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3-star hotels in Kakamega
A shortlist of 3-star hotels in Kakamega, the county seat of Kakamega County in western Kenya and the base for visits to Kakamega Forest. It is for travellers who want a starred place to stay in town while exploring the forest and the surrounding area.
Staying in Kakamega
Kakamega is the county seat of Kakamega County in western Kenya, about 290 km northwest of Nairobi in a straight line. People stay here mainly to visit Kakamega Forest, Kenya's only stretch of tropical rainforest, which lies nearby. The town itself is the base: you arrive by road from Nairobi and head out to the forest and other local sites from your hotel. With 33 places to stay listed across town, there is a room for most kinds of trip.
These 3-star hotels sit on and around the town's main roads. Golf Hotel Kakamega is on Khasakhala Road, Lumo Blues Guest House on Hassan Were Street, Kakamega Sheywe Hotel on Kisumu Webuye Road and Malava Forest Lodge on Kisumu Kakamega Road. Others line the roads out of town: Lantana Comfy and Jamindas Paradise Motel off the Mumias road, Diamond Rock Resort & Guest House and Lamanis Haven off the Kakamega Webuye road, and Eliphan Furnished Apartments on Kakamega Mumias Road. Several are listed simply in Kakamega or on smaller lanes such as Isukha Ichina Road. Couples, families and business travellers all find something here, and the starred options suit a short break built around the forest.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Rondo Retreat Centre
Rondo Retreat Centre
Why stay hereGuests frequently rate this 3-star Rondo Retreat Centre with 4.2 out of 5. It appears to be a suitable choice for travelers looking for accommodation in the Kakamega area.
See Rondo Retreat CentreGolf Hotel Kakamega
Khasakhala Road
Why stay hereGolf Hotel Kakamega sits on Khasakhala Road and is the best-reviewed of the 3-star options here, with a guest rating of 4.0 from 2154 reviews. Travellers who want a known, long-established address in Kakamega rather than a small guest house tend to end up here, and the volume of feedback makes it the safest pick for a first visit to the town.
See Golf Hotel KakamegaLantana Comfy
Off Mumias Kakamega Road
Why stay hereLantana Comfy is a small 3-star property off Mumias Kakamega Road, rated 4.0 by 245 guests. With far fewer rooms than the town's larger hotels, it suits travellers who prefer a quieter, more personal stay and do not need the scale of a full-service hotel. Couples and solo visitors passing through Kakamega on this road will find it convenient.
See Lantana ComfyDiamond Rock Resort & Guest House
Off Kakamega Webuye Road
Why stay hereDiamond Rock Resort & Guest House stands off Kakamega Webuye Road and holds a 3-star class with a 3.8 rating from 434 reviews. Guests score it solidly, and its position on one of the main routes into Kakamega makes it a practical base for people arriving or leaving by that road. It fits travellers who want resort-style grounds without a central address.
See Diamond Rock Resort & Guest HouseWestern Star Hotel
Kakamega
Why stay hereWestern Star Hotel is a 3-star hotel in Kakamega rated 3.7 by 612 guests, a large enough body of reviews to give a fair picture of what to expect. It appeals to visitors who want to be in the town itself rather than on an approach road, and the steady guest numbers suggest a reliable, mid-range choice for business or family trips to Kakamega.
See Western Star HotelKakamega Sheywe Hotel
Kisumu Webuye Road
Why stay hereKakamega Sheywe Hotel occupies Kisumu Webuye Road, a 3-star property with a 3.6 guest rating drawn from 506 reviews. Its location on this through-route suits travellers breaking a journey between Kisumu and Webuye, and the hotel's long review history means guests know in advance what they are booking. A reasonable fit for road-trippers and longer stays.
