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Alba Hotel Meru

4.0 star property
Suburban hotel with 2 restaurants and a health club

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Enjoy a relaxing stay with a pool and lounge chairs, plus multiple dining areas and a reception desk.
Welcome to ALBA, a two-story building with a central entrance and beautifully maintained gardens.
Relax in a spacious outdoor area with seating arrangements and a glass facade.
Relax in comfort with a large bed, bedside tables, and a cozy seating area.
Relax in a stylish living space with a dining table, sofa, and comfortable seating area.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

One Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Presidential Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Living area

Two Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Milimani Road, Meru, 28616-00200

What's nearby

  • Meru Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Meru National Polytechnic - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Kenya Methodist University - 8 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Ngare Ndare Forest Park - 28 min drive - 30.6 km
  • Chuka University - 59 min drive - 67.4 km

Restaurants

  • โ€ชThree Steers Hotel - โ€ฌ18 min walk
  • โ€ชMasters Lounge - โ€ฌ18 min walk
  • โ€ชBradeGate Pizza Inn Meru Town - โ€ฌ2 min drive
  • โ€ชShadenet Hotel - โ€ฌ4 min drive
  • โ€ชParamount Lounge - โ€ฌ2 min drive

About this property

Alba Hotel Meru

Upscale hotel in the business district
Consider a stay at Alba Hotel Meru and take advantage of a poolside bar, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. Be sure to enjoy international cuisine and more at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a reception hall, and a computer station
  • Barbecue grills, a TV in the lobby, and wedding services
Room features
All 51 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and private pools, in addition to thoughtful touches like premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and refrigerators

Languages

English, Swahili

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Welcome to our hotel lobby, featuring a reception desk, comfortable seating area and decorative column.

Three Steers Hotel

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 5 reviews
The price is P3,487
P4,115 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Three Steers Hotel

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Brasserie Restaurant
  • Loft

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Private pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium satellite channels
  • Private pool

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for KES 30.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: KES 30.0 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
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 is also known as

Alba Hotel
Alba Hotel Meru
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Alba Meru Hotel
Hotel Alba Meru
Alba Hotel Meru Meru
Alba Hotel Meru Hotel
Alba Hotel Meru Hotel Meru

Frequently asked questions

Does Alba Hotel Meru have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Alba Hotel Meru pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Alba Hotel Meru?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Alba Hotel Meru?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Alba Hotel Meru?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Alba Hotel Meru provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Alba Hotel Meru located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Meru Museum and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Meru National Polytechnic. Kenya Methodist University and Mount Kenya National Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Alba Hotel Meru Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at Alba. The staff were very helpful and the service was excellent. The meals were delicious. We would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Meru.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of Africa's Best-kept Secrets

Happily surprised to find this gem of a hotel tucked into this African city. Charming and beloved in just one visit. Food was some of the best we've eaten in Africa and very reasonably priced. Excellent service. Did not have to wait long to receive it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly, it was very clean and safe. We would definitely stay again. The pool area and gardens were v relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tore

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hassan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Tore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonderai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Short stay in Meru and had a comfortable stay at the Alba Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best hotel in Meru

Best hotel in Meru. Very good service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility is very well presented, the bar area is very nice and has TV for sport, restaurant is very clean and light, I ate in the bar area from the restaurant menu - (pork chops) absolutely superb Its the first time I have stayed there and for me I would highly recommend, even the ben was warmed with a hot water bottle Well done to the team at Alba
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Hotel, great food, great staff! Would recommend this Hotel to anyone!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

ERNEST

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding

Very beautiful, very clean and service is great. Highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hassim, Colombo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Homely and very calm relaxing. Staffs are very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Einen Tag kein Wasser und das bei der Wรคrme, das Hotel ist uns dann nach Nachfrage preislich entgegen gekommen. Preisleistung stimmt nicht
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Alba Meru

Above expectation - only downside was no a/c. Otherwise perfectly acceptable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tolu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

WONMYUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Terry, South Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel in Meru

Food was great! Room service was quick and tasty! Room was new and very clean! Hot water bottle delivered right before bed time! I would stay here again! I saw where they are building one in Nairobi and I will stay there!

10/10 Excellent

Joanna, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous hotel

The staff were really helpful, the food was excellent and the room very comfortable.