Blue Post Hotel Thika

Blue Post Hotel Thika is a historic tourist hotel, originally founded in 1908, spread across 32 acres of lush greenery on the periphery of Murang’a County, on the border with Kiambu County. Nestled uniquely between the Chania and Thika rivers and their spectacular natural waterfalls, this family-friendly destination offers a refreshing escape just off the busy Thika Super Highway.

With its rich colonial heritage, fascinating animal park, unique museum, and breathtaking river views, Blue Post Hotel provides a peaceful and highly entertaining retreat for families, groups, and business travelers looking to disconnect from the hustle of city life without traveling far from Nairobi

Location & Accessibility

Located just a short drive from Kenya’s capital, Blue Post Hotel serves as an incredibly convenient getaway that avoids the long travel times associated with remote safari lodges, while still offering a deep connection to nature

By Road

✓ Located about 5 kilometers away from the industrial town of Thika
✓ Positioned strategically between the Thika and Chania natural waterfalls
✓ A quick and scenic 30-minute drive from the Nairobi Central Business District
✓ Situated just off the Thika Super Highway, approximately 40 kilometers from Nairobi
✓ Close proximity to Fourteen Falls (25 km away) and Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park

By Air

✓ Easily accessible for international travelers arriving via Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi
✓ The hotel offers reliable airport transfer services to ensure a smooth, hassle-free journey directly to the property

Accommodation & Room Facilities

The hotel offers pocket-friendly, luxurious accommodations across 32 spacious rooms with a total capacity of 48 beds. Divided into four distinct categories, the rooms are designed to cater to different travel styles, budgets, and family sizes

Room Categories

✓ Standard Rooms: Located in the Thika Wing (160 sq. ft.), these practical rooms feature standard beds and TVs, situated conveniently next to the Central Parking Area
✓ Executive Rooms: 5 exclusive rooms featuring spacious private balconies facing the magnificent Chania Falls. Complete with king beds, well-stocked mini-fridges, and LCD TVs
✓ Superior Rooms: Large 441 sq. ft. suites featuring a dedicated lounge area, living room set, an electric kettle, a well-stocked mini-fridge, and a 32-inch LCD TV. Furnished with king beds
✓ Junior Executive Rooms: 4 rooms (210 sq. ft.) located in the Chania Wing near the main restaurant. Features queen beds, TVs, mini-fridges, and a small private front lawn for relaxation

Unit Facilities & Comfort Highlights

✓ Room fans for climate control
✓ Laundry services available upon request
✓ En-suite bathrooms and daily room service
✓ Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi internet access
✓ Complimentary breakfast included with your stay
✓ Accessible kitchenettes in select family-friendly rooms
✓ Secure, ample on-site free parking for guests with vehicles

Dining & Culinary Experience

Blue Post Hotel offers a wide variety to suit different dining preferences, with multiple venues offering spectacular views of the natural surroundings. Take part in decades of history while dining on a nourishing buffet or à la carte Western and East African dishes.

✓ The Sergeants Bar: A dedicated bar for unwinding in the evening
✓ The Ostrich Bar and Restaurant: A unique spot to grab a bite and a drink
✓ Chania BBQ Grounds: Ideal for outdoor family barbecues and social gatherings
✓ The Coffee Shop: A serene cafe setting to enjoy a wide array of coffees, teas, and comfort foods
✓ The Main Restaurant: Overlooks the beautiful Chania Falls, offering a feeling of refreshing tranquility
✓ Mugithi / Garden Bar and Restaurant: Perfect for an outdoor dining experience surrounded by lush gardens

Experiences & Activities

From exploring local history to getting up close with fascinating wildlife, Blue Post Hotel is a destination in itself, offering a wide array of on-site entertainment and educational experiences for all ages.

Nature & Wildlife Experiences

✓ Animal Park: Walk among nature and view Nile crocodiles, giant porcupines, monkeys, bush babies, and three species of tortoises (leopard, pancake, and bell-hinged)
✓ Nature Trails & Bird Watching: Explore the riverbank trail where the Chania and Thika rivers meet. The area is home to over 60 bird species, including Grey kites and Yellow Vented Bulbuls
✓ Blue Post Museum: A unique study center featuring animal skulls, exotic marine life aquariums (including a blue-blooded lobster), ancient East African currencies, and massive ostrich eggs

Family & Recreation

✓ Horse-Riding: Guided horse-riding experiences on the property’s expansive grounds
✓ Children’s Park: Features swings, an electric merry-go-round, dry slides, and see-saws
✓ Boat Rafting: Enjoy boat rides on a meandering 9-foot deep pond, complete with shaded islands for parents to relax
✓ Complementary Shops: Visit the African souvenir gift shop, the on-site craft center, or get groomed at the salon and barber shop while your car is washed

Conferencing & Events

✓ Team Building: Spacious manicured gardens perfect for corporate team-building events, sports, and outdoor activities
✓ Extensive Venues: Fully outfitted facilities including the Batian Hall (up to 300 guests) and 4 smaller conference halls (25 to 60 guests)