See Kakamega Sheywe HotelJamindas Paradise Motel
Off Kakamega Mumias Road
Why stay hereJamindas Paradise Motel is a 3-star motel off Kakamega Mumias Road, rated 3.5 by 397 guests. The motel format and roadside setting suit drivers who want to pull in directly off this route and park close to their room. It is a straightforward option for overnight stops rather than a destination in itself.
See Jamindas Paradise MotelMilimani Hotel
Kakamega
Why stay hereMilimani Hotel holds the highest guest rating of any 3-star hotel on this list, 4.5, though it comes from only 12 reviews so it should be read with that in mind. It is a 3-star hotel in Kakamega for travellers willing to try a lightly reviewed property on the strength of strong early feedback, particularly those who value a high score over a long track record.
See Milimani HotelLamanis Haven
Kakamega Webuye Road Shimala Vandu
Why stay hereLamanis Haven is a 3-star hotel on Kakamega Webuye Road at Shimala Vandu, placing it along one of the main corridors into Kakamega rather than in the town centre. With no guest rating yet recorded, it is best suited to travellers who are comfortable booking a newer or less-reviewed property and want to be on this road.
See Lamanis HavenMalava Forest Lodge
Kisumu Kakamega Road
Why stay hereNo guest rating is recorded for it yet, so it suits visitors who are happy to book without a review history and want to be out along this road rather than in central Kakamega.
See Malava Forest LodgeMulembe Villa
Kakamega
Why stay hereMulembe Villa is a 3-star hotel in Kakamega with no guest rating recorded yet. It is an option for travellers who want a villa-style name and a town address, and who are prepared to book a property with no review history. Best suited to those who value a central Kakamega base over a proven track record.
See Mulembe VillaLumo Blues Guest House
Hassan Were Street
Why stay hereLumo Blues Guest House is a 3-star guest house on Hassan Were Street, an in-town address in Kakamega. With no guest rating recorded, it fits travellers who want a small guest-house stay on a named street in the town and are willing to book on that basis rather than on past guest feedback.
See Lumo Blues Guest HouseEliphan Furnished Apartments
Kakamega Mumias Road
Why stay hereEliphan Furnished Apartments is a 3-star property on Kakamega Mumias Road, and its furnished-apartment format points to guests who want more of a self-contained stay than a standard hotel room. No guest rating is recorded yet. It suits longer visits or travellers who prefer an apartment arrangement on this road.
See Eliphan Furnished ApartmentsBeautiful 1BR with Wi Fi & secure parking
100 Metres From Maraba Primary School Maraba Kakamega
Why stay hereBeautiful 1BR with Wi Fi & secure parking is a 3-star property 100 Metres From Maraba Primary School in Maraba, Kakamega. The name indicates a one-bedroom unit, which suits a couple or solo traveller rather than a large group, and an address this specific helps guests orient themselves on arrival. No guest rating is recorded yet.
See Beautiful 1BR with Wi Fi & secure parkingHellenis Guest House
2427 Isukha Ichina Road
Why stay hereHellenis Guest House is a 3-star guest house at 2427 Isukha Ichina Road in Kakamega, with no guest rating recorded so far. It suits travellers who want a small, locally named guest house on a specific street address and are comfortable booking without prior guest reviews to guide them.
See Hellenis Guest House
How to choose
Top guest scores
Milimani Hotel has the highest guest rating at 4.5 out of 5 from 12 reviews, and Rondo Retreat Centre follows at 4.2 from 138 reviews. Golf Hotel Kakamega is rated 4.0 and has by far the most reviews of the three, 2154. If you weigh a score against the number of stays behind it, these are the 3-star hotels to start with.
Most-reviewed
Golf Hotel Kakamega carries 2154 reviews, Western Star Hotel 612, Kakamega Sheywe Hotel 506 and Diamond Rock Resort & Guest House 434. These four have the deepest review histories among the 3-star hotels listed, so there is more guest feedback to read before you pick one.
