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The Great Circle Lodge - Hostel

2.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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January 2025

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Property grounds
Interior
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Nanyuki, Nanyuki, Nyeri County
  • Nanyuki Park
    9 min drive
  • Nanyuki Show Ground
    10 min drive
  • Sere Enkang
    6 min drive
  • Nanyuki (NYK)
    34 min drive

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About the area

Nanyuki

With a stay at The Great Circle Lodge - Hostel in Nanyuki, you'll be 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Mount Kenya National Park and 28.4 mi (45.7 km) from Mount Kenya. .This hostel is 29.4 mi (47.3 km) from Dedan Kimathi University of Technology.
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What's nearby

  • Nanyuki Park - 9 min drive
  • Nanyuki Show Ground - 10 min drive
  • Nanyuki Sports Club - 11 min drive
  • Mount Kenya National Park - 31 min drive
  • Ol Pejeta Conservancy - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Nanyuki (NYK) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Nook Cafe & Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Falcon Heights Hotel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Jibs Cafe Bistro - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Java House, Cedar Mall, Nanyuki - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪KFC Nanyuki - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Great Circle Lodge - Hostel

Hostel with a winery, in the vicinity of Mount Kenya National Park
The Great Circle Lodge - Hostel offers 7 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Kitchens offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Business-friendly amenities include desks and laptop-compatible safes. Additionally, rooms include minibars and espresso makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hostel include complimentary bicycles.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 7 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Kitchens are outfitted with refrigerators, ovens, and stovetops. Cable programming along with DVD players are provided for your entertainment.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a nightclub and an attached winery. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a hair salon, and tour/ticket assistance.
For lunch or dinner, stop by The Great Circle, a restaurant that specializes in local and international cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Great Circle - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee daily 6:00 AM–10:00 AM: KES 500 for adults and KES 500 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • The Great Circle

Things to do

  • Access to nearby health club
  • Free bike hire
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Nightclub
  • Private picnics
  • Spa services
  • On-site winery

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Bingo
  • Books
  • Couples dining
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property
  • Stereo

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory-foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Children's dressing gowns
  • Designer toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels
  • DVD player
  • Netflix
  • Premium channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Champagne service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Freezer
  • Griddle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Chef
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Fireplace
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:00 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: KES 0.50 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately KES 500 for adults and KES 500 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: KES 150 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: KES 150 (one-way)

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, 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

Property is also known as

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

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