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Gelian Hotel Machakos

4.0 star property
Enjoy 2 bars/lounges at this 4-star Machakos hotel

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Interior
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Free daily buffet breakfast
Front of property

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Mwatu Wa Ngoma Street, Machakos, 90100
  • Place, Kenyatta Stadium
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Machakos Golf Club
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Machakos University
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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View from room

Deluxe Room

  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Machakos

In Machakos .You'll find Kenyatta Stadium and Machakos Golf Club within a 15-minute walk of this Machakos hotel. Machakos University and Machakos People's Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Kenyatta Stadium - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Machakos Golf Club - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Machakos University - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Machakos People's Park - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • African Heritage House - 45 min drive - 39.6 miles

Getting around

  • Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪T.tot Hotel machakos - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hornbill machakos - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪smk guest house - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Beth K - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Club Wizard - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Gelian Hotel Machakos

Enjoy 2 bars/lounges at this 4-star Machakos hotel
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 center and meeting rooms are available. A children's pool, a nightclub, and a fitness center 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.

  • 90 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Nightclub
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Gelian Hotel Machakos offers 90 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip 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 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

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

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
  • Elevator (47 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Property payment types

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Gelian Machakos
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Gelian Hotel Machakos to the airport?

Gelian Hotel Machakos is 34.4 mi (48-min drive) away from the Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gelian Hotel Machakos?

As of Jun 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gelian Hotel Machakos on Jun 12, 2026 start from $123, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Gelian Hotel Machakos have an airport shuttle?

Gelian Hotel Machakos offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 25 per person, one way.

Does Gelian Hotel Machakos offer free breakfast?

Gelian Hotel Machakos offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Gelian Hotel Machakos?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Gelian Hotel Machakos?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Gelian Hotel Machakos?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Gelian Hotel Machakos have a pool?

Gelian Hotel Machakos features an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Gelian Hotel Machakos have a restaurant?

Gelian Hotel Machakos is home to Paprika, which features local and international cuisine.

Does Gelian Hotel Machakos have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages, facials, and body scrubs.

How close is Gelian Hotel Machakos to downtown Machakos?

Gelian Hotel Machakos is 0.3 mi away from Machakos.

Gelian Hotel Machakos Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara Jean

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

6/10 Okay

Ericca

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The hotel just needs some updating and renovations. It was okay but could be better the bathrooms especially water damage and moldy the ac also.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

ALEXANDER

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Richard R

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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
Verified

8/10 Good

KatieGN

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elphas

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana Paula

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sung Won

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Marco

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

SANG HUN

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Nusrat

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