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Starling Bird Resort

3.5 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3.5-star Machakos hotel

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Photo gallery for Starling Bird Resort

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a mountain in the background.
A pathway flanked by greenery and a building with a sloped roof.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, brick walls, and hanging pendant lights.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.
A stone building with multiple windows and a covered walkway at night.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Maanzoni Conservancy, Off Mombasa Road, Machakos, Machakos
  • Place, Maanzoni Conservancy
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Machakos University
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Nairobi National Park
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Accessible

A hotel room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread and pillows, a wooden headboard, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Standard Single Room, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

A hotel room with a large bed, striped wallpaper, and a wooden headboard.

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Machakos

In Machakos .At this Machakos hotel, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Maanzoni Conservancy and 12 miles (20 km) of Machakos People's Park. Arcadia Green Park and Lukenya Hill are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Maanzoni Conservancy - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Signature Mall - 21 min drive - 17.4 miles
  • Machakos Golf Club - 21 min drive - 13.5 miles
  • Machakos University - 23 min drive - 14.6 miles
  • Nairobi National Park - 26 min drive - 21.5 miles

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station - 27 min drive
  • Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kipepeo conference Room-Maanzoni
  • ‪Java Express Kyumvi - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪catz on the rocks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪club comfort - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dreamland Inn. - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Starling Bird Resort

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3.5-star Machakos hotel
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Starling Bird Resort. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Machakos hotel.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Starling Bird Resort offers 20 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Machakos hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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 midnight 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 are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 48 hours of booking the reservation.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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, debit cards, and cash
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, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • For stays on 25 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner.
  • For stays on 24 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner.
  • For stays on December 31, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • For stays on January 1, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Day gala dinner.
  • For stays on 14 February, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Valentine's Day gala dinner.

Property is also known as

Starling Bird Resort Hotel
Starling Bird Resort Machakos
Starling Bird Resort Hotel Machakos

Frequently asked questions

How close is Starling Bird Resort to the airport?

Starling Bird Resort is 24.5 mi (49-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 Starling Bird Resort?

As of Aug 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Starling Bird Resort on Aug 2, 2026 start from $107, 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 Starling Bird Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Starling Bird Resort.

Does Starling Bird Resort offer free breakfast?

Starling Bird Resort offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Starling Bird Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Starling Bird Resort?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Starling Bird Resort?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Starling Bird Resort have a pool?

Starling Bird Resort features an outdoor pool.

Does Starling Bird Resort have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Starling Bird Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Starling Bird Resort to downtown Machakos?

Starling Bird Resort is 10.3 mi away from Machakos.

Starling Bird Resort Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Travelers

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023