Alba Hotel Meru

4.0 star property
Enjoy 2 restaurants at this 4-star Meru hotel

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
BBQ/picnic area
Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Exterior
Reception
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Explore the area

Map
Milimani Road, Meru, 28616-00200
  • Popular LocationMeru Museum17 min walk
  • Popular LocationMeru National Polytechnic3 min drive
  • Popular LocationKenya Methodist University6 min drive

Room options

One Bedroom Suite

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Two Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Executive Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Meru

Close to airport.You'll find Meru Museum and Meru National Polytechnic within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Kenya Methodist University is within 6 miles (10 km) and Mount Kenya National Park is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Meru Museum - 17 min walk
  • Meru National Polytechnic - 3 min drive
  • Kenya Methodist University - 6 min drive
  • Ngare Ndare Forest Park - 27 min drive
  • Lewa Wildlife Conservancy - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Three Steers Hotel - 18 min walk
  • Masters Lounge - 18 min walk
  • BradeGate Pizza Inn Meru Town - 2 min drive
  • Avanti Restaurant - 5 min walk
  • Check Mate Lounge - 4 min drive

About this property

Alba Hotel Meru

Enjoy 2 restaurants at this 4-star Meru hotel
Alba Hotel Meru offers its guests an outdoor pool and a health club. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and 4 meeting rooms. A terrace, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the business-friendly Alba Hotel Meru. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Meru hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 51 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Alba Hotel Meru offers 51 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private pools and washers/dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Premium satellite television is provided. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and minibars. Bathrooms include rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Meru hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, laptop-compatible safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

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

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Private pool
  • TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

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
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for KES 30.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: KES 30.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

Property is also known as

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Alba Hotel Meru
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Alba Hotel Meru to the airport?

Alba Hotel Meru is 146.6 mi (210-min drive) away from the Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Alba Hotel Meru?

As of May 24, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alba Hotel Meru on May 25, 2024 start from $68.64, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Alba Hotel Meru have an airport shuttle?

Alba Hotel Meru offers an airport shuttle.

Does Alba Hotel Meru offer free breakfast?

Alba Hotel Meru does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Alba Hotel Meru?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Alba Hotel Meru?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Alba Hotel Meru?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Alba Hotel Meru have a pool?

Alba Hotel Meru features an outdoor pool.

Does Alba Hotel Meru have a restaurant?

Alba Hotel Meru is home to Brasserie Restaurant, which features international cuisine.

Does Alba Hotel Meru have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Alba Hotel Meru to downtown Meru?

Alba Hotel Meru is 0.5 mi away from Meru.

Alba Hotel Meru Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

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

10/10 Excellent

Hassan

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

8/10 Good

Tore

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

8/10 Good

Esther

Business traveler
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

Business 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

Business traveler
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

Traveled with group
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

Business traveler
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

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