Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum

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

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Lobby
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Fitness facility
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Room options

Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Lounge Access)

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

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

Superior Room

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

Junior Suite (with Lounge Access)

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

Superior Room, Pool View

  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • Arboretum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Nairobi - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Nairobi National Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Central Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Uhuru Park - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station - 28 min drive
  • Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cavalli @ The Manor - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪YUNION KE - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Milan Kenya - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Myna - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Boulevard Hotel Nairobi - ‬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.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
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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 (17-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 Mar 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum on Mar 20, 2026 start from $191, including 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 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.

Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence, Nairobi Arboretum Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 282 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 282 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 282 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 282 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 282 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

simon

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, Doha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

YONGFENG

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are awesome! The hotel is pretty safe.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Oscar

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shayanne, Saint Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent as usual and the staff amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey, Saint Louis

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is always great and the hotel very well maintained. There is a great attention to detail and the staff is friendly and goes out of their way to make you feel welcome and at home.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley Lynn, Calgary

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jean Pierre

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yusuf

Great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ajitpal Singh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay!! Staff was super friendly. Will stay here again in the future if ever visiting Nairobi. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! The hotel is absolutely beautiful and the cleanest I have ever experienced. Staff are amazing and happy to help you with anything big or small. The reception staff are exceptionally friendly and very professional. We will definitely be visiting again ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were great, helpful and friendly and it's a lovely vibrant hotel, with decent pool and reasonable (if a bit small) gym.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan-Antonio, Manama

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nethra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

India

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

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is well maintained, safe and has excellent service! Also the food was excellent.
Karen Blixen Museum
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. The entire staff was excellent, Juliette, Yvonne
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very attentive
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harun

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaffin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ishwak

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had two nonverbal kids, the staff were understanding and incredible helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

qaasim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lilian

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025