Machakos County is a bustling town located in the Eastern region of Kenya, known for its vibrant culture, rich history, and stunning landscapes.
In recent years, Machakos County has emerged as a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from all over the world.
With this surge in tourism, the hospitality industry in Machakos county has experienced rapid growth, and today, the town boasts some of the best hotels in the country.
In this article, we will take a look at some of the top hotels in Machakos County and their owners.
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Gelian Hotel
Gelian Hotel is one of the largest hotels in Machakos town and is located just five minutes away from Machakos Peoples Park and Machakos Golf Club.
The hotel boasts a panoramic view of the Machakos County and the surrounding mountain range.
The hotel’s owner, Alphonse Kioko, is a former Precision Air executive officer who saw a business opportunity in the high demand for hotels in Machakos town during major events.
A & L Hotel
A & L Hotel is a contemporary five-star hotel conveniently located just off the Nairobi-Machakos junction.
The hotel is close to Machakos town and Machakos Peoples’ Park and features a wide variety of affordable well-appointed rooms, meeting and conference rooms, a restaurant, a bar, and a swimming pool.
The hotel was opened in 2020 by Cabinet Secretary for Foreign & Diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Kenya Alfred Mutua and his ex-partner Lilian Ng’ang’a.
Maanzoni Lodge
Maanzoni Lodge is a three-star hotel located on a 28-acre plot in Lukenya, Machakos County.
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The lodge features 326 en suite rooms, a tarmacked parking bay for 125 vehicles, a swimming pool, several meeting rooms totaling 1,500 square meters, laundry and housekeeping areas, a bar and restaurant area, as well as gardens and recreation areas for large events.
The hotel’s owner, Mr. Musau, saw an opportunity to cater to the growing demand for hotels in Machakos and invested in building the lodge.
Tea Tot Hotel
Tea Tot Hotel is a magnificent four-storey hotel located in the central business district of Machakos town. The hotel is along Konza Road, opposite the Machakos Level 5 Hospital’s main gate.
The late Abednego Nyamai Makau owned the hotel for only seven months before he died, leaving his Sh85 million enterprise to his widow, Joyce Mwikali.
The hotel is now managed by Joyce, who saw the potential in the hospitality industry and decided to continue running the hotel.
Roof Garden Hotel
Roof Garden Hotel is located in Machakos town and is within a 15-minute walk of Kenyatta Stadium and Machakos University.
The hotel offers 52 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions and features a restaurant and a bar.
The hotel’s owner, former Cabinet minister Gideon Ndambuki, invested in the hotel as he saw an opportunity to provide quality accommodation for visitors to Machakos.
Swara Acacia Lodge
Swara Acacia Lodge is positioned in Athi River, within the borders of Machakos county, and can be reached by car from Nairobi within an hour.
It is positioned in the Swara Plains Conservancy, which was initially a ranch but was transformed into a stunning place where guests can relax and enjoy viewing wildlife.
Danijela Panic, the owner of the lodge, is an economist who had worked in various African nations for twelve years before shifting her focus to Kenya with her husband.
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She invested in the lodge because she recognized the potential of providing visitors with a distinctive wildlife encounter.
Water Park Hotel
The Water Park Hotel, also known as Macha Beach Resort, was constructed by the late politician Kalembe Ndile in Machakos.
It is a popular getaway resort that provides its guests with a unique experience of feeding ostriches and taking boat rides in a dammed stream located on the outskirts of Machakos town.
The hotel is renowned for its exceptional outside catering services.