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Red Buffalo House Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star guest house near Nairobi National Park

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Front of property
Standard Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Lounge
Deluxe Double Room | Balcony
Superior Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Swaminarayan street, Langata, Nairobi
  • Place, Nairobi National Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, GP Karting
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Uhuru Gardens Memorial Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Nairobi

Lang'ata stay.With a stay at this Lang'ata guesthouse, you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Nairobi National Park and 9 miles (15 km) of Karen Blixen Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Nairobi National Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • GP Karting - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Uhuru Gardens Memorial Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • David Sheldrick Elephant & Rhino Orphanage - 14 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Giraffe Centre - 14 min drive - 8.7 miles

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station - 22 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carnivore - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Inn / Chicken Inn Langata - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Paris Lounge Langata - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Red Buffalo House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Artcaffe - Freedom Heights - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Red Buffalo House Hotel

3-star guest house near Nairobi National Park
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Red Buffalo House Hotel also features a garden, laundry facilities, and room service (during limited hours). Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Red Buffalo House Hotel offers 6 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature blackout drapes/curtains. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. 32-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: KES 200 to 500 for adults and KES 200 to 500 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 12 children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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 full breakfast: approximately KES 200 to 500 for adults, and KES 200 to 500 for children

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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, 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 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, Diners Club, cash, mobile payments, and M-Pesa. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 12 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using exisiting bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Red Buffalo House Nairobi
Red Buffalo House Hotel Nairobi
Red Buffalo House Hotel Guesthouse
Red Buffalo House Hotel Guesthouse Nairobi

Frequently asked questions

How close is Red Buffalo House Hotel to the airport?

Red Buffalo House Hotel is 2.6 mi (11-min drive) away from the Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Red Buffalo House Hotel?

As of Dec 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Red Buffalo House Hotel on Dec 14, 2025 start from $12.47, 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 Red Buffalo House Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Red Buffalo House Hotel.

Does Red Buffalo House Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Red Buffalo House Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between KES 200 and 500 for adults, KES 200 and 500 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Red Buffalo House Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Lucky 8 Casino (12-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Red Buffalo House Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Red Buffalo House Hotel?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Red Buffalo House Hotel have a pool?

Red Buffalo House Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Red Buffalo House Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Red Buffalo House Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Red Buffalo House Hotel to downtown Nairobi?

Red Buffalo House Hotel is 2.9 mi away from Nairobi.

Red Buffalo House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 79 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Chioma

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The environment is quite with a lot of trees
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lazarus

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdul

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Stayed 28 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Madeline

It felt like a comfortable hostel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

tom, dulles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Juliet

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorum, ARLINGTON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have this soldier they call Maasai. Wow that dude is on top and very helpfull. Kudos guyz my stay was super great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Levis Kamau, Blakely

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When I arrived the generator was running so I asked whether it will run all night and whether there was electricity. I was assured that there would be electricity. When I got to the room it was dump and smelled like mold. They had a fan running though to try and dry it I guess. I left to go the other side of the city. When I came back the motel was dark with no one in sight. A few hoots brought the maasai who
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

KENNEDY

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pathetic. Terrible. Poor meals and expensive. It is a brothel not a hotel. Go there at your own risk
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAVEN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
These guys were great. we were a little upset by a failed booking at a different place but they more than made up for it. The food and rooms were good. The garden was lovely for yoga and relaxing. If the coffee bar opened a little earlier it would be full marks
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and I like staying here when I'm in Nairobi. The staff treat me very well and the food is good. I like spending evenings in the garden and it is peaceful. The deluxe rooms are big. Thanks guys.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

TOM

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good spaces to relax.. however room toilet small and lacks good ventilation, noisy at night due to proximity to a busy highway and limited dining experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

raheem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything, especially the staff. Such wonderful people. The Red Buffalo is a hidden gem. I would recommend it to anyone visiting Nairobi.
Stayed 21 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with good food. Drinks prices were completely reasonable and it is near CBD but not inside CBD. Had a nice dinner in the garden with the garden lights and music and breakfast was a lot for the price. It was good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff Kamande

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel with attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

M

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

A lovely little hotel.

We had a lovely stay here, a perfect place to land on arrival in Kenya. The staff were really kind and helpful and the food from the restaurant was delicious. Lovely views of the garden from our room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Reuben Ostyula

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It doesn't look the same as it appears in pictures posted in the Expedia website.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Ronald

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The sheet wasn't clean, the food was cold . I booked online and given a cumulative discount of 15$ and pay at the premises. At the premises i was given a different price different from the online discount by expedia of 2072ksh but later the staffer was nice and agreed to give me a discount. But mostly on the kitchen side try to amend it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Disliked: Cleanliness
Cleanliness is wanting
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faudia Aziza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great experience. Already booked to return next week!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024