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Kifaru House - Karen

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave
Books
Standard Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Children’s play area – outdoor

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Karen Hardy - Milima Road, Nairobi
  • Place, Giraffe Centre
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Karen Blixen Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Nairobi National Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About this property

Kifaru House - Karen

Riverside guesthouse in Nairobi with free breakfast
Along with a microwave in a common area, this guesthouse has a fridge in a common area and 24-hour room service. Free on-the-go breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance and a garden are on-site.
Kifaru House - Karen offers 5 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottles of water and complimentary slippers. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. This Nairobi guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Kifaru House - Karen, you'll be close to Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception.
  • Free on-the-go breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace and a fireplace at reception
  • On-site recreation includes hiking/biking trails and a playground
  • 11 minutes by car from Nairobi National Park and 7 minutes from Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome free of charge
Free breakfast is served, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Kifaru House - Karen.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Nairobi guest house.

Guests are served a free on-the-go breakfast. An additional breakfast is available daily for a fee. The guest house hosts a free manager's reception daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Books
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1980
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Chef service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 8:00 AM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cleaning fee: USD 5 per accommodation, per stay.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Kifaru House - Karen offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Kifaru House Karen Guesthouse Nairobi
Kifaru House Karen Guesthouse
Kifaru House Karen Nairobi
Kifaru House - Karen Nairobi
Kifaru House - Karen Guesthouse
Kifaru House - Karen Guesthouse Nairobi

Kifaru House - Karen Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice place but very remote.

It is a nice place, but very remote, nice and quiet. You NEED your own translation. The taxi called by the Hotel to take us to a restaurant for dinner charged us $30 US for the ride, and we had to wait 49 minutes for him to respond to our call for our pickup. The host tried to get the TV and Internet working, neither ever worked. There are two very nice dogs that live there, friendly with no problem. There are young cats/kittens that can be a pest. In the morning there are nice sounding birds and also some roosters that are close by. The breakfast offered was continental, but in fact was better. Eggs to order, nice crepe like pancakes, good variety of fruit. Sausages (chicken), potatoes & toast available. Tea, Hot Chocolate and Coffee, at any hour. A nice patio to sit and read or just relax. Good mosquito control. For us it was too remote without a viechle. You may love it. Our Airport taxi driver made several phone calls attempting to locate the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Sara, Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peaceful Stay

Lovely guest house in a quiet residential area of Karen. Location is good for visiting the Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen House etc. After a bit of a mix up upon check in everything was sorted without any issues. The room was nice and the gardens lovely. This is definitely a quiet place - better for relaxing than partying. I'd stay again. Call first to confirm your booking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018