Title: Mt. Kenya Riverside Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Mt. Kenya Riverside Retreat Travelers enjoy continental breakfast in a peaceful natural setting at Mt. Kenya Riverside Retreat, then relax at the barbecue grills in the afternoon ## Photo gallery for Mt. Kenya Riverside Retreat ![Family Room, Garden View | Garden view - Mt. Kenya Riverside Retreat (Manyatta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35210000/35205300/35205230/1b395b9e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Mt. Kenya Riverside Retreat (Manyatta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35210000/35205300/35205230/e5779b9f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Mt. Kenya Riverside Retreat (Manyatta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35210000/35205300/35205230/bb64a83d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Mt. Kenya Riverside Retreat (Manyatta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35210000/35205300/35205230/0bed13dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Room, Garden View | Desk, bed sheets - Mt. Kenya Riverside Retreat (Manyatta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35210000/35205300/35205230/87e3604d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Mt. Kenya Riverside Retreat offers a peaceful escape in nature. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, explore the serene garden, and dine at the on-site restaurant. The property provides convenient luggage storage and barbecue facilities for outdoor cooking. ## Reviews 7.0 Good ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Parking included - Restaurant - Housekeeping ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-05&endDate=2026-02-06&selected=35205230&PinnedHotelID=35205230&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-05&endDate=2026-02-06&selected=35205230&PinnedHotelID=35205230&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=35205230&PinnedHotelID=35205230&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=35205230&PinnedHotelID=35205230&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=35205230&PinnedHotelID=35205230&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=35205230&PinnedHotelID=35205230&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=35205230&PinnedHotelID=35205230&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=35205230&PinnedHotelID=35205230&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options ### View all photos for Family Room, Garden View ![Family Room, Garden View | Desk, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35210000/35205300/35205230/87e3604d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room, Garden View ### Highlights TV Fan Private bathroom Free bottled water Desk Daily housekeeping - Garden view - 2153 sq ft - Sleeps 6 - 3 Double Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/onekey__standard__always_light.svg) Earn OneKeyCash on thousands of hotels when you sign in and book. 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[Visit our Manyatta travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Manyatta.dx553248635975742783) [View more Guest Houses in Manyatta](https://www.expedia.com/Manyatta-Guest-Houses.d553248635975742783-aaGuestHouses.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-0.42828%2C37.46062&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dbafD8dei5lQfneeanAOXtvOjwE=) Kiandari Rd, Manyatta, Embu County ### What's nearby - Embu General Hospital 15 min drive \- 7.9 miles - Embu College Campus 16 min drive \- 8.1 miles - Kobil Embu Stadium 17 min drive \- 9.2 miles - Chuka University 47 min drive \- 31.1 miles - Kerugoya Urban Forest 52 min drive \- 31.4 miles ### Restaurants - The Mavvel 10 min drive - Java Blue Lounge 11 min drive - Boma Nyumbani 9 min drive - Nesta Pub 5 min drive ## About this property ### Mt. 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A restaurant ### Conveniences - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - Picnic area ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - Designated smoking areas (fines apply) ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Food and drink - Free bottled water ### More - Desk - Fan ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests must contact the property for check-in information This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not 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 cash ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Alcohol is not served at this property ### Property is also known as Mt. 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