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3-star hotels in Nakuru
A shortlist of 3-star hotels in Nakuru, drawn from the stays listed on this site and ordered by guest score weighted by the number of reviews behind it. It is for travellers who want a known class of hotel near Lake Nakuru National Park and Menengai Crater.
Staying in Nakuru
Nakuru is a city in the Rift Valley and the county seat of Nakuru County, about 140 km northwest of Nairobi in a straight line and on the main road from Nairobi to western Kenya. Visitors come for Lake Nakuru National Park on the city's southern edge and Menengai Crater north of the city.
These 3-star hotels sit in and around the city rather than in one single quarter. Several carry Nakuru in the address, among them Zama Hotel on Wareng Road, Buraha Zenoni Hotel and Resort, Equator Green Gardens and Resort, Grand Winston Hotel on Nakuru Sigor Rd and Vicmark Hotel Nakuru on Kenyatta Ln. Three stand on Maragoli Avenue: Emboita Hotel and The Alps Hotel. Others are named by street: Taidy's Suites Nakuru on Odinga Avenue & Gusii Rd, Claire de Lune Moonlight Hotel on Mburu Gichua Road, Empolos Hotel Limited on John Momanyi Road. The spread suits couples and short-break visitors who want to be in town, and travellers moving on by road.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
The Panari Resort Nyahururu
Nyahururu Nyeri Highway Thomson Falls 20300 Nyahururu
Why stay hereSet on the Nyahururu Nyeri Highway at Thomson Falls, this 3-star address draws the largest review base of the Nakuru shortlist, with 1992 guest reviews and a 4.6 rating out of 5. It suits travellers who want a well-reviewed base on the highway, whether passing through or staying a while. The guest score is the clearest sign of how consistently it satisfies visitors.
See The Panari Resort NyahururuZama Hotel
Wareng Road Nakuru Nakuru Kenya
Why stay hereWareng Road in Nakuru puts this 3-star hotel within the town's street grid, and its 4.8 out of 5 from 49 reviews is the highest guest rating here. A small review count means the feedback comes from a limited but very satisfied group. Best for travellers who like a compact, recently reviewed property rather than one with a long track record.
See Zama HotelBuraha Zenoni Hotel and Resort
Nakuru
Why stay hereBuraha Zenoni Hotel and Resort is a 3-star option in Nakuru backed by 1066 guest reviews and a 4.4 rating out of 5. That volume of feedback makes it one of the more tried-and-tested choices on this list. It suits visitors who value a resort-style stay in town and want to judge it on a broad spread of past guest opinion.
See Buraha Zenoni Hotel and ResortEquator Green Gardens and Resort
Nakuru
Why stay hereEquator Green Gardens and Resort pairs its 3-star class with a 4.6 rating out of 5, though only 67 reviews have been posted so far. The name points to gardens and green space, which sets it apart from the town-centre addresses on this shortlist. A good fit for travellers who prefer a quieter resort setting and do not need a long review history.
See Equator Green Gardens and ResortEmboita Hotel
Maragoli Avenue
Why stay hereMaragoli Avenue is the address for this 3-star hotel, which carries a 4.3 rating out of 5 from 1497 reviews. That is one of the largest guest-review counts among the Nakuru properties here, so there is plenty of prior opinion to weigh. It suits travellers who are comfortable in a busy, well-reviewed hotel.
See Emboita HotelThe Alps Hotel
Maragoli Avenue
Why stay hereThe Alps Hotel sits on Maragoli Avenue and is a 3-star property with a 4.3 rating out of 5 across 1497 reviews. The review total is among the highest on this shortlist, showing it hosts a steady stream of guests. Choose it if you want an established address with a long record of feedback behind it.
See The Alps HotelTaidy's Suites Nakuru
Odinga Avenue & Gusii Rd
Why stay hereAt the corner of Odinga Avenue and Gusii Road, Taidy's Suites Nakuru is a 3-star hotel rated 4.3 out of 5 from 1381 reviews. The central-sounding street position and the large review count both point to a practical town base. It suits guests who want to be on the Nakuru street grid with plenty of past guest feedback to consult.
