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The wooden entrance gate at Merinja Guesthouse

Mama Ngina Road, Naivasha · 9.5/10 on Booking.com

A quiet garden stay in the heart of Naivasha

Seven cosy rooms set in a peaceful, green compound — run by our family. Your easy base for Lake Naivasha, Crescent Island and Mount Longonot.

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7 cosy rooms

Buffet breakfast daily

Free WiFi & parking

9.5/10 on Booking.com

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The garden at Merinja Guesthouse
9.5 Booking.com

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Welcome to Merinja Guesthouse

Merinja is a family-run guesthouse in Naivasha — a place guests mention again and again. Expect a warm welcome, a beautiful garden and a plate of excellent food in the morning.

Everything here is designed for slow days: a large garden with a gazebo, an outdoor fireplace, a shared lounge and kitchen, and Lake Naivasha, Crescent Island and Mount Longonot all within easy reach.

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The grounds

Mornings are best spent in the garden

Mature trees & lawn

Mature trees & lawn

 Plants on the terrace

Plants on the terrace

 Lantern-lit paths

Lantern-lit paths

 Resident garden friends

Resident garden friends

Everything you need for a quiet stay

Comfortable ensuite rooms, an on-site restaurant and a garden made for slow mornings.

The guesthouse building

Our Rooms

7 ensuite accommodations with seating areas, work desks, TVs and balconies.

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Painted murals around the property

Gallery

Hand-painted walls, mature trees and quiet corners — a look around the grounds before you arrive.

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Wooden stairs and balconies

Facilities

Garden and gazebo, outdoor fireplace, shared lounge and kitchen, restaurant and free parking.

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Explore

The Rift Valley on your doorstep

All things to do

  • Naivasha Town

    5 min drive

    Shops, banks and the Buffalo Mall — close enough to pop into.

  • Lake Naivasha

    4.6 mi · 10 min drive

    Boat rides, hippos and birdwatching on the lake.

  • Crescent Island Game Sanctuary

    6.8 mi · 15 min drive

    Walking safari on a predator-free island — ideal for families.

  • Mount Longonot National Park

    13 mi

    Crater rim hike with panoramic Rift Valley views.

  • Delamere Naivasha

    7 min drive

    Farm-style brunch and open ranch country.

  • Java House & Matteo's

    1.1–1.6 mi

    The nearest coffee and a proper Italian dinner in town.

What guests say

"We were made to feel like family from the moment we arrived. The garden is beautiful and the place is so quiet — we slept better than we have in months."
— Wanjiru K.
"The food was the highlight of every morning — a proper cooked breakfast, and they happily catered to a dietary requirement. Our room was cosy, warm and spotlessly clean."
— James M.
"Great WiFi, peaceful setting, and everything we needed for a two-night stopover before exploring the Rift Valley. We will be back."
— Amina S.