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Nairobi Serena Hotel

5.0 star property
Travelers enjoy the perfect balance of leisure and luxury at this Nairobi hotel, where days on the golf course lead to evenings of fine dining

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Located near Uhuru Park, Nairobi Serena Hotel offers comfort and convenience with an 18-hole golf course, spa aromatherapy, international cuisine, swim-up bar, on-site shopping, free in-room WiFi, and exceptional service.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is £141
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Executive Room

  • City view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, City View

  • City view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Queen Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Superior Room

  • City view
  • 474 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite | Living room | 21-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, pay films

Executive Suite

  • City view
  • 549 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in Kilimani neighbourhood, Nairobi Serena Hotel is connected to the convention centre. Village Market and Thika Road Mall are worth visiting if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Uhuru Park and Nairobi National Park. University of Nairobi and United Nations Office at Nairobi are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Nairobi travel guide
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Kenyatta Avenue / Processional Way, Nairobi

What's nearby

  • In my opinion the best hotel in Nairobi, its cozy and welcomming.
    University of Nairobi
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Nairobi Landmarks, Kenya
    Kenyatta International Convention Centre
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Central Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Uhuru Park
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Nairobi Hospital
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station
    24 min drive
  • Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    25 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Serena Nairobi Hotel
  • Bricklayers Arms
    3 min walk
  • Mwendaz
    10 min walk
  • Chinese Corner Prestige
    6 min walk
  • Campia Ethiopian Restaurant (Rue 104 Restaurant)
    10 min walk

About this property

Nairobi Serena Hotel

Luxury family-friendly hotel near University of Nairobi
Located close to Uhuru Park and Nairobi Hospital, Nairobi Serena Hotel provides an adjacent golf course, a swim-up bar and a poolside bar. Tee up with amenities such as golf caddies at this hotel. Indulge in a massage, a body treatment and a facial at the on-site spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Cafe Magreb Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. In addition to a terrace and shopping on-site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with a swim-up bar
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge) and laundry services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 199 individually furnished rooms offer comforts, such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Designer toiletries, separate baths/showers and hairdryers
  • 21-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Childcare services, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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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
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 40 for adults and USD 20 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe Magreb Restaurant
  • H&S Pan-Asian Restaurant
  • The Aksum Bar
  • The Mandhari Restaurant
  • The Pool Terrace and Bar

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf caddies
  • Gym
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 4,844 square feet of conference space
  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • In-room massages
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

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
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1962
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in fee: 75-per cent of room rate for check-in between 6:00 PM and midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 40 for adults and from USD 20 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 40 (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: 75 per cent of room rate for check-in between 6:00 PM and midnight
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 7997
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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Nairobi Serena Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

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

As of 27 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nairobi Serena Hotel on 16 Apr 2026 start from £141, 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 Nairobi Serena Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Nairobi Serena Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Nairobi Serena Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 6:00 PM to midnight for a fee of 75%.

What time is check-out at Nairobi Serena Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Nairobi Serena Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 40 per person applies.

Where is Nairobi Serena Hotel located?

This family-friendly Nairobi hotel is located near the airport, within a 10-minute walk of Uhuru Park and University of Nairobi. Nairobi Hospital and The Aga Khan University Hospital are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Nairobi Serena Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 241 out of 330 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 330 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 330 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 330 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 330 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

LAURA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night. We really enjoyed Francis playing jazz music on the piano. Staff is very attentive. We felt safe there. They have a lovely pool. Rooms are nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Akhil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff make it really a 5 star
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mumtaz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful and the staff were very professional. Location is convenient. I found the restaurants within the hotel expensive.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness
We did Ambesoli and due to traffic the trip as mentioned in their itinerary took 13 hours was very nice Breakfast was very good and staff and service excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aleisha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is amazing !!! I loved everything about it . The staff , the cleanliness (and I'm really really big on that ) the amenities , the food, how accommodating everyone was . This hotel gets a 15/10 !!! if I ever come back to Nairobi, I would stay here. Shout out to Calvin. He was so kind and helpful to me the most during my stay. Thank you to all the staff at Nairobi Serena. You all are extremely amazing!!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a lovely stay at Hotel Serena. The staff were so sweet and helpful. There is a good choice of restaurants and a nice bar to have a casual drink at. The hotel is in a good location as it is in the pick up area for tours. I was here for five nights and went out for day trips each day. It felt like a home from home.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and close to the Airport .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Chinedum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and friendly staff. The airport shuttle for $40 is a NO for me though, considered high as Uber can easily get to same airport for around KS1000
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service - friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely the best hotel in Nairobi
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melinda Wenner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Greeat service and kind staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marivic Rabe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very pleased with my stay at Serena Nairobi. As a solo female traveler, I took advantage of paying for an airport transfer the evening I arrived. The front desk staff was friendly and efficient. I got room service at like 1am that evening, too, and the attendant was kind as well. The property is gated and I felt very safe within. I had a spa treatment after a long day visiting the Nairobi National Park and I wasn't disappointed. I tried out the pool, jacuzzi, sauna, and steam room as well. All were nice and clean. The spa staff were very attentive. The lobby was large but welcoming with different sitting spots. The outdoor space was nice as well. I only spent two nights but the room was thoughtfully laid out with wall cabinets, mini fridge, clean bathroom, and a very comfortable bed. I wasn't able to eat at the restaurants, just have some afternoon tea in the private lounge for hotel guests. Overall, I recommend the hotel and I hope to be able to stay for longer in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel that we enjoyed very much. The design, food, staff and room finishings were all tip notch.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The wine was outrageously over priced $18 US for and inch of wine
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rahim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful and athentic 5 star hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the pool area was fantastic. Rest of hotel and rooms were nice, but pool great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

t.c.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service from the welcome team and throughout the stay. I wish I could give 10 stars instead of 5.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Fatima Toluwalase

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a short stay here but great experience overall.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Guillaume Valery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was perfect during my 1week stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alireza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service, prime location and fantastic amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Endia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Excellent service. Comfortable and convientiently located. Only issue was I could hear road construction (at 11 pm) and marathon activities (the following morning) from the park across the street on the last day which made resting difficult.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Endia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, great food and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderful stay. The staff were super friendly and professional, including the concierge folks and housekeeping. Notably, Joshua, Mary and Miriam, in the dining room room and John were amazing. Our room was rather small, but still very comfortable and clean. We really enjoyed the spa treatment as well and the dining breakfast options were amazing and I appreciate it that they had vegan options for myself. We will definitely come back for future trip trips.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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4/10 Poor

Jael

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The management does not post or indicate rules of dining room area. I felt very uncomfortable when ambushed by a guy who said he was a manager, when i was getting a bagel and scone to go after breakfast for my meeting. He told me that i was not to carry anything from dining or order room service! That's not what i was told by another staff member who had provided me with a to go bag and container! I was PISSED!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025