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Offering a garden and mountain view, Merinja Guest House is located in Naivasha, 11 km from Crescent Island Game Park and 27 km from Great Rift Valley Golf & Resort. This guest house features free private parking and a shared kitchen. The guest house provides garden views, an outdoor fireplace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. All units include a seating area, a TV with satellite channels, a fully equipped kitchen, a dining area, and a private bathroom fiitted with slippers, while some units feature a terrace or a balcony. A patio with an outdoor dining area and sea views is offered in selected units. At the guest house, all units include bed linen and towels. A buffet, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast is available daily at the property. Guests can chill out in the on-site lounge, while packed lunches are also available. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Hell’s Gate National Park is 33 km from the guest house, while Crater Lake Game Sanctuary is 35 km away. Wilson Airport is 92 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 large double beds
1 double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.1
High score for Naivasha

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lenka
    Denmark Denmark
    Patrick is an excellent host - he took great care of us and also arranged a last minute flower farm tour after our guide cancelled! We felt like at home! Also chef Young is truly a gem - literally an undercover celebrity preparing the best...
  • Åsa
    Germany Germany
    It was such a good decision to stay at Merinja Guest House! If you prefer to feel like home, be well taken care of and connect with locals over pretentious, soulless hotels, then this place is for you! You really feel like staying at someone's...
  • Alexey
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Clean rooms, delicious breakfasts and dinners, very hospitable host.
  • Koen
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Very comfortable rooms. The entire staff is great. Attention for detail. Very nice food as well. So yes, this is a fantastic place to explore Naivasha and its surrounding from.
  • Shane
    Australia Australia
    Merinja Guest House is located in a quiet area of Naivasha (100KSh boda ride from the centre of town). The property itself is large, tree-filled and tranquil (apart from noisy birds). The rooms are spacious and comfortable . What sets the Merinja...
  • Jana
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    The place was very nice, wifi working even in the room, very nice garden, where we have had our meals, but the best thing on this accomodation were people, everyone was super nice and friendly.
  • Barbara
    Italy Italy
    Patrick is a careful and supportive host. He took care of our stay and provide a lot of useful suggestions. Moreover he organized for us a boat trip on the lake, allowing us to save some US$ with respect to original plan. Please consider his two...
  • Adrian
    Spain Spain
    Patrick and chef Yang were great hosts and I 100% recommend this place. Great rooms and food!
  • Anas
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Really enjoyed my satay and the team was super helpful and kind
  • Alejandro
    France France
    Staying at Merinja was a delightful experience! The reviews I had read were spot on. Patrick makes you feel at home immediately, and provides the necessary information to visit the Naivasha area. Beyond the cosy room and the beautiful garden, it's...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.8Based on 106 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We believe in excellent customer service and we are,always at your service.At merinja guesthouse, you are a family not a guest.

Property information

We value environment n we have alot of trees to make u feel at peace with nature. Very quiet compound with unique furnishings.

Neighbourhood information

We a located in a leafy residential quiet estate. We have 2 tarmac roads leading to our property. We are 10 mins drive to lake naivasha , 20 mins drive to hells gate. Naivasha cbd is only 5 mins walk . We are only 1 hr drive away to lake nakuru and so guests can do a day trip to lake nakuru and back to our guest house. Taxis ( uber, bolt and local taxis) readily available. Very ideal for international tourists and local visitors. Major supermarkets a walking distance.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Merinja Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Fast free WiFi 59 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Wake-up service
  • Packed lunches
  • 24-hour front desk

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

General

  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 12:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Merinja Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.