The Great Circle Lodge
2.0 star property
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Reviews
7.27.2 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
- Bar
- Room service
- Breakfast available
- Laundry
- Housekeeping
- Parking included
$13
$13
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Explore the area
Nanyuki, Nanyuki, Nyeri County
- Nanyuki ParkPlace, Nanyuki Park10 min drive
- Nanyuki Sports ClubPlace, Nanyuki Sports Club12 min drive
- Nanyuki Show GroundPlace, Nanyuki Show Ground12 min drive
- Nanyuki (NYK)Airport, Nanyuki (NYK)21 min drive
Room options
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Family Room
- 269 sq ft
- Sleeps 5
- 2 Double Beds
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Basic Room
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 7
- 3 Twin Bunk Beds
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Classic Double Room
- 285 sq ft
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Queen Bed
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Basic Double Room
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Twin Beds
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Basic Shared Dormitory
- Sleeps 6
- 3 Twin Bunk Beds
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Basic Tent
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Twin Futon
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About this property
The Great Circle Lodge
Nanyuki hostel with restaurant
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hostel has a nightclub and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service.
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.
Dining options at the hostel include a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This hostel offers access to a business center, coworking spaces, and limo/town car service.
Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Nanyuki hostel also offers a nightclub, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Guests can use the health club at a partner property. For a surcharge, the property provides an area shuttle within 5 miles and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours). Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.
The Great Circle Lodge is a smoke-free property.
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
- Music library
- Nightclub
- Stereo
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
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)
- Kitchen/kitchenette fee: KES 1000 per day
- 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