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Karen Bomas Inn

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Nairobi National Park

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Front of property
Interior entrance
Exterior detail
Garden
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

Explore the area

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100 m from Bomas of Kenya, Muiri Rd, Muiri Gardens, Riverside Drive, Nairobi, 0100
  • Place, Bomas of Kenya
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Nairobi National Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Galleria Shopping Mall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Room, Garden View | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Economy Room, Garden View

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Garden view

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Double Room, Garden View | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Double Room, Garden View

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Garden view

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Executive Room, Garden View | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Executive Room, Garden View

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Garden view

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Presidential Suite, Garden View | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Presidential Suite, Garden View

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Garden view

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About the neighborhood

Nairobi

Karen stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Karen hotel, you'll find Bomas of Kenya and Galleria Shopping Mall. Nairobi National Park and Kazuri Beads Factory are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Bomas of Kenya - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nairobi National Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Galleria Shopping Mall - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Giraffe Centre - 9 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Karen Blixen Museum - 11 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

  • Syokimau SGR Railway Station - 29 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Java House - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Karen Hunters One Stop Centre - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rib Racks Bbq - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Inn - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Nairobi Mamba Village - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Karen Bomas Inn

3-star hotel near Nairobi National Park
Karen Bomas Inn offers its guests a hot tub and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Karen Bomas Inn. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

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

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Karen Bomas Inn offers 14 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

This Nairobi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Playground

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
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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: USD 30.00 per vehicle (one way)

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 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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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 cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Karen Bomas Inn to the airport?

Karen Bomas Inn is 5 mi (16-min drive) away from the Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Karen Bomas Inn have an airport shuttle?

Karen Bomas Inn offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 30.00 per vehicle, one way.

Does Karen Bomas Inn offer free breakfast?

Karen Bomas Inn offers free continental breakfast every day from 5 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at Karen Bomas Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Lucky 8 Casino (12-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Karen Bomas Inn?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Karen Bomas Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Karen Bomas Inn have a pool?

Karen Bomas Inn does not have a pool.

Does Karen Bomas Inn have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Karen Bomas Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Karen Bomas Inn to downtown Nairobi?

Karen Bomas Inn is 4.9 mi away from Nairobi.

Karen Bomas Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

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

7.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good convienent location and great very accomodating staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Staff is wonderful and location is very convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Close to Bomas of Kenya

Nice quiet hotel close to Bomas if Kenya National Cultural Center and Galleria Shopping Mall.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff are really sweet and helpful, but this is an old building with a lot of plumbing problems. Our stay was okay but not worth the price.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2017