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The Great Circle Lodge

2.0 star property

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Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Nanyuki, Nanyuki, Nyeri County
  • Place, Nanyuki Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Nanyuki Sports Club
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Nanyuki Show Ground
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nanyuki (NYK)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room, Mobility Accessible, Ensuite | In-room safe, individually furnished, soundproofing, bed sheets

Family Room, Mobility Accessible, Ensuite

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Basic Double Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, soundproofing, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, soundproofing, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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About this property

The Great Circle Lodge

Hostel with free parking, in the vicinity of Mount Kenya National Park
This smoke-free hostel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, 24-hour room service and a business centre.
The Great Circle Lodge offers 7 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and slippers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at The Great Circle Lodge, you'll be close to Nanyuki Park. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a restaurant are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy local and international cuisine while dining at The Great Circle
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a business centre and laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes helicopter/aeroplane tours and bicycles to rent
  • 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Mount Kenya National Park and 28.4 mi (45.7 km) from Mount Kenya
  • Airport, railway station and bus station shuttle shuttle service available for a fee
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre, coworking spaces, and limo/town car service.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at The Great Circle Lodge. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. An area shuttle within 5 miles and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This Nanyuki hostel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a English breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
The Great Circle – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open 24 hours.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 5 miles
  • 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: KES 500 for adults and KES 500 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Great Circle

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Bingo
  • Books
  • Games
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in room
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Roll-in shower (102 centimetre wide)
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Living room
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for KES 500.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for KES 500.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: KES 0.50 per stay

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

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately KES 500 for adults and from KES 500 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: KES 150 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: KES 150 (one-way)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: KES 500.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: KES 500.0 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - 4:00 AM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

The Great Circle Lodge - Hostel Nanyuki
The Great Circle Lodge - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation