Stoni Athi Resort
Ranked in Best Luxury Hotels in Embakasi
About
An hour from Nairobi on the expressway, this is where you go to decompress in the wilderness without the drive to Naivasha. The mocktails are excellent, the grounds are serene with wandering animals, and kids love the bouncing castle and pool.
Highlights
- Wheelchair accessible
Google reviews
- Lenny F.Google review · 31 Oct 2025
This is a good place if you’re looking for a peaceful escape into the wilderness. Located in Athi river, it’s just an hour's drive from Nairobi if you use the express way drive away, and easy to reach, a tarmacked road to the premises. The environment is quite good. It’s serene and quiet, with birds singing all around you. You’ll also be greeted by friendly gazelles and guinea fowls that seem to have an incredible comfort around humans. There’s even a peacock that roams around the place, looking absolutely graceful. The rooms are spacious and well kept, and the cottage rooms are even more modernised with nice finishes. But, there are a few things that could be improved, like some of the finishes that need a little TLC. The service was top notch, friendly, and warm. The food was okay, and well balanced, and included some adventurous cuisines, though there weren’t many options. I personally loved the mbuzi choma. One thing that really sets it apart is their commitment to sustainability. They have an impressive solar farm, use their own dam and recycled water, cook organic foods from their own farms, and even let wildlife visit for food and water. If you’re a nature lover and enjoy grounded-to-earth places, this is definitely a place you should consider visiting. It’s a truly unique and memorable experience.
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- Wanderi K.Google review · 27 Sep 2025
Great place for rally and camping. Not sure if they allow wild camping but there is great scenery and some wildlife to be enjoyed
- Eric O.Google review · 21 Jul 2025
My family enjoyed the delicious meals and swimmimg facility at the hotel. The moctails were muaaahhh👌 . Not forgetting the staff who were very friendly and welcoming ready for the task 🙏,, ample parking and the road is well tarmacked with no traffic one needs to drive slowly because of animals crossing especially at night. I got value for money.
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- Lena W.Google review · 17 Jun 2025
Was there on Fathers day. The place looks beautiful away from town. Good for kids since it has a bouncing castle. There is a pool. Cons: Their menu is very basic they don't have many options The waiter on that day seemed overwhelmed like it was just one person serving the whole restaurant and the foods took too long. If they can improve on this its a nice place.
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- Aamir I.Google review · 7 Jun 2025
I had a wonderful experience at this hotel! From the moment I arrived, I was impressed by the cleanliness, comfort, and warm atmosphere. The rooms were spacious, beautifully maintained, and equipped with everything I needed for a relaxing stay. What truly made the difference, though, was the exceptional service. Manager Moses went above and beyond to ensure that every guest felt welcome and well taken care of. He was friendly, professional, and always available to help with any request or question. His dedication to hospitality truly stood out and made my stay even more enjoyable. Thanks to Moses and the entire team, my time here was stress-free and memorable. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a top-notch experience – and I’ll definitely be coming back!
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Location
Stoni athi, Athi River, Kenya
Embakasi
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