Title: Hemingways Eden Residence Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hemingways Eden Residence Suburban hotel with free breakfast and spa services ## Photo gallery for Hemingways Eden Residence ![Garden - Hemingways Eden Residence (Ongata Rongai)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115130000/115125700/115125688/9b7fde43.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property video](https://mediaim.expedia.com/video/5CE9271FE4B2397E89B94FCEB9271216/a7a381e4-c444-4a3d-92d0-a09e72da9a2b-thumbnail.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=1280) ![Interior - Hemingways Eden Residence (Ongata Rongai)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115130000/115125700/115125688/d84f7bdf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Hemingways Eden Residence (Ongata Rongai)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115130000/115125700/115125688/9cd4af50.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![The Studio -Loft 3 | Living area - Hemingways Eden Residence (Ongata Rongai)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115130000/115125700/115125688/w1496h1000x4y0-fc29f78f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies At Hemingways Eden Residence, you can look forward to free English breakfast, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Spa - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Bar ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 30 - Dec 31](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-30&endDate=2025-12-31&selected=115125688&PinnedHotelID=115125688&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-30&endDate=2025-12-31&selected=115125688&PinnedHotelID=115125688&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 31 - Jan 1](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-31&endDate=2026-01-01&selected=115125688&PinnedHotelID=115125688&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-31&endDate=2026-01-01&selected=115125688&PinnedHotelID=115125688&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 2 - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FNairobi-Hotels-Hemingways-Eden-Residence.h115125688.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FNairobi-Hotels-Hemingways-Eden-Residence.h115125688.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-1.38167%2C36.75053&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=6kP11nSqxF9zHnJtqyNAC4aVGsw=) 94 Tumbili Road, Langata South Road, Ongata Rongai, Nairobi #### What's nearby - Giraffe Centre \- 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Nairobi National Park \- 4 min drive \- 1.9 miles - Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages \- 9 min drive \- 3.7 miles - Karen Blixen Museum \- 10 min drive \- 4.2 miles - Thika Road Mall \- 33 min drive \- 19.0 miles #### Getting around - Syokimau SGR Railway Station - 40 min drive - Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 30 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Art Caffe - Hardy - ‬4 min drive - ‪Pizza Inn-Rongai - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Fiesta Farm - ‬5 min walk - ‪Vietnamese Food - ‬4 min drive - ‪Rongai Business Hub - ‬6 min drive ## About this property ### Hemingways Eden Residence Upscale hotel near Nairobi National Park Consider a stay at Hemingways Eden Residence and take advantage of free English breakfast, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. You'll also find perks such as: - Free self-parking - A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and massage treatment rooms Room features All guestrooms at Hemingways Eden Residence feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes. 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check-in end time: anytime Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hemingways Eden Residence pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Hemingways Eden Residence? ### What time is check-in at Hemingways Eden Residence? ### What time is check-out at Hemingways Eden Residence? ### Where is Hemingways Eden Residence located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Hemingways Eden Residence Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Francina 24 Nov 2025 ##### Francina Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ---