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Blixen Resort & Spa

4.0 star property
4-star hotel in Karen

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A large house with a blue roof, a covered patio, and a well-maintained garden.
A well-maintained garden with a lawn, hedges, and various plants.
A landscaped garden with a swimming pool, a covered outdoor seating area, and a building with a tiled roof.
A room with a bed, two armchairs, a mirror, and a window with a view.
A large, multi-story house with a prominent entrance, stone pillars, and a well-maintained garden.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Korongo Road, Nairobi, Nairobi County, 00100
  • Place, Karen Blixen Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Giraffe Centre
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Nairobi National Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room

A room with a window, a chair, a wardrobe, and a bed.

Standard Room

  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room

A hotel room with a four-poster bed, two striped armchairs, a desk with a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.

Superior Room

  • Garden view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, and a bedside table with a tissue box.

Deluxe Room

  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Twin Room

A hotel room with two single beds, a television on a stand, a wooden floor, and curtains on the windows.

Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Presidential Room

A covered outdoor seating area with a white wicker sofa and a small round table.

Presidential Room

  • Garden view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Economy Room

A neatly arranged bedroom with a wooden bed, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Economy Room

  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Nairobi

Karen stay.Your stay at this Karen hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of The Karen Hospital and Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages. Karen Blixen Museum and Kazuri Beads Factory are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Karen Blixen Museum - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • The Hub Karen - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Giraffe Centre - 8 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Nairobi National Park - 9 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station - 27 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Java House Karen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mangrove Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Karen Hunters One Stop Centre - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rib Racks Bbq - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cultiva Farm Kenya - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Blixen Resort & Spa

4-star hotel in Karen
Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at Blixen Resort & Spa . Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Nairobi hotel.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Blixen Resort & Spa offers 27 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and slippers. This Nairobi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 9:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

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 allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
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, American Express, debit cards, and cash.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Blixen Resort & Spa to the airport?

Blixen Resort & Spa is 12.2 mi (28-min drive) away from the Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Blixen Resort & Spa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Blixen Resort & Spa .

Does Blixen Resort & Spa offer free breakfast?

Blixen Resort & Spa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Blixen Resort & Spa ?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Lucky 8 Casino (18-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Blixen Resort & Spa ?

Check-in start time: 9:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Blixen Resort & Spa ?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Blixen Resort & Spa have a pool?

Blixen Resort & Spa features an outdoor pool.

Does Blixen Resort & Spa have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Blixen Resort & Spa have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Blixen Resort & Spa to downtown Nairobi?

Blixen Resort & Spa is 7.7 mi away from Nairobi.

Blixen Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yusuf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was extremely friendly, courteous and helpful. They made us feel welcome and enjoyed our stay
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff were very helpful and friendly, they are the ones that make this hotel. The owners need to invest some money into making this a great hotel. The staff have to continually work around and try and fix the issues here.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was adequate and suited us for a one night stay. Had power, kettle and lovely garden which needed some pruning. Breakfast was ok. . Only one chair. Shower was basic
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Luka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024