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Gelian Hotel Machakos

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Terrace/patio
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Indoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Mwatu Wa Ngoma Street, Machakos, 90100
  • Machakos Golf Club
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Machakos University
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Machakos People's Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room

  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room

  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

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Presidential Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Presidential Suite

  • 49 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About this property

Gelian Hotel Machakos

Hotel in Machakos with full-service spa and free breakfast
This hotel features a full-service spa, an indoor pool and a restaurant. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a nightclub, 2 bars/lounges and a fitness centre are on-site.
Gelian Hotel Machakos offers 90 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Machakos hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An indoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna.
During your stay at Gelian Hotel Machakos, you'll be within walking distance of Kenyatta Stadium. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy local and international cuisine while dining at Paprika
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Indulge with body treatments, manicures and pedicures or facials at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Kenyatta Stadium and Machakos Golf Club
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Gelian Hotel Machakos offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. A children's pool, a nightclub, and a fitness centre are also featured at the business-friendly Gelian Hotel Machakos. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Machakos hotel.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.
Paprika – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Creme Brulee – This coffee shop specialises in international cuisine and only serves light fare.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6 AM to 10 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Creme Brulee
  • Paprika

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Nightclub
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (120 centimetre wide door)
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Gelian Hotel Machakos

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per person (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Gelian Hotel Machakos offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Gelian Hotel Machakos Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara Jean

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Return customer. Very happy with the accomodations.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

ALEXANDER, IRVING

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
This hotel used to be a 5 star that has lost a lot in it's ratings. This should be known as a 3 star hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Richard R

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Investment needed to restore hotel’s glory days
One of my colleagues suffered from a bed bite attack. The showers on the third floor need to refurbished. The air conditioner and WI-FI of my colleagues did not function.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Nusrat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

KatieGN, Nairobi, Kenya

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely the best place to stay in Machakos. Clean and modern with decent food and professional staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good bargain in growing urban centre
Good service, well mainyained accommodations, great bath amenities. Slow wifi and functuinal but old equipment in the gym. In center of town so errands, banking, and meals options ate yhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
local environment is very chaotic
Hotel could not provide a receipt for my stay as the 'systems where down'. So no invoice for expense claim. The internet was very poor and the bathroom not very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

6/10 Okay

Sung Won

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marco

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

SANG HUN

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice place to stay in the center of Nairobi
good serviced appartment. spacious and clean, very new. the location is very good, it is in one very lively area of Nairobi and very well serviced with taxi and Uber, very close to a shopping mall. there is a good security service and the all area is well covered by security also from the mall.people are very nice and available to help if needed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Esperienza eccellente!
Ottima struttura,personale molto gentile e disponibile,siamo stati benissimo!!!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018