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Hotel Rio

3.0 star property

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A chef performing a flambé with a pan on a stove.
A modern indoor patio area with wooden tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants.
A hotel lobby with a red carpet, a sofa, wicker chairs, and a chandelier.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a mirror, and a window with curtains.
A well-lit indoor seating area with multiple sofas and chairs, a wooden table, and glass doors leading outside.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Muthaiti Avenue, Nairobi, Nairobi West, 00506
  • Place, Nyayo National Stadium
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Strathmore University
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Uhuru Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A neatly made bed with a white and red bedspread, two red pillows, and a beige throw pillow.

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, and a TV.

Deluxe Twin Room

  • City view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a large mirror, bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, and a small table.

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Triple Room

  • City view
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Economy Room, 1 Single Bed, City View

A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a bedside lamp, a red throw pillow, a white pillow, a beige towel, and a red blanket.

Economy Room, 1 Single Bed, City View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel Rio

Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a nightclub and a fitness centre. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a 24-hour business centre are on-site.
Hotel Rio offers 65 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.
During your stay at Hotel Rio, you'll be within walking distance of Nyayo National Stadium. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy local and international cuisine while dining at Brasileo
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • 14 minutes by foot from Nyayo National Stadium and a 4-minute drive from Uhuru Park
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business centre, 3 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A nightclub, a fitness centre, and spa services are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Rio. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Nairobi hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Brasileo – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open 24 hours. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: USD 12 for adults and USD 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Brasileo

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Nightclub

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (254 centimetre wide door)
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (102 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g. directions)
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 12 for adults and from USD 12 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Guests who plan to drive should contact this property in advance for more details (e.g. directions).

We should mention

  • One child aged 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Rio Nairobi
Hotel Rio Nairobi
Hotel Rio Hotel
Hotel Rio Nairobi
Hotel Rio Hotel Nairobi

Hotel Rio Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

stojan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
People are nice and friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
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Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Poor staff service. Do not lodge their expedia bookings and takes time to find. Overall a poor experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Paulina

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was horrible it was like sleeping on a table top. Weird people hung around the reception felt insecure. Food and service staff were great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Celine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a nice stay at rio,staff real professional and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tamer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was 1 bay just for resting
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place to stay the hotel is at a convenient location for people interested in exploring different parts of Nairobi.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent customer service.

A good place to stay in Nairobi close to city center.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was wonderful the free breakfast was cold but I managed other then that my stay was great I wish they put a do not disturb signs on the door
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

jack

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

Nice hotel for the price

I would certainly stay here if you want to be economical. It’s clean, looks new and staff are great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abdulkadir

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

good short stay hotel

good hotel but they need to improve on the breakfast and limited parking space for guests
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified review

4/10 Poor

D B

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

Could be a nice hotel but in a very noisy location

Misleading details on website. There was no manager available to answer my questions on why the website indicated that the hotel had a gym only to be told it was under renovation with no alternative suggestions or offers. I asked why there were just four TV channels but the staff on duty said they had no idea and would send someone to the room to see what they could do but no one appeared even though I had offered to pay to receive extra channels to take away the evening boredom. The location was so noisy at night due to local bars and traffic that it was impossible to sleep. Most of the staff did not even say a courteous hello may be because I was an African...
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Clayob

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

They gave away our room

Due to an accident in the NBO airport our flight was delayed for 6 hours and instead of arriving around 23.00, we arrived around 3.30. The room had been paid in advance and on the reservation it was mentioned that there was no need to confirm the booking and that the room would be available also for late arrival. To our surprise when we arrived the hotel was fully booked and our room was given away. We were given the most ridiculous excuses like the fact that the booking was for the 27th but as we arrived after midnight, so it had become the 28th, our booking was no longer valid as it was no longer the 27th. After insisting they had to find a solution, they gave us an unfinished room, in the sense that there was no tap in the sink and there were no light bulbs but considering how tired we were we accepted. The bed itself was good and the sheets were clean but it was not worth the price we paid. The next morning, after barely 4 hours sleep, we went for breakfast. The booking mentioned breakfast buffet included but there was no buffet and we had to pay for the breakfast. Not recommended.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Gaurav

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

LAZARUS

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Elvis

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019