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The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri

Property class: 3
3-star guest house near United Nations Office at Nairobi

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Junior Suite
Lobby lounge
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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42 Gigiri Court, Nairobi, 00100
  • Place, Village Market
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Banana Hill Art Gallery
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, United Nations Office at Nairobi
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request)

Superior Double Room

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request)

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request)

Junior Suite

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request)

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request)

Deluxe Double Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request)

Economy Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Nairobi

Gigiri stay.Your stay at this Gigiri guesthouse places you within 2 miles (3 km) of United Nations Office at Nairobi and Banana Hill Art Gallery. Also, Karura Forest is within 2 miles (3 km) and Westgate Shopping Mall is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Embassy of Sweden - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Village Market - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Banana Hill Art Gallery - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • United Nations Office at Nairobi - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Karura Forest - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Nairobi Station - 27 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hero Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Jiko Restaurant - Tribe Hotel - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Karel T Lounge - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪River Cafe at Karura Forest - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Grill Shack - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri

3-star guest house near United Nations Office at Nairobi
The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered on select days. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

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

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri offers 9 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

This Nairobi guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and slippers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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 self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 9:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 per vehicle (one way)
  • 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
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, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

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The Cottage Guest House Gigiri
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The Guest House Gigiri Nairobi
The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri Nairobi
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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri to the airport?

The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri is 8.4 mi (31-min drive) away from the Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri have an airport shuttle?

The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 35 per vehicle, one way.

Does The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Lucky 8 Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri have a pool?

The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri features 2 outdoor pools.

Does The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri to downtown Nairobi?

The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri is 4.2 mi away from Nairobi.

The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 32 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Affordable and convenient

Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean. Great internet. Bathroom fixtures worn but functional. Nice walk to UN Compound, US embassy, Village Market. I didn't try use the pool. My room faced a main highway so things were a bit noisy sometimes.
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10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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4/10 Poor

Eston

Not clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Markku

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Nice location and staff, could use some renovation

The good stuff: the location is great with lots of food options and a mall in walking distance, as well as some beautiful outdoors, and the staff are friendly and do their job well. Special shout out to the laundry service that cleaned any amount of clothes for just 1000Ksh a pop. The not so good stuff: the Wi-Fi in the room was patchy at best, nonexistent at worst. The bed was probably the worst I've slept in: a worn-out mattress and fluffy pillow combined to offer barely any back or neck support, leading to a lot of painkillers being a necessity. Also, the heater for the shower seemed to be wired a bit dangerously as I got some electric tingles from the taps turning off the water.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022
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8/10 Good

SHARAF QASEM ALI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, Staff very nice and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
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4/10 Poor

Everline Konyo

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here before. The service snd the stay was exellent the reason i came back. But when i came back things were different. I landed late. I called the place to inform that i will be checking inn by midnight. By the time i arrived the staff had slept but after a shirt while i was checked inn by the most hard faced young man. I thought he was tired. The bathroom lights were not functioning he promised me it will be fixed in the morning. When i asked for a room change it was not possible because it was full which is understandable. The problem was his almost hostile responses i actually even asked him if he ever smiles with guests. The following day i was out all day, by the time i came back in the evening the bathroom lights were not fixed. The guy at the reseption was not there but i luckily got help eith the light by the friendly kitchen stuff and the guard. The cottage guest House is a lovely place. The guy who checked me inn should not be a face of any place dealing with client they depend on. I was planning to stay for One month but i moved out after three nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The toilet was broken, the hotel had construction workers work through the night, mosquito infested.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Samuel

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

Excellent

Very calm and comfortable, serene and breathtaking
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice lobby, good room. The food was poor. Staff helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

The Cottage guest house, Nairobi

Staff molto accogliente e attento ai clienti. Condizioni generali delle camere buone anche se alcune mancano di manutenzione, sopratutto il sistema elettrico nei bagni. Posizione buona.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very helpful and the location was great for business at the US Embassy in Nairobi.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Embassy Trip

Only problem was that breakfast was not ready most days at 6:30am as promised. Which was only a problem due to morning meetings & appointments that left only a small window for breakfast. Otherwise the property was good and the staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Très bien situé. Très propre. Bon accueil. Bon lit. Bon petit déjeuner
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lamin

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

Nice stay and friendly staff

The staff went out of their way to make stay enjoyable. The room was clean, the environment was safe, green and relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

ECW

Liked: Staff & service
The staff were super friendly and made it easy to enjoy my time in Nairobi
Stayed 8 nights in May 2019
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2/10 Terrible

Ana Belen

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

Owful experiece.

It was a very bad experience. I arrived at 10:00 p.pm. and I was told than the the junior suite I booked was not avaliable and no possible changes of room in the hotel because it was fooly booked. They moved me to other hotel with a worst room, the shower was broken, not water, not hor water. I will as my bank to as for reimbursment of the mony I paid though your web page.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

needs to improve but location is okay

This place has been better before. The room had a good size but there were plenty of mosquitoes in the room which made it impossible to sleep. staff in the hotel is friendly Breakfast could be improved, could still be simple but improved.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
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6/10 Okay

Jeffrey J.

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Paid for three people. Given first night for two person charged for extra person. On second night we had to pay for third person Told if we do not like it we should leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

suited my needs

The Cottage suited my needs for a quiet, safe place to stay within walking distance of the UN in Gigiri. The staff were friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Ray Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were very nice, felt like I was in my own home.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Trivelig gjestehus

Herskapelig hus med fin hage. Rommene var store, fine og rene. Frokosten var også god, men av det litt enkle slaget. Veldig hyggelig betjening, kokk og vakthold.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
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2/10 Terrible

sum

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nader

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mpho

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

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022