Outback Kenya Lodge

Hotels
8.4 (117 reviews)
Outback-Kenya Lodge Maanzoni game ranch, Mavoko , Machakos , ke

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Infinity pool
Front desk (limited hours)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Limited food options
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.04
Some guests mentioned cleanliness positively, but issues like the shower being poorly designed and towels not being provided harm the score.
Service
9.51
General consensus points to very friendly and helpful staff, enhancing service quality.
Location
9.05
Reviewers consistently praised the location as a quiet escape from city hustle.
Room Quality
8.5
Rooms were noted as comfortable by some, but issues like hard mattresses and excessive cold noted as drawbacks.
Amenities
7.53
Disappointment with limited bathroom amenities and lack of slippers affects this category.
Value for Money
8.49
Value seems acceptable, but some amenities did not match expectations for the price.
Food and Beverage
7.04
Breakfast was frequently criticized for lack of variety and quality.
Overall Experience
9.01
Overall experience was good for many, focusing on the positive aspects of service and location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 10:14

Property Description

Scenic Escape in Machakos

Luxurious Accommodation: Enjoy comfortable rooms with garden and mountain views, along with modern amenities like free WiFi and 24-hour room service.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in a variety of breakfast options, ranging from buffet to à la carte, to start your day off right.

Convenient Location: Explore nearby attractions such as Katunga Forest and Nairobi SGR Terminus, while enjoying easy access to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Ready to experience the beauty of Machakos? Book your stay at Outback Kenya Lodge now!

Important information:

For bookings from 24/12/2025 to 26/12/2025 and from 31/12/2025 to 01/01/2026, guests receive complimentary half board, consisting of either lunch or dinner.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 117 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.04
Service: 9.51
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 7.53
Value for Money: 8.49
Food and Beverage: 7.04
Overall Experience: 9.01
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Steve • couple • ke
9
2025-11-21 • via Nuitee
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Zuleka • couple • ke
6
Overall it was a good stay.
Pros:

The beds are very comfortable, and their breakfast is healthy and delicious. The owner is friendly and staff are very helpful.

Cons:

The shower design is a rainfall design, but since a lot of the holes were blocked, it was coming down in a single stream of water. They lack what most hotels at this price would have, like shampoo, shower gel, and lotion. The shower gel provided is very little and has no good smell, so if I went back, I would carry my own. Plus, they dont provide slippers for the bathroom

2025-11-20 • via Nuitee
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Lilian Wachuka • couple • ke
8
Pros:

A quiet place away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Relaxed ambience.
Worth visiting any time.

Cons:

The bathroom mixers had a small issue but the staff were really helpful in trying to sort the issue.

2025-11-16 • via Nuitee
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Achanga • couple • ke
7
2025-11-13 • via Nuitee
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Kamlesh • couple • ke
8
2025-11-10 • via Nuitee
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Njuguna • solo_traveller • ke
7
2025-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Mwangi • couple • ke
8
Pros:

Friendly staff
Good breakfast

Cons:

Distance from tamarc

2025-10-27 • via Nuitee
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MN • couple • ke
3
Nothing to write home about!
Pros:

The location is nice. Nothing else.

Cons:

The breakfast was terrible and very limited choices! What they served was not worth the name breakfast!!! The mattress was too hard, beddings too light, they only provided a single towel and when we requested for an additional towel, we were told "they only give one"... How pathetic!

2025-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Wambui • couple • ke
10
Great place to be
Pros:

had an excellent experience at Outback Lodge. The ambiance was relaxing, the staff were warm and attentive, and everything was well organized. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the overall service made my stay truly enjoyable. Definitely a place I’d recommend and look forward to visiting again."

Cons:

Nothing at all

2025-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Maureen • couple • ke
9
Pros:

Its a nice place, welcoming staff, food was ok, ambiance was best i liked everything about it. Spacious rooms i will surely recommend and come back

2025-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Mulki • young couple • ke
7
Good stay overall
Pros:

Great location, kind staff, facilities not very impressive but generally okay.

Cons:

Limited food options, concrete-dense style of the room was making it colder at night especially around this time.

2025-07-28 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • young couple • ke
10
Exceptional
2025-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Gitahi • solo traveller • ke
8
The place when you are looking for a queite environment
Pros:

Breakfast was okay. The location is excellent

Cons:

There are no conviniencies in the bathroom. There is nowhere to hung the towel, no glass to put in the toothbrush, there are no tooth brushes or tooth paste. The hot water gets finished before you finish showering.

2025-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Steve • young couple • ke
8
Very good
Pros:

Very quiet place

Cons:

Reception staff is unbelievably rude.

2025-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Yusuf • young couple • ke
10
Exceptional
2025-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Nashon • review category business travellers • ke
9
Superb
2025-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • young couple • us
10
Exceptional
2025-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Dennis • young couple • ke
9
Superb
2025-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Daryl • family with young children • ke
5
Fair. Like the Premises
Pros:

Needs Improvement

Cons:

Variety of meals was limited

2025-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Marvin • with friends • ke
8
Very good
2025-06-05 • via Nuitee