Reviews of The Great Circle Lodge
Ragati Road, Nanyuki, Kenya
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Reviewed: 6 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewSimple set up, rooms well done. Good relaxing environment.
Provide extra table in the room A kettle or hot water dispenser in the room for tea or coffee in the night would be good but not a must
Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewPurity, owner of loge and her husband are very nice and helpful. If you are intending to visit the month Kenya, there is a way from this lodge. Totally I recommend you to come and stay
Reviewed: 3 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewHost was exceptional..and the fire place was awsome. Pocket friendly too
The staff..the host...the views..scenic
Reviewed: 1 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewEnvironment and View Staff was very friendly and helpful (Alice and Martin) The dogs were very friendly and a joy to play with.
We only got a very standard breakfast of toast and coffee. We were told that the breakfast was not included as part of our booking but it was clearly stated on the app. The trees need to be trimmed as it obstructs the view of Mount Kenya.
Reviewed: 19 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewthe ambience is superb. for such hidden gems, you'd expect crazy prices but we were in luck. the host is very warm and pays attention to detail and requests
the portions for food were too little. water from the shower was too little to take a relaxing shower
Reviewed: 9 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 2 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewThe mattress are too thin.
Hello Evelyn, Thank you for your good review, really appreciate and promise to do better, you're most welcome again
Reviewed: 22 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewResponsive staff. Adequate breakfast. Ordered food and they prepared it quite fast.
A table & chair in the first room would have been very convenient.
Reviewed: 28 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewFood was horrible. Same old menu everyday.
Reviewed: 18 December 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewLocation
Showers were cold
Reviewed: 18 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReasonable prices.
The place is a bit dated and lacking some atmosphere.
Reviewed: 4 November 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewPeter our was lovely. The staff were good and the food was good Great value and the Dogs were an added bonus and came on walks with us.
If being critical beds a little hard
Reviewed: 1 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewLovely Host and staff and the Dogs and added bonus!!!
If being picky could maybe do with new Mattresses
Reviewed: 31 October 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewSuper peaceful location out in the country, tidy huts neatly spaced in the garden area connected by paths. Room was very spacious with good size bathroom, very clean and tidy with plenty of plugs and very comfortable bed. Nice porch area so you can sit outside have a drink and enjoy the tranquility. Was a nice breakfast area, perfect for a very relaxing start to the day and helpful staff. Cute cat and dogs to keep you company as well.
Didnt like the very bright security light in the middle of the garden, and the shower could have been a little hotter.
Reviewed: 23 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewThe breakfasy was wonderful, the staff were very pleasant and helpful. The host Purity is a wonderful host, will surely visit this establishment again. The place was so queit and Seren
All was well
Reviewed: 22 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewUp to my former expectations. I stayed fir a writing retreat in 2002 and it has the same simple comforts and genuine hospitality. Purity's chicken curry is to die for! The bar has recently been redecorated and the roaring central fire is great. It's a very tranquil setting and super chilled out. Purity and Rose go the extra mile cook and provide. I managed to proof read the book I wrote there last year and the wi-fi was good
The delicious bloody Mary lacked Tobasco but I got profuse apologies and a dash of Scotch Bonnet instead. No marks deducted!