Home/Where to stay/Embu/3-star hotels
3-star hotels in Embu
A shortlist of the 3-star hotels in Embu, the county seat on the southeastern slopes of Mount Kenya. These are the places to compare if you need to stay in the town or on its approach roads while travelling in the area.
Staying in Embu
Embu is the county seat of Embu County, sitting on the southeastern slopes of Mount Kenya, about 110 km northeast of Nairobi in a straight line and reached from the capital by road. Visitors use the town as a base for the area and as a stop on the mountain's southeastern side.
The 3-star hotels on this list sit along the roads into and through the town: Kenyatta Hwy, the Embu Meru Highway, Mwea Embu Road, Kiandari Rd, and streets in Embu Town such as Mutero Road, Mama Ngina Street and Sin Patel Lane, with one further property in the Blue Valley Area and one on Mama Ngina Street in Nyeri. Together they cover the town centre and the highway approaches, which suits short breaks, couples and business travellers who want to be close to where they are working or passing through. Families are served by the larger hotels with the deepest review histories, among them Izaak Walton Inn, Royal Minni Inn and Mountain Breeze Hotel.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Izaak Walton Inn
Kenyatta Hwy Embu Embu County 60100
Why stay hereFor a comfortable stay near Kenyatta Hwy Embu, consider Izaak Walton Inn. This 3-star option has received a guest rating of 4.0 from 3397 reviews.
See Izaak Walton InnRoyal Minni Inn
Blue Valley Area 111111
Why stay hereRoyal Minni Inn, located in Blue Valley Area 111111, offers a 3-star experience with a guest rating of 4.0, based on 1397 reviews.
See Royal Minni InnOriental Palace Hotel
Embu
Why stay hereOriental Palace Hotel, situated in Embu, provides a 3-star lodging experience and has been rated 4.1 out of 5 by 56 reviews.
See Oriental Palace HotelMountain Breeze Hotel
Embu Meru Highway
Why stay hereTravel along Embu Meru Highway with Mountain Breeze Hotel; this 3-star accommodation has garnered 1013 reviews and holds a 4.0 guest rating.
See Mountain Breeze HotelPanesis Hotel
Embu Town Mutero Road
Why stay herePanesis Hotel, found on Embu Town Mutero Road, presents a 3-star option with a 3.9 guest rating from 1354 reviews.
See Panesis HotelPalmdew Highland Hotel
Embu
Why stay herePalmdew Highland Hotel in Embu offers a 3-star stay, receiving a 3.9 guest rating across 596 reviews.
See Palmdew Highland HotelPearl Springs Hotel
Mama Ngina Street, Nyeri
Why stay herePearl Springs Hotel on Mama Ngina Street, Nyeri, presents a 3-star option with a 3.9 guest rating supported by 225 reviews.
See Pearl Springs HotelGrand Venus Hotel
Embu
Why stay hereExperience a 3-star stay at Grand Venus Hotel within Embu, which holds a 3.9 guest rating from 74 reviews.
See Grand Venus HotelSlopes Villa Hotel
Embu Meru Highway
Why stay hereSlopes Villa Hotel, located on Embu Meru Highway, is a 3-star establishment that received a 3.8 guest rating from 451 reviews.
See Slopes Villa HotelThe Kryptonite Hotel
143 Mama Ngina St
Why stay hereChoose The Kryptonite Hotel at 143 Mama Ngina St for a 3-star experience; it has earned a 3.6 guest rating from 153 reviews.
See The Kryptonite HotelMaina Highway Hotel
Embu Town Mama Ngina Street
Why stay hereMaina Highway Hotel on Embu Town Mama Ngina Street offers a 3-star stay with a 3.6 guest rating based on 263 reviews.
See Maina Highway HotelHotel Morden Brook
Mwea Embu Road
Why stay hereHotel Morden Brook, found on Mwea Embu Road, is a 3-star facility boasting a perfect 5.0 guest rating from only 2 reviews.
