Maison Mitwaba

3.5 star property
3.5-star guest house in Karen

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle
Double Room, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Double Room, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Property entrance

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Hillcrest Drive, Karen Plains, Nairobi, 00502
  • Karen Blixen Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Giraffe Centre
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Yaya Centre
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Studio Suite

  • 900 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Double Room, Garden View

  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Nairobi

Karen stay.Your stay at this Karen guesthouse places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Kazuri Beads Factory and The Karen Hospital. Karen Country Club and The Hub Karen are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Karen Blixen Museum - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Bomas of Kenya - 8 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages - 8 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Giraffe Centre - 10 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Yaya Centre - 10 min drive - 6.9 miles

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station - 40 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Java House Karen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mangrove Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rib Racks Bbq - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Karen Hunters One Stop Centre - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cj’s - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Maison Mitwaba

3.5-star guest house in Karen
As a guest of Maison Mitwaba, you'll find a rooftop terrace, a library, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. Maison Mitwaba also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Nairobi guesthouse.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
Maison Mitwaba offers 4 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and slippers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include sofa beds and desks. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads.

This Nairobi guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 54-inch Smart televisions come with Netflix. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on weekdays only.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Swahili

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: KES 1,600 for adults and KES 1,200 for children

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 54-inch smart TV with premium channels
  • Netflix

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 22

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
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 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Maison Mitwaba

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

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 1600 for adults and KES 1200 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 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 smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting
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 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 cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Maison Mitwaba B&B Nairobi
Maison Mitwaba B&B
Maison Mitwaba Nairobi
Maison Mitwaba Nairobi
Maison Mitwaba Guesthouse
Maison