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Starling Bird Resort

3.5 star property
Hotel in Machakos with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Poolside bar
Property entrance
Exterior
Reception
Deluxe Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is £86
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Single Room, Accessible | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room, Accessible

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Maanzoni Conservancy, Off Mombasa Road, Machakos, Machakos

What's nearby

  • Machakos Golf Club - 21 min drive - 13.5 miles
  • Machakos University - 24 min drive - 15.1 miles
  • Thika Road Mall - 44 min drive - 36.5 miles
  • United Nations Office at Nairobi - 49 min drive - 38.2 miles
  • Giraffe Centre - 54 min drive - 41.8 miles

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station - 48 min drive
  • Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sunset Bar & Restaurant, Kyumbi - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Flame Flavours Machakos - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Maanzoni - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Starling Bird Resort

Hotel in a rural location
You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a free daily manager's reception and dry cleaning/laundry services at Starling Bird Resort. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Multilingual staff, 1 meeting room and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage and coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Starling Bird Resort boast comforts, such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, German, Italian, Swahili

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 48 hours of booking the reservation.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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, debit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 25 December
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 24 December
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 1 January
A fee for a mandatory Valentine's Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 14 February

Property is also known as

Starling Bird Resort Hotel
Starling Bird Resort Machakos
Starling Bird Resort Hotel Machakos

Frequently asked questions

Does Starling Bird Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Starling Bird Resort?

As of 3 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Starling Bird Resort on 1 Aug 2025 start from £86.38, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Starling Bird Resort pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Starling Bird Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Starling Bird Resort?

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

What time is check-out at Starling Bird Resort?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Starling Bird Resort located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is within 12 miles (20 km) of Machakos People's Park, Kenyatta Stadium and Machakos Golf Club. Machakos University and Kituluni Gravity Hill are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Starling Bird Resort Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

Reviews

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023