe Noble Hotel and Conference Center sits off Malaba Road and pairs its 3-star class with a 4.2 guest rating from 2066 reviews. The conference centre in its name points to guests travelling for meetings or events. Business visitors and groups wanting a 3-star base in Eldoret are the natural fit.
See The Noble Hotel and Conference CenterPoa Place Resort & Hotel Where Nature Meets Comfort
Poa Place
Why stay herePoa Place Resort & Hotel Where Nature Meets Comfort is a 3-star resort at Poa Place with a 4.2 guest rating from 1190 reviews. Its own name frames the stay around nature and comfort. It suits guests who want a resort-style 3-star setting rather than a town-centre hotel.
See Poa Place Resort & Hotel Where Nature Meets ComfortNaiberi River Campsite & Resort
20Km From Edoret Along Eldoret Kaptagat Edamaravine Highway
Why stay hereNaiberi River Campsite & Resort lies 20Km from Eldoret along the Eldoret Kaptagat Edamaravine Highway, making it the one listing here set well outside town. The 3-star resort holds a 4.2 guest rating from 494 reviews. It suits travellers who want to be based away from Eldoret and value the campsite-and-resort combination.
See Naiberi River Campsite & ResortComfy Inn Eldoret
Ronald Ngala Street
Why stay hereComfy Inn Eldoret is a 3-star hotel on Ronald Ngala Street with a 4.1 guest rating across 1070 reviews. The name and central street address suggest a straightforward, convenient stay. It fits guests who want a simple 3-star base in Eldoret with a solid review record.
See Comfy Inn EldoretEldoret Inner Harbour Resort
Eldoret Jua Kali Road Baharini
Why stay hereEldoret Inner Harbour Resort is a 3-star property on Eldoret Jua Kali Road in Baharini, with a 4.0 guest rating from 249 reviews. Its resort framing sets it apart from the town-centre hotels on this list. It suits guests who prefer a resort-style 3-star stay in the Baharini area.
See Eldoret Inner Harbour ResortThe Starbucks Hotel
Off Kisumu Road
Why stay hereThe Starbucks Hotel is a 3-star hotel off Kisumu Road holding a 4.0 guest rating, based on 41 reviews. The review count is modest, so expect fewer guest accounts to draw on. It suits travellers looking for a 3-star option on the Kisumu Road side of Eldoret.
See The Starbucks HotelWinstar Hotel
Sosiani Street
Why stay hereWinstar Hotel is a 3-star property on Sosiani Street with a 3.9 guest rating from 950 reviews. Nearly a thousand guest reviews back up the rating. It fits visitors who want a central 3-star hotel and prefer an address with plenty of feedback behind it.
See Winstar HotelMaya Hotel
Kisumu Road
Why stay hereMaya Hotel is a 3-star hotel on Kisumu Road with a 3.9 guest rating drawn from 266 reviews. Being on the Kisumu Road puts guests on one of Eldoret's main arterial routes. It suits travellers who want a 3-star stay on that side of the city.
See Maya HotelWatercrest Gardens
Elgon View Drive
Why stay hereWatercrest Gardens is a 3-star hotel on Elgon View Drive with a 3.9 guest rating from 144 reviews. The Elgon View setting places it away from the CBD streets. It suits guests who prefer a 3-star base in that part of Eldoret.
See Watercrest GardensRacecourse Inn Hotel
Eldoret Kisumu Road
Why stay hereRacecourse Inn Hotel is a 3-star property on Eldoret Kisumu Road with a 3.7 guest rating across 405 reviews. The name and road address together point to its position on the Kisumu Road corridor. It fits travellers wanting a 3-star stay along that route.
See Racecourse Inn HotelAsis Hotel
Sosiani St South
Why stay hereAsis Hotel is a 3-star hotel on Sosiani St South with a 3.7 guest rating from 669 reviews. The South Sosiani Street address keeps guests within the town's street grid. It suits visitors who want a 3-star base in central Eldoret and a review pool of several hundred.
