The Residences at Karen

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.7
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.3

Property highlights

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Residences at Karen in Nairobi offers family rooms with balconies, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room includes free WiFi, a TV, and a work desk. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy spa facilities, a sun terrace, and a lush garden. The property features a fitness room, beauty services, and wellness packages. Free on-site private parking is available. Dining Experience: The modern, family-friendly restaurant serves African, Indian, American, seafood, sushi, and European cuisines. Breakfast options include continental, American, buffet, vegetarian, vegan, halal, and gluten-free. Prime Location: Located 16 km from Wilson Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Karen Blixen Museum (1.7 km) and Nairobi National Museum (19 km). Guests appreciate the convenient location and attentive staff.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Pool - outdoor (kids)
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Fitness centre
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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Room type
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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 extra-large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Benedetta
Italy Italy
“A sweet little spot in Karen. Beautiful location, surrounded by trees and gardens. The team is very friendly and helpful but the room was a little outdated. Could use some tlc.”
Mouza
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Location in peaceful location within Karen, near to Giraffe center, the type of residence suits families, the staff were very polite and nice, the security level was on point, the design of the villa was very nice and view to garden was amazing....”
Nelly
Kenya Kenya
“The location, ambience, food, friendly staff and value for money”
Deepak
India India
“VERY GOOD ROOM WITH BALCONY. VERY CLEAN. VERY HOT SHOWER. SPACIOUS ROOM WITH KITCHENETTE. VERY GOOD HEATED SWIMMING POOL. EXCELLENT GYM AREA. AND OTHER SPORTS LIKE SQUASH. LARGE GROUNDS WITH METICULOUSLY GROOMED GRASS. VERY GOOD GOLF COURSE.”
Valarie
Kenya Kenya
“Very serene ambiance surrounded by birds was on a business trip long days out I always enjoyed a few minutes of silence in the garden before i started my day . I didn’t have time to explore the other facilities but will definitely be coming back”
Bern
Australia Australia
“We loved every minute of our stay at The Residences. The studio was spacious, comfortable, clean and surrounded by bird life. We had half board and the meals were excellent. Dinner was a choice of entree, main and dessert from the a la carte menu....”
Francis
Kenya Kenya
“Great location surrounded by nature and access to the Karen Country Club”
Richard
Ireland Ireland
“Good breakfast, staff very good. Clean throughout. On a golf course, quiet.”
Aden
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location, surroundings, food and staff! Everything was faultless. The rooms are spacious l, clean and comfortable!”
Torrens
Kenya Kenya
“location is great, very quiet in a serene green area, very safe”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
Bustani Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    African • American • Indian
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Fairway Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    African • American • Indian • Seafood • Sushi • European
  • Open for
    Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 12:00 to 23:30
Check-out
From 01:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 11 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
US$65 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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