See Taidy's Suites NakuruClaire de Lune Moonlight Hotel
Mburu Gichua Road Moonlight Building
Why stay hereClaire de Lune Moonlight Hotel occupies the Moonlight Building on Mburu Gichua Road, a 3-star address with a 4.3 rating out of 5 from 942 reviews. Nearly a thousand guests have left feedback, so its standing is well documented. A sensible pick for travellers who want a named building on a central Nakuru road.
See Claire de Lune Moonlight HotelGrand Winston Hotel
Nakuru Sigor Rd
Why stay hereGrand Winston Hotel is a 3-star property on Nakuru Sigor Road, rated 4.3 out of 5 across 848 reviews. The road position is outside the tightest part of the town grid, which may appeal to guests arriving by car. With 848 reviews behind it, the hotel has a substantial record for travellers to judge.
See Grand Winston HotelEmpolos Hotel Limited
John Momanyi Road 16472
Why stay hereEmpolos Hotel Limited is a 3-star hotel on John Momanyi Road in Nakuru, holding a 4.3 rating out of 5 from 655 reviews. The review base is solid without being overwhelming, and the street address places it in the town's road network. It suits guests who want a straightforward, consistently rated hotel.
See Empolos Hotel LimitedEpashikino Resort & Spa
Gilgil Town Road
Why stay hereGilgil Town Road is the setting for Epashikino Resort & Spa, a 3-star property rated 4.3 out of 5 from 614 reviews. Its position along the Gilgil road suits travellers heading towards or from that direction. A spa is signalled in the name, and the 614 guest reviews give a useful picture of the stay.
See Epashikino Resort & SpaEpashikino Resort and Spa
Epashikino Resort And Spa Elementaita
Why stay hereThis Epashikino Resort and Spa listing carries the Elementaita address, marking it out from the Nakuru town entries on this shortlist. It is a 3-star hotel rated 4.3 out of 5 from 612 reviews. The Elementaita setting and the spa in its name make it a choice for travellers interested in that lakeside part of the region.
See Epashikino Resort and SpaHillcourt Resort And Spa
Nakuru
Why stay hereHillcourt Resort And Spa is a 3-star property in Nakuru with a 4.3 rating out of 5 from 231 reviews. The review count is moderate, so the picture comes from a smaller but consistent set of guests. It fits travellers who want a resort-and-spa style stay and are happy to rely on a compact review record.
See Hillcourt Resort And SpaHillcourt Resort and Spa
Nakuru
Why stay hereThis Hillcourt Resort and Spa entry is likewise a 3-star hotel in Nakuru, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 229 reviews. Feedback comes from a modest group of past guests rather than a huge crowd. Suitable for visitors who prefer a quieter, resort-oriented address and do not need thousands of reviews to decide.
See Hillcourt Resort and SpaVicmark Hotel Nakuru
Kenyatta Ln
Why stay hereVicmark Hotel Nakuru stands on Kenyatta Ln, a 3-star hotel with a 4.3 rating out of 5 from 200 reviews. The lane address places it in the town's central street layout, and the 200 reviews come from a limited but steady guest base. A reasonable option for travellers wanting to be on a named Nakuru lane.
