Title: Starling Bird Resort - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Starling Bird Resort Hotel in Machakos with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk ## Photo gallery for Starling Bird Resort ![Poolside bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46970000/46967900/46967802/b7e63552.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46970000/46967900/46967802/072a9c75.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46970000/46967900/46967802/1db63e60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46970000/46967900/46967802/08893d37.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Double or Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46970000/46967900/46967802/7e22d799.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Starling Bird Resort offers a tranquil retreat with free made-to-order breakfast, afternoon social receptions, an outdoor pool, in-room WiFi, luggage storage, and helpful multilingual staff. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Bar - Pool - Room service - Breakfast included - 24/7 front desk - Pet-friendly ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec. 4 - Dec. 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=46967802&PinnedHotelID=46967802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=46967802&PinnedHotelID=46967802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec. 5 - Dec. 6](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=46967802&PinnedHotelID=46967802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=46967802&PinnedHotelID=46967802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec. 5 - Dec. 7](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=46967802&PinnedHotelID=46967802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=46967802&PinnedHotelID=46967802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec. 12 - Dec. 14](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=46967802&PinnedHotelID=46967802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=46967802&PinnedHotelID=46967802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ### View all photos for Standard Single Room, Accessible ![Standard Single Room, Accessible](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46970000/46967900/46967802/c16baab3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Single Room, Accessible ### Highlights Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Electric kettle Digital channels Laptop workspace Daily housekeeping Wardrobe or closet Desk - Sleeps 1 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room ![Deluxe Double or Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46970000/46967900/46967802/7e22d799.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double or Twin Room ### Highlights Free cribs/infant beds Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Electric kettle Digital channels Laptop workspace Daily housekeeping Wardrobe or closet - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room ![Standard Double or Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46970000/46967900/46967802/99119703.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double or Twin Room ### Highlights Free cribs/infant beds Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Electric kettle Digital channels Laptop workspace Daily housekeeping Wardrobe or closet - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMachakos-Hotels-Starling-Bird-Resort.h46967802.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMachakos-Hotels-Starling-Bird-Resort.h46967802.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-1.50601%2C37.11848&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=niC8TVnb7WxF7EzKkpEInPYDB0U=) Maanzoni Conservancy, Off Mombasa Road, Machakos, Machakos #### What's nearby - Signature Mall \- 20 min drive \- 26.9 km - Machakos Golf Club \- 21 min drive \- 21.6 km - Machakos University \- 23 min drive \- 23.5 km - Machakos People's Park \- 24 min drive \- 22.0 km - Nairobi National Park \- 25 min drive \- 33.5 km #### Getting around - Syokimau Station - 48 min drive - Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 45 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Java Express Kyumvi - ‬6 min drive - ‪catz on the rocks - ‬12 min drive - Kipepeo conference Room-Maanzoni - ‪Maanzoni - ‬18 min walk - ‪Goblaz Inn - ‬7 min drive ## About this property ### Starling Bird Resort Hotel in a rural location You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Starling Bird Resort. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar. You'll also find perks like: - An outdoor pool - Free self parking - A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby - Multilingual staff and 1 meeting room Room features All guestrooms at Starling Bird Resort feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi. More amenities include: - Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles - Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries - 50-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels - Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89990000/89980600/89980527/6a3ea667.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Outback Kenya Lodge Machakos - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 6.0 3 reviews CA $83 CA $100 total includes taxes & fees Dec 14 - Dec 15 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=89980527&PinnedHotelID=89980527&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35800000/35795100/35795099/93baec14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Last Village Lodge Machakos - Pool - Breakfast included - Kids pool - Parking included 8.0 Very good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-18&endDate=2025-12-19&selected=35795099&PinnedHotelID=35795099&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119700000/119694700/119694647/838cf213.