Hotels in Machakos, KE
African Heritage House
About this property
It’s time to have a nice meal! Stop by the restaurant. If you travel by car, you can park in a parking zone for free. There are other services available for the guests of the hotel. For example, a laundry and dry cleaning.
At the hotel
Popular facilities
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- Check-in
- From 12:00
- Check-out
- Until 10:00
- Parking
- Free
- Extra bed
- USD 150 per guest/night
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Languages
- Multi-language staff
- Room types
- 4
Room Information
Rooms
1 / 6 Standard Double room
- 2 guests
- full double bed
- Private bathroom
- desk
- dining-area
- fireplace
- private-bathroom
- toiletries
- towels
- wi-fi
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1 / 6 Standard Family room
- Private bathroom
- desk
- dining-area
- fireplace
- private-bathroom
- toiletries
- towels
- wi-fi
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1 / 6 Standard room
- Private bathroom
- desk
- dining-area
- fireplace
- private-bathroom
- toiletries
- towels
- wi-fi
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1 / 6 Standard Quadruple Family room
- 4 guests
- Private bathroom
- private-bathroom
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Guest reviews
Recent reviews shared by hotel guests
Guest Rating
9.2/10
Excellent Featured review
Isaac M.
10/10
Seeing the building and its art so carefully kept over the years made me appreciate what our forefathers valued. The tour was really enjoyable, with a lot of fascinating history about the collections. It’s an iconic place in a great spot for sunset views over the National Park, and absolutely lives up to being called the “most photographed house in Africa.” 📸
Victor M.
10/10
The rooftop terrace gives you a breathtaking look over Nairobi National Park, including wildlife, and the staff made us feel right at home with their warmth and knowledge. Every room is like a living museum, filled with rare textiles, ancient artifacts, and handcrafted furniture that shows the range of Africa’s cultures. The collection is world-class. African Heritage House is easily one of the most remarkable places I’ve visited in Kenya, and it’s a national monument.
Jérémy M.
10/10
We went at the end of our Kenya trip, and it was such a great visit. There’s history throughout the beautiful house, and the roughly two-hour tour takes you through cultural artifacts from across Africa. Definitely worth doing if you’re in Nairobi.
Nicole H.
10/10
Our guide knew a lot about both the artwork and the eccentric owner, who taught him about the collection. We came specifically to tour this amazing house, with beautiful furnishings and art from Kenya, Morocco, Ethiopia, and other African countries. A must-see while in Nairobi!
Wicklif M.
10/10
The food was delicious, and the welcome and rooms were on another level. It was my first visit, and the view of the national park made the place look amazing. I loved it.
Amenities
Everything available at this property
13 Facilities
General Services
7 available- 24 Hour Reception
- Smoking areas
- Garden
- Terrace
- No elevators
- Laundry
- Dry Cleaning
Parking
1 available- Free parking
Meals
3 available- Coffee/tea for guests
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
Pets
1 available- Pets Not Allowed
Languages
1 available- Multi Language Staff
What's nearby
Explore attractions, restaurants and transport around the hotel
60 places nearby
Closest Train Mlolongo
558 m 7 min walk
Closest Bus Namanga Junction
5.4 km
Top attraction nearbyTower Safari's
2.4 km 30 min walk
Dining nearby 20 Restaurants
623 m 8 min walk
Attractions
20- Tower Safari's2.4 km 30 min walk
- Hippo Pools4.5 km
- River Viewpoint5.0 km
- Leopard Cliff Observation Point7.7 km
- Nairobi National Park8.9 km
Restaurants
20- Food Palace623 m 8 min walk
- Cloud Horizon Cyber Cafe728 m 9 min walk
- Choma zone.mlolongo737 m 9 min walk
- Sweet Dreams Bar and Restaurant848 m 11 min walk
- Maryan Chips Place933 m 12 min walk
Transit
20- MlolongoTrain558 m 7 min walk
- Namanga JunctionBus5.4 km
- Syokimau train stationTrain5.8 km
- Syokimau Railway StationTrain5.8 km
- Athi RiverTrain6.7 km
Stay rules
Important conditions for your stay
Check-in12:00 – 21:00Front desk timing
Check-out10:00Departure timing
Fees and optional services
Extra beds
Extra bed (1 available) - Extra charge may apply