See Vicmark Hotel Nakuru
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Panari Resort Nyahururu | ★★★ | 4.6 | 1,992 |
| Zama Hotel | ★★★ | 4.8 | 49 |
| Buraha Zenoni Hotel and Resort | ★★★ | 4.4 | 1,066 |
| Equator Green Gardens and Resort | ★★★ | 4.6 | 67 |
| Emboita Hotel | ★★★ | 4.3 | 1,497 |
| The Alps Hotel | ★★★ | 4.3 | 1,497 |
| Taidy's Suites Nakuru | ★★★ | 4.3 | 1,381 |
| Claire de Lune Moonlight Hotel | ★★★ | 4.3 | 942 |
| Grand Winston Hotel | ★★★ | 4.3 | 848 |
| Empolos Hotel Limited | ★★★ | 4.3 | 655 |
| Epashikino Resort & Spa | ★★★ | 4.3 | 614 |
| Epashikino Resort and Spa | ★★★ | 4.3 | 612 |
| Hillcourt Resort And Spa | ★★★ | 4.3 | 231 |
| Hillcourt Resort and Spa | ★★★ | 4.3 | 229 |
| Vicmark Hotel Nakuru | ★★★ | 4.3 | 200 |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For top guest scores
Zama Hotel carries the highest guest rating here at 4.8 out of 5 from 49 reviews. The Panari Resort Nyahururu and Equator Green Gardens and Resort follow at 4.6, with 1992 and 67 reviews respectively. Buraha Zenoni Hotel and Resort is rated 4.4 from 1066 reviews, the largest review base in this group.
Zama Hotel · The Panari Resort Nyahururu · Buraha Zenoni Hotel and Resort · Equator Green Gardens and Resort
For a busy, reviewed stay
The Panari Resort Nyahururu has 1992 reviews at 4.6 out of 5, Emboita Hotel and The Alps Hotel each 1497 reviews at 4.3, and Taidy's Suites Nakuru 1381 reviews at 4.3. These are the hotels here with the deepest guest feedback behind their scores.
The Panari Resort Nyahururu · Emboita Hotel · The Alps Hotel · Taidy's Suites Nakuru
For quieter properties
Equator Green Gardens and Resort has 67 reviews at 4.6, Hillcourt Resort And Spa 231 at 4.3, Hillcourt Resort and Spa 229 at 4.3, Vicmark Hotel Nakuru 200 at 4.3 and Epashikino Resort & Spa 614 at 4.3. Smaller review counts suit travellers who prefer a less crowded property.
Equator Green Gardens and Resort · Hillcourt Resort And Spa · Hillcourt Resort and Spa · Vicmark Hotel Nakuru · Epashikino Resort & Spa
Things to do near Nakuru
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels has the highest guest rating?
Zama Hotel on Wareng Road is the top-rated in this shortlist at 4.8 out of 5, from 49 reviews. The Panari Resort Nyahururu and Equator Green Gardens and Resort are next at 4.6, from 1992 and 67 reviews.
Which hotels here are closest to the city centre?
Vicmark Hotel Nakuru on Kenyatta Ln, Claire de Lune Moonlight Hotel on Mburu Gichua Road, Taidy's Suites Nakuru on Odinga Avenue & Gusii Rd and Empolos Hotel Limited on John Momanyi Road carry street addresses in Nakuru town. Distance in kilometres is not given in the hotel data.
Are these hotels good for families?
The larger properties suit families best: The Panari Resort Nyahururu and Buraha Zenoni Hotel and Resort carry 1992 and 1066 reviews at 4.6 and 4.4 out of 5. Equator Green Gardens and Resort is called a resort and is rated 4.6 from 67 reviews.
Which hotels have the most reviews?
The Panari Resort Nyahururu leads with 1992 reviews, then Emboita Hotel and The Alps Hotel with 1497 each, Taidy's Suites Nakuru with 1381 and Buraha Zenoni Hotel and Resort with 1066. All are 3-star.
Which hotels are spas or resorts?
All are 3-star and rated between 4.3 and 4.6 out of 5.
Is parking or breakfast included at these hotels?
The hotel records behind this list do not state parking, breakfast or other facilities, so nothing can be confirmed here. Availability is checked live for your dates when you book.
Where do these hotels sit in relation to Lake Nakuru National Park?
Lake Nakuru National Park lies on the city's southern edge and Menengai Crater rises north of the city. Several hotels carry Nakuru in their address, among them Buraha Zenoni Hotel and Resort and Equator Green Gardens and Resort.