Hotel Highlights

✓ Historic Heritage: A storied colonial-era hotel established in 1908, offering a rich sense of history
✓ On-Site Animal Park & Museum: Exceptional educational and wildlife experiences right on the property
✓ Diverse Dining Venues: Six distinct restaurants, bars, and coffee shops catering to every taste and occasion
✓ Family-Friendly: Packed with activities for children, from boat rafting and playgrounds to up-close animal encounters
✓ Expansive Grounds: Set on 32 acres of pristine gardens, offering nature trails, team-building spaces, and peaceful tranquility
✓ Exceptional Accessibility: Located just 30 minutes from Nairobi CBD, making it an ideal weekend escape or conference location
✓ Spectacular Twin Waterfalls: The only hotel in Kenya uniquely situated between two natural waterfalls (Thika and Chania Falls)

2026 Blue Post Hotel Thika Accommodation Rates Per Night

Notes:

* Check-Out Time is 1000 Hours
* Prices include Value Added Tax, Service Charge, and Training levy
* A mandatory deposit of 100% of the booking total amount for confirmation
* Children sharing with adults up to 5 years free accommodation on bed only
* Children Between 5 to 12 Years in an exclusive room pay 75% of the room rates
* Kindly request the prices for Junior Executive rooms, Executive rooms, and Superior rooms
* Extra room rate hours be charged at 50% of the room rate up to 1300 Hours and thereafter full room rate will be charged

Prices include Value Added Tax, Service Charge, and Training levy. A mandatory deposit of 100% of the booking total amount for confirmation. Check-Out Time is 1000 Hours

2026 Blue Post Hotel Thika Conference Rates

Notes

Blue Post Hotel Thika offers a multitude of conference options. These include the Batian Hall with a capacity of 300 persons seated classroom style and a series of 4 conference halls, which can accommodate between 25 and 60 people

Blue Post Hotel Thika offers luxurious rooms at pocket-friendly rates for families and groups of friends. Accommodation consists of 32 spacious rooms with a total capacity of 48 beds, divided into four categories.

These are Executive Rooms, Superior Rooms, Standard Rooms, and Junior Executive Rooms. The rooms are furnished with sofas, fitted with wardrobes and fans, and designed with en-suite bathrooms.

As a conference venue, Blue Post Hotel Thika can accommodate four seminars at a time. There is a multitude of options, including the Batian Hall, with a capacity of 300 seated classroom-style, and a series of 4 conference halls that can accommodate between 25 and 60 people.

Other facilities include a cyber cafe, gift shop, children’s park, wedding tents, chairs and tables for hire, craft center, salon, disco, and weekend entertainment (on other days on request), plus rafting, horse-riding, and nature walks.

The hotel offers plenty of variety to suit different dining experiences. There are four restaurants, one bar, and a coffee shop. These are: The Main Restaurant, Mugithi / Garden Bar and Restaurant, Chania BBQ Grounds, Ostrich Bar and Restaurant, The Coffee Shop, and The Sergeants Bar.

Blue Post Hotel features an event facility and a business center. Laundry service is provided on request. The premises are guarded by security personnel, and the hotel offers ample parking space. Access high-speed internet for both work and pleasure. 

Kenya’s only hotel between two falls, Blue Posts Hotel, now has a museum, adding to the animal park to form a study center for kids wishing to learn more about various animals and about Kenya without having to travel far.

Starting less than a year ago, the museum mostly showcases animal life, with exhibits such as skulls of various animals, including the hippo, zebra, and buffalo, and a collection of droppings from animals such as the crocodile, which resembles sausages, leopard, hippos, and tortoises.

Blue Posts Hotel Museum also has an aquarium with goldfish and various marine animals, including a lobster, the only creature with blue blood; crabs; yellow box fish; porcupine fish; swordfish; Pinkhandle barracuda-a type of fish that feeds on medium fish- and squid; the skull of a shark, as well as coral reefs, shells, and various types of rocks.

Blue Posts Hotel’s restaurant and coffee bar are set overlooking the Chania falls, and the view, the beautiful flowers, and trees give one a feeling of refreshing tranquility. Kenya’s only hotel between two falls, Blue Posts Hotel has a museum, adding to the animal park to form a study center for kids wishing to learn more about various animals and about Kenya without having to travel far.

Blue Posts Hotel Museum also has an aquarium with goldfish and various marine animals, including a lobster, the only creature with blue blood; crabs, yellow box fish, porcupine fish, swordfish, Pinkhandle barracuda-a type of fish that feeds on medium fish- and squid, the skull of a shark, as well as coral reefs, shells, and various types of rocks.

There are also eggs from various animals, including crocodiles and ostriches. An ostrich’s egg is equivalent to 24 chicken eggs, and a person of average weight can actually step on it without breaking it. The only animal known to break an ostrich’s egg is the Egyptian Vulture, which takes the egg up a high place and drops it until it breaks then it feeds on the yolk.

Also on exhibit at the Blue Posts Hotel Museum are East African currencies, both coins and notes that are no longer in use; as well as a collection of various African calabashes. The animal park started about three years ago and houses some of the rarest animals, including a porcupine, the largest rodent in Africa. The rodent has spikes, wags its tail to produce a rattling sound, and is rarely seen during the day because it is nocturnal.

The park also has Nile crocodiles, 4 adults, and over ten young ones, as well as terrapins and tortoises. The park has three tortoise species: leopard tortoises, pancake tortoises, and bell-hinged-back tortoises. The pancake tortoise is flat-shelled, resembling a pancake, and smaller than the other two, while the leopard tortoise is the largest of the three species. Other animals at the park include the pythons, monkeys, pigeons, guinea fowls, turkeys, bush babies, and rabbits.

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