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3-star hotels in Kiambu
A shortlist of 3-star hotels in Kiambu, the county seat about 10 km north of Nairobi. It is for travellers who want to sleep near the capital without being in it, whether for a short break, business or a family stop.
Staying in Kiambu
Kiambu is the county seat of Kiambu County, sitting just north of Nairobi, about 10 km away in a straight line. The hills around the town are coffee and tea country, and the setting is farmland on hills. It is reached by road from Nairobi, and the road journey connects the town to the capital. That makes Kiambu a practical place to sleep for anyone who wants to be near Nairobi but not in it.
The hotels on this shortlist sit in and around the town and along the roads leading to it. Several carry Kiambu Road or Kiambu in their addresses, among them Phoenicia Hotel Nairobi, County Villa Hotel, Residence Next Door 3br Gz and The Greenzone Apartments Thindigua. Others name Ruiru Kamiti Road, Thika Super Hwy, Riabai Road and Tatu City's Unity One. The mix suits couples and business travellers on a short break, and families or longer stays will find the apartments useful, with guest scores ranging from 3.7 to 5.0 out of 5.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
BTL Christian International Conference Centre
Kiambu
Why stay hereA 3-star conference centre with an unusually large base of feedback: 1830 reviews and a guest rating of 4.3 out of 5. Guests looking for a steady, well-reviewed stay in Kiambu rather than a boutique experience will find the volume of previous visitors reassuring. It suits conference attendees and travellers who want a straightforward base with plenty of prior guest impressions to draw on.
See BTL Christian International Conference CentrePhoenicia Hotel Nairobi
Mushroom Road Kiambu Road
Why stay hereSet on Mushroom Road off Kiambu Road, this 3-star hotel has drawn 235 reviews and holds a guest rating of 4.2 out of 5. The score suggests consistent satisfaction among past guests, making it a reasonable pick for travellers who value a reliable Kiambu Road location. It fits visitors who prefer a modest hotel with a solid record over an apartment-style stay.
See Phoenicia Hotel NairobiKenton Hotel
Ruiru Kamiti Road
Why stay hereOn Ruiru Kamiti Road, Kenton Hotel is a 3-star property with 362 reviews and a guest rating of 3.9 out of 5. The feedback is substantial enough to give a clear picture, and the mixed-to-positive score suits travellers who want an established hotel along this route rather than an unrated apartment. A practical choice for those whose plans centre on the Ruiru and Kamiti area.
See Kenton HotelCounty Villa Hotel
Kiambu Road
Why stay hereCounty Villa Hotel sits on Kiambu Road as a 3-star option with 230 reviews and a guest rating of 3.7 out of 5. The rating reflects moderate guest satisfaction, so it best suits travellers who prioritise the Kiambu Road setting and an established hotel over a higher-scoring alternative. Its review count is large enough to be informative for anyone weighing a stay here.
See County Villa HotelBricks Pub & Hotel Adults Only
Kiambu
Why stay hereA 3-star adults-only hotel in Kiambu, Bricks Pub & Hotel shows a perfect guest rating of 5.0 out of 5, though from only 4 reviews. The adults-only format suits couples or friends seeking a child-free stay, and the pub element points to an on-site social setting. Travellers should read the tiny review base as an early signal rather than a proven record.
See Bricks Pub & Hotel Adults OnlyImpeccable 1 bed Apartment Cozy and Comfortable
Tiffany Heights Kangara Crescent
Why stay hereThis 3-star one-bedroom apartment on Kangara Crescent at Tiffany Heights suits solo travellers or couples who want self-contained space in Kiambu instead of a hotel room. The listing centres on a cosy, comfortable setup, and the one-bedroom layout keeps things compact. It is a fit for guests planning a longer or more independent stay.
See Impeccable 1 bed Apartment Cozy and ComfortableRemarkable 2 bed Apartment Cozy and Comfortable
Tiffant Heights Kangara Crescent
Why stay hereThe 3-star two-bedroom apartment at Tiffany Heights on Kangara Crescent offers more room than a single-bedroom unit, making it a better match for small groups, families or two couples travelling together. Guests who want the independence of an apartment in the Kiambu area, rather than hotel services, are the natural audience for this listing.
