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Hemingways Nairobi

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Elegant escape in lush Kenyan gardens

Beautifully blending modern and classic Kenyan safari style, this iconic hotel in Karen offers spacious rooms and lush gardens. Unwind with a spa massage, savour excellent cuisine, and relax by the pool after your safari adventure.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is £629
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room

A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a balcony.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Room

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a television.

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a balcony with curtains.

Blixen Suite

  • Garden view
  • 1722 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Hemingway Suite

A cozy room with a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a bed with a canopy.

Hemingway Suite

  • Garden view
  • 2583 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Twin Room

A bedroom with a canopy bed, a sofa, and a view of the outdoors.

Executive Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 861 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room

Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds

Deluxe Room

  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Room

Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds

Executive Room

  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in Karen, a neighbourhood in Nairobi, Hemingways Nairobi is in the suburbs. Karen Country Club and Kazuri Beads Factory are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Nairobi Railway Museum and Arboretum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Nyayo National Stadium or Nairobi City Stadium. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives. Visit our Nairobi travel guide
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Mbagathi Ridge, Nairobi, 00100

What's nearby

  • A large, single-story house with a tiled roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and tall trees.
    Karen Blixen Museum
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • A giraffe enclosure with trees and a clear sky.
    Giraffe Centre
    12 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Oloolua Nature Trail
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Karen Country Club
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages
    4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Syokimau SGR Railway Station
    27 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Loco Moto
    16 min drive
  • The Bar Next Door
    16 min drive
  • Connect Coffee
    8 min drive
  • Karen Hunters One Stop Centre
    8 min drive
  • Karak & Go
    15 min drive

About this property

Hemingways Nairobi

  • Luxury boutique hotel in the suburbs
  • At Hemingways Nairobi, you can look forward to a terrace, shopping on-site and a garden. Indulge in a body scrub, a body treatment and aromatherapy at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
    • Free self-parking and valet parking
    • Limo/town car service, express check-out and express check-in
    • Luggage storage, a banquet hall and meeting rooms
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Hemingways Nairobi feature comforts, such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, in addition to perks, such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Free infant beds and free extra beds
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and Select Comfort beds
    • Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and free toiletries
    • 40-inch LED TVs with DVD players
    • Balconies, coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans

Awards and affiliations

  • The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • 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
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Swedish massages

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
  • Lift (120 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds!
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: KES 14000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Hemingways Nairobi have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hemingways Nairobi?

As of 23 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hemingways Nairobi on 30 Aug 2026 start from £629, 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 Hemingways Nairobi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hemingways Nairobi?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hemingways Nairobi?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hemingways Nairobi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Hemingways Nairobi provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of KES 14000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hemingways Nairobi located?

Located in Karen, this luxury hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Oloolua Nature Trail, Karen Country Club and Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages. Karen Blixen Museum and The Karen Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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