Title: Starling Bird Resort Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Starling Bird Resort Hotel in Machakos with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk ![Poolside bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46970000/46967900/46967802/b7e63552.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46970000/46967900/46967802/7e22d799.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46970000/46967900/46967802/1db63e60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46970000/46967900/46967802/08893d37.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46970000/46967900/46967802/072a9c75.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Starling Bird Resort offers a tranquil retreat with free made-to-order breakfast, afternoon social receptions, an outdoor pool, in-room WiFi, luggage storage, and helpful multilingual staff. 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Bar - Pool - Room service - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - 24/7 front desk £79 includes taxes & fees 6 Oct - 7 Oct ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 5 - Oct 6](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-05&endDate=2025-10-06&selected=46967802&PinnedHotelID=46967802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-05&endDate=2025-10-06&selected=46967802&PinnedHotelID=46967802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 6 - Oct 7](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-06&endDate=2025-10-07&selected=46967802&PinnedHotelID=46967802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-06&endDate=2025-10-07&selected=46967802&PinnedHotelID=46967802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 10 - Oct 12](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=46967802&PinnedHotelID=46967802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=46967802&PinnedHotelID=46967802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct 17 - Oct 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=46967802&PinnedHotelID=46967802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=46967802&PinnedHotelID=46967802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Standard Single Room, Accessible | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46970000/46967900/46967802/c16baab3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Single Room, Accessible ### Highlights Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Electric kettle Digital channels Daily housekeeping Laptop workspace Desk - Sleeps 1 - 1 King Bed ![Deluxe Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46970000/46967900/46967802/7e22d799.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double or Twin Room ### Highlights Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Electric kettle Digital channels Daily housekeeping Laptop workspace - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Standard Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46970000/46967900/46967802/99119703.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double or Twin Room ### Highlights Free cots/infant beds Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Electric kettle Digital channels Daily housekeeping Laptop workspace - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMachakos-Hotels-Starling-Bird-Resort.h46967802.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMachakos-Hotels-Starling-Bird-Resort.h46967802.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Machakos, Starling Bird Resort is in a rural area. Signature Mall and Gateway Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nairobi National Park and Machakos People's Park. [Visit our Machakos travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Machakos.dx3000001046) ![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-1.50601%2C37.11848&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=niC8TVnb7WxF7EzKkpEInPYDB0U=) 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 - Yaya Centre - 43 min drive - 34.8 miles - Thika Road Mall - 44 min drive - 36.5 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 - ‪Java Express Kyumvi - ‬6 min drive - ‪catz on the rocks - ‬12 min drive - ‪Goblaz Inn - ‬7 min drive - ‪Flame Flavours Machakos - ‬6 min drive - Kipepeo conference Room-Maanzoni ## 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 - Coffee/tea in reception, multilingual staff and a 24-hour front desk - 1 meeting room and luggage storage 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 ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89990000/89980600/89980527/6a3ea667.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Outback Kenya Lodge Machakos - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.0 Very good 2 reviews £53 includes taxes & fees 14 Oct - 15 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=89980527&PinnedHotelID=89980527&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Couples’ dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44270000/44266800/44266713/9b5e721b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kiikaloh Grand Resort Machakos - Pool - Breakfast included - Kids pool - Parking included £52 includes taxes & fees 6 Oct - 7 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-06&endDate=2025-10-07&selected=44266713&PinnedHotelID=44266713&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100880000/100871900/100871817/1cdee11c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### SEO Hotel Machakos Machakos - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant £53 includes taxes & fees 6 Oct - 7 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-06&endDate=2025-10-07&selected=100871817&PinnedHotelID=100871817&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116160000/116155100/116155091/68024280.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Saba House & Lodges Machakos - Parking included - Free WiFi - Laundry - Housekeeping £33 includes taxes & fees 6 Oct - 7 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-06&endDate=2025-10-07&selected=116155091&PinnedHotelID=116155091&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101980000/101978100/101978070/9cd940a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mua Hills Getaway Machakos - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=101978070&PinnedHotelID=101978070&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35800000/35795100/35795099/93baec14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Last Village Lodge Machakos - Pool - Breakfast included - Kids pool - Parking included 8.0 Very good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=35795099&PinnedHotelID=35795099&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46940000/46937500/46937479/a7b38979.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ph Cai Resort Machakos - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=46937479&PinnedHotelID=46937479&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19730000/19724500/19724494/ec575325.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gelian Hotel Machakos Machakos - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Kids pool 7.6 Good 14 reviews £81 includes taxes & fees 6 Oct - 7 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-06&endDate=2025-10-07&selected=19724494&PinnedHotelID=19724494&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### 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 5 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Starling Bird Resort on 6 Oct 2025 start from £79.26, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Machakos-Hotels-Starling-Bird-Resort.h46967802.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Starling Bird Resort Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. 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