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The Great Circle Lodge

2.0 star property

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Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
$22
$19 nightly
$22 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026

Explore the area

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Nanyuki, Nanyuki, Nyeri County
  • Place, Nanyuki Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Nanyuki Sports Club
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Nanyuki Show Ground
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nanyuki (NYK)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room, Mobility Accessible, Ensuite | In-room safe, individually furnished, soundproofing, bed sheets

Family Room, Mobility Accessible, Ensuite

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Basic Double Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, soundproofing, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually furnished, soundproofing, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Nanyuki

With a stay at The Great Circle Lodge in Nanyuki, you'll be 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Mount Kenya National Park and 28.4 mi (45.7 km) from Mount Kenya. .This hostel is 29.4 mi (47.3 km) from Dedan Kimathi University of Technology.
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What's nearby

  • Nanyuki Park - 10 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Nanyuki Sports Club - 12 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Nanyuki Show Ground - 12 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Ol Pejeta Conservancy - 24 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Mount Kenya National Park - 33 min drive - 10.2 miles

Getting around

  • Nanyuki (NYK) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Murphy's Nanyuki - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Checkers pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dorman's Nanyuki - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪KFC Nanyuki - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Falcon Heights Hotel - ‬11 min drive

About this property

The Great Circle Lodge

Hostel with free parking, in the vicinity of Mount Kenya National Park
The Great Circle Lodge offers 7 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and slippers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 individually furnished guestrooms. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and slippers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a garden. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a hair salon, and tour/ticket assistance. Guests can catch a ride on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 5 miles.
Enjoy local and international cuisine at The Great Circle, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. English breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and laundry facilities. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a cruise ship terminal shuttle.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Great Circle - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open 24 hours.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 5 mi
  • 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station shuttle on request
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: KES 500 for adults and KES 500 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Great Circle

Things to do

  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Bingo
  • Books
  • Games
  • Helicopter/airplane tours

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in room
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Roll-in shower (40 inches wide)
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Ice maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Living room
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 4:00 AM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for KES 500.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for KES 500.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: KES 0.50 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: KES 500.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: KES 500.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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