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Located in Nakuru, 7.1 miles from Lake Nakuru National Park, The Ole-Ken Hotel has accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking and a terrace. The property is around 8.1 miles from Egerton Castle, 20 miles from Lake Elementaita and 8.1 miles from Lord Egerton Castle. The hotel has a sauna, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. All rooms at the hotel come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At The Ole-Ken Hotel the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers buffet, continental or Full English/Irish options. At the accommodation you'll find a restaurant serving African, Chinese and Indian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. The area is popular for hiking, and car rental is available at The Ole-Ken Hotel. Staff at the 24-hour front desk speak English and Swahili. Kabarak University is 12 miles from the hotel, while Lake Nakuru is 12 miles from the property. Eldoret Airport is 94 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
and
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.6
Free Wifi
6.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jessica
    United States United States
    The hotel was very clean and modern with extremely friendly and helpful staff.
  • Ephantus
    Kenya Kenya
    The staff were very friendly and helpful. A big shout to Christine and Emily for the excellent customer service.
  • Dennis
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was good however it lucked varieties of choices
  • Olivia
    Kenya Kenya
    I loved the rooms, very spacious… you don’t get that kind of space in hotels anymore, and the linen very comfortable
  • Yakir
    Israel Israel
    Very nice hotel. Big and clean rooms. The team was very helpful. The restaurant/cafe is good.
  • Catriona
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing value for money - the rooms were huge!!! We got there very late and at short notice but we were very kindly welcomed and provided with everything we needed. The breakfast looked good but I had a tummy bug so could only observe. I managed...
  • Budoor
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    Rom was spacious, hotel was very clean and staff are very polite and helpful
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A great location to suit my needs. Excellent staff and great cappuccinos
  • Isaac
    Kenya Kenya
    The Ole-Ken is a wonderful slice of heaven situated a walk away from the beehive city. The guards were strict with security. I commend them for this. Kevin at the reception was polite and is a good communicator. The parking lot was secure and the...
  • Esther
    Kenya Kenya
    Staff were friendly and always served us with a smile. Very accommodating to our various requests and nothing was too much for them. Dealt with an issue with hot water with speed and efficiency.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
3 Restaurants On Site

  • The Loresho Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • Chinese • Indian • Pizza • Grill/BBQ
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan
  • Cafe Moran
    • Cuisine
      African • Pizza • International • Grill/BBQ
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Dairy-free
  • Paprika Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • Indian
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern

Amenities of The Ole-Ken Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 3 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Game drives
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

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

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

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Soundproof
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Auditory guidance
  • Visual aids (Braille)
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Spa

  • Fitness
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Swahili

House rules
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Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
$50 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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FAQs about The Ole-Ken Hotel

  • Check-in at The Ole-Ken Hotel is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at The Ole-Ken Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Ole-Ken Hotel is 2,300 feet from the center of Nakuru. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Ole-Ken Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Game drives
    • Fitness
  • Guests staying at The Ole-Ken Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Buffet
  • Yes, The Ole-Ken Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at The Ole-Ken Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family
    • Suite
  • The Ole-Ken Hotel has 3 restaurants:

    • Paprika Restaurant
    • The Loresho Restaurant
    • Cafe Moran