See Remarkable 2 bed Apartment Cozy and ComfortableResidence Next Door Coral 1
Thindigua Highway Street
Why stay hereResidence Next Door Coral 1 is a 3-star apartment on Thindigua Highway Street. It targets guests who want a residential-style base in the Thindigua area with the freedom of an apartment rather than a staffed hotel. Suited to travellers staying a few nights or longer who prefer to handle their own meals and routine.
See Residence Next Door Coral 1Flat in Tatu City
Unity One A2 33
Why stay hereA 3-star flat at Unity One A2 33, this listing places guests inside Tatu City. It suits travellers whose plans are tied to that development and who want an apartment rather than a hotel. For anyone needing to be based in Tatu City itself, the location is the defining reason to choose it.
See Flat in Tatu CityTodas Hotel
Riabai Road
Why stay hereTodas Hotel is a 3-star property on Riabai Road. It suits guests who want a conventional hotel setup in Kiambu rather than a self-catering apartment. Travellers whose plans put them near Riabai Road will find the address the main draw here.
See Todas HotelResidence Next Door Coral
A309 Tsavo Coral Bells Kiambu Rd
Why stay hereThis 3-star residence sits at A309 Tsavo Coral Bells on Kiambu Road. It appeals to guests who want apartment-style accommodation along the Kiambu Road corridor, with the flexibility that comes with a residence rather than a full-service hotel. A sensible base for longer stays in the area.
See Residence Next Door CoralResidence Next Door 3br Gz
Kiambu Road
Why stay hereA 3-star three-bedroom residence on Kiambu Road, this unit offers enough space for families or groups who would rather share an apartment than book separate hotel rooms. The Kiambu Road position keeps guests on a main corridor, and the self-contained format suits those planning extended stays.
See Residence Next Door 3br GzBelaire Bnb one bedroom in Thindigua kiambu road
Kenya Airforce Golf Club Second Floor
Why stay hereThis 3-star one-bedroom B&B is listed at the Kenya Airforce Golf Club on the second floor, along Kiambu Road. It suits a solo traveller or couple who wants a compact, hosted-style stay in the Thindigua and Kiambu Road area. The single-bedroom setup keeps the space small and manageable.
See Belaire Bnb one bedroom in Thindigua kiambu roadGS Grand Hotel
Thika Super Hwy
Why stay hereGS Grand Hotel is a 3-star hotel on Thika Super Highway. Its position on the highway makes it a fit for travellers whose journeys run along that corridor and who want a hotel rather than an apartment. Guests seeking a conventional hotel stay with direct highway access are the natural audience.
See GS Grand HotelThe Greenzone Apartments Thindigua
Kiambu Rd
Why stay hereThe Greenzone Apartments Thindigua is a 3-star apartment option on Kiambu Road. It suits guests who want the independence of an apartment in the Thindigua area, with cooking and living space of their own. A good match for longer stays or travellers who prefer not to rely on hotel services.
See The Greenzone Apartments Thindigua
How to choose
Top-rated stays
Bricks Pub & Hotel Adults Only holds a guest score of 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews, and BTL Christian International Conference Centre follows at 4.3 out of 5 from 1830 reviews. Phoenicia Hotel Nairobi, on Mushroom Road Kiambu Road, scores 4.2 out of 5 from 235 reviews. These are the best-reviewed 3-star options on this list.
Bricks Pub & Hotel Adults Only · BTL Christian International Conference Centre · Phoenicia Hotel Nairobi
By review volume
BTL Christian International Conference Centre has by far the largest review base, 1830. Kenton Hotel on Ruiru Kamiti Road has 362, County Villa Hotel on Kiambu Road has 230 and Phoenicia Hotel Nairobi has 235. More reviews mean more guest stays behind the score.
BTL Christian International Conference Centre · Kenton Hotel · County Villa Hotel · Phoenicia Hotel Nairobi
Apartments for longer stays
Self-contained apartments suit travellers who want more space than a hotel room. They include Impeccable 1 bed Apartment Cozy and Comfortable and Remarkable 2 bed Apartment Cozy and Comfortable on Kangara Crescent, Flat in Tatu City, Residence Next Door Coral, Residence Next Door 3br Gz and The Greenzone Apartments Thindigua.
