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Hemingways Nairobi

5.0 star property
Suburban Nairobi hotel in Karen with a full-service spa

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Fountain
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Blixen Suite | Terrace/patio
Fountain
Hemingway Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
The price is ￥103,518
￥133,095 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2025

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Blixen Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds

Blixen Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
  • 160 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Balcony view

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Executive Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds

Executive Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Hemingway Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
  • 240 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
00100, Nairobi, Mbagathi Ridge

What's nearby

  • Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages - 3 min drive
  • Karen Blixen Museum - 3 min drive
  • The Hub Karen - 8 min drive
  • Giraffe Centre - 10 min drive
  • Yaya Centre - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Syokimau SGR Railway Station - 27 min drive
  • Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Java House Karen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Asmara - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Talisman - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Artcaffe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Hemingways Nairobi

Luxury boutique hotel located in Karen
At Hemingways Nairobi, you can look forward to a terrace, shopping on site, and a garden. Indulge in a body scrub, a body wrap, and reflexology at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Limo/town car service, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Multilingual staff, a front-desk safe, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Hemingways Nairobi feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, in addition to perks like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and Select Comfort beds
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • 40-inch LED TVs with DVD players
  • Balconies, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Free crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Spa tub
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator (47 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: KES 14000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hemingways Hotel
Hemingways Hotel Nairobi
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Nairobi Hemingways
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Frequently asked questions

Does Hemingways Nairobi have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hemingways Nairobi?

As of Dec 22, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hemingways Nairobi on Jan 12, 2025 start from ￥103,518, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hemingways Nairobi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hemingways Nairobi?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hemingways Nairobi?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hemingways Nairobi?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Hemingways Nairobi provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of KES 14000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hemingways Nairobi located?

Located in Karen, this luxury hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Oloolua Nature Trail, Karen Country Club, and Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages. Karen Blixen Museum and The Karen Hospital are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Hemingways Nairobi Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judy, Colorado Springs

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful! Highly recommend for the staff who are wonderful, the facility which is beautiful, the food, and the attention received from Evans who helped our stay with taking us shopping for our safaris since our luggage did not ever arrive at the hotel! Don't know what we would have done! Thank you for helping us out! Can't go wrong at this beautiful hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bhavna

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A superb hotel with the most outstanding staff. Gorgeous grounds and rooms. Also excellent food.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shobha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful haven of a property. Excellent food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels we've stayed in. Beautiful room, good facilities and excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Dessa, Englewood

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a relaxing stay at Hemmingways after a 2 week safari. The property is beautiful and the grounds are spacious. All of the rooms are large and have balconies. Our only complaint was that the the air conditioning did not work in our room. They told us (for most of the day) that they were fixing it and just before we went to dinner offered us a fan. We asked them to move us, which they did, at 9 pm to a smaller room but cool!! Given the price of the room (almost $700), they should have offered some compensation, which they did not. Otherwise, we enjoyed the pool and massages at the spa were great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The food and drinks here were great. The entire staff were fabulous. I loved the infinity edged pool and being able to look down at the huge watering hole with animals coming to drink. Loved this facility and the entire staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an iconic hotel that is both modern and classic Kenyan safari style. A great place to stay over night before your safari to get rid of your jet lag
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Margaret

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denell

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extraordinary Hotel!!! What an amazing stay❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Mr Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and the staff provided incredibly service.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hemingway's Nairobi is the perfect get away. The amenities and Sunday brunch are spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to relax and wind down.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Architectural beauty, grounds setting is very peaceful and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb service, beatiful (though small) garden, excellent food in the restaraunt.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leasa-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place to stay for a weekend, thou the restaurant was a let down!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elodie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hemingway’s what a beauty you are!
Amazing, old school, beauty! What an amazing hotel! Beautiful gardens! The staff, service are friendliness is really amazing! Good food! Wish we stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel!
Hemingways is an amazing hotel. The service level is incredible and Kennedy is amazing. We cannot wait for our next visit!
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my staycation at Hemingways so much! The attention to detail in the property design & service is impressive!
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice retro-style hotel that opened in 2012. Spacious rooms and beautiful gardens. Located in Karen, where the filthy rich live. Little traffic in this area so no delays heading into the congestion of town. It is the part of Nairobi that was favoured by the wealthiest colonials, now replaced by diplomats and local tycoon-godfather types. Menu rather limited, but this may be a Covid effect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021