Sarova Panafric Hotel

4.0 star property
Spa hotel near Uhuru Park

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Sarova Panafric Hotel

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Poolside bar
Exterior
Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Breakfast meal
Check-in/check-out kiosk

Overview of Sarova Panafric Hotel

Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Check out the area

Map
Junction of Kenyatta Ave and Valley Rd., Nairobi, Nairobi County, 00100
  • Popular LocationUhuru Park6 min walk
  • Popular LocationKenyatta International Convention Centre3 min drive
  • Popular LocationYaya Centre4 min drive
  • AirportNairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)27 min drive

Room options

Panafric Twin Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Panafric Deluxe Twin Room

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive Queen Room

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Panafric Deluxe Queen Room

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Panafric Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Signature Suite

  • 678 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Queen Room - Premier

  • 420 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio Suite

  • 570 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Nairobi

Near the airport.Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Uhuru Park and Nairobi Gallery. Kenyatta International Convention Centre and Nairobi National Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Uhuru Park - 6 min walk
  • Kenyatta International Convention Centre - 3 min drive
  • Yaya Centre - 4 min drive
  • Nairobi National Museum - 5 min drive
  • United Nations Office at Nairobi - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station - 25 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Java Upper Hill - 13 min walk
  • Lava Latte - 3 min drive
  • Mandhari Restaurant - 7 min walk
  • The Courtyard Gardens - 9 min walk
  • Hillside Grill - 9 min walk

About this property

Sarova Panafric Hotel

Spa hotel near Uhuru Park
Sarova Panafric Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and 6 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 2325 square feet (216 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Sarova Panafric Hotel also features gift shops/newsstands, a garden, and concierge services. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking and valet parking are available. A complete renovation of Sarova Panafric Hotel was completed in January 2022.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Nairobi hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 176 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 2325 sq ft of conference space
  • 216 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1969
  • Deli
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
Sarova Panafric Hotel offers 176 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

This Nairobi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Free secured valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Airport shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 24 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Sarova Panafric Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 20 (one-way), (from 4 to 12 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Panafric
Panafric Sarova
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Sarova Panafric Hotel Nairobi
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sarova Panafric Hotel to the airport?

Sarova Panafric Hotel is 3.3 mi (12-min drive) away from the Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sarova Panafric Hotel?

As of May 2, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sarova Panafric Hotel on May 3, 2024 start from $131.25, excluding 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.

Does Sarova Panafric Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Sarova Panafric Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 30 per person, one-way.

Does Sarova Panafric Hotel offer free breakfast?

Sarova Panafric Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sarova Panafric Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Lucky 8 Casino (5-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Sarova Panafric Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Sarova Panafric Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Sarova Panafric Hotel have a pool?

Sarova Panafric Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does Sarova Panafric Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Sarova Panafric Hotel have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features body scrubs, massages, and aromatherapy.

How close is Sarova Panafric Hotel to downtown Nairobi?

Sarova Panafric Hotel is 0.7 mi away from Nairobi.

Sarova Panafric Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 367 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 367 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 367 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 367 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 367 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Riad

Business traveler
Close to CBD
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

GIBSON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and tasty food Will definitely be coming back for more
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cherry, San Francisco

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent and I love the French showers. I used the spa facilities and had a massage. Was relaxing after arriving from my flight.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Nancy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very hospitable staff and excellent food!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is great. The staff are fabulous. The food is great and the facilities are excellent The hotel is just a short Uber ride to anywhere
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredibly great hotel
This is a spectacular hotel. The staff are amazingly friendly and helpful. The breakfast was over the top great. The room and hotel has all the necessary modern amenities. And given that it’s off a busy room the rooms are sooo quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Adi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023