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Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near University of Nairobi

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Arboretum Road, Nairobi
  • Place, University of Nairobi
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Uhuru Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Nairobi Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Lounge Access) | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Lounge Access)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 689 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Pool View (& Lounge Access)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 689 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite (with Lounge Access) | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite (with Lounge Access)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 689 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, Pool View

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Nairobi

City center retreat .Your stay at this Kilimani hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of University of Nairobi and Uhuru Park. Nairobi Hospital and The Aga Khan University Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Nairobi - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Uhuru Park - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Nairobi Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • The Aga Khan University Hospital - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • United Nations Office at Nairobi - 9 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station - 27 min drive
  • Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Amani ya Juu Garden Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪YUNION KE - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Myna - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Java Express - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hudson Tavern Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum

5-star luxury hotel near University of Nairobi
Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a health club. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and 6 meeting rooms are available. A sauna, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the luxury Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Nairobi hotel.

  • 122 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 2019
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum offers 122 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. A pillow menu is available. 43-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 15 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • 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 airport pick-up shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 30 for adults and USD 30 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Evening entertainment
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

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
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • 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 to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 150
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 150
Express check-out available

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 30 for adults and USD 30 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 45 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 3)
  • Early check-in fee: USD 150 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 150 (subject to availability)
  • Laundry fee: USD 15 per day
  • Spa fee: USD 60 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
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson)
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Long-term renters welcome.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum Hotel
Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum Nairobi
Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum Hotel Nairobi

Frequently asked questions

How close is Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum to the airport?

Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum is 4.3 mi (18-min drive) away from the Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum?

As of Oct 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum on Oct 31, 2025 start from $132.0, 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 Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum have an airport shuttle?

Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum offers a shuttle from the airport to the hotel 24 hours a day, at scheduled times, for a charge of USD 45 per vehicle.

Does Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 30 for adults and USD 30 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum?

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

What time is check-in at Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in costs USD 150 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum have a pool?

Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Does Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features Swedish massages.

How close is Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum to downtown Nairobi?

Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum is 1.5 mi away from Nairobi.

Reviews

Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 250 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 250 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 250 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 250 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 250 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

BONNIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

KUAN-LUN

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

karim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From start to finish service was excellent. I felt unwell and staff brought me soup to the room. I will hopefully return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great and helpful, rooms were very clean and beautiful ambience
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had great room service for visiting friends in our suite.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mazunzo

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Fardowsa, Apple Valley

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivian Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The tranquility and welcome reception to the hotel won me over. Monica did everything possible to make our stay the best possible. The massage was epic - Gloria and Yvonne are great. I will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murashi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

STANLEY, Dallas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and I will visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER, BRONX

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is by far one my best stays. The staff were very accommodating and attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olive Vivienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was treated as a guest! A worthy guest! I appreciated that! They took time to make the visit all about me! About the guest. I Loved that!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amos

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olive Vivienne

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ananda

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gum too small, but otherwise great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ananda

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, quiet. Gym is small, but ok
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ananda

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic. Staff are lovely and place is beautiful. Brunch is very loud, but quiet in the room. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Annu

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

Arboretum offers an oasis from the bustle

Everyone was very helpful and friendly. The location is good; it is calm and quiet except for the very loud Sunday afternoon music. Access to the Arboretum is a real treat.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

JESSICA

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

Great hotel near Kenya National Arboretum

This is a really lovely hotel! The staff is kind, the accommodations are beautiful, the rooms are comfortable and have every modern convenience you could think of. Not one single complaint.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025