See Asis HotelKenmosa Resort
Off Kaptagat Road
Why stay hereKenmosa Resort is a 3-star resort off Kaptagat Road carrying a 4.8 guest rating, though from only 17 reviews. The high score rests on a small number of guests. It suits travellers drawn to a resort setting on the Kaptagat Road side who accept that few reviews are available.
See Kenmosa ResortMoonshine Walkers
Eldoret Malaba Rd By Railway Bridge
Why stay hereMoonshine Walkers is a 3-star property on Eldoret Malaba Rd by the railway bridge, with a 5.0 guest rating from just 4 reviews. That score comes from a very small sample. It suits guests who want a 3-star stop near the Malaba Road railway bridge and will judge it themselves.
See Moonshine Walkers
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boma Inn Eldoret | ★★★ | 4.4 | 2,725 |
| Sirikwa Hotel | ★★★ | 4.2 | 2,703 |
| The Noble Hotel and Conference Center | ★★★ | 4.2 | 2,066 |
| Poa Place Resort & Hotel Where Nature Meets Comfort | ★★★ | 4.2 | 1,190 |
| Naiberi River Campsite & Resort | ★★★ | 4.2 | 494 |
| Comfy Inn Eldoret | ★★★ | 4.1 | 1,070 |
| Eldoret Inner Harbour Resort | ★★★ | 4.0 | 249 |
| The Starbucks Hotel | ★★★ | 4.0 | 41 |
| Winstar Hotel | ★★★ | 3.9 | 950 |
| Maya Hotel | ★★★ | 3.9 | 266 |
| Watercrest Gardens | ★★★ | 3.9 | 144 |
| Racecourse Inn Hotel | ★★★ | 3.7 | 405 |
| Asis Hotel | ★★★ | 3.7 | 669 |
| Kenmosa Resort | ★★★ | 4.8 | 17 |
| Moonshine Walkers | ★★★ | 5.0 | 4 |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For the CBD
Sirikwa Hotel on Oloo Street Cbd, Comfy Inn Eldoret on Ronald Ngala Street, Winstar Hotel on Sosiani Street and Asis Hotel on Sosiani St South all put you in the town centre, handy for meetings and errands on foot. Sirikwa Hotel is the strongest rated of the four at 4.2 from 2703 reviews.
Sirikwa Hotel · Comfy Inn Eldoret · Winstar Hotel · Asis Hotel
For Elgon View
Boma Inn Eldoret on Elgon View Off Ramogi Drive and Watercrest Gardens on Elgon View Drive share the same quiet side of the city, away from the busier streets. Boma Inn Eldoret is the top-rated hotel on this shortlist overall, 4.4 from 2725 reviews, and Watercrest Gardens scores 3.9.
For the Kisumu road
The Starbucks Hotel off Kisumu Road, Maya Hotel on Kisumu Road and Racecourse Inn Hotel on Eldoret Kisumu Road line the same route out of town, with Moonshine Walkers on Eldoret Malaba Rd by the railway bridge close to the Malaba road side. They suit travellers arriving by road or heading onward rather than staying put in the centre.
The Starbucks Hotel · Maya Hotel · Racecourse Inn Hotel · Moonshine Walkers
For a quieter stay
The Noble Hotel and Conference Center off Malaba Road and Poa Place Resort & Hotel, both 4.2, sit away from the central streets.
Kenmosa Resort · Naiberi River Campsite & Resort · Poa Place Resort & Hotel Where Nature Meets Comfort · The Noble Hotel and Conference Center
Where to stay in Eldoret
CBD
The central business district is where Eldoret's streets of shops and offices cluster, and it is the natural base if your day is in town. Sirikwa Hotel, Comfy Inn Eldoret, Winstar Hotel and Asis Hotel all have addresses here, on Oloo Street, Ronald Ngala Street and Sosiani Street. Stays in the centre are searched and booked through IMPT, the booking partner behind this site.
