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4-star hotels in Ruiru
This shortlist covers the 4-star hotels in Ruiru, on the Thika Superhighway northeast of Nairobi. It is for drivers breaking the road journey, couples and small groups who want a comfortable bed in Kiambu County without going into the capital.
Staying in Ruiru
Ruiru is a town in Kiambu County, Kenya, sitting on the Thika Superhighway northeast of Nairobi. Visitors use it as a place to sleep on the road between the capital and the towns further northeast, and it lies about 20 km northeast of Nairobi in a straight line. The hotels here are spread along that corridor: Thika Road near Plainview Hospital, the Eastern Bypass, Tatu Navigation Road and Sifa House, with several simply addressed to Ruiru itself. The addresses put these stays on the town's main road axes and just off them, which suits people arriving by car. Families are served by The House Beautiful Tatu City and Sifa House The Family Damside Escape with Amazing Views. Business travellers and short-break guests can pick Hotel Vesloni or Bedarin Hotel Limited in Ruiru, or Highway Nest 2 Minutes To SpurMall & NIBS College for a stop close to shopping and the college.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Nikki's 2BR Home Ruiru Thika Road
Thika Road Near Plainview Hospital First Floor
Why stay hereNikki's 2BR Home Ruiru Thika Road sits on Thika Road near Plainview Hospital, on the first floor of its building. Classed as a 4-star property, it gives guests a base on this busy corridor through Ruiru, with the hospital close by and the Thika Road route running past the door for onward journeys.
See Nikki's 2BR Home Ruiru Thika RoadHotel Vesloni
Ruiru
Why stay hereHotel Vesloni sits in Ruiru as a 4-star address, making it a straightforward choice for travellers who want to be in town rather than on the highway. Couples and business guests passing through the area will find it fits a short stay.
See Hotel VesloniFully Furnished Studio Apt in Ruiru Membly next to Drop n Shop Supermarket
Eastern Bypass
Why stay hereA fully furnished studio apartment on the Eastern Bypass, placed next to Drop n Shop Supermarket in Ruiru Membly. The kitchen and living space suit longer stays and solo travellers who prefer cooking for themselves, with shopping for groceries on the doorstep.
See Fully Furnished Studio Apt in Ruiru Membly next to Drop n Shop SupermarketHighway Nest 2 Minutes To SpurMall & NIBS College
Ruiru
Why stay hereHighway Nest takes its name from its position, 2 minutes from SpurMall and NIBS College in Ruiru. That puts shops, eateries and the college within easy reach, which works well for visiting families, students' relatives and anyone breaking a journey along the highway.
See Highway Nest 2 Minutes To SpurMall & NIBS CollegeThe House Beautiful Tatu City
Tatu Navigation Road
Why stay hereThe House Beautiful sits on Tatu Navigation Road inside Tatu City, a planned development north of Ruiru. Guests who want a modern, ordered neighbourhood as their base, whether for work in the city or a quiet weekend, will find this 4-star house suited to them.
See The House Beautiful Tatu CityChic City Escape
Eastern Bypass
Why stay hereChic City Escape lives up to its name on the Eastern Bypass, offering a 4-star apartment-style stay for travellers who want to bypass central Nairobi traffic. Couples and small groups will appreciate a self-catering setup with the bypass on hand for onward travel.
See Chic City EscapeCalm Haven Cozy Home
Ruiru
Why stay hereCalm Haven Cozy Home is a 4-star retreat in Ruiru for guests who want quiet rather than a busy hotel lobby. The home setting suits couples, remote workers and small families looking for a relaxed stay within reach of the town.
See Calm Haven Cozy HomeSifa House The Family Damside Escape with Amazing Views
Sifa House
Why stay hereSifa House is a family-sized escape on the damside, and the views are the reason to book it. Groups and families who want space to spread out and a waterside outlook will find this 4-star house in Ruiru a change from a standard hotel room.
See Sifa House The Family Damside Escape with Amazing ViewsBedarin Hotel Limited
Ruiru
Why stay hereBedarin Hotel Limited is a 4-star hotel in Ruiru for guests who prefer a conventional hotel setup with services on site. It suits business travellers and visitors to the town who want a recognised address rather than a private apartment.
See Bedarin Hotel Limited
How to choose
For families
Sifa House The Family Damside Escape with Amazing Views is named for family stays, and The House Beautiful Tatu City offers a whole house in the Tatu City area. Nikki's 2BR Home Ruiru Thika Road adds a second bedroom on Thika Road near Plainview Hospital, useful when children or grandparents travel along.
Sifa House The Family Damside Escape with Amazing Views · The House Beautiful Tatu City · Nikki's 2BR Home Ruiru Thika Road
For couples
Calm Haven Cozy Home in Ruiru and Chic City Escape on the Eastern Bypass both read as quiet, compact retreats for two. Bedarin Hotel Limited gives couples a conventional hotel in Ruiru if they prefer service over self-catering.
