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Hemingways Nairobi

5.0 star property
Upscale boutique hotel in Karen

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Hemingway Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Mbagathi Ridge, Nairobi, 00100
  • Place, Karen Blixen Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Giraffe Centre
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Balcony view

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Executive Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Blixen Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds

Blixen Suite

  • 1722 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hemingway Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds

Hemingway Suite

  • 2583 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds

Executive Twin Room

  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Nairobi

Karen stay.Your stay at this Karen hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Oloolua Nature Trail and Karen Country Club. Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages and Karen Blixen Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Karen Blixen Museum - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • The Hub Karen - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Giraffe Centre - 10 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Yaya Centre - 16 min drive - 9.4 miles

Getting around

  • Syokimau SGR Railway Station - 27 min drive
  • Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Java House Karen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hemingways Nairobi Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Haru - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McFrys - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Que Pasa Bar and Bistro Karen - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Hemingways Nairobi

Upscale boutique hotel in Karen
Hemingways Nairobi offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a health club. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. A sauna, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Hemingways Nairobi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This 5-star Nairobi hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hemingways Nairobi offers 45 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to balconies. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. A pillow menu is available. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers, laptop-compatible safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

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
  • Elevator (47 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
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 Hemingways Nairobi

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • 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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: KES 14000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hemingways Nairobi to the airport?

Hemingways Nairobi is 12.1 mi (26-min drive) away from the Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hemingways Nairobi?

As of Oct 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hemingways Nairobi on Nov 1, 2025 start from $608.2, 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 Hemingways Nairobi have an airport shuttle?

Hemingways Nairobi offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of KES 14000 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Hemingways Nairobi offer free breakfast?

Hemingways Nairobi does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hemingways Nairobi?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Lucky 8 Casino (17-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hemingways Nairobi?

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

Is there free parking at Hemingways Nairobi?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Hemingways Nairobi have a pool?

Hemingways Nairobi features an outdoor pool.

Does Hemingways Nairobi have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hemingways Nairobi have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features hot stone massages, mani/pedis, and aromatherapy.

How close is Hemingways Nairobi to downtown Nairobi?

Hemingways Nairobi is 8.6 mi away from Nairobi.