Impeccable 1 bed Apartment Cozy and Comfortable · Remarkable 2 bed Apartment Cozy and Comfortable · Flat in Tatu City · Residence Next Door Coral · Residence Next Door 3br Gz · The Greenzone Apartments Thindigua
Adults only
Bricks Pub & Hotel Adults Only in Kiambu is the one adults-only property on this shortlist, and it also holds the highest guest score, 5.0 out of 5, though from only 4 reviews. Couples wanting a quieter, grown-up stay should start here.
Where to stay in Kiambu
Kiambu Road
Kiambu Road is named in several hotel addresses and is one of the main routes linking the town to Nairobi. Phoenicia Hotel Nairobi, County Villa Hotel, Residence Next Door Coral, Residence Next Door 3br Gz and The Greenzone Apartments Thindigua all sit along it or just off it.
Our picks here: Phoenicia Hotel Nairobi · County Villa Hotel · Residence Next Door 3br Gz
Thindigua
Thindigua appears in the addresses of Residence Next Door Coral 1 on Thindigua Highway Street, The Greenzone Apartments Thindigua on Kiambu Rd, and Belaire Bnb one bedroom in Thindigua kiambu road. This is a cluster of apartment-style stays on the Kiambu side of the Nairobi road.
Our picks here: Residence Next Door Coral 1
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Kiambu is about 10 km north of Nairobi in a straight line, and it is reached by road from Nairobi. The road journey goes north from the capital to the town and connects it to the capital, which makes Kiambu a practical place to sleep for anyone who wants to be near Nairobi but not in it. The site's own text gives no further detail on transport times or services, so plan your road journey to the town accordingly.
When to go
The site's text gives no months or seasons for Kiambu. What it does say is that the hills around the town are coffee and tea country, and that the setting is farmland on hills. That is the landscape you come for, so choose your dates around the general seasons you prefer for hill country rather than any advice given here.
Things to do near Kiambu
Questions, answered
Which hotel in Kiambu is closest to the centre?
BTL Christian International Conference Centre and Bricks Pub & Hotel Adults Only both carry Kiambu in their addresses, so they are the ones in the town itself. Kiambu is about 10 km north of Nairobi in a straight line and is reached by road from the capital.
Which is the highest-rated 3-star hotel on this shortlist?
Bricks Pub & Hotel Adults Only holds a guest score of 5.0 out of 5, but from only 4 reviews. Among hotels with a large review base, BTL Christian International Conference Centre scores 4.3 out of 5 from 1830 reviews, followed by Phoenicia Hotel Nairobi at 4.2 out of 5 from 235.
Do any of these hotels have a pool or spa?
The records for these Kiambu hotels list no facilities, so no pool or spa can be confirmed for any of them. Check directly with the property you choose, or look at its own page, where availability is checked live for your dates.
Are there hotels in Kiambu that welcome families?
The apartments work best for families because they offer more than one bedroom, such as Remarkable 2 bed Apartment Cozy and Comfortable and Residence Next Door 3br Gz. For a hotel stay, BTL Christian International Conference Centre has the largest review base, 1830, and a score of 4.3 out of 5.
Is parking available at these hotels?
The hotel records on this shortlist do not list facilities, so parking cannot be confirmed from the data. Ask the property directly before you book. Rates are not quoted here; availability is checked live for your dates.
Which hotels are best for a short break or business trip?
Phoenicia Hotel Nairobi, on Mushroom Road Kiambu Road, and County Villa Hotel, on Kiambu Road, sit along the road link to Nairobi, which suits a short break or business stay. Phoenicia scores 4.2 out of 5 from 235 reviews and County Villa 3.7 out of 5 from 230 reviews.
Can I bring pets to these hotels?
Nothing in the hotel records says pets are accepted, so this cannot be confirmed for any of the Kiambu properties listed. Contact the hotel you are considering, since its own page is built from the booking supplier's record and can be checked for your dates.
Which hotel has the most reviews behind its score?
BTL Christian International Conference Centre, with 1830 reviews and a guest score of 4.3 out of 5. Kenton Hotel on Ruiru Kamiti Road is next with 362 reviews and 3.9 out of 5, then Phoenicia Hotel Nairobi with 235 reviews and County Villa Hotel with 230.