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Kifaru House - Karen

3.0 star property
Riverfront Nairobi guesthouse in Karen with free breakfast
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Terrace/patio
Children's play area - outdoor
Standard Double Room
Books
Books

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Karen Hardy - Milima Road, Nairobi
  • Giraffe Centre
    17 min walk
  • Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages
    7 min drive
  • Karen Blixen Museum
    8 min drive
  • Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    30 min drive

Room options

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About the area

Nairobi

At Kifaru House - Karen, you'll be 5.2 km (3.2 mi) from Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages and 5.5 km (3.4 mi) from Karen Blixen Museum. Highlights at this guest house include free breakfast. .Enjoy access to hiking/biking trails and a playground. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and laundry facilities. On-the-go breakfast is available for free. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In proximity to this 3-property class Karen guest house you'll find Nairobi National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Giraffe Centre - 17 min walk
  • Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages - 7 min drive
  • Karen Blixen Museum - 8 min drive
  • Galleria Shopping Mall - 9 min drive
  • David Sheldrick Elephant & Rhino Orphanage - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Nairobi Station - 29 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cultiva Farm Kenya - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Art Caffe - Hardy - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tamasha Joint - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Red Cube Bar and Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Balcony Lounge - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Kifaru House - Karen

Riverfront Nairobi guesthouse in Karen with free breakfast
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.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1980
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
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.

Languages

English, Swahili

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

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

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

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

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
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. No on-site parking is available. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

What makes Kifaru House - Karen a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and romance packages, as well as rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Kifaru House - Karen.

Does Kifaru House - Karen serve breakfast?

You bet, free on-the-go breakfast is offered at Kifaru House - Karen.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kifaru House - Karen?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kifaru House - Karen?

Check-in begins at 8:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Kifaru House - Karen Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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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