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3-star hotels in Thika
This shortlist covers the 3-star hotels in Thika, Kiambu County, gathered from the booking supplier's records for travellers planning a stop on the Thika Superhighway or a base for the town's waterfalls.
Staying in Thika
Thika sits in Kiambu County, about 40 km northeast of Nairobi in a straight line, and the Thika Superhighway connects it to the capital, making the town easy to reach by road from Nairobi. Chania Falls and Thika Falls are close to the town, and Fourteen Falls on the Athi River is also nearby, so the waterfalls of the area are one reason visitors come. The hotels here stand along the roads that carry people into and through town: Thika Mang'u Road, the Thika Super Highway, Karatina Rd, Kenyatta Highway, the Eastern Bypass, Garisa Road, Haile Selassie Rd, Thika Chania Road, Commercial Street, Thika Road, the Old Road at Kabati and Kileefarm Kisukioni.
That spread suits different trips. Couples and short-break visitors tend to look at the quieter roadside and out-of-town addresses, while the Kenyatta Highway and Commercial Street hotels put business travellers and anyone wanting the town centre streets within reach. Families can weigh the higher-rated places with more reviews behind them against the small, outlying cottages.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Bubbles Restaurant Thika
Thika Mang'u Road 8
Why stay hereSet on Thika Mang'u Road, Bubbles Restaurant Thika pairs its 3-star class with the highest guest rating among these Thika stays, 4.7 out of 5 from 32 reviews. That small, devoted following suggests a property that keeps things personal rather than sprawling. Best suited to travellers who want a quiet address on the Mang'u side of town and prefer a compact, highly rated base over a large resort.
See Bubbles Restaurant ThikaRainbow Ruiru Resort
Thika Super Highway
Why stay hereIts 4.2 rating rests on a wide spread of guest experience. It suits road travellers and visitors who want a highway-side stop with a well-established reputation, and it is the obvious pick if you value feedback volume over a boutique feel.
See Rainbow Ruiru ResortThe Luke Hotel Cravers Thika
Thika
Why stay hereThe Luke Hotel Cravers Thika carries a 3-star class and a 4.1 rating across 1,549 reviews, one of the more heavily reviewed Thika addresses in this list. That volume points to consistent traffic and a settled operation in the town itself. It fits business and leisure guests who want a central Thika location with a track record rather than an untested newcomer.
See The Luke Hotel Cravers ThikaEton Hotel
Karatina Rd
Why stay hereOn Karatina Rd, Eton Hotel holds a 3-star class and a 4.1 guest rating from 1,318 reviews. The review count is substantial, which suggests a reliable, well-used hotel on a main approach into Thika. Travellers passing through on the Karatina road, or anyone wanting a mid-range address outside the immediate town centre, are the natural fit here.
See Eton HotelEton Hotel
Kenyatta Highway 7
Why stay hereEton Hotel on Kenyatta Highway 7 shares the same 3-star class and 4.1 rating as its Karatina Rd namesake, with 1,317 reviews. The Kenyatta Highway setting places it on the town's principal artery, handy for guests moving north along the highway. Choose this branch if you want the Eton name at a central highway address rather than a road out of town.
See Eton HotelThe Plateau Breeze Hotel
Eastern Bypass
Why stay hereThe Plateau Breeze Hotel sits on the Eastern Bypass, a 3-star property rated 4.3 from 28 reviews. The review base is small, so guests are booking on the strength of an eastern bypass position rather than a long record. It is a reasonable fit for travellers who want to skirt Thika's centre and stay close to the bypass for onward movement.
See The Plateau Breeze HotelRoyal Delight Hotel & Apartments
Garisa Road
Why stay hereRoyal Delight Hotel & Apartments on Garisa Road is a 3-star address with a 4.1 rating from 71 reviews. The name indicates both hotel rooms and apartments, useful for longer stays or guests who prefer self-contained accommodation. Moderate review numbers mean a steady, if not crowded, following. Suits travellers heading toward the Garissa road direction who want apartment-style flexibility.
See Royal Delight Hotel & ApartmentsPaleo Hotel and Spa Thika
Haile Selassie Rd
Why stay herePaleo Hotel and Spa Thika on Haile Selassie Rd is a 3-star property rated 4.0 from 811 reviews. The spa element sets it apart from most other 3-star listings in Thika, and the review count is solid for a town of this size. It appeals to guests who want an on-site spa as part of a Thika stay, on a well-known central road.
