Lower Plains Road, Off Karen Road, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya
#13 of 81 B&Bs and Inns in Nairobi
Guests' ChoiceBased on 153 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.9
Location
8.9
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.7
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 9 May 2024
Wells
United KingdomNo other guests (but not your fault)
Super friendly welcome, nothing too much trouble. Tasty food
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Clive
United KingdomExtractor fan in bathroom would have been good
Fabulous breakfast
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Susan
United StatesExcellent location. Can walk to waterfront mall and a coffee shop at Karen connection. Hotel grounds very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 February 2024
Anna
Qatarlocation is great - it is quiet and lush - but still close to many amenities. Breakfast was filling and generous. The staff are wonderful.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Melamed
Israelexcellent place. Safe area. people are very friendly. nice land with a garden
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Louanne
United KingdomWarm welcome by Natasha Friendly staff
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 7 February 2024
Celia
United StatesAs others have mentioned, sound insulation is poor and you can hear dogs barking and people talking outside. Not great if you're a light sleeper
Staff very friendly, food is good, rooms are big, gym onsite with weights and cardio equipment. They upgraded us for free, which was a really nice surprise!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 5 February 2024
Godelieve
United Kingdomyou need a taxi 🚖 and or transport to get to it. great transport service however organised by The reception Natasha.
excellent customer service. gardens, playground kindness of staff. family room
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 January 2024
Fiona
United KingdomThere was no bar but given it is such a small hotel this is understandable. But as drinks were available at meal times and offered to us when by the pool this turned out to not be a problem. Reception not 24/7, again understandable due to size of hotel but that didn't matter as security is 24/7 so we were able to get back to our room after coming back from a gathering on new year's eve in the early hours. So really there was nothing to complain about.
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful and meals we had there very tasty. The owner/manager even invited us to join her and her guests at her party when she saw us by the pool one afternoon. Pool was also lovely. Jesse the driver met us at the airport and took us to the hotel and he also did excursions which we took him up on and he made some great suggestions for activities.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Giovana
United KingdomNothing
The staff are exceptional, from Joel who was very responsive when communicating prior to our arrival, to Gladys who was at reception and breakfast, she was incredible, always lovely, with a smile on her face and supper attentive and proactive. She gave us all info we needed, got our breakfast orders the night before so when we arrived for breakfast it was ready for us. The room was great, really big and extremely clean. I liked the location as it was close to the main attractions. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 24 December 2023
Anna
QatarThere are mosquitos in Karen - use the mosquito net provided :)
Staff was outstanding. Miss Gladys went out of her way to make sure we were comfortable and welcome. The chef was accommodating to our diet (vegan). The rooms were large and comfortable. Great location for wonderful restaurants and the Karen Blixen Museum. Also easy to get out of the city if you are driving
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 24 November 2023
David
United KingdomThe room I had was very dark ...
Great staff. Always very helpful.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 4 November 2023
Avital
NetherlandsN/A
The staff were excellent. Very fun, attentive and kind. The room was gorgeous too
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 11 October 2023
Samantha
United StatesLighting in the rooms. We know electricity is expensive in Nairobi, but lighting made evening activities in the room difficult--reading, packing etc. I recommend an upgrade particularly for reading lamps and use LED bulbs to save $$.
Staff made the stay! Wonderful service and really tried to find ways to make our stay easier and more comfortable. They held our extra luggage when we went to the coast for a few days without any additional cost and were really helpful for my daughter who had to stay a day on her own, letting her hang out and work before going to the airport in the evening. Thank you!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 27 September 2023
Richard
United StatesBreakfast very good. We walked over to the Mall and had a nice meal at CJ's
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 6 September 2023
Francesca
ItalyThe door of the room was broken
The staff was really welcoming and helpful
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 6 September 2023
Sara
ItalyNothing!
Very helpful staff, very good breakfast, nice pool (but a bit cold!), moschito nets on the beds
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 29 August 2023
Cara
SpainThe team is wonderful
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 29 August 2023
Cara
SpainThe team is wonderful
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 21 August 2023
Joanna
IsraelNothing, it was great!
Comfortable rooms, lovely staff, wonderful breakfast 
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 11 August 2023
Bergeron
GermanyNothing
The staff was very nice, the room large and the place very quiet. I recommend it.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 2 August 2023
Carol
United StatesThe chickens from an adjacent property were very loud very early each morning.
The staff was outstanding, & the accommodations & location were great.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 27 July 2023
Maria
United StatesStaff was so helpful and kind! Breakfast made to order and delicious…This place was charming. We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 17 July 2023
Carolyn
United StatesStaying at the Margarita House was a treat, mainly because of Rachel, Natasha and Dennis! We felt so cared for by these lovely people. The rooms were lovely and the meals very tasty, especially the breakfast potatoes🙂 We would definitely stay here again. I recommend that if you use their driver, negotiate a price before using him, I had a bad experience.
Stayed in July 2023
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