Big Tusks Hotel, Marsabit

Hotels
9.1 (7 reviews)
BISHOP CAVARELLA ROAD, OPPOSITE KENYA COMMERCIAL BANK - MARSABIT , Marsabit , ke

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Express check-in/check-out
Soundproof rooms
Ironing service
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good breakfast
Friendly staff
Cons:
Hot water issue in shower

Categories

Cleanliness
8.18
No specific mention of cleanliness; adjusted down due to hot water issue.
Service
9.65
Friendly, accommodating employees.
Location
9.19
Nice area just above the center of Marsabit town; good security.
Room Quality
9.14
Big comfortable room and bed.
Amenities
9.17
Good breakfast.
Value for Money
9.13
Great price.
Food and Beverage
9.18
Good breakfast.
Overall Experience
9.15
Overall a great place to stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-09 03:12

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation: Big Tusks Hotel in Marsabit offers 5-star accommodation with rooms featuring balconies and picturesque mountain views.
Exceptional Service: Enjoy the convenience of room service and a round-the-clock front desk at your disposal.
Delightful Dining Experience: Indulge in a buffet, à la carte, or continental breakfast daily in the hotel's restaurant.

Experience luxury and comfort at Big Tusks Hotel, Marsabit. Book your stay now!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 7 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.18
Service: 9.65
Location: 9.19
Room Quality: 9.14
Amenities: 9.17
Value for Money: 9.13
Food and Beverage: 9.18
Overall Experience: 9.15
H
Halaku Gene couple ke
9
Very cosy stay !
Pros:

The breakfast was really good.
And the waiting staff were very helpful.
The front desk staff were also great !
All in all would highly recommend !

Cons:

I wish there was a fridge or an option to pay for that if available .

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
M
Marinus solo_traveller nl
9
2025-09-08 via Nuitee
J
Jonathan solo_traveller us
8
As of right now, this seems to me the best place to stay for staging a visit around the Marsabit area. I was in town for
Pros:

Nice area just above the center of Marsabit town; good security; good breakfast; great price; big comfortable room and bed; friendly, accommodating employees

Cons:

I didn’t have much luck with hot water in the shower. I know that sounds like a big deal, but I was honestly too busy to tell them about it, so for all I know it might have been an easy fix.

2025-07-16 via Nuitee
P
Paula solo traveller ae
8
A tranquil very comfortable with great food for the weary traveller
Pros:

Big Tusks hotel is one of the nicest hotels in Marsabit with amazing people looking after you. Delicious food and superb coffee makes the stay even more pleasant.

The rooms are beautiful. It’s the perfect stop over for anyone travelling. Highly recommended.

What I loved most about this hotel was the no disturbance policy between 10pm and 7am. For me sleep is a priority so having an extremely quiet hotel was heavenly.

The owner/manager is such a wonderful gentleman with a king Herat and a great smile. Always making sure you’re taken care of.

Cons:

The hotel didn’t serve alcohol, which isn’t a bad thing really however after a very long day on a bicycle a beer is what was needed. This was remedied by purchasing some beer outside and enjoying it in the comfort of my room.

2025-04-14 via Nuitee
M
Mark solo traveller tw
10
treated as family (not a cliche)
Pros:

The place is squeaky clean, quiet, extremely well run. I spent 3 or 4 nights but I admit I'm being biased with my review since I actually became friends with Brian and his friends, they invited me to a wedding, took care of me and drove me around, put me in contact with people who helped with my Turkana trip and gave useful advice.... I could go on and on... Thank you dear Fatima and Brian for your amazing hospitality <3

2025-02-16 via Nuitee
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Rory solo traveller gb
10
A comfortable, hospitable retreat that is combines business hotel comfort with a family welcome.
Pros:

I stayed 4 nights at Big Tusks and really enjoyed the warmth and comfort of this new business hotel. Fatima and her son Brian provided a real home from home in a remote area. The room (204) was big and bright with lovely views, and monkeys outside. A nice, quiet part of town too, close to the national park.

Cons:

I honestly can’t say anything disappointed. Coming back after a 4WD trek to Lake Turkana was like coming home.

2024-12-22 via Nuitee
G
Gachuhi solo traveller ke
9
Review
Pros:

Big Tusks is truly a world class hotel. When coming back to Marsabit, I would choose it all over again. It made my stay memorable

2024-10-21 via Nuitee
S
Stacey review category business travellers ke
10
Exceptional
2024-10-14 via Nuitee