See Paleo Hotel and Spa ThikaShuhan Hotel
Thika Chania Road
Why stay hereShuhan Hotel occupies a 3-star class on Thika Chania Road with a 4.0 rating from 468 reviews. The Chania road address puts it along a quieter route out of town, and the review base is respectable. It should suit guests who prefer a smaller, less trafficked property with a consistent if not exceptional guest score.
See Shuhan HotelFaraja Hotel
Commercial Street Off Mama
Why stay hereFaraja Hotel is a 3-star property on Commercial Street Off Mama, rated 4.1 from 39 reviews. Small review numbers point to a modest, low-profile operation in a commercial-street setting within Thika. Travellers who want to be near the town's commercial streets and value an understated address over a resort-style stay are the best match.
See Faraja HotelBlue Post Hotel
Thika Road Thika
Why stay hereBlue Post Hotel on Thika Road carries a 3-star class, a 3.9 rating and 2,786 reviews, one of the longest-established review bases among these Thika properties. The Thika Road position is the town's main corridor. It suits visitors who want a well-known, heavily reviewed name on the main road, accepting a slightly lower rating in exchange for sheer familiarity.
See Blue Post HotelThe Coconut Grill Hotels
Kenyatta Highway Off Garissa Road Thika Kenya
Why stay hereThe Coconut Grill Hotels, 3-star, sits on Kenyatta Highway Off Garissa Road and holds a 3.9 rating from 373 reviews. The address sits at the junction of the highway and Garissa road traffic. It is a practical choice for guests who need a highway-plus-Garissa-road location and a moderately reviewed, straightforward hotel rather than a sprawling resort.
See The Coconut Grill HotelsThika Greens Golf Resort
Old Road Kabati Kenya
Why stay hereThika Greens Golf Resort on Old Road Kabati is the only 3-star listing here with a golf-resort identity, rated 3.8 from 349 reviews. The Kabati setting is away from central Thika entirely. It makes sense for guests who want a golf-oriented stay on the Old Road and are willing to trade a higher rating for a specialised leisure property.
See Thika Greens Golf ResortKileefarm Cottages
Kileefarm Kisukioni
Why stay hereKileefarm Cottages at Kileefarm Kisukioni is a 3-star property with a 4.8 rating, the top score in this list, from just 9 reviews. The cottage format and Kisukioni location suggest a rural, small-scale stay well outside town. Best for travellers who value a cottage setting and an exceptionally high rating over the reassurance of many reviews.
See Kileefarm CottagesThe Ree
Thika
Why stay hereThe Ree is a 3-star hotel in Thika rated 4.3 from 16 reviews. The review base is thin, so this is a low-profile option rather than a proven one, and its Thika address keeps it inside the town. It suits guests who are comfortable booking a small, recently reviewed hotel and want a simple in-town base without the weight of a large property.
See The Ree
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubbles Restaurant Thika | ★★★ | 4.7 | 32 |
| Rainbow Ruiru Resort | ★★★ | 4.2 | 3,902 |
| The Luke Hotel Cravers Thika | ★★★ | 4.1 | 1,549 |
| Eton Hotel | ★★★ | 4.1 | 1,318 |
| Eton Hotel | ★★★ | 4.1 | 1,317 |
| The Plateau Breeze Hotel | ★★★ | 4.3 | 28 |
| Royal Delight Hotel & Apartments | ★★★ | 4.1 | 71 |
| Paleo Hotel and Spa Thika | ★★★ | 4.0 | 811 |
| Shuhan Hotel | ★★★ | 4.0 | 468 |
| Faraja Hotel | ★★★ | 4.1 | 39 |
| Blue Post Hotel | ★★★ | 3.9 | 2,786 |
| The Coconut Grill Hotels | ★★★ | 3.9 | 373 |
| Thika Greens Golf Resort | ★★★ | 3.8 | 349 |
| Kileefarm Cottages | ★★★ | 4.8 | 9 |
| The Ree | ★★★ | 4.3 | 16 |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For top guest scores
Bubbles Restaurant Thika scores 4.7 from 32 reviews, Kileefarm Cottages 4.8 from 9 reviews and The Ree 4.3 from 16 reviews. These are the best-rated 3-star addresses on this list, though the review counts are small, so treat them as picks from a narrow base.