Golf Hotel Kakamega · Western Star Hotel · Kakamega Sheywe Hotel · Diamond Rock Resort & Guest House
Small and quiet
Milimani Hotel has only 12 reviews and Rondo Retreat Centre 138, while Lantana Comfy has 245. Fewer reviews often means a smaller place, and their ratings of 4.5, 4.2 and 4.0 out of 5 show guests have been satisfied with what they found.
On the main roads out
Lantana Comfy and Eliphan Furnished Apartments sit off or on the Kakamega Mumias road, Diamond Rock Resort & Guest House off the Kakamega Webuye road, and Malava Forest Lodge on Kisumu Kakamega Road. They suit travellers arriving by road who want to be on the way in or out of town.
Lantana Comfy · Diamond Rock Resort & Guest House · Eliphan Furnished Apartments · Malava Forest Lodge
Where to stay in Kakamega
Kakamega Mumias Road
Eliphan Furnished Apartments is listed on Kakamega Mumias Road, one of the roads leading out of the county seat towards the west. Staying on this road puts you on a main route through town while keeping the forest and the surrounding area within reach for day trips.
Our picks here: Eliphan Furnished Apartments
Kakamega Webuye Road
Lamanis Haven is on Kakamega Webuye Road in Shimala Vandu, on the northern side of town. The address places you on a through road rather than in the middle of the county seat, which suits travellers arriving by road from that direction.
Our picks here: Lamanis Haven
Kisumu Kakamega Road
Malava Forest Lodge is listed on Kisumu Kakamega Road, the corridor linking the town with Kisumu to the south. It is a practical spot for a stop on the way to or from Kakamega Forest and the surrounding sites.
Our picks here: Malava Forest Lodge
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Kakamega is reached by road from Nairobi, the usual way to arrive. In a straight line the town lies about 290 km northwest of Nairobi. Once you are in Kakamega, the forest is nearby, and visitors stay in the town to reach it and other local sites. The county seat has a range of places to stay for different needs, and stays in the centre are searched and booked through IMPT, the booking partner behind this site. Availability is checked live for your dates, so no rate is quoted on the pages themselves.
Things to do near Kakamega
Questions, answered
Which 3-star hotel in Kakamega has the best guest rating?
Milimani Hotel, at 4.5 out of 5 from 12 reviews. Rondo Retreat Centre is rated 4.2 from 138 reviews, and Golf Hotel Kakamega 4.0 from 2154 reviews.
Which of these hotels has the most reviews?
Golf Hotel Kakamega, with 2154 reviews and a rating of 4.0 out of 5. Western Star Hotel follows with 612 reviews, then Kakamega Sheywe Hotel with 506 and Diamond Rock Resort & Guest House with 434.
Do any of these hotels have parking?
One listing names it: Beautiful 1BR with Wi Fi & secure parking. For every other hotel the facilities are not given in the booking record, so check parking directly with the hotel when you book.
Do any of these hotels serve breakfast?
The booking records for these 3-star hotels do not list breakfast or any other dining detail. Contact the hotel you are considering to confirm what meals are available during your stay.
Are pets allowed at these hotels?
None of the records states a pet policy for the 3-star hotels in Kakamega. Ask the hotel directly if you plan to travel with a pet.
Which 3-star hotels are best for families?
Eliphan Furnished Apartments and Beautiful 1BR with Wi Fi & secure parking are apartment-style stays, which usually suit families wanting more space. Rondo Retreat Centre and Milimani Hotel, rated 4.2 and 4.5 out of 5, are the highest-scoring options.
Which hotels are closest to the centre of Kakamega?
Western Star Hotel, Milimani Hotel and Mulembe Villa are listed with Kakamega as their address, so they sit in the town itself. Lumo Blues Guest House is on Hassan Were Street and Golf Hotel Kakamega on Khasakhala Road.
Is there a pool or spa at any of these hotels?
No pool, spa or similar facility appears in the records for these 3-star hotels. If that matters for your trip, confirm with the hotel before booking.