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The Drexel House Kenya

4.0 star property
Suburban Nairobi guesthouse in Karen with free breakfast

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Exterior
Outdoor pool
Exterior
Exterior
Interior detail

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$389
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb

Explore the area

Map
Rhino Park Road, Nairobi, Nairobi County
  • The Hub Karen
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Karen Blixen Museum
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bath and shower
Bathrobes
Mobile key entry
Laundry detergent
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bath and shower
Bathrobes
Mobile key entry
Laundry detergent
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bath and shower
Bathrobes
Mobile key entry
Laundry detergent
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bath and shower
Bathrobes
Mobile key entry
Laundry detergent
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bath and shower
Bathrobes
Mobile key entry
Laundry detergent
Daily housekeeping
Children's dinnerware
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Nairobi

At The Drexel House Kenya, you'll be 20.3 km (12.6 mi) from Nairobi National Park. Highlights at this guest house include free daily breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The guest house's own poolside bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and free supervised childcare. Free full breakfast is available daily between 6:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In proximity to this 4-property class Karen guest house you'll find United Nations Office at Nairobi.
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What's nearby

  • The Hub Karen - 8 min drive
  • Karen Blixen Museum - 12 min drive
  • Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages - 13 min drive
  • Yaya Centre - 16 min drive
  • Giraffe Centre - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Syokimau SGR Railway Station - 25 min drive
  • Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Java House Karen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Asmara - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Talisman - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Java House Kerarapon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Artcaffe - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Drexel House Kenya

Suburban Nairobi guesthouse in Karen with free breakfast
You can enjoy a drink at the pool bar. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include meeting rooms and coworking spaces. The Drexel House Kenya also features an outdoor pool and complimentary supervised childcare. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Nairobi guest house is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
The Drexel House Kenya offers 7 accommodations with complimentary bathrobes and complimentary slippers. This Nairobi guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries, children's slippers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Hairdryers, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Bicycle tours
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's dinnerware
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

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
  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Children's slippers
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

More

  • Laundry detergent
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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: KES 6000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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 cash
Cashless transactions are available
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 and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Property is also known as

The Drexel House Kenya Nairobi
The Drexel House Kenya Guesthouse
The Drexel House Kenya Guesthouse Nairobi

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Drexel House Kenya?

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

How much does it cost to stay at The Drexel House Kenya?

As of 21 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Drexel House Kenya on 22 Feb 2025 start from NZ$389.14, 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 The Drexel House Kenya?

Yep, The Drexel House Kenya has a free self car park.

Does The Drexel House Kenya have a pool?

The Drexel House Kenya has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 24 hours.

What makes The Drexel House Kenya a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Drexel House Kenya.

Is The Drexel House Kenya family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as free supervised childcare and an outdoor pool, as well as children's slippers and children's dinnerware in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Drexel House Kenya is a hit with families.

Does The Drexel House Kenya serve breakfast?

Yeah, free full brekkie is offered daily between 6:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Drexel House Kenya?

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 The Drexel House Kenya?

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

Are pets allowed at The Drexel House Kenya?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Drexel House Kenya Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic garden
Great place, fantastic garden, a classical building, service minded staff so overall we had a marvelous time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024