Rock Hyrax Hotel in Old Nairobi Road, Nakuru, Nakuru: Hours, Facilities and Family Guide
Parks, beaches and nature in Old Nairobi Road, Nakuru, Nakuru
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A garden hotel on Old Nairobi Road in Nakuru, close to Hyrax Hill and Lake Nakuru, useful as a quiet family stop or overnight.
What is Rock Hyrax Hotel?
Rock Hyrax Hotel is a modern hotel on Old Nairobi Road in Nakuru, a short drive from Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site and Lake Nakuru National Park. It has rooms, a restaurant and garden grounds.
It is a place to stay or eat rather than a park, despite the admin category. The appeal for families is the quiet garden and the easy run to Hyrax Hill and the lake.
💡 Money-saving tips for families
- Pair with Hyrax Hill The museum is a short drive away | Confirm meal prices
Key details
- Address
- Rock Hyrax Hotel, Old Nairobi Road, Nakuru, Nakuru County, Nakuru
- How long to plan
- 1 to 2 hours for a meal; overnight
- Suitable ages
- All ages
What to expect when you visit
Use it as a meal stop or overnight base for Hyrax Hill and Lake Nakuru. There is no attraction on site beyond the garden and restaurant.
Confirm restaurant hours before arriving, especially in the evening.
Family essentials
- Facilities
- Toilets
- Safety notes
Standard hotel stay; supervise children in the car park and garden.
Tickets and costs
- Ticket notes
Room and meal rates are not confirmed.
Plan your visit
- How to get there
On Old Nairobi Road in Nakuru, near Hyrax Hill.
- By car
- About 2.5 hours from Nairobi on the A104
- Uber / Bolt estimate
- Taxi from Nakuru town
- Public transport
Matatu to Nakuru, then a boda
- Combine with
Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site | Lake Nakuru National Park
- What to bring
Cash or card
What to pack
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Family day bag checklist
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Frequently asked questions
- How long do you need at Rock Hyrax Hotel?
- Plan for 1 to 2 hours for a meal; overnight.
- How do you get to Rock Hyrax Hotel?
- About 2.5 hours from Nairobi on the A104. Ride-hailing: Taxi from Nakuru town. Public transport: Matatu to Nakuru, then a boda On Old Nairobi Road in Nakuru, near Hyrax Hill.
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