Karen Inn and Suites

3.0 star property
3-star spa hotel in Karen

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Superior Double Room
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Front of property - evening/night
Hallway
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Karen Road, opposite Department of Defence Karen, Nairobi, 00100
  • The Hub Karen
    4 min drive
  • Karen Country Club
    4 min drive
  • Karen Blixen Museum
    6 min drive
  • Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    25 min drive

Room options

Executive Room, Jetted Tub

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite,

  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Nairobi

Karen stay.Your stay at this Karen hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Karen Country Club and The Karen Hospital. The Hub Karen and Oloolua Nature Trail are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • The Hub Karen - 4 min drive
  • Karen Blixen Museum - 6 min drive
  • Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages - 6 min drive
  • Giraffe Centre - 12 min drive
  • Yaya Centre - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station - 23 min drive
  • Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Java House Karen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Asmara - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Talisman - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Artcaffe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Karen Inn and Suites

3-star spa hotel in Karen
Karen Inn and Suites offers its guests a full-service spa. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Karen Inn and Suites. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Nairobi hotel.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Karen Inn and Suites offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Nairobi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Karen Inn Spa. Services include massages and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • Access to nearby health club
  • Full-service spa
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Desk
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 30 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

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Karen Inn and Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 24 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

zainulabedin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was an amazing stay ..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay
Helpful staff arranged for taxi services. Good food in their small restaurant. Breakfast was minimal but you can order additional breakfast food. Felt safe in guarded, fenced area with nice gardens.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent price for Karen hotel
I have stayed at many hotels throughout Kenya, many in Karen, and for the cost of this hotel’s location, you can’t find a better place in this area that is clean and safe even for solo female travelers. The food in the restaurant is good and the rooms are small but sufficient especially if you are busy during the day as I was. My only complaint is that twice the mosquito nets have had holes. Good news is that hot water and internet work well and staff is helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Belvas, Johannesburg

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very basic
I wouldn’t spend more than one night...very very basic
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Georgiana-Alina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Okish
Staff very polite but few remarks in terms of room ( shower with low pressure cos I could hardly enjoy a warm shower), room very cold, and breakfast very poor.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not impressive but ok for a night.
Staff was good but room and food were very disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Cyril

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Barebone comfort, fantastic service.
This is one of the cheapest options in Karen. The comfort is limited for the cheapest rooms, in particular in the bathroom. There is a small TV, a desk, a shower (with no curtain, lukewarm water). The bed is okay, but the mosquito net on mine was torn in some places. Bring your own... WiFi was sketchy the first couple of days, very good the rest of the week. I didn't notice any air con, but the temperature was fine in the room, both day and night. The food is fine, nothing special, breakfast is limited to coffee/tea, juice, fruits, and bread. The area is gated, guarded, and seemed safe, but it requires a car to go anywhere from the hotel. Luckily, the hotel has contacts to some excellent drivers (ask for Shaddy), and the cost is minimal. The hotel's strongest point is the service. The team is incredibly helpful, polite and welcoming. A real pleasure. If you want to be in Karen and can live with minimal comfort, I recommend it. If you prefer more comfort for the same price, you will have to go in another part of Nairobi.

10/10 Excellent

Sherri, Arizona, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superior staff. Lovely garden and outside sitting area. Several quiet spaces to sit, have a cup of tea and just relax. I would stay here again.

2/10 Terrible

business , kakamega

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
In cold season they need heaters its to far from the city center the taxis r very ecpensive its just costly to move around

8/10 Good

Karen, Vancouver, WA U.S.A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Secure and comfortable
Enjoyed our stay in comfortable beds. Great warm shower. Sketchy WI-FI but we made do. Great attention and good food in small hotel restaurant.

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Anshul, India

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Warm hospitality in a secure neighborhood
Amazingly welcoming staff... I was traveling alone and had an odd-hour project which saw me leaving at 5 in the morning and returning by 9. The chefs Debra and Felix never complained in the face of my many requests for early breakfasts and packed lunches (in fact added more that I asked everytime) Location is super secure, and close to the national park, Karen museum and preservation centres Rooms are clean though dated; watch out for bed bugs and carry repellent!

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Nairobi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent value and extremely comfortable
Yet another very comfortable stay at this excellent facility in the upmarket suburb of Karen.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent value
Excellent value accommodation with large rooms. The property in a secure compound is close to the heart of Karen and close to the Southern Bypass. Unfortunately, breakfast is not really to the standard of the rest of the accommodation. Staff are warm and friendly.

4/10 Poor

Jukka

Disliked: Room comfort
Ei lämmintä vettä
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Sylvana&Nico, Bonn

Liked: Staff & service
Schönes ruhiges Hotel
Wir haben das Hotel gebucht auf Empfehlung, es war recht schön besonders in der Nähe zum Giraffencenter, Nationalpark und Elefantenwaisenhaus - der Zustand des Badezimmers war so ... la la - würde das Hotel trotzdem nochmal buchen - allein wegen der Lage - sehr sicher und auch freundlich
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Vincent, Norway

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotell ligger i rolig støk
Det mest skuffende er badet/dusj. Frokost kan ikke kalles frokost. Består av tør og svidde beef sausages, noe ligner på eggerøre og noen frokost blanding. Brød er uspiselig og pålegg mangler.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Birgit, Copenhagen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice stay in Karen
We enjoyed 5 days in Karen Inn and Suites. The room was big and clean, the service really good - very kind and polite staff. The area was nice and quiet and being situated in Karen it is very close to The Karen Blixen Museum, David scheldrick, Kazuri, Giraffe Centre and The Ngong Hills. We missed a safe in the room though and the possibility to make a cup of tea and coffee. We would stay there again

4/10 Poor

Heikki, Baden-Baden

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pettymys.
Pettymys. Huoneen piti olla DeLuxe-huone, mutta huoneen taso ja repsottavat lampun johdot ilman lamppua ja erittäin puutteellinen kalustus. Ainoa hyvä oli sänky. Aamiainen täydellinen pettymys ja iltapalana mustaksi ja erittäin kuivaksi tehtyjä chicken wings 4 kpl. Ei voinut syödä. Receptionin henkilöstö oli hyvä.