Our picks here: Sirikwa Hotel
Elgon View
Elgon View is a named part of the city on the Ramogi Drive and Elgon View Drive side, away from the CBD streets. Two hotels on this shortlist sit here: Boma Inn Eldoret, 4.4 from 2725 reviews, and Watercrest Gardens, 3.9. It is a calmer choice for travellers who would rather not be in the middle of town.
Our picks here: Boma Inn Eldoret · Watercrest Gardens
Kisumu Road
Kisumu Road runs out of Eldoret on the southern side of the city. Three hotels on this shortlist name it in their addresses: The Starbucks Hotel, Maya Hotel and Racecourse Inn Hotel. Their guest ratings run from 3.7 to 4.0, so they are a practical choice for travellers coming in or leaving by road.
Our picks here: The Starbucks Hotel · Maya Hotel · Racecourse Inn Hotel
Kaptagat Road
Kaptagat Road heads south-east from Eldoret towards the highlands and Iten country. Kenmosa Resort sits off Kaptagat Road and carries the highest guest score on this shortlist, 4.8.
Our picks here: Kenmosa Resort
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Eldoret is about 265 km northwest of Nairobi in a straight line. The city is served by Eldoret International Airport, so flying in is one option. For many journeys, Eldoret is reached by road from Nairobi. Once you are here, the hotels on this shortlist are spread out: Sirikwa Hotel, Comfy Inn Eldoret, Winstar Hotel and Asis Hotel are in the CBD, while Boma Inn Eldoret and Watercrest Gardens are on the Elgon View side and The Starbucks Hotel, Maya Hotel and Racecourse Inn Hotel lie along the Kisumu Road.
When to go
The site does not set out a season for Eldoret, so plan around what you are coming for. Eldoret lies in the western highlands and the air is cooler than in many other parts of Kenya, which matters more here than in the lowlands. Iten, nearby, is known for its high-altitude running camps, and visitors based in Eldoret travel there. If that is your reason for the trip, check the camp calendars before you set dates.
Things to do near Eldoret
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre of Eldoret?
Sirikwa Hotel names Oloo Street Cbd in its address, and Comfy Inn Eldoret on Ronald Ngala Street, Winstar Hotel on Sosiani Street and Asis Hotel on Sosiani St South are all central. Together they are the closest group to the CBD on this shortlist.
Which hotel here has the best guest rating?
Among the hotels with a large number of reviews, Boma Inn Eldoret leads with 4.4 out of 5 from 2725 reviews. Kenmosa Resort shows 4.8 from 17 reviews and Moonshine Walkers 5.0 from 4 reviews, but both rest on very few stays.
Are any of these hotels good for families?
The site's hotel records do not list family facilities, so choose by location and rating instead. Boma Inn Eldoret on Elgon View, 4.4 from 2725 reviews, and the 4.2-rated Sirikwa Hotel in the CBD have the strongest and most-reviewed records here.
Can I stay outside the city?
Yes. Both need a vehicle, but they put you closer to the Kaptagat and Iten side of the highlands.
Which hotels are near Eldoret International Airport or the main roads?
The site does not give distances to the airport. The Noble Hotel and Conference Center is off Malaba Road and Moonshine Walkers is on Eldoret Malaba Rd by the railway bridge, while The Starbucks Hotel, Maya Hotel and Racecourse Inn Hotel all have addresses on the Kisumu road side.
Do these hotels have parking, breakfast or a pool?
The hotel records behind this page do not list facilities, so parking, breakfast and pool cannot be confirmed here. Check with the hotel directly before you book if any of these matter to you.
Which hotel is the most reviewed?
Boma Inn Eldoret has 2725 reviews, just ahead of Sirikwa Hotel with 2703 and The Noble Hotel and Conference Center with 2066. A large review count makes a guest score more reliable, which is why those three carry weight on this shortlist.
Where do these hotels sit relative to each other?
They are spread across Eldoret. The CBD group, the Elgon View pair, the Kisumu Road group and the outlying Kenmosa Resort and Naiberi River Campsite & Resort are all named in the addresses, so pick the side of the city that fits your plans.