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Semara Hotels Machakos

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 15 indoor swimming pools connected to the convention center in Machakos

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Reception
Deluxe Double Room, Mountain View | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior
Consider a stay at Semara Hotels Machakos and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, an adjacent golf course, and a free daily manager's reception. Enjoy onsite activities like mountain biking and ecotours. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a shopping mall on site and a coffee shop/cafe.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Mountain View

Standard Double Room, Mountain View | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private hot tub
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 5 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Mountain View

Deluxe Double Room, Mountain View | Blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Mountain View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 10 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Off Kagundo Road, Machakos, Machakos, Machakos County

What's nearby

  • Kenyatta Stadium - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Machakos University - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Machakos Golf Club - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Machakos People's Park - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Kituluni Gravity Hill - 11 min drive - 8.7 miles

Getting around

  • Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪T.tot Hotel machakos - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kfc - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Club Wizard - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hornbill machakos - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Beth K - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Semara Hotels Machakos

Family-friendly hotel connected to the convention center
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, an adjacent golf course, and a free daily manager's reception at Semara Hotels Machakos. Enjoy onsite activities like mountain biking and ecotours. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a shopping mall on site and a coffee shop/cafe.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • 15 indoor pools and a children's pool
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Express check-in, a nature reserve, and coworking spaces
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and an elevator
Room features
All 112 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi and printers, in addition to sound-insulated walls and free newspapers.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, baby baths, and children's slippers
  • Irons/ironing boards and laundry detergent
  • Daily housekeeping and printers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 15 indoor pools
  • 24-hour pool access
  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground
  • Shopping mall

Family friendly

  • 15 indoor pools
  • Baby bath
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Free babysitting
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 13 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 7 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hospital bed
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Portable hoist available
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Children's slippers
  • Slippers

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laundry detergent
  • Mobile key entry
  • Printer
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include window guards
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
Property Registration Number yes

We should mention

24-hour pool access
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 25
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Semara Hotels Machakos have a pool?

Yes, this property has 15 Indoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Is Semara Hotels Machakos pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Semara Hotels Machakos?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Semara Hotels Machakos?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Semara Hotels Machakos?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Semara Hotels Machakos located?

This family-friendly Machakos hotel is located near the airport, within a 15-minute walk of Kenyatta Stadium and Machakos University. Machakos Golf Club and Machakos People's Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Semara Hotels Machakos Reviews

10

Exceptional

8.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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