Merica Hotel, Nakuru
About the Hotel
Merica Hotel is a luxury accommodation located in the heart of Nakuru town along Kenyatta Avenue. The hotel features elegant rooms and the best conference facilities in the area. It serves as a tranquil retreat for both business and leisure travelers. The raised lobby and panoramic glass elevators create an inviting atmosphere filled with natural light.
Location
Merica Hotel is conveniently located along Kenyatta Avenue, providing easy access to various attractions in Nakuru County. Guests can explore nearby sites, including Westside Mall and Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site. Various restaurants are also located within a 5 km radius. The hotel offers free private parking and free WiFi throughout the premises.
Rooms
With a choice of 94 rooms including standard, superior, junior, and executive suites, guests at Merica Hotel can enjoy spacious accommodations. Each room is tastefully furnished with ensuite bathrooms and modern amenities like flat-screen TVs. Superior rooms offer additional seating areas with coffee tables and work desks. Guests can view either Lake Nakuru or the cityscape of Nakuru town from their rooms.
Eat & Drink
Merica Hotel provides a diverse culinary experience inspired by both African and international cuisines. Guests can indulge in breakfast and dinner options crafted to satisfy modern tastes. The hotel's patisserie offers a tempting selection of French pastries, American muffins, and an array of shakes and sundaes. Room service is available 24 hours for a private dining experience.
Leisure & Business
Guests can unwind at the expansive swimming pool or visit the fitness center equipped with modern amenities. The hotel features private treatment rooms offering signature wellness treatments and grooming services. For business needs, Merica Hotel has seven meeting rooms capable of accommodating various events, equipped with high-speed internet and audiovisual support.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Hairdresser
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Hiking
- Golf course
- Sports trainer
- Aerobics
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's buffet
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Massage
- Shallow end
Room features
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
Reviews and Ratings
The hotel had a mix of good and bad aspects. The rooms were initially noisy due to loud music, but after moving, I found them very comfortable despite the lack of a fridge or fan. The service was exceptional, with the staff always finding solutions to my requests. The location could get noisy at night due to motobikes and vehicles, but it had a good aesthetic appeal. The dining experience was average, with usual buffet options. The facilities provided were up to standard.
I absolutely loved my stay at this hotel. The rooms were spacious, organized, very clean, and beautiful, making me feel right at home. The service was top-notch, with the staff always ready to assist with a smile. The location was perfect for both business and pleasure, despite being a bit noisy at night. The dining experience was good, especially the delicious fruit options. The facilities were impressive, offering everything I needed for a convenient and enjoyable stay.
The hotel's rooms are spacious, organized, very clean, and beautiful, equipped with AC facilities and fans, but the ambiance was not as exclusive as portrayed on the website. The service was top-notch, with a staff that never failed to provide solutions to my requests. The location can get noisy at night due to motorcycles and vehicles passing by but is ideal for both business and leisure travelers in Nakuru. The dining experience seemed average with a typical buffet setup and limited options due to early starts. The facilities were good overall, although the noisy surroundings and less exclusive feel detracted a bit from the experience.
The hotel had recently been refurbished but fell short on some essential amenities like consistent hot water, fridge, and fan. The poor WIFI connectivity was a major inconvenience, and it didn't match the exclusivity portrayed on the website, leaving me disappointed compared to the expectations set by the pictures.
My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. The rooms were clean and quiet, but they didn't quite meet the expectations set by the website pictures. However, the staff was very helpful and always went above and beyond to assist me with any requests. The location was convenient for both business and pleasure trips, although it could get noisy at night due to the presence of motorbikes and vehicles. The dining options were good overall, with a nice selection of fruits, though the traditional regional homemade products stood out. The facilities were decent, but the loud music was a drawback during my stay.
I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The rooms, although clean and aesthetically pleasing, lacked essential cooling amenities like a fan or AC. The hotel's exclusivity did not match its online portrayal. On the positive side, the rooms were clean and the hotel had nice aesthetics.
The hotel offers a stunning view of the lake from the rooms, although they appear dated. The pictures on the website match the actual experience, but the poor WIFI connectivity is a drawback. The service was exceptional, especially with frequent interactions, showcasing a top-notch customer care attitude. The location in Nakuru suits both business and leisure travelers, although it can get noisy at night. The dining experience was satisfactory with good fruit options, despite the usual buffet setup. The facilities are well-equipped, providing a comfortable stay.
The hotel's rooms did not meet the expectations set by the website, lacking a fridge or fan, and they were negatively impacted by loud music. On the bright side, they did offer a view of the lake. The service, however, was outstanding, with a very attentive and courteous staff that never fell short of solutions to my requests. The location may get noisy at night but is still good for business or pleasure, aesthetically pleasing, and accessible to motorbikes and vehicles. The dining experience featured the usual buffet affair and was convenient for those with early starts. Facilities were well-equipped with standard amenities.
My stay at the hotel was quite comfortable and pleasant. The rooms, while not meeting the expectations set by the website pictures, were clean and surprisingly quiet despite the AC facilities and fans. The service from the staff was exceptional, always ready with solutions and hospitable, making me feel welcome. However, the location could get noisy at night due to the proximity to motorbikes and vehicles. The overall experience was positive, especially for those visiting Nakuru for business or pleasure.
The hotel rooms had been refurbished but lack consistent hot water and do not come with a fridge or fan as shown in the website pictures. The staff were very friendly and attentive, providing top customer care. The location can get noisy at night but is ideal for both business and leisure travelers. The dining experience offers good food with nice fruit selections.