The Smith Hotel

3.0 star property
Enjoy 2 restaurants at this 3-star Ongata Rongai hotel

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Garden view
Gym
Standard Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior entrance
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Magadi Road, Ongata Rongai
  • Place, Giraffe Centre
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Karen Blixen Museum
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, David Sheldrick Elephant & Rhino Orphanage
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 236 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Ongata Rongai

In Ongata Rongai .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this hotel, you'll find Nairobi National Park and Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Ngong Hills Forest Recreational Park - Kona Baridi Gate and Kazuri Beads Factory.

What's nearby

  • Giraffe Centre - 9 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Nairobi National Park - 13 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages - 14 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Karen Blixen Museum - 14 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • David Sheldrick Elephant & Rhino Orphanage - 16 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

  • Syokimau SGR Railway Station - 34 min drive
  • Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Smith Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rimpa Green By Bailey's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Inn-Rongai - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nyuuat Country Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sesrian Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Smith Hotel

Enjoy 2 restaurants at this 3-star Ongata Rongai hotel
The Smith Hotel offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and 6 meeting rooms. A terrace, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the business-friendly The Smith Hotel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Ongata Rongai hotel.

  • 73 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
The Smith Hotel offers 73 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Ongata Rongai hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 5 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Smith Hotel to the airport?

The Smith Hotel is 12.3 mi (45-min drive) away from the Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Smith Hotel have an airport shuttle?

The Smith Hotel offers an airport shuttle.

Does The Smith Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Smith Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 10 for adults and USD 5 for children. It's available every day from 9 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Smith Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Lucky 8 Casino (26-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Smith Hotel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Smith Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Smith Hotel have a pool?

The Smith Hotel features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does The Smith Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does The Smith Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Smith Hotel to downtown Ongata Rongai?

The Smith Hotel is 2.7 mi away from Ongata Rongai.