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Semara Hotels Machakos Machakos - 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM - A bar/lounge - A restaurant - Coffee and tea in common areas - Free daily manager's reception - Snack bar/deli ### Things to do - Outdoor pool ### Family friendly - Children's games - Outdoor pool - Snack bar/deli ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Lockers - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff ### Business services - Meeting room ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk - Wheelchair-accessible lounge - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible pool - Wheelchair-accessible public washroom - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk - Wheelchair-accessible restaurant ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Private bathroom - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels ### Food and drink - 24-hour room service - Electric kettle - Tea bags/instant coffee ### More - Desk - Iron/ironing board on request - Laptop workspace ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets stay free Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 48 hours of booking the reservation. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash ### We should mention This property does not have elevators A fee for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 25 A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 24 A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on December 31 A fee for a mandatory New Year's Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on January 1 A fee for a mandatory Valentine's Day gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on February 14 ### Property is also known as Starling Bird Resort Hotel Starling Bird Resort Machakos Starling Bird Resort Hotel Machakos ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Starling Bird Resort have a pool? ### Is Starling Bird Resort pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Starling Bird Resort? ### What time is check-out at Starling Bird Resort? ### Where is Starling Bird Resort located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Starling Bird Resort Reviews ## Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Travelers Dec 28, 2023 ##### Travelers Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Pool, Lake & Golf Access: Pine Lake Cabin w/ AC!](https://www.expedia.ca/Pine-Lake-Hotels-Whispering-Pines-Cabin-W-Pool.h21970242.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Toledo](https://www.expedia.ca/Toledo-Hotels.d602174.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Kibo Safari Camp](https://www.expedia.ca/Amboseli-Hotels-Kibo-Safari-Camp.h14826564.Hotel-Information) > > [Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain](https://www.expedia.ca/Owen-Sound-Hotels-Westin-Trillium-House.h1357075.Hotel-Information) > > [Crowne Plaza Lake Placid by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-Placid-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Lake-Placid.h26787.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Tampa](https://www.expedia.ca/Tampa-Hotels.d602996.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Fairmont Mara Safari Club](https://www.expedia.ca/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Fairmont-Mara-Safari-Club.h1544563.Hotel-Information) > > [Sailrock South Caicos, Small Luxury Hotels of the World](https://www.expedia.ca/Cockburn-Harbour-Hotels-Sailrock-Resort-Oceanview-Villas-Suites.h10004814.Hotel-Information) > > [Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Amboseli-Hotels-Amboseli-Serena-Safari-Lodge.h978634.Hotel-Information) > > [Home Inn and Suites Regina Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Regina-Hotels-Home-Inn-And-Suites-Regina-Airport.h8724535.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with a Pool in Abbotsford](https://www.expedia.ca/Abbotsford-Hotels-Hotel-With-Pool.0-0-d4128-tHotelwithPool.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Ashnil Mara Camp](https://www.expedia.ca/Maasai-Mara-Hotels-Ashnil-Mara-Camp.h12748836.Hotel-Information) > > [Salt Lick Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Taita-Hills-Hotels-Salt-Lick-Safari-Lodge.h1737570.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Belgium](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Belgium.d17.Hotel-Destinations) > > [Hotels in Hope](https://www.expedia.ca/Hope-Hotels.d55327.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Jamliz Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Mwingi-Hotels-JAMLIZ-HOTEL.h48214087.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in West Palm Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/West-Palm-Beach-Hotels.d2742.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ### Flights > [Flights from Hamilton (YHM) to Cancun (CUN)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yhm/cun/hamilton-to-cancun) > > [Flights from Bellingham (BLI) to Fresno (FAT)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/bli/fat/bellingham-to-fresno) > > [Flights from Newfoundland and Labrador (YAY) to St. John's (YYT)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yay/yyt/st-anthony-to-st-johns) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Nuuk (GOH)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/goh/toronto-to-nuuk) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Los Angeles (ONT)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/ont/toronto-to-ontario) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Calgary (YYC)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/yyc/vancouver-to-calgary) ### Packages > [Japan Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Japan.d89.Destination-Travel-Guides)