See Hotel Morden BrookMt. Kenya Riverside Retreat
Kiandari Rd
Why stay hereMt. Kenya Riverside Retreat on Kiandari Rd provides a 3-star setting with a 4.0 guest rating, reviewed 7 times.
See Mt. Kenya Riverside RetreatCanan Guest House
Embu Town Sin Patel Lane
Why stay hereCanan Guest House is a 3-star accommodation situated in Embu Town Sin Patel Lane.
See Canan Guest HouseGreen Ficus Place
Embu
Why stay hereGreen Ficus Place represents a 3-star choice in Embu.
See Green Ficus Place
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izaak Walton Inn | ★★★ | 4.0 | 3,397 |
| Royal Minni Inn | ★★★ | 4.0 | 1,397 |
| Oriental Palace Hotel | ★★★ | 4.1 | 56 |
| Mountain Breeze Hotel | ★★★ | 4.0 | 1,013 |
| Panesis Hotel | ★★★ | 3.9 | 1,354 |
| Palmdew Highland Hotel | ★★★ | 3.9 | 596 |
| Pearl Springs Hotel | ★★★ | 3.9 | 225 |
| Grand Venus Hotel | ★★★ | 3.9 | 74 |
| Slopes Villa Hotel | ★★★ | 3.8 | 451 |
| The Kryptonite Hotel | ★★★ | 3.6 | 153 |
| Maina Highway Hotel | ★★★ | 3.6 | 263 |
| Hotel Morden Brook | ★★★ | 5.0 | 2 |
| Mt. Kenya Riverside Retreat | ★★★ | 4.0 | 7 |
| Canan Guest House | ★★★ | – | – |
| Green Ficus Place | ★★★ | – | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For first-time visitors
These are the most reviewed 3-star hotels on the list, so there is plenty of guest feedback to read before you book. Izaak Walton Inn on Kenyatta Hwy has 3397 reviews, Royal Minni Inn in the Blue Valley Area has 1397, and Mountain Breeze Hotel on the Embu Meru Highway has 1013.
For the town centre
If you want to be in Embu Town itself rather than on an approach road, these three are addressed there. Panesis Hotel is on Mutero Road, Maina Highway Hotel on Mama Ngina Street, and Canan Guest House on Sin Patel Lane.
For the top guest score
Oriental Palace Hotel in Embu has the highest guest rating on this list at 4.1 out of 5, though from 56 reviews. Izaak Walton Inn and Royal Minni Inn follow at 4.0 out of 5 with far larger review counts behind them.
For a quieter property
Smaller review counts often mean a smaller property. Grand Venus Hotel in Embu has 74 reviews, The Kryptonite Hotel on Mama Ngina St has 153, and Mt. Kenya Riverside Retreat on Kiandari Rd has just 7 - all rated 3.6 or above.
Grand Venus Hotel · The Kryptonite Hotel · Mt. Kenya Riverside Retreat
Where to stay in Embu
Embu Town
Embu is the county seat of Embu County, and Embu Town is where several of these hotels are addressed. Panesis Hotel on Mutero Road, Maina Highway Hotel on Mama Ngina Street and Canan Guest House on Sin Patel Lane put you in the town itself, which is the practical choice if your business is in the centre rather than out along the highways.
Our picks here: Panesis Hotel · Maina Highway Hotel · Canan Guest House
Embu Meru Highway
Two of the listed hotels are addressed on the Embu Meru Highway on the approach to town. Mountain Breeze Hotel, with 1013 reviews at 4.0 out of 5, and Slopes Villa Hotel, with 451 reviews at 3.8 out of 5, both sit on this road, which is the side of Embu facing Mount Kenya.
Our picks here: Mountain Breeze Hotel · Slopes Villa Hotel
Blue Valley Area
Royal Minni Inn is addressed in the Blue Valley Area, away from the town streets. With 1397 reviews and a guest rating of 4.0 out of 5, it is one of the most reviewed 3-star hotels on this list and a reasonable pick if you prefer the area outside the centre.
