The Glacier Hotel Nanyuki

Hotels
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Independent
8 (93 reviews)
Next to Railways Station, Nanyuki, Laikipia County, 10500 , Nanyuki , KE
254-726170292

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Facilities

Free breakfast
Meeting rooms
Nature reserve
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Continental breakfast
Designated smoking area
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great food
Cons:
Noise issues
Maintenance concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
7.39
Rooms are spacious and very clean, but some issues mentioned with maintenance.
Service
8.86
Staff were accommodating and friendly, which was a highlight in many reviews.
Location
7.9
Good location with nice views, but slightly out of the way for local amenities.
Room Quality
6.85
Some noise issues and maintenance concerns, but generally decent quality.
Amenities
7.88
Standard amenities offered, but room service and housekeeping could improve.
Value for Money
8.34
Generally good value, especially considering the quality of service and location.
Food and Beverage
8.89
Food received high praise with a great breakfast and overall dining experience.
Overall Experience
7.86
Overall a pleasant stay despite some noise and minor maintenance issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 22:31

Property Description

Convenient Amenities

Make use of complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services during your stay. Grab a bite at one of the hotel's dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop. Indulge in a drink at the bar/lounge after a long day.

Featured Amenities

Enjoy a daily complimentary continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Host events with ease using the 205 square feet of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Benefit from the complimentary roundtrip airport shuttle available 24 hours.

Modern Comfort

Stay in one of the 70 guestrooms with Smart televisions, complimentary wired/wireless internet access, and cable programming. The private bathrooms feature refreshing rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Each room includes a well-equipped desk, separate sitting area, and daily housekeeping.

To experience these top-notch amenities and services, book your stay at The Glacier Hotel Nanyuki today!

Important information:

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. This hotel also features a television in a common area and a banquet hall.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Airport code: NYK

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 93 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.39
Service: 8.86
Location: 7.9
Room Quality: 6.85
Amenities: 7.88
Value for Money: 8.34
Food and Beverage: 8.89
Overall Experience: 7.86
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Keiven • solo_traveller • mz
6
Pros:

Gostei do atendimento dos funcionários

Cons:

O hotel parece muito velho,muita madeira na tratada

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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JOAN • family_with_children • nl
8
It was a good stay
Pros:

-Breakfast was very good and
-The staff were very helpful and friendly.
- The mt Kenya View was great

Cons:

-The noise level on the 5th floor. From outside Especially if you are a light sleeper.
-The bathroom could have been better with a curtain or so.because the water splashes everywhere

2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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PVR • couple • be
8
Pros:

Heel goed hotel op alle gebied

Cons:

De ligging is niet fantastisch

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Austin Adrians Baraza • couple • ke
10
Amazing glacier hotel
Pros:

Clean and breakfast was amazing.

Cons:

All good.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Kigara • family_with_children • au
8
2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Dr. Mondie • couple • de
9
Pros:

Good staff, great ambient and breakfast

Cons:

All good

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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willem • couple • nl
10
2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • gb
10
Great place, great staff!
Pros:

Had a great stay, I’d highly recommend! Great location in the middle of Nanyuki, fells safe and secure.

2026-01-08 • via Nuitee
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Gareth Symonds • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Had a pleasant stay for a night at the glacier. Staff were nice and accommodating with a late check in and out. Food was nice for breakfast and dinner

2026-01-01 • via Nuitee
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Vi • couple • fi
2
Not the best…
Pros:

Rooms are spacious and very clean. Also had 180 view windows.

Cons:

Staff were unfriendly and if you love your sleep the noise will not you have it. VERY NOISY!!!! couldn’t sleep

2026-01-01 • via Nuitee
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Victor • couple • ke
5
2025-12-31 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • ke
9
Was great
Pros:

Super good

Cons:

There is noises from motor bikes that make night not so good

2025-12-29 • via Nuitee
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Niedersachse • couple • de
8
Beautiful hotel in Nanyuki
Pros:

The view of Mt Kenia.
The big breakfast.

Cons:

The shower regulator was not functioning.
The view from the third floor was distracted by the construction that looks abandoned.

2025-12-29 • via Nuitee
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samuel • extended_group • ke
9
2025-12-28 • via Nuitee
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njeru • couple • ke
7
2025-12-26 • via Nuitee
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Ibrae • family_with_children • ke
1
2025-12-26 • via Nuitee
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Fred • solo_traveller • lu
8
2025-12-22 • via Nuitee
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Nyambura • solo_traveller • ke
9
Pros:

Great staff!!love the Christmas decor too

Cons:

The pillows

2025-12-21 • via Nuitee
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Derek • couple • ke
7
2025-12-19 • via Nuitee
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Derek • couple • ke
7
2025-12-19 • via Nuitee