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A home away from home

3.0 star property
Comfortable apartments with kitchens and balconies

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A home away from home

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Flat-screen TV, Netflix
Economy Apartment, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking
Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished
Interior entrance

Overview of A home away from home

Reviews
6.0

Popular amenities

  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

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Map
Limuru Rd, Ruaka, Kiambu County
  • Popular LocationVillage Market6 min drive
  • Popular LocationTwo Rivers Mall6 min drive
  • Popular LocationUnited Nations Office at Nairobi10 min drive
  • AirportNairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)55 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Economy Apartment, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Economy Apartment, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Economy Apartment, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
  • 1506 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished

Economy Apartment, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
  • 1507 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Comfort Apartment, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Apartment, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
  • 1506 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Ruaka

A home away from home is located in Ruaka. Yaya Centre and Thika Road Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nairobi National Park. American Embassy Memorial Garden and Nairobi Railway Museum are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Village Market - 6 min drive
  • Two Rivers Mall - 6 min drive
  • United Nations Office at Nairobi - 10 min drive
  • Westgate Shopping Mall - 12 min drive
  • The Sarit Centre - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Syokimau SGR Railway Station - 30 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ankole Kitusuru - 9 min drive
  • Zen Garden - 10 min drive
  • Artcaffè Coffee & Bakery - 6 min drive
  • La Villa - 8 min drive
  • Hob House - 7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A home away from home

Comfortable apartments with kitchens and balconies
Along with dry cleaning, this apartment building has laundry facilities and ATM/banking services. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Each apartment has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a balcony. Guests will find a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Housekeeping is available on request.
A home away from home offers 2 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature slippers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 3-star apartment have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Family friendly

  • Cribs (infant beds): KES 1000 per day

Kitchen

  • Fridge (full size)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Sitting area

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite service
  • Netflix

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Blackout curtains
  • ATM/banking services

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Window guards

General

  • 2 rooms
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms avaliable

Policies

Check-in

Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: KES 5000.0 per stay
  • Cleaning fee: KES 800.0 per person, per week

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee and varies based on length of stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include window guards
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

home away home Ruaka
A home away from home Ruaka
A home away from home Apartment
A home away from home Apartment Ruaka

Frequently asked questions

Is A home away from home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A home away from home?

Self-parking is free at this property.

A home away from home Reviews

Reviews

6.0
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6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
fearing.
Never got there.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 22 nights in Nov 2019