Title: Mt. Kenya Riverside Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=35205230&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) ![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) ![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) ![Exterior - Mt. Kenya Riverside Retreat (Manyatta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35210000/35205300/35205230/e5779b9f.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 ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Mar 3 - Mar 4](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04&selected=35205230&PinnedHotelID=35205230&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04&selected=35205230&PinnedHotelID=35205230&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Mar 4 - Mar 5](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05&selected=35205230&PinnedHotelID=35205230&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05&selected=35205230&PinnedHotelID=35205230&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Mar 6 - Mar 8](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=35205230&PinnedHotelID=35205230&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=35205230&PinnedHotelID=35205230&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=35205230&PinnedHotelID=35205230&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=35205230&PinnedHotelID=35205230&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ### 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 - Nesta Pub 5 min drive - Boma Nyumbani 9 min drive ## About this property ### Mt. Kenya Riverside Retreat Property highlights Consider a stay at Mt. Kenya Riverside Retreat and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a garden, and a restaurant. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Free self parking - Luggage storage and barbecue grills Room features All guestrooms at Mt. Kenya Riverside Retreat include amenities such as free bottled water. 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