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Aberdare Royal Cottages is a hotel destination wedding venue in Nanyuki, Kenya.

Aberdare Royal Cottages

NanyukiNyeri County, Kenya

Aberdare Royal Cottages sits in Nanyuki with mountain views, gardens, and 106 rooms across thirteen room types, from Standard Single Rooms to Two-Bedroom Villas and a Suite with Hot Tub sleeping two.

Rooms
106 rooms
Ceremony
Outdoor ceremonies
Getting there
NYKabout 5 min by carAisle estimate

About the venue

Aberdare Royal Cottages sits in Nanyuki with mountain views, gardens, and 106 rooms across thirteen room types, from Standard Single Rooms to Two-Bedroom Villas and a Suite with Hot Tub sleeping two.

Couples can hold an outdoor ceremony in the grounds and follow it with either an indoor or outdoor reception, with a meeting and banquet space on site for seated dining.

The hotel declares wedding services and handles catering in-house, including vegetarian and vegan menus, and there is a bar, a pool, parking, and a shuttle for guests.

Children are welcome; pets are not accommodated.

  • 106 rooms, including Family Suites with Balcony and Two-Bedroom Villas for up to 4 guests
  • Outdoor ceremony space in the gardens, with both indoor and outdoor reception options
  • Meeting and banquet space on site
  • In-house catering with vegetarian and vegan options

Short answers

Can guests stay at Aberdare Royal Cottages?
Yes. 106 rooms.
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How do guests get to Aberdare Royal Cottages?
Fly into NYK, about 5 min by car.
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Staying over

Rooms
106 rooms
Room types
13 listed

House rules

Pets
No
Children
Yes

The ceremony

Outdoor ceremony
Yes

Getting there

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Nearest airport
NYK, 5 min by carAisle estimate
Parking
Yes
Guest transport
Yes
Phone
0111 013200
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Reviews of Aberdare Royal Cottages

“They were really welcoming and the food was good. The ambience is also really nice”

Mercy KinyunguOn Google

4.5out of 5, from 928 Google reviews

Questions about the venue

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Can we hold the ceremony outdoors and the reception inside?
Yes. The venue offers outdoor ceremony space in the gardens, and receptions can be held either indoors or outdoors.
Is catering provided by the venue?
Yes, catering is in-house, and vegetarian and vegan options are available.
How many guest rooms are available on site?
There are 106 rooms, ranging from Standard and Deluxe Single Rooms to Deluxe King Rooms, a Suite with Hot Tub, One-Bedroom Suites, and Two-Bedroom Villas sleeping up to four.
How do guests get to the venue?
Parking is available and the hotel offers a shuttle. The nearest airport is estimated to be Nanyuki (NYK), roughly a 5-minute transfer.
Are children and pets allowed?
Children are allowed. Pets are not permitted.

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Sources and booking notes

Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.

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Sources for individual venue facts

  • Rooms: 106 rooms

    “All 106 individually furnished rooms feature perks such as furnished patios and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.”
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  • Room types: 13 listed

    “Family Room with Balcony”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “Whether you envision a romantic garden ceremony, an elegant indoor reception, or a spectacular outdoor celebration, our dedicated team is committed to making your wedding a seamless, memorable, and truly extraordinary occasion.”
    Read the source for outdoor ceremony

  • In-house catering: Yes

    “While the property itself features extensive on-site dining, lush manicured lawns, and private event spaces, our outside catering division is designed to bring the culinary expertise and hospitality directly to a client's preferred off-site location.”
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  • Dietary options: Vegetarian and vegan

    “Leveraging our multi-cuisine restaurant background, we provide diverse menu options covering local Kenyan specialties as well as continental and global dishes, accommodating various dietary requirements (such as vegetarian, vegan, or special dietary needs).”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the bed & breakfast's 3 bars/lounges.”
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  • Pets: No

    “No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.”
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  • Children: Yes

    “Children of all ages are welcome at this property.”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “Our hotel also features a 24-hour front desk, room service, daily housekeeping, secure parking, airport transfer services, laundry facilities, and spacious conference and event venues.”
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  • Guest transport: Yes

    “Our hotel also features a 24-hour front desk, room service, daily housekeeping, secure parking, airport transfer services, laundry facilities, and spacious conference and event venues.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “Whether you envision a romantic garden ceremony, an elegant indoor reception, or a spectacular outdoor celebration, our dedicated team is committed to making your wedding a seamless, memorable, and truly extraordinary occasion.”
    Read the source for reception indoors

  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “Whether you envision a romantic garden ceremony, an elegant indoor reception, or a spectacular outdoor celebration, our dedicated team is committed to making your wedding a seamless, memorable, and truly extraordinary occasion.”
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  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “Relax, unwind, and enjoy refreshing moments at the swimming pool at Aberdare Royal Cottages in Nanyuki.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “Whether you envision a romantic garden ceremony, an elegant indoor reception, or a spectacular outdoor celebration, our dedicated team is committed to making your wedding a seamless, memorable, and truly extraordinary occasion.”
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  • Mountain view: Yes

    “This is a place where the Aberdare Ranges and Mt Kenya make a majestic backdrop for your luxury experience.”
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