Aberdare Royal Cottages
Hotel, 5-starNyeri - Nanyuki Road, Nanyuki, KenyaShow on map
8.2 · Very good157 reviews
- Check-in from 12:00 PMCheck-out by 10:00 AM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
- Superb locationGuests rate the location 9.4 out of 10, at Nyeri - Nanyuki Road.
- Breakfast availableIncluded on some rates — the board is shown on each room.
Luxurious Accommodation and Stunning Views
Aberdare Prestige & Royal Cottages in Nanyuki offers 5-star accommodation with mountain views, free bikes, and an outdoor pool. The rooms feature modern amenities like flat-screen TVs, safety deposit boxes, and private bathrooms. Some rooms even come with a kitchen for added convenience.
Diverse Dining Options
Guests can indulge in a variety of culinary delights at the on-site restaurant, which serves African, American, and Asian cuisine. Special dietary needs are catered to with dairy-free, halal, and vegan options available upon request.
What this place offers
- Fitness facilities
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
Rooms
8.2
Very good
Rated 8.2 out of 10 by 157 guests who stayed here.
- Cleanliness6.9
- Service9.4
- Location9.4
- Rooms8.4
- Amenities7.4
- Value7.4
- Food & drink8.4
Guests mention
Great locationComfortable roomsVariety of breakfast optionsTop-notch customer service
LOISEKenyaThe ambience was good and had time to enjoy the morning sun
The breakfast area is not the best and food range is too simple
WashingtonTZGood except for the early closing of breakfast
The fact that breakfast closes at 9.30am. This fails to take into account that when people travel they don't want to be forced to get up early just to avoid missing breakfast...!!!! Why not up to 10.30am??
MaureenKenya10/10
The location was perfect, we really loved the cottages and the privacy each one offered. The staff were prompt in responding to our calls and were incredibly friendly throughout our stay. Overall, the place exceeded our…
DennisKenyaExcellent place, would definately visit again
There was a large variety to choose from as well as fresh fruit
The room extension did not work and breakfast hours were too early
STEPHENUnited KingdomExcellent service thanks very much.
NdirituKenyaThe serenity, clean rooms and staffs were awesome
My order at the restaurant took longer than expected
Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.
Where you’ll be
Nyeri - Nanyuki Road, Nanyuki, Kenya
Guests rate the location 9.4 out of 10 — superb.
Things to know
Cancellation
Each room shows its own terms before you pay.
Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.
Non-refundable rates are marked as such.
House rules
Check-in from 12:00 PM until 12:00 PM
Check-out by 10:00 AM
No children
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No pets
Non-smoking rooms available
Payment & property
Paid when you book, not at the desk.
Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.
The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.
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A deposit may be required at the property.
What we’d check for you here
- How many rooms they will hold at once, for how long, and on what terms.
- That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
- That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
- Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
- Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
- Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
- What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.
Questions about Aberdare Royal Cottages
What time is check-in and check-out at Aberdare Royal Cottages?
Check-in is from 12:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.
Does Aberdare Royal Cottages allow pets?
No — the property states that pets are not allowed.
Is there parking at Aberdare Royal Cottages?
Parking is listed among the property's facilities. Whether it's free and whether a space can be reserved varies, so we check it against your dates rather than promise it here.
Does Aberdare Royal Cottages have a pool?
Yes — a pool is listed among the property's facilities. Seasonal closures are common, so we'll confirm it's open for your dates.
Is breakfast included at Aberdare Royal Cottages?
Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.
Can I book a block of rooms at Aberdare Royal Cottages?
The property lists meeting and banquet space, which usually means it handles group business — but how many rooms it will hold at once, for how long, and at what rate are set case by case and are not in any feed. Tell us the dates and the number of rooms and we'll get those terms from the property in writing before anything is charged.
Does Aberdare Royal Cottages have wheelchair accessible rooms?
The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.
Can I check in late at Aberdare Royal Cottages?
The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 12:00 PM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.
How do I book Aberdare Royal Cottages?
Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.
Where is Aberdare Royal Cottages?
Nyeri - Nanyuki Road, Nanyuki.
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