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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
1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Exterior
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Mwatu Wa Ngoma Street, Machakos, 90100
  • Machakos Golf Club
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Machakos University
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Machakos People's Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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Room options

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View from room

Deluxe Room

  • 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)
  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Machakos

Gelian Hotel Machakos places you within a leisurely stroll of Kenyatta Stadium and Machakos Golf Club. This 90-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

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
  • Gateway Mall - 39 min drive - 33.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪T.tot Hotel machakos - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hornbill machakos - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪wajuzi restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Club Wizard - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kenchic Machakos - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Gelian Hotel Machakos

Hotel in Machakos with a full-service spa and free breakfast
Gelian Hotel Machakos features a full-service spa, a nightclub, and an indoor pool. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 25 per person one way. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and tours or tickets. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a children's pool, a gym, and a sauna.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, minibars, and coffee makers are also standard.
An indoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.

Languages

English, Swahili

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Front of property

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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

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: noon—-9:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Gelian Hotel Machakos?

Gelian Hotel Machakos offers free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see around Gelian Hotel Machakos?

This hotel is located in Machakos, a short 11-minute walk from Kenyatta Stadium and also 12 minutes on foot from Machakos Golf Club. Machakos People's Park is also within a driving distance of 2.7 mi.

Is parking available on site at Gelian Hotel Machakos?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is a spa located at Gelian Hotel Machakos?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include massages, facials, body scrubs, and mani/pedis.

Does Gelian Hotel Machakos have a casino on the premises?

No, Gelian Hotel Machakos doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Gelian Hotel Machakos?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Gelian Hotel Machakos?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an indoor pool, a poolside bar, and a restaurant.

Does Gelian Hotel Machakos have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a steam room at this hotel.

Does Gelian Hotel Machakos have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Gelian Hotel Machakos serves free buffet breakfast at Paprika each morning.

Does Gelian Hotel Machakos allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Gelian Hotel Machakos.

Does Gelian Hotel Machakos have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Gelian Hotel Machakos?

The closest major airport to Gelian Hotel Machakos is Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO), which is about 27 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Gelian Hotel Machakos?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Gelian Hotel Machakos.

Gelian Hotel Machakos Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara Jean

Traveled with group
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, IRVING

Traveled with partner
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

Business traveler
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

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

Business traveler
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

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

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

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

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