Title: Mt. Kenya Riverside Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=35205230&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Mt. Kenya Riverside Retreat Travelers enjoy continental breakfast in a peaceful natural setting at Mt. Kenya Riverside Retreat, then relax at the barbecue grills in the afternoon ## Photo gallery for Mt. Kenya Riverside Retreat ![Family Room, Garden View | Garden view - Mt. Kenya Riverside Retreat (Manyatta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35210000/35205300/35205230/1b395b9e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Mt. Kenya Riverside Retreat (Manyatta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35210000/35205300/35205230/0bed13dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Mt. Kenya Riverside Retreat (Manyatta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35210000/35205300/35205230/bb64a83d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Mt. Kenya Riverside Retreat (Manyatta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35210000/35205300/35205230/e5779b9f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Room, Garden View - Mt. Kenya Riverside Retreat (Manyatta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35210000/35205300/35205230/87e3604d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Mt. Kenya Riverside Retreat offers a peaceful escape in nature. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, explore the serene garden, and dine at the on-site restaurant. 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Kenya Riverside Retreat Property highlights Consider a stay at Mt. Kenya Riverside Retreat and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a garden, and a restaurant. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Free self parking - Luggage storage and barbecue grills Room features All guestrooms at Mt. Kenya Riverside Retreat include amenities such as free bottled water. 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Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Food and drink - Free bottled water ### More - Desk - Fan ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests must contact the property for check-in information This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Property payment types ## Important information ### 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 and cash ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Alcohol is not served at this property ### Property is also known as Mt. 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