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Alba Hotel Meru

4.0 star property
Escape to an oasis with an outdoor pool and international flavors nearby. Enjoy daily manager's receptions and unwind in style.

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Lobby sitting area
Deluxe Room | View from room
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is AED 280
AED 331 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar

Room options

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One Bedroom Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

One Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Presidential Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Bedroom Suite | Living area | 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Two Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
Milimani Road, Meru, 28616-00200

What's nearby

  • Meru Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Meru National Polytechnic - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Kenya Methodist University - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Ngare Ndare Forest Park - 27 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Mount Kenya National Park - 39 min drive - 19.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Steers Hotel - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Masters Lounge - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪BradeGate Pizza Inn Meru Town - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Shadenet Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Paramount Lounge - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Alba Hotel Meru

Upscale hotel in the business district
Consider a stay at Alba Hotel Meru and take advantage of a poolside bar, a free daily manager's reception, and a terrace. Be sure to enjoy international cuisine and more at the two on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and barbecue grills
  • Wedding services, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All 51 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and private pools, in addition to thoughtful touches like premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, balconies, and refrigerators

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • Brasserie Restaurant
  • Loft

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Fitness center
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washer/dryer

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms - 4

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Terrace

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 available
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Private pool
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service
  • Washer and 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 at the property
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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for KES 30.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

Property is also known as

Alba Hotel
Alba Hotel Meru
Alba Meru
Alba Meru Hotel
Hotel Alba Meru
Alba Hotel Meru Meru
Alba Hotel Meru Hotel
Alba Hotel Meru Hotel Meru

Frequently asked questions

Does Alba Hotel Meru have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Alba Hotel Meru pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Alba Hotel Meru?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Alba Hotel Meru?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Alba Hotel Meru?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Alba Hotel Meru provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Alba Hotel Meru located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Meru Museum and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Meru National Polytechnic. Kenya Methodist University and Mount Kenya National Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Alba Hotel Meru Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at Alba. The staff were very helpful and the service was excellent. The meals were delicious. We would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Meru.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly, it was very clean and safe. We would definitely stay again. The pool area and gardens were v relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of Africa's Best-kept Secrets
Happily surprised to find this gem of a hotel tucked into this African city. Charming and beloved in just one visit. Food was some of the best we've eaten in Africa and very reasonably priced. Excellent service. Did not have to wait long to receive it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tore

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

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

10/10 Excellent

Hassan

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

8/10 Good

Tore

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

10/10 Excellent

Tonderai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Short stay in Meru and had a comfortable stay at the Alba Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Esther

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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Einen Tag kein Wasser und das bei der Wärme, das Hotel ist uns dann nach Nachfrage preislich entgegen gekommen. Preisleistung stimmt nicht
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tolu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

WONMYUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
완전 좋은 메루 호텔
굉장히 편안한 침대와 전망좋은 개인 테라스, 친절했던 직원분들 모두 기억에 남습니다.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Terry, South Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel in Meru
Food was great! Room service was quick and tasty! Room was new and very clean! Hot water bottle delivered right before bed time! I would stay here again! I saw where they are building one in Nairobi and I will stay there!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joanna, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous hotel
The staff were really helpful, the food was excellent and the room very comfortable.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

John, Nairobi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel
We have stayed before and the hotel is excellent.