10/10 Excellent
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Feb 13, 2019
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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
House of Waine
4.5 star property
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Bar
- Breakfast included
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- 24/7 front desk
Explore the area
Masai lane off Bogani road, Karen, Nairobi
- Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages16 min walk
- Karen Blixen Museum20 min walk
- Oloolua Nature Trail3 min drive
- Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)43 min drive
Room options
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Suite
- 753 sq ft
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
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Standard Double Room
- 329 sq ft
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
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Standard Single Room
- 329 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood
Nairobi
With a stay at House of Waine in Nairobi (Karen), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Nairobi National Park and Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages. .This family-friendly hotel is 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Yaya Centre and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Karen Blixen Museum.
What's nearby
- Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
- Karen Blixen Museum - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
- Giraffe Centre - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
- The Hub Karen - 10 min drive - 4.5 miles
- David Sheldrick Elephant & Rhino Orphanage - 29 min drive - 8.2 miles
Getting around
- Syokimau Station - 27 min drive
- Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 43 min drive
Restaurants
- Cultiva Farm Kenya - 3 min drive
- Java House Karen - 7 min drive
- Mangrove Cafe - 5 min drive
- Rib Racks Bbq - 6 min drive
- Karen Hunters One Stop Centre - 6 min drive
About this property
House of Waine
Luxury Nairobi hotel in Karen with 3 restaurants
House of Waine offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with free minibar items and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
This Nairobi hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and free minibar items. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, and LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy international cuisine at Garden, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 3 bars/lounges. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 5 AM to 11 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a computer station, and express check-in. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle and a train station pick-up service are provided for an additional charge.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 5 AM and 11 AM.
Garden - This poolside restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open 24 hours. Reservations are required.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.
Languages
English, French
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
- Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
- Casino shuttle (surcharge)
- Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
- Free self parking on site
- RV/bus/truck parking on site
- Extended parking on site
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
- Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- 3 bars/lounges
- 3 restaurants
- A poolside bar
- Coffee and tea in common areas
Restaurants on site
- Garden
Things to do
- Outdoor pool
- Playground
Family friendly
- Babysitting (surcharge)
- Free crib
- Free rollaway/extra bed
- In-room refrigerator
- Laundry facilities
- Outdoor pool
- Playground
- Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
Conveniences
- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Safe at front desk
Guest services
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
- Computer station
- Conference center
- Meeting room
Outdoors
- Garden
- Pool loungers
- Terrace
Spa
- Massage
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
More
- Banquet hall
- Designated smoking areas
- Fireplace in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Free crib
- Free rollaway/extra bed
- Premium bedding
Bathroom
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- LCD TV with premium satellite channels
Food and drink
- 24-hour room service
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free bottled water
- Free stocked minibar
- Refrigerator
More
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Individual furnishings
- Iron/ironing board on request
- Laptop-compatible safe
- Phone
- Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between December 22 and December 29.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Shuttle transfer per adult: USD 55 (one-way)
- Transfer service fee per child: USD 0 (one-way)
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
- Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one way)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
We should mention
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
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House of Waine Reviews
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Exceptional
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Oscar
Apr 13, 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff