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Karen Gables

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, near Karen Blixen Museum
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Outdoor pool
Junior Suite
Porch
Business Double Room, 1 King Bed | Living area
Business Double Room, 1 King Bed | In-room dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Mbagathi Ridge No 76D, Karen, Nairobi, 415-00502
  • Oloolua Nature Trail
    19 min walk
  • Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages
    4 min drive
  • Karen Blixen Museum
    4 min drive
  • Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    52 min drive

Room options

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Business Double Room, 1 King Bed | In-room dining

Business Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Nairobi

At Karen Gables, you'll be 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Karen Blixen Museum and 8 km (5 mi) from Nairobi National Park. Highlights at this guest house include 2 bars/lounges, an outdoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .This business-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a terrace and a garden. Free English breakfast is available daily between 6 AM and 10 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class Karen guest house include Yaya Centre and Uhuru Park.
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What's nearby

  • Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Karen Blixen Museum - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • The Hub Karen - 10 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Giraffe Centre - 11 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Yaya Centre - 18 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Syokimau SGR Railway Station - 29 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Java House Karen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Asmara - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Talisman - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Java House Kerarapon - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Artcaffe - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Karen Gables

Guesthouse with free breakfast, near Karen Blixen Museum
You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Karen Gables. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Nairobi guest house.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Karen Gables offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features private pools and private plunge pools. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include dressing gowns, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include Hot tubs and complimentary bottles of water. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 6 AM to 10 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private plunge pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Private plunge pool

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heated floor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:30 AM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 88.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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 50 per person (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 88.0 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

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children aged 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Karen Gables House Nairobi
Karen Gables Nairobi
Karen Gables Guesthouse Nairobi
Karen Gables Guesthouse
Karen Gables Nairobi
Karen Gables Guesthouse
Karen Gables Guesthouse Nairobi

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Karen Gables?

Karen Gables offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Karen Gables?

Yep, Karen Gables has a free self car park.

Does Karen Gables have a pool?

Karen Gables has an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Karen Gables?

Yep, all rooms come with private hot tubs.

Does Karen Gables serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary English breakfast is on offer daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Karen Gables?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Karen Gables?

Check-in begins at 10:30 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Karen Gables?

No, pets are not allowed.

Karen Gables Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, calm setting. Perfect for a respite after a long trip over from the states. Wonderful staff, good food, and lovely gardens and pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nzioka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location . Wonderful service .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina, New Orleans

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is beyond charming. It is so beautiful! From the building, the furnishings, the rooms, to the gardens... it was like a hidden garden in the city. The staff was so very kind and easy to work with. The meals were splendid and dining outdoors to candlelight in the evening was pure perfection. I only wish we had stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This a proper guest house, where you are welcomed by the owner and his excellent staff. The common areas are esthetically pleasing, with carefully curated collections of African art, historical maps, and one of the best Matchbox toy car fleet I have ever seen. There are multiple sitting areas indoors and in the garden area for the guests occupying the eight rooms to enjoy. Rooms are large with all the modern conveniences. Although a relatively new build, it has been purposely finished to resemble an old manor home. The service was excellent. The breakfasts and dinners the best we had on our extended trip. Special thanks to Chefs Patrick and Robin for accomodating my dietary requirements. And Newton and Mumbo's service and advice on wine much appreciated. We a little sheepishly took advantage of the complimentary laundry service as we had just finished an 8 day safari in hot, wet, muddy conditions, but we were so grateful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A delightful, secluded hotel in Karen which is conveniently located close to a number of tourist spots such as the Karen Blixen Museum, Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and the Giraffe Centre. The staff were thoughtful, personable and respectful of guests and the hotel was extremely accommodating with our request for a late check-out (given the flight time on our final day). The property is nicely appointed and well-maintained. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

monika, oakland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully decorated and every corner felt cozy and personal
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kenyan delight
It is a serene property. Rooms are small and comfortable. The rest of the place on the inside had plenty of places to sit and relax. The outside was the same and add the beautiful gardens and swimming pool. The owner and his staff were helpful and charming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Wissem Missaoui

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful find
A wonderful find outside of the hustle and bustle of the City Centre. I was in Nairobi for 3 days of work and found it a great, quiet base from which to attend meetings, but also to retreat to. A very comfortable room and great common areas both inside and in the amazing garden.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a short but excellent stay. The staff were very accommodating to our needs and we really enjoyed the hotel. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A tranquil boutique hotel in Nariobi
KG is the perfect place to spend a couple of days whether acclimatizing to Kenya at the beginning of your trip or relaxing at the end after some hectic safari. It is a small boutique hotel with very friendly and personal service. Steve and William were a great credit - you must definitely try one of Steve's signature cocktails. The living space was just what was needed after a hectic trip and I highly recommend eating breakfast or dinner on the veranda!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet place to relax
Great homey stay in a quiet part of the city. Loved the attention to detail and the friendly staff. Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Honore

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff and place all together were amazing. I had a great experience and will be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing, homey place with interesting details and fabulous service. A peaceful island in Nairobi.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house and grounds are stunning and extremely relaxing. The food is also very good. Not fancy, but deliciously prepared and served.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ari

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hidden gem in Karen
Amazing hidden gem in Karen. The building and grounds are beautiful. The staff were very kind and welcoming. Comfortable room in a stately home. I could only stay one night, so didn't get to relax and enjoy the property as much as I would have liked to.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This quaint and absolutely gorgeous estate with so much character is tucked back off the beaten path in a quiet and peaceful suburb of Nairobi and was the perfect place to spend several days both relaxing and exploring the many points of interest in and around the city. The grounds were immaculate, the staff were more than eager to ensure that every need was attended to, and the owner even made an appearance at one point and was very (authentically) friendly and expressed a genuine interest in getting to know the guests and made you feel right at home. I can't recommend this place enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely
The hotel and service were great. The room was very spacious and unique. Had a nice swim in their backyard pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this little gem. Service was attentive, without being intrusive. Charles and Patrick treated us like valued guests. The food was tasty and they offered wine from one of my favorite SA vineyards. A perfect, relaxing, quiet respite. Recommended especially for those stopping over on way to or from safari - about 20 mins from Wilson airport.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Like a home away from home!
What a charming, lovely place! A very well maintained home in the upscale Karen neighborhood of Nairobi. Perfectly located among Karen Blixen museum, Giraffe Center, Sheldrick Elephant Orohange and shops. The staff to guest ratio was almost one to one. When our Uber driver never showed up to take us to dinner, the chef at Karen Gables made us a 3-course dinner which turned out being fantastic! Very nice accommodations, very clean and the staff is great. They even have a driver service to hire if needed which we did for the day and it was perfect. We would definitely stay there again, only longer!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful house in a relaxing atmosphere. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Karen Gables, give it a try!
Amazing staff, food is great
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018