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Margarita House

3.5 star property
Guesthouse in Nairobi with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness centre

Photo gallery for Margarita House

Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Lobby sitting area
Front of property
Honeymoon Double Room, Fireplace, Garden View
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$181
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May

Explore the area

Map
Lower Plains Road, Off Karen Road, Nairobi, 00100
  • The Hub Karen
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Karen Blixen Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Giraffe Centre
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Honeymoon Double Room, Fireplace, Garden View

Honeymoon Double Room, Fireplace, Garden View

Honeymoon Double Room, Fireplace, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Fireplace
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Triple Room, Non Smoking, Garden View

Triple Room, Non Smoking, Garden View

Triple Room, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 27.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Single Room, Garden View

Single Room, Garden View

Single Room, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, Bathtub, Garden View

Twin Room, Bathtub, Garden View

Twin Room, Bathtub, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Executive Double Room, Terrace, Garden View

Executive Double Room, Terrace, Garden View

Executive Double Room, Terrace, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Nairobi

At Margarita House you'll be 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Karen Country Club and 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from The Karen Hospital. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free continental breakfast. .For a drink, you can stop by the guest house's own lounge bar. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to a playground. A meeting room and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Karen guest house, attractions include Nairobi National Park and United Nations Office at Nairobi.
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What's nearby

  • The Hub Karen - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Karen Blixen Museum - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Giraffe Centre - 13 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Yaya Centre - 14 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Syokimau SGR Railway Station - 35 min drive
  • Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Java House Karen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Talisman - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mangrove Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Artcaffe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cj’s - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Margarita House

Guesthouse in Nairobi with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness centre
Margarita House offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and a meeting room are available. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Margarita House. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Nairobi guest house.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Margarita House offers 11 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Nairobi guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, Swahili

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10 AM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and older; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 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 35.00 per vehicle (one way)

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
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 JCB International. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and over; guests must have received their complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in.

We should mention

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

Property is also known as

Margarita House Nairobi
Margarita House
Margarita Nairobi
Margarita House Hotel Karen
Margarita House Guesthouse Nairobi
Margarita House Guesthouse
Margarita House Nairobi
Margarita House Guesthouse
Margarita House Guesthouse Nairobi

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Margarita House?

Margarita House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Margarita House?

As of 18 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Margarita House on 2 May 2025 start from NZ$180.96, including 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 parking available at Margarita House?

Yep, Margarita House has a free self car park.

Does Margarita House have a pool?

Margarita House has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Margarita House a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Margarita House.

Does Margarita House serve breakfast?

You bet, free continental brekkie is on offer daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Margarita House?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Margarita House?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Margarita House?

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

Are pets allowed at Margarita House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Margarita House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Had a great stay! Great staff and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

April

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy and helpful airport pickup and welcoming late night check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

c

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well maintained property with gardens and pool. Room was spacious with all you'd need. Lovely lounge but dining room is dark.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David N

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

Relaxing two night stay - excellent service

Two night stay to celebrate our wedding anniversary and start a safari visit to Kenya. Really friendly and welcoming staff, relaxing environment, pleasant room, very friendly and helpful staff. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Albert, Tallahassee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, nice location in Karen. Room was large, bathroom/shower was wonderful. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at Margarita House are very welcoming and helpful. Our room was quiet and clean. It would be helpful if they had towel racks in the bathroom, and we did have ask for an additional towel to use as a bathmat (but minor issues). We ate in their restaurant for breakfast (included) and dinner (extra). The food was good. Realize that likely most neighborhoods in Nairobi are not safe just to walk around. I felt very safe in the hotel, but it is not in a walkable area. However, it is close to several places of note in the Karen area of Nairobi.

10/10 Excellent

Orla

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

Great stay!

Beautiful property. Extremely safe. Gladys, the receptionist, was amazing- she made our trip as comfortable as possible. Breakfast was freshly cooked and quite good. Close to Giraffe Centre. Uber easy accessible. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely hotel

A short overnight stay but the staff was incredibly welcoming for my late arrival. Breakfast was delicious. Hope to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gladys at the front desk was amazing. Warm & welcoming & anticipated your needs before you even knew you had any! Rachel took great care of us in the dining room. Was sad to leave and would happily stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was also great!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
there was no hot water in the morning if someone else is showering in the building
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were very friendly and courteous- went over and above in making us feel welcome. Quiet little oasis of a hotel. Great food prepared for us. All special requests were accommodated. Great location for sightseeing in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Comfortable but dated with excellent service.

Service was excellent and the room spacious and comfortable, but updating of the bathroom is overdue. The size of the bathroom would accommodate a stunning renovation. In the meantime even adding some counter top space would be an improvement. Location was excellent for visiting the Karen Blixen museum but not convenient for the city center. The drive from the airport was quick and easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rachel, New York City

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

Great place to crash in Nairobi

Had a very lovely stay here, thanks especially to Susan at the front desk, who was extremely warm and helpful. The food in the restaurant was also quite good.

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Underbar vistelse!

Vi hade Margarita House som bas under 2 veckor i Kenya när vi gjorde safaris och utflykter till bl.a. Masai Mara, Crescent Island, Karura forest och Sheldrick Trust. På det sättet slapp vi släpa på alla resväskor och kunde resa lätt på utflykter och safaris och det var det värt alla gånger. Personalen är helt fantastisk, så hjälpsamma och vänliga. Mysigt poolområde och en välskött trädgård. Bra frukost och bra mat i restaurangen. Stort och rymligt rum som har varit rent och fräscht under hela vistelsen. Området är lugnt och fint en bit utanför centrum. Har varit perfekt för vår familj! Peter, Mary & Anna
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marit

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir können die Unterkunft nur wärmstens ans Herz legen. Super freundliches Personal, hervorragendes Essen durch den Privatkoch des Eigentümers, welches man zu fast jeder Zeit erhalten kann. Saubere Zimmer, alle Bäder neu renoviert (zumindest in den beiden Zimmern wo wir nächtigen). Ruhige und sichere Gegend mit interessanten Häusern in der Nachbarschaft. Pool und Gym sind auch vorhanden. Fußläufig ca 10 Gehminuten von der Waterfront Mall entfernt. Alles in allem perfekt für einen kurzen Aufenthalt.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike

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

Super freundliche Unterkunft

Schöne, einfache Unterkunft in Karen in Nairobi. Das Zimmer war sehr schön, das Essen super. Sehr, sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal. Jederzeit gerne wieder.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kai, Rødovre

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

Stor positiv oplevelse

Særdeles hjælpsomt personale. Alt som blev lovet blev overholdt til aftalte tidspunkter.