Calm Haven Cozy Home · Chic City Escape · Bedarin Hotel Limited
For business and short stays
Hotel Vesloni in Ruiru and Highway Nest 2 Minutes To SpurMall & NIBS College both work for a working night on the Thika Superhighway corridor, the latter positioned near shopping and the college. Chic City Escape on the Eastern Bypass suits a quick stop without leaving the bypass.
Hotel Vesloni · Highway Nest 2 Minutes To SpurMall & NIBS College · Chic City Escape
Self-catering bases
Nikki's 2BR Home Ruiru Thika Road, The House Beautiful Tatu City, the Fully Furnished Studio Apt in Ruiru Membly next to Drop n Shop Supermarket, Calm Haven Cozy Home and Sifa House are all homes, houses or apartments rather than serviced rooms, so guests can settle in and prepare their own meals.
Nikki's 2BR Home Ruiru Thika Road · The House Beautiful Tatu City · Fully Furnished Studio Apt in Ruiru Membly next to Drop n Shop Supermarket · Calm Haven Cozy Home · Sifa House The Family Damside Escape with Amazing Views
Where to stay in Ruiru
Thika Road
Thika Road is the corridor through Ruiru that forms part of the Thika Superhighway, the road that carries traffic northeast out of Nairobi. Nikki's 2BR Home Ruiru Thika Road sits here, near Plainview Hospital, which places guests directly on the main route.
Our picks here: Nikki's 2BR Home Ruiru Thika Road
Eastern Bypass
The Eastern Bypass is named in the addresses of two stays, the Fully Furnished Studio Apt in Ruiru Membly next to Drop n Shop Supermarket and Chic City Escape. It gives drivers an alternative line around rather than straight through the built-up centre.
Our picks here: Fully Furnished Studio Apt in Ruiru Membly next to Drop n Shop Supermarket · Chic City Escape
Tatu Navigation Road
Tatu Navigation Road is where The House Beautiful Tatu City stands, in the Tatu City area of the Ruiru corridor. The house serves guests who want their own space rather than a hotel room along the superhighway.
Our picks here: The House Beautiful Tatu City
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Ruiru is reached by road from Nairobi, and the town sits on the Thika Superhighway, which passes through it. It lies about 20 km northeast of Nairobi in a straight line, in Kiambu County. Arriving by car is the natural way in, and the hotels here are addressed along Thika Road, the Eastern Bypass, Tatu Navigation Road or Ruiru itself, so a vehicle also makes moving between them straightforward. The site checks availability live for your dates, and stays in the centre are searched and booked through IMPT, the booking partner behind this site.
When to go
Ruiru is a road-stop town in Kiambu County on the Thika Superhighway northeast of Nairobi, so the main consideration is the journey rather than a season. Conditions on the road are what shape a stay here, and the town works as a place to sleep between the capital and the towns further northeast. Plan around your drive and the traffic on the superhighway.
Things to do near Ruiru
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre of Ruiru?
Hotel Vesloni, Highway Nest 2 Minutes To SpurMall & NIBS College, Calm Haven Cozy Home and Bedarin Hotel Limited all give their address simply as Ruiru, so they sit in the town itself. The others are addressed to Thika Road, the Eastern Bypass or Tatu Navigation Road.
Do any of these hotels have parking?
The booking supplier's records for these properties do not list facilities, so parking is not confirmed for any of them. If you need a space for your car, ask the property directly before booking.
Do any of them serve breakfast?
No breakfast or dining details appear in the records for these 4-star stays, so nothing can be promised here. The apartments and homes on the list, such as Nikki's 2BR Home Ruiru Thika Road or Calm Haven Cozy Home, give you a kitchen to make your own.
Are pets allowed at these hotels?
Pets are not mentioned in any of the property records on this shortlist, so permission cannot be assumed. Contact the individual hotel or host to ask about bringing an animal.
Which is the best pick for a family?
Sifa House The Family Damside Escape with Amazing Views is named as a family escape, and The House Beautiful Tatu City offers a house in the Tatu City area. Nikki's 2BR Home Ruiru Thika Road has 2 bedrooms and sits on Thika Road near Plainview Hospital.
Do any of these hotels have a pool or spa?
None of the properties on this list show a pool, spa or similar facility in their records. Treat this shortlist as a choice of rooms, apartments and houses along the Ruiru corridor rather than a resort stay.
Which hotel is best for a business trip?
Hotel Vesloni in Ruiru is a straightforward hotel address in the town, and Highway Nest 2 Minutes To SpurMall & NIBS College puts you near shopping and the college. Chic City Escape on the Eastern Bypass suits a stop without leaving the bypass.
How far is Ruiru from Nairobi?
Ruiru lies on the Thika Superhighway in Kiambu County, about 20 km northeast of Nairobi in a straight line. It is reached by road from Nairobi, which makes it a practical place to sleep on the way to towns further northeast.