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The Encore Hotel Nakuru
Nakuru · Kenya
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Vienna Woods Hotel Nakuru
Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.
298 guest reviews analysed
Nakuru, Kenya
EMPTYJET Consensus
87.7 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 298 guest reviews across Google, Booking.com and Tripadvisor.
Most noted: service.
Best for
- city breaks
- food & wine
- couples
About Vienna Woods Hotel Nakuru
Vienna Woods Hotel Nakuru is a historic country house in Nakuru, Kenya. The property opened 1756 and offers on-site dining at Mabel Crawford’s Bistro, serving Irish fare, plus The Glassroom Bar & Lounge. The hotel sits on the Glashaboy River and presents a mix of dining and bar facilities for guests seeking a straightforward country-house stay.
Public notes describe the hotel as a country house with local points of interest to explore nearby. The hotel lists an airport approach via NYK (Nanyuki Civil Airport), 111 km away.
Why it stands out
EMPTYJET listing reflects the hotel’s country-house character, its long opening date (1756), on-site dining at Mabel Crawford’s Bistro (Irish) and The Glassroom Bar & Lounge, and its Nakuru, Kenya location with NYK airport 111 km away.
Key facts
- Opened / renovated
- 1756
- Architecture
- Originally built in 1756 by Davis Ducart as a summer lodge for Lord Barrymore, the house blends elegant Regency style architecture
- Type
- Historic, Countryside
Amenities
Verified 20 Aug 2026Dining
- Bar — Relax in the bright, contemporary setting of The Glassroom.
Dining
Verified 20 Aug 2026Location
-0.2833, 36.0667 · approximatePosition is approximate (city centre); exact coordinates are pending verification.
Nearest airports
Straight-line distance from the hotel; transfer times are rough estimates.
| Code | Airport | Distance | Transfer | Fly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYKprimary | Nanyuki Civil AirportGathiuru · Medium | 111 km | ≈ 154 min | Fly here |
| EDL | Eldoret International AirportEldoret · Large | 120 km | ≈ 166 min | Fly here |
| WIL | Nairobi Wilson AirportNairobi · Medium | 142 km | ≈ 195 min | Fly here |
Sources+
- Official hotel websiteOfficial5 fields
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