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Exciting Hotel

Exciting Hotel offers a lively ambiance, tasty meals, free Wi-Fi, and kid-friendly spaces in Ongata Rongai, Kenya. Enjoy great music, excellent service, and convenient access near Magadi Road for a memorable stay.

JP3J+QJ3, Magadi Rd, Ongata Rongai, Opposite Exciting Hotel Nairobi KE, Ongata Rongai, Kenya View on map
7.6/10
Good Based on 733 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free parking Kid-friendly Restaurant
What recent guests emphasize

Balanced comfort with good food and service

Recent guests highlight the hotel’s enjoyable dining options and friendly service, while noting some practical limitations like limited parking. The atmosphere suits those looking for a relaxed, family-friendly environment with convenient access to local attractions.

Guests often praise

  • Delicious and well-prepared meals, often described as tasty and timely served
  • Friendly and attentive service from waiters and staff
  • Good atmosphere with music and entertainment enhancing the experience
  • Kid-friendly environment appreciated by families

Worth knowing

  • Parking space is limited, which may affect convenience for some visitors
  • No fitness center or swimming pool available on site
  • Drinks are well regarded, but some guests await to try full menu offerings
  • Service is consistent, but experiences may vary slightly depending on visit time

Best for

  • Visitors seeking a middle-class suburban hotel with accessible local amenities
  • Families looking for a welcoming, kid-friendly stay
  • Guests interested in enjoying good food and relaxed social settings
  • Those planning to explore nearby attractions like the Giraffe Centre and Nairobi National Park
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About this property

Welcome to Exciting Hotel

Exciting Hotel, nestled along Magadi Road in Ongata Rongai, Kenya, offers a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere for guests seeking both relaxation and lively entertainment. With a solid rating of 3.8, this hotel strikes a fine balance between comfort and spirited nightlife. Visitors often praise its excellent food quality, highlighting tasty dishes like pork and a variety of meals that appeal to different palates. The hotel’s restaurant complements the vibe with prompt and friendly service, creating a satisfying dining experience.

The hotel's appeal extends beyond its cuisine. For those looking to unwind, the ambiance is notably pleasant, supported by good music and a dedicated DJ who energizes the club atmosphere. The disciplined security provided by attentive bouncers ensures a safe and respectful environment, a feature highly valued by patrons. Exciting Hotel is also recognized as a kid-friendly spot, making it suitable for families.

Accessibility is another key strength. Located opposite Exciting Hotel Nairobi and close to essential locales such as a giraffe preserve and botanical gardens, it provides convenient pathways for all visitors. Although parking can be limited, the availability of free Wi-Fi adds to the convenience for travellers and day visitors alike. It is particularly favored by the middle-class suburban crowd, students, and football enthusiasts who enjoy watching big-screen matches in a comfortable, upgraded setting.

While it lacks a swimming pool and fitness center, the hotel’s focus on delivering quality food, good music, and a friendly, vibrant environment makes it stand out. The balance of hospitality and entertainment, along with its strategic location, positions Exciting Hotel as a reliable choice for those visiting or residing in Ongata Rongai, seeking a spot that blends community, leisure, and good service seamlessly.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Kid-friendly
Restaurant

Not available at this property

Pool
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

WG
Wambui Gitau Mar 16, 2026
8.0

Typical club,drinks available,food is great very little parking space

CM
Charles Muema Feb 26, 2026
8.0

The best club have ever gone,discipline by bouncers,,,the dj is on fire,not to mention the servicefrom the waiters,,,,keep it up

M
Michael Feb 25, 2026
8.0

As I only had a beer I can't give 5 stars, the beer was nice and cold and the service was great, for this I give 4 stars until I try the food I will amend either way

DO
duke omondi Feb 04, 2026
8.0

A place to be good ambience no disturbance good music nice food especially the pork

AH
Astute Hub Feb 01, 2026
8.0

This hotel is easily accessible for it is adjacent to Magadi Road with friendly paths for all individuals. Meals are delicious and timely served upon making an order.

SLZ
Star Lord Zeuess Jan 23, 2026
10

It's very humble good service and nice place to bring the children

CBK
Catherine Bunyassi Kahuria Jan 01, 2026
10

The place has been upgraded,great tasty meals and ambience. For the football lovers,s big big screen.

MK
Moses Kingee Dec 18, 2025
10

Their food is very sweet and yummy. I love spending my money in this hotel for their good services.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Exciting Hotel

Middle-class suburb with maisonettes, a giraffe preserve, botanical gardens & student-friendly eats.

  • Exciting 1 min Walk
  • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport 47 min Car · 1 hr 50 Transit
  • Wilson Airport 36 min Car · 53 min Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in City. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Nairobi National Park 11,365 reviews

Nairobi National Park

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4.5 · National Park
Giraffe Centre 17,418 reviews

Giraffe Centre

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4.6 · Nature Preserve
Karen Blixen Museum 3,548 reviews

Karen Blixen Museum

Karen Rd, Nairobi, Kenya

4.5 · Museum
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