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Offering a garden and mountain view, Merinja Guest House is located in Naivasha, 11 km from Crescent Island Game Park and 27 km from Great Rift Valley Golf & Resort. This guest house features free private parking and a shared kitchen. The guest house provides garden views, an outdoor fireplace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. All units include a seating area, a TV with satellite channels, a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area, and a private bathroom fiitted with slippers, while some units feature a terrace or a balcony. A patio with an outdoor dining area and sea views is offered in selected units. At the guest house, all units include bed linen and towels. A buffet, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast is available daily at the property. Guests can relax in the on-site lounge, while packed lunches are also available upon request. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Hell’s Gate National Park is 33 km from the guest house, while Crater Lake Game Sanctuary is 35 km away. The nearest airport is Wilson Airport, 92 km from Merinja Guest House.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 large double beds
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Naivasha
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Koen
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Very comfortable rooms. The entire staff is great. Attention for detail. Very nice food as well. So yes, this is a fantastic place to explore Naivasha and its surrounding from.
  • Shane
    Australia Australia
    Merinja Guest House is located in a quiet area of Naivasha (100KSh boda ride from the centre of town). The property itself is large, tree-filled and tranquil (apart from noisy birds). The rooms are spacious and comfortable . What sets the Merinja...
  • Jana
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    The place was very nice, wifi working even in the room, very nice garden, where we have had our meals, but the best thing on this accomodation were people, everyone was super nice and friendly.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.8Based on 103 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We believe in excellent customer service and we are,always at your service.At merinja guesthouse, you are a family not a guest.

Property information

We value environment n we have alot of trees to make u feel at peace with nature. Very quiet compound with unique furnishings.

Neighbourhood information

We a located in a leafy residential quiet estate. We have 2 tarmac roads leading to our property. We are 10 mins drive to lake naivasha , 20 mins drive to hells gate. Naivasha cbd is only 5 mins walk . We are only 1 hr drive away to lake nakuru and so guests can do a day trip to lake nakuru and back to our guest house. Taxis ( uber, bolt and local taxis) readily available. Very ideal for international tourists and local visitors. Major supermarkets a walking distance.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Merinja Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Good free WiFi 42 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Wake-up service
  • Packed lunches
  • 24-hour front desk
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
General
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 12:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Merinja Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Merinja Guest House

  • Room options at Merinja Guest House include:

    • Double
    • Twin
  • Guests staying at Merinja Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • Breakfast to go
  • Merinja Guest House is 1 miles from the centre of Naivasha. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Merinja Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Merinja Guest House is from 12:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Merinja Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Game drives
    • Cooking class
    • Walking tours