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Located in Nanyuki, 47 km from Solio Game Reserve, RAFIKI HOUSE provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers room service and an ATM. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, each room comes with a terrace. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at RAFIKI HOUSE also offer a garden view. Guest rooms will provide guests with a minibar. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental breakfast. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at RAFIKI HOUSE. Nanyuki Sports Club is 3.3 km from the hotel, while Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy is 11 km away. Nanyuki Airport is 12 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.1
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
6.3

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Corinna
    Germany Germany
    Very friendly and helpful. Clean beds, nice breakfast.
  • Fabian
    Germany Germany
    A peaceful and quiet place on the outskirts of Nanyuki. Very helpful and friendly host, comfortable rooms and nice breakfast. Evening dinner needs to be ordered in advance as the place does not have a classical restaurant, but dishes are prepared...
  • V
    Victor
    Kenya Kenya
    Very hospitable. Mr. Obadiah is an amazing host. He went out of his way to ensure everyone was comfortable, providing bonfires and errand boys whenever we needed anything. Great place to visit. ALWAYS!
  • Adella
    Kenya Kenya
    Clean, friendly staff , very homely , lots of flowers and chicken 😁. Has a homey feel to it
  • C
    Cecilia
    Kenya Kenya
    I enjoyed the breakfast, which was prepared to my liking. Good location, slightly out of town and quiet at night. I liked the place and highly recommend it.
  • Fierens
    Belgium Belgium
    Comfortable, good location slightly out of town, excellent breakfast Organizations of trips available, including mount Kenya. We went through Sirimon path and went on the other side with chogoria path to see both sides (which we really advise as...
  • Demba
    Kenya Kenya
    Obadiah was a great host and I advise anyone to use the bonfire in the evening to have dinner, it's a great moment
  • Julian
    Germany Germany
    The owner Obadiah has been very friendly and helpful. The rooms are very nice, spacious and clean. The beds are comfy and you have your own livingspace, small kitchen and bathroom. Obadiah connected me with a very nice guide called James, for the...
  • Ashley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Super friendly helpful team. Host setting the place up to be environmentally friendly, recycling etc. Spacious clean comfortable accommodation. Quite at night and a sound sleep
  • Luc
    Belgium Belgium
    The host is very helpfull and willing to solve a problem, whatever time it needs. The breakfest was good and the location just of the main road. Safe place

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Facilities of RAFIKI HOUSE
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Family rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub/DJ
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Karaoke
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Transport

    • Public transport tickets
      Additional charge

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Concierge service
    • ATM/cash machine on site
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • 24-hour front desk

    Entertainment and family services

    • Babysitting/child services
      Additional charge

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Trouser press
      Additional charge
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business facilities

    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Business centre
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Designated smoking area
    • Allergy-free room
    • Wake-up service
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Car hire
    • Packed lunches
    • Family rooms
    • Barber/beauty shop
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service

    Accessibility

    • Lower bathroom sink
    • Higher level toilet
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Wellness

    • Personal trainer
    • Fitness classes
    • Yoga classes
    • Full body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Couples massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Massage
      Additional charge

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    RAFIKI HOUSE takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 09:00 to 00:00
    Check-out
    From 07:30 to 18:00
    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.

    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

    Adult (18+ years)
    Extra bed upon request
    US$15 per person, per night

    Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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

    There are no cots available at this property.

    All extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
    Accepted payment methods
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    FAQs about RAFIKI HOUSE

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

    • RAFIKI HOUSE is 2.4 miles from the centre of Nanyuki. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • RAFIKI HOUSE offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Karaoke
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Evening entertainment
      • Full body massage
      • Happy hour
      • Foot massage
      • Movie nights
      • Fitness classes
      • Cooking class
      • Back massage
      • Personal trainer
      • Nightclub/DJ
      • Game drives
      • Head massage
      • Bike tours
      • Entertainment staff
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Neck massage
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Yoga classes
      • Bicycle rental
      • Couples massage
      • Walking tours
      • Hand massage
      • Live sport events (broadcast)
      • Themed dinner nights
    • Guests staying at RAFIKI HOUSE can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
    • Room options at RAFIKI HOUSE include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Single
      • Family
    • RAFIKI HOUSE has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant
    • Check-in at RAFIKI HOUSE is from 09:00, and check-out is until 18:00.