The Great Circle Lodge - Hostel

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

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

Room options

About this property

The Great Circle Lodge - Hostel

Hostel with a winery, in the vicinity of Mount Kenya National Park
This smoke-free hostel features an attached winery, a restaurant, and a nightclub. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite.
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.
During your stay at The Great Circle Lodge - Hostel, you'll be close to Nanyuki Park. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a restaurant are available.
  • Free WiFi 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 center, and laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes complimentary bicycles, hiking/biking trails, and mountain biking
  • 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Mount Kenya National Park and 28.4 mi (45.7 km) from Mount Kenya
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
A winery is on site. 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. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business center. A nightclub, spa services, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly The Great Circle Lodge - Hostel. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This Nanyuki hostel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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: 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)

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 does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions.

Property is also known as

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

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