La Mada Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Thika Road Mall

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Interior detail
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Lobby sitting area
Outdoor pool
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Thika Road, Nairobi
  • Place, Thika Road Mall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, The Aga Khan University Hospital
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, United Nations Office at Nairobi
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 398 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Suite

  • 797 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Nairobi

In Nairobi .A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Karura Forest and 3 miles (5 km) of Muthaiga Golf Club. Also, Garden City Mall is within 3 miles (5 km) and Thika Road Mall is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Karura Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Muthaiga Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Thika Road Mall - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • The Aga Khan University Hospital - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • United Nations Office at Nairobi - 10 min drive - 6.0 miles

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station - 37 min drive
  • Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hagon Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tin N Lit Lounge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Big Fish By Osumo Brad - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Embassy - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Castle Garden - ‬5 min drive

About this property

La Mada Hotel

4-star hotel near Thika Road Mall
La Mada Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and 6 meeting rooms are available. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly La Mada Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Nairobi hotel is smoke free.

  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
La Mada Hotel offers 35 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 20-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, slippers, and hair dryers.

This Nairobi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • 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
  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 20-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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 La Mada Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for KES 40.0 per day.

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 3500 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Rollaway bed fee: KES 40.0 per day

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 Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hotel Mada Nairobi
Hotel Mada
Mada Nairobi
Hotel La Mada
La Mada Hotel Hotel
La Mada Hotel Nairobi
La Mada Hotel Hotel Nairobi

Frequently asked questions

How close is La Mada Hotel to the airport?

La Mada Hotel is 9.2 mi (34-min drive) away from the Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at La Mada Hotel?

As of Oct 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Mada Hotel on Oct 26, 2025 start from $99.51, 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 La Mada Hotel have an airport shuttle?

La Mada Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of KES 3500 per vehicle, one-way.

Does La Mada Hotel offer free breakfast?

La Mada Hotel offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at La Mada Hotel?

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

What time is check-in at La Mada Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at La Mada Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does La Mada Hotel have a pool?

La Mada Hotel features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does La Mada Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does La Mada Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is La Mada Hotel to downtown Nairobi?

La Mada Hotel is 4.3 mi away from Nairobi.

Reviews

La Mada Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Great Hotel! Great Service! Very Safe!

I booked the La Mada Hotel as it was advertised as an airport hotel and decided being close to the airport was a good safe choice for my first four nights in Nairobi, Kenya. The hotel is 10 miles from the airport and their shuttle is $50 which I was not aware of. But once I was able to get an Uber, the cost was KSH1600 (about $14) which took me directly to the hotel. I was very happy when I arrived to the hotel as I went through security and the hotel is located in the middle of a forest. The check in process with Christine was seamless. The bellman was very accommodating and the room was close to the lobby and the pool. Each room has it's own water heater which allows for a hot shower almost every time. Elvis was working at the bar and was very friendly and professional. The service across the board was always professional and friendly. I thought I had a reservation after my initial reservation from 4/11 to 4/15 and as it turned out, I didn't so the La Mada Hotel easliy accomodated me for 5 more nights. The desk agents, supervisors and managers were very professional and handled all of my needs. These agents included Christine, Ben, Keith and their Accountant Frances providing me with Kenyan Shilling change when needed. All charges were handled well and the staff was always gracious when receiving any kind of tip. The servers: Veronikah, Elvis, Nelson, Meshka, Frank and so many others were so professional and prompt. Joe & Joe (mgrs) were constantly present
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very professional, helpful and polite. There was prompt service.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very chill and such nice people
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ernest

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Management responded to suggestions
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing staff went out of there way to look after us highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stay at La Mada

It was a nice place to stay but needs a little work in the rooms. The A/C didn’t work and it was a hot night. The beds are hard but okay. The food was good and the staff were friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Homely and good people

Great stay
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

ASHISH

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms to have renovation nd be cleaned
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bo

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel. Nice and quiet area.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bo

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

Best hotell in Nairobi

Underbart hotell which I chose because of its closeness to Karua Forest (perfect running spot). Here you wake up in the morning from the sound of birds singing. Its just a perfect hotell with perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023