Ol Kalou · Nyandarua Highlands

Quiet luxury,
in the heart of the highlands

An exclusive travellers' hotel on the Gilgil–Nyahururu Road, with elegant suites, a restaurant, café and bar, and fully serviced meeting rooms.

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The Hotel

An exclusive travellers' hotel, beautifully designed.

On the Gilgil–Nyahururu Road in Ol Kalou, The 818 Hotel brings modern, urban style to the calm of the highlands. Stay in one of our suites, meet in our conference rooms, or enjoy dinner on the terrace.

2025Best Luxury All‑Inclusive Retreat FacilityGo‑Getter Brand Africa Awards · Nyandarua

About the hotel

Rooms & Suites

Four ways to stay

All rooms & rates

Executive Suite

Our finest suite, with a lounge area and a work desk.

From KSh 6,000 a night

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II.

Deluxe Suite

Room to work, rest and unwind, with full use of the hotel.

From KSh 4,000 a night

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III.

Standard Suite

Modern comforts and a large desk, ideal for business travel.

From KSh 3,500 a night

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IV.

Twin Bed Suite

Two beds, for colleagues, friends or family.

From KSh 6,000 a night

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Guest Reviews

4.5

214 reviews on Google

“The ambient environment is key… from the gate to the rooms, without forgetting the restaurant. High-class service. I love the place and I am coming back soon, definitely.”

Nelson Karanja

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Eat · Drink · Unwind

Tables worth lingering over

The Restaurant

Local and international cuisine, served indoors or on our tranquil terrace.

The Café

Rich coffee, teas, smoothies, light meals and desserts, with a view over the street.

Bar & VIP Lounge

Cocktails, fine spirits and lively evenings. VIP members keep their own bottle in a private locker for their next visit, with membership by the day, month, quarter or year.

Choma Zone

Our nyama choma corner: beef, mutton and chicken straight from the grill.

Open daily · 06:00 – 00:30

Reserve a Table

Sunday Family Day & more

Conferences · Boardrooms

Gatherings, beautifully held

Our air‑conditioned meeting rooms and boardrooms on the first floor are fully serviced and can be set up to suit your event, with modern equipment, full support services and a dedicated conference team.

Up to200guests seated

Request Packages Packages from KSh 2,350

818 notepads, pens and water laid out for a meeting

Tables dressed with gold skirting for a meeting

Boardroom

Ruwenzori

Boardroom

Mt. Kenya

Meeting Room

Tsavo

Meeting Room

Serengeti

Outdoor

Green Carpet Terrace

Celebrations

The Ballroom

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A round table set in royal blue and gold

Round tables set for a celebration in the function room

At your venue

The 818, wherever you gather

We bring The 818's kitchen and service team to your venue. Tell us the date, the number of guests and the location, and we will plan the menu and service around your event.