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Bonsai Villa Homestay

2.5 star property
Guest house near United Nations Office at Nairobi, connected to a shopping center in Nairobi

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Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms | Balcony
Outdoor banquet area
Front of property
Garden
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews

4.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Gigiri Drive, Nairobi, Nairobi County
  • Place, Village Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Embassy of the United States of America
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, United Nations Office at Nairobi
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Economy Single Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Economy Single Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Exclusive Villa, Multiple Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 10 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 20
  • 2 Twin Beds and 9 Double Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Studio Suite | Living area | TV

Deluxe Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

Nairobi

Gigiri stay.With a stay at this Gigiri guesthouse, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of United Nations Office at Nairobi and 6 miles (10 km) of Karura Forest. Kenyatta International Convention Centre is within 9 miles (15 km) and Moi International Sports Centre is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Village Market - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Embassy of the United States of America - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Banana Hill Art Gallery - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • United Nations Office at Nairobi - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Karura Forest - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station - 41 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hero Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Artcaffe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cj's Village Market - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Harvest - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Karel T Lounge - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Bonsai Villa Homestay

Guest house near United Nations Office at Nairobi, connected to a shopping center in Nairobi
Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center, meeting rooms, and coworking spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the business-friendly Bonsai Villa Homestay. The guesthouse can provide limo/town car service and tour/ticket assistance. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Nairobi guesthouse.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
  • 1 conference room
Bonsai Villa Homestay offers 16 accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • 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
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 5:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; KES 1,000 for adults and KES 500 for children

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle shuttle
  • Designer stores
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Shopping mall
  • 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.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Meals are available by reservation only and cannot be requested after check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for KES 25.0 per night.

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately KES 1000 for adults and KES 500 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: KES 3050 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: KES 25.0 per night

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 and cash
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, and cash.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guesthouse before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Bonsai Villa Homestay to the airport?

Bonsai Villa Homestay is 8.5 mi (32-min drive) away from the Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bonsai Villa Homestay have an airport shuttle?

Bonsai Villa Homestay offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of KES 3050 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Bonsai Villa Homestay offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Bonsai Villa Homestay, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of KES 1000 for adults and KES 500 for children. It's available on weekdays from 5:30 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Bonsai Villa Homestay?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Lucky 8 Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Bonsai Villa Homestay?

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

Is there free parking at Bonsai Villa Homestay?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Bonsai Villa Homestay have a pool?

Bonsai Villa Homestay features an outdoor pool.

Does Bonsai Villa Homestay have a spa?

This guesthouse doesn't have a spa, but it does offer body scrubs, Swedish massages, and body treatments.

How close is Bonsai Villa Homestay to downtown Nairobi?

Bonsai Villa Homestay is 4.4 mi away from Nairobi.

Bonsai Villa Homestay Reviews

Reviews

4.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 2 reviews

4.0/10

Staff & service

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
My girlfriend and her father showed up and were told their reservation was not recognized and that Expedia had not paid them nor protected the reservation although this was confirmed more than a month in advance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019