Our picks here: Royal Minni Inn
Mama Ngina Street
Mama Ngina Street appears in the addresses of two listed hotels. The Kryptonite Hotel at 143 Mama Ngina St has 153 reviews at 3.6 out of 5, and Maina Highway Hotel is addressed in Embu Town on Mama Ngina Street with 263 reviews at 3.6 out of 5.
Our picks here: Maina Highway Hotel
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Embu lies about 110 km northeast of Nairobi in a straight line, and from Nairobi the town is reached by road - the road distance is longer than the straight-line distance. The town sits on the southeastern slopes of Mount Kenya, and the hotels here are spread along the roads that bring you in and through it, including Kenyatta Hwy, the Embu Meru Highway and Mwea Embu Road. Because the properties are addressed across the town centre and these highway approaches, where you stay decides how much of Embu you cross on arrival.
When to go
Embu sits on the southeastern slopes of Mount Kenya at around 110 km northeast of Nairobi, a position that shapes the year. The site's guidance does not name a season for visiting, so plan around the mountain slopes and the road journey from Nairobi rather than a stated best month. The hotels themselves are open year-round, with the deepest guest review histories at Izaak Walton Inn, Royal Minni Inn and Mountain Breeze Hotel if you want recent feedback from other travellers before you fix dates.
Things to do near Embu
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre of Embu?
The addresses are the guide here: Panesis Hotel on Mutero Road, Maina Highway Hotel on Mama Ngina Street and Canan Guest House on Sin Patel Lane are all in Embu Town, and The Kryptonite Hotel is at 143 Mama Ngina St. The site gives no street-level distances, so compare the addresses with where you need to be.
Which 3-star hotel in Embu has the best guest rating?
Oriental Palace Hotel in Embu has the highest rating on this shortlist at 4.1 out of 5, from 56 reviews. Izaak Walton Inn and Royal Minni Inn are both rated 4.0 out of 5, but with 3397 and 1397 reviews respectively, so they carry much more guest feedback.
Which is the most reviewed hotel on this list?
Izaak Walton Inn on Kenyatta Hwy, with 3397 reviews and a guest rating of 4.0 out of 5. Royal Minni Inn in the Blue Valley Area is next with 1397 reviews, then Panesis Hotel on Mutero Road with 1354 and Mountain Breeze Hotel on the Embu Meru Highway with 1013.
Which of these hotels have the fewest reviews?
Hotel Morden Brook on Mwea Embu Road has 2 reviews and a rating of 5.0 out of 5; Mt. Kenya Riverside Retreat on Kiandari Rd has 7 reviews at 4.0 out of 5; and Grand Venus Hotel in Embu has 74 reviews at 3.9 out of 5. Read these with the review counts in mind.
Which hotels are best for families?
The hotels with the largest guest review histories give you the most to judge by: Izaak Walton Inn (3397 reviews), Royal Minni Inn (1397), Panesis Hotel (1354) and Mountain Breeze Hotel (1013) are all rated between 3.9 and 4.0 out of 5. The site's records for these hotels do not list facilities, so confirm family arrangements with the property.
Do any of these hotels have parking, a pool or a spa?
The booking records behind this list do not include facilities for any of these 3-star hotels, so parking, pools and spas cannot be confirmed from the data here. Check directly with the hotel you are considering - the class, guest rating and review count for each property are what this shortlist is built on.
Are pets allowed at these Embu hotels?
Pet policies are not part of the hotel records shown on this page, so no pet-friendly property can be identified from the data. If you are travelling with a pet, ask the hotel before you book; the review counts and guest ratings here tell you how other guests judged their stay, not what the property accepts.
Which hotels are on the Embu Meru Highway?
Two: Mountain Breeze Hotel and Slopes Villa Hotel are both addressed on the Embu Meru Highway. Mountain Breeze Hotel has 1013 reviews at 4.0 out of 5, and Slopes Villa Hotel has 451 reviews at 3.8 out of 5, so the first carries the larger body of guest feedback.