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Nairobi Transit Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of Karura Forest
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property entrance
Daily English breakfast (KES 700 per person)

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Limuru Road, Box 29375-00100, Nairobi
  • University of Nairobi
    8 min walk
  • Nairobi National Museum
    16 min walk
  • City Market
    18 min walk
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson)
    18 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room

Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Balcony
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room

Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Desk
Wardrobe
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Desk
Wardrobe
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
Desk
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exterior

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Spa
Free airport shuttle
Parking included
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The price is NZ$285
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
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About the area

Nairobi

At Nairobi Transit Hotel, you'll be 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Karura Forest. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, balconies and LCD TVs. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Meeting rooms, a conference centre, and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. English breakfast is available daily between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Ngara hotel, attractions include Yaya Centre and Thika Road Mall.

What's nearby

  • University of Nairobi - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Nairobi National Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Aga Khan University Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Sarit Centre - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Kenyatta International Convention Centre - 4 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Nairobi Station - 20 min drive
  • Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Carpet B - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chandarana Supermarket - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Coco Locco - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wainaina's Meat Joint - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kipepeo Restaurant - RiverRoad - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Nairobi Transit Hotel

Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of Karura Forest
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly Nairobi Transit Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Nairobi hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Nairobi Transit Hotel offers 46 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary slippers. Rooms open to balconies. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: KES 700 for adults and KES 550 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Nairobi Transit Hotel

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Express check-out available

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately KES 700 for adults and from KES 550 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: KES 2500 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, debit cards and cash
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, Diners Club, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

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Transit Hotel Nairobi
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Nairobi Transit Hotel?

Nairobi Transit Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Nairobi Transit Hotel?

As of 25 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nairobi Transit Hotel on 26 Nov 2024 start from NZ$72.69, 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 Nairobi Transit Hotel?

Yep, Nairobi Transit Hotel has a free self car park.

What makes Nairobi Transit Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Nairobi Transit Hotel.

Does Nairobi Transit Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, English breakfast is available daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Nairobi Transit Hotel?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Nairobi Transit Hotel?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Nairobi Transit Hotel?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Nairobi Transit Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Nairobi Transit Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 114 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a good place for my future plans.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mario

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointed
Receptionist wanted payment even though I had already paid which was a red flag. No hot water , no WiFi in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

VINCENT A, Brooklyn, NY 11236, USA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not right for people life style
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Everything was good , just internet connection in my room had problem .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

ISAAC AKWASI MINTAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Narobi Transit Hotel is quite nice for the price. The room is simple but clean. I you are American, think "Motel 6." Be aware that it is not near the airport. It is a good 30 minute drive. They can send a driver for USD 20 or KS2500.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Sylvia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent.
On the first day of our stay, we had some issues but they were fixed the next day, staffs were helpful and we decided to extend our stay. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

4/10 Poor

Vuyile

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was there for one night and slept quite well.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leonard, Lancaster, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel and staff were excellent. Security was excellent. However, the surrounding neighborhood was not very nice.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is basic but it is clean, it has satellite tv, free in room WiFi. It is close enough to Nairobi city centre. It is a good hotel for the money.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2018

2/10 Terrible

Kris, Sydney, Australia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointing hotel overnight transit
No free wifi as advertised & shuttle ride round trip should have been $25US - there was no such thing I paid to & from $50US. I paid $73.00 & it was only 55000 Tz shillings - so will not recommend to anyone - it was also around an hour from airport. Unsatisfied customer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

4/10 Poor

Ash, South Africa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Probably more of a 2* hotel
The hotel was rated higher, but I thought it was in the 2-star category. Dirty walls in the lobby and hallways, curtains and towels stained in the rooms etc... and small cockroaches in the rooms. The sheets were clean though, and for that I was appreciative. But the hotel needs to be better managed overall and be prepared for some surprises in terms of quality lapses

6/10 Okay

Margaret, Edmonton

Disliked: Staff & service
Adequate hotel
This is an e adequate hotel for the price; located on a noisy street.

6/10 Okay

Al, Botswana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nairobi accommodation.
A hotel near the airport with some activities near it :- Museum excellent. food market good too. It is in a noisy neighborhood and taxi from and to airport is costly. Good view opportunity but only public transport station and street vendors meet the eye.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old facility. Hot water didn't work. Power goes out. Dirty towels.

2/10 Terrible

Carina, London

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dingy and dirty
I read the reviews for this hotel and thought it sounded like the perfect hotel for just one night. I was wrong. We got there and one person in our group had to change rooms 3 times before they found one with clean sheets. Our room had no pillows nor sheets when we got there, that we had to ask for. Shower was dirty so we didn't feel like showering in the morning, plus the night before I had the conditioner stolen from my room whilst we were having dinner. There is a tv but no remote and only one channel was working. Hotel is dirty and not modern at all.

2/10 Terrible

Carina, London

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Glad it was just one night
Dirty dirty dirty. The hotel is not modern at all and it is dirty and worn down. Our bed had no beddings when we got there and our friend had to change rooms three times before they found a bed with no blood on the sheets. We were a group of 17 and no one had a shower in the morning due to the fact that the showers were rank. Staff is friendly though.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good for a short stay
The Hotel staff was very helpful to us and we enjoyed our short stay in Nairobi. The Hotel is located a short walk away from the National Museum, a worthwhile place to visit. We asked the front desk about walking there, and they told us it was not safe and arranged for a younger brother to walk with us. He took us to the museum then by bus to the central business district. It was a very pleasant day experiencing the city. Then we took the short walk together from the Central Business District to our hotel. We would recommend this hotel to travelers. Everything was clean. The internet worked well. The restaurant had a good breakfast and dinner.

4/10 Poor

w

Disliked: Room comfort
Good for a night or two on a budget
Not so bad neither good. Just enough to spend a night on a budget

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, but in very unsafe area. No restaurant or fast food options other then on-site bar

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, but in very unsafe area. No restaurant or fast food options other then on-site bar

6/10 Okay

kim lanxe, mombasa

Liked: Cleanliness
general good to price. food in restaurant is good. breakfast very good. Very good room cleaning. negativ : the elevator does not work and to stay on the 4th floor was pretty exhausting after 3 days of golf from dawn to dusk.

6/10 Okay

Ray, Blaine, WA

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not what I expected
The price is good however it is probably so because this hotel is NOT in central Nairobi. It is at least a mile walk to there (minimum 15 minutes with a brisk pace) with the way through a gauntlet /wall of people at most times of the day over a path strewn with litter. The surrounding area too is litter strewn. Staying at this hotel is staying among the local people and if you don't want that you don't want this hotel. (I write that because many who travel want anything but a cultural immersion). There is no obvious or well seen sign at or directing to or announcing the hotel (even though the picture on Expedia showed one). Getting there required my taxi driver to ask for directions several times in the surrounding neighborhood as no one seemed to know of the facility. I write taxi driver because my transfer to the hotel (and arranged by the hotel) did not show up at the airport. After an hour long wait I got a taxi, and that was an event in itself. When I got to the hotel the response after reporting no transfer showed up was, "Well you made it." There really is nothing immediately surrounding the hotel in the way of places to eat. The food at the hotel was at best dinner quality- not that I expected top restaurant quality. Best description of the facility would be a high end hostel where you don't share sleeping quarters. Do not expect more. Overall not a place I'd stay with a visit to Nairobi again, primarily due to location.

2/10 Terrible

Kathy, Florida

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Poor security. Sliding doors to outside had no locks.