The Ole-Ken Hotel

City-center hotel in Nakuru with 2 restaurants

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When you stay at The Ole-Ken Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Nakuru National Park and Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Cafe Moran, which is one of 2 restaurants and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also, this hotel is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Menengai Crater.
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Gym

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants
  • Fitness center
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Banquet hall

For families (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
$88 nightly
$104 total
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Dining choices galore
This hotel offers culinary variety with 2 restaurants and a cafe. A complimentary buffet breakfast starts each day on a satisfying note.
Dreamy sleep experience
Blackout drapes ensure total darkness for perfect rest. Minibar refreshments await in these guestrooms with curated, individual furnishings.

Room options

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Shower, hair dryer, slippers, towels
Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Shower, hair dryer, slippers, towels
Superior Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Shower, hair dryer, slippers, towels
Family Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Family Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Family Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
Shower, hair dryer, slippers, towels
Executive Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Executive Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk
Executive Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Executive Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
West Road, Nakuru, Nakuru County, 20100

What's nearby

  • Lake Nakuru National Park - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Menengai Crater - 15 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Lake Elmenteita - 32 min drive - 37.0 km
  • Kariandusi Museum - 33 min drive - 43.3 km

Getting around

  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 88 miles/141.7 km
  • Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 93.4 miles/150.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Rigena Bar and Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪KFC Nakuru - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Garden villa - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Ole Ken Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Prime 8 Lounge - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Ole-Ken Hotel

When you stay at The Ole-Ken Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Nakuru National Park and Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Cafe Moran, which is one of 2 restaurants and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also, this hotel is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Menengai Crater.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 40 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free secured, covered onsite self parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Coffee shop

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

Working away

  • 8 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Fitness center
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 52
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchairs available on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 43-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Portable fan
  • Minibar
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Dryer

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Cafe Moran - This café serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Paprika - This family restaurant serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Loresho - Onsite buffet restaurant. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Union Pay

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Ole-Ken Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Ole-Ken Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Ole-Ken Hotel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Ole-Ken Hotel and nearby?

Maintain your daily exercise routine at the gym.

Are there restaurants at or near The Ole-Ken Hotel?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.

What's the area around The Ole-Ken Hotel like?

The Ole-Ken Hotel puts you in the heart of Nakuru. Popular attractions include Lake Nakuru National Park, which is 6 minutes away by car.

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The Ole-Ken Hotel Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Thank you had a wonderful stay.
George, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

One of the best Hotels in Nakuru. Clean and spacious rooms, new/updated amenities and very professional and friendly staff.
ALIPHONSE, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

I had never heard about the hotel even though I have visited Nakuru several times before. It was a very pleasant surprise and I must say one of the best hotels I have stayed in the area; definitely value for money. Our room was very spacious and very clean. The linen was very good and the bed very comfortable. It was conveniently located close to a big shopping mall and great restaurants. The buffet breakfast was very delicious with several good options. I highly recommend it and I hope to stay there again.
Irene, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We really enjoyed our stay at this property! Spacious room accommodations for our family of 5. Everyone working at the hotel was So kind and helpful. We couldn't get over how good the Indian food was at the restaurant--likely the best we've ever had! Definitely try the feta and coriander samosas. It was very easy for us to walk down to the mall and do some shopping as well. Would stay again!!
Chloe, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff gave me their friendship. In the times I have shared in Ole-Ken, my daily coming and going was uplifting. I deeply enjoyed the handshakes with the smiles. The verbal greetings were always there with enthusiasm and sincerity. I do not need to go to Ole-Ken to be encouraged, to be comfortable, to be satisfied, but it always occurs. Asante sana!
Leonard, 8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Edwin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Dermot, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sheryl, 1-night trip