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Gelian Hotel Machakos

4.0 star property
Hotel in Machakos with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Gelian Hotel Machakos offers an upscale retreat with a rooftop terrace, coffee shop, spa, and Paprika restaurant serving local cuisine. Families enjoy the children's pool. Evening entertainment includes a poolside bar, nightclub with live music and DJs.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Gym

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Mwatu Wa Ngoma Street, Machakos, 90100

What's nearby

  • Kenyatta Stadium - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Machakos Golf Club - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Machakos University - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Machakos People's Park - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Kituluni Gravity Hill - 11 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

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

About this property

Gelian Hotel Machakos

Upscale hotel
Consider a stay at Gelian Hotel Machakos and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a nightclub, and a poolside bar. Indulge in a body scrub, a body treatment, and a massage at the onsite spa. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Paprika, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills
  • Concierge services, 1 meeting room, and a banquet hall
Room features
All 90 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Creme Brulee
  • Paprika

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per person (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Gelian Hotel
Gelian Machakos
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Gelian Hotel Machakos Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Does Gelian Hotel Machakos have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Gelian Hotel Machakos pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gelian Hotel Machakos?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gelian Hotel Machakos?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Gelian Hotel Machakos?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Gelian Hotel Machakos provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 25 per person applies.

Where is Gelian Hotel Machakos located?

Situated in Machakos, this spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Kenyatta Stadium and Machakos Golf Club. Machakos University and Machakos People's Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Gelian Hotel Machakos Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Sung Won

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marco

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

SANG HUN

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Nusrat

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

8/10 Good

KatieGN, Nairobi, Kenya

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

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

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

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