For a long track record
Rainbow Ruiru Resort carries 3902 reviews at 4.2, Blue Post Hotel 2786 at 3.9 and The Luke Hotel Cravers Thika 1549 at 4.1. If you would rather book somewhere many guests have already stayed, these three have by far the deepest review history in Thika.
Rainbow Ruiru Resort · Blue Post Hotel · The Luke Hotel Cravers Thika
For business and town streets
Eton Hotel on Kenyatta Highway 7, Eton Hotel on Karatina Rd, Faraja Hotel on Commercial Street and The Coconut Grill Hotels off Garissa Road all sit on the town's main street addresses, which suits business travellers and anyone wanting to be among the shops and offices.
Eton Hotel · Eton Hotel · Faraja Hotel · The Coconut Grill Hotels
For a spa or resort setting
Both are further from the town-centre streets.
Where to stay in Thika
Kenyatta Highway
This is a town-street setting, handy for travellers who want to be on the road through the centre rather than out at the edges.
Our picks here: Eton Hotel · The Coconut Grill Hotels
Commercial Street
Faraja Hotel sits on Commercial Street off Mama, one of the central addresses in this shortlist. Choosing it puts you among the town's commercial streets, which suits a short business stay in Thika itself.
Our picks here: Faraja Hotel
Karatina Rd
The Eton Hotel on Karatina Rd is the Karatina road entry on this list, with 1318 reviews at 4.1. It gives a second Eton address, useful if you want the same guest score on a different approach into town.
Our picks here: Eton Hotel
Thika Road
Blue Post Hotel stands on Thika Road in Thika, the road link that ties the town to Nairobi. With 2786 reviews at 3.9, it is one of the longest-reviewed places here for travellers arriving by road.
Our picks here: Blue Post Hotel
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Thika lies about 40 km northeast of Nairobi in a straight line and is reached by road from Nairobi. The town sits on the Thika Superhighway, the main road connection for travellers coming from the capital. That road route makes Thika easy to reach for anyone travelling from Nairobi, and several of the hotels here take their address from it — Rainbow Ruiru Resort on the Thika Super Highway, Blue Post Hotel on Thika Road.
Things to do near Thika
Questions, answered
Which hotel in Thika has the best guest score?
Bubbles Restaurant Thika has the highest score on this list, 4.7 out of 5, from 32 reviews. Kileefarm Cottages follows at 4.8 out of 5 from 9 reviews, a very small sample, and The Ree at 4.3 from 16 reviews.
Which Thika hotel is closest to the centre?
The addresses nearest the town streets are Eton Hotel on Kenyatta Highway 7, Faraja Hotel on Commercial Street off Mama and Eton Hotel on Karatina Rd. The site does not state distances from the centre for individual hotels.
Do any of these hotels have a spa or pool?
The supplier's records for these hotels list no facilities, so no pool, spa, parking or breakfast detail can be confirmed here. Paleo Hotel and Spa Thika carries spa in its name, but the facilities field itself is empty.
Which hotels are good for families?
Rainbow Ruiru Resort, with 3902 reviews at 4.2, and The Luke Hotel Cravers Thika, 1549 reviews at 4.1, have the largest guest histories of the 3-star hotels listed in Thika, which makes them the safer family picks.
Can I bring pets or park a car at these hotels?
The records used for this list carry no facilities information for any of the Thika hotels, so pets and parking cannot be confirmed. Ask the hotel directly before booking.
Where do most of these hotels sit in Thika?
They are spread along the roads into and through town: Kenyatta Highway, Karatina Rd, Garisa Road, Haile Selassie Rd, Thika Chania Road, Commercial Street, Thika Road, the Eastern Bypass and out to Kabati and Kileefarm Kisukioni.
How far is Thika from Nairobi?
Thika is about 40 km northeast of Nairobi in a straight line, in Kiambu County. It is reached by road from Nairobi along the Thika Superhighway, the main road connection from the capital.
What can I see around Thika?
Chania Falls and Thika Falls are close to the town, and Fourteen Falls on the Athi River is also nearby, so the waterfalls in the area are the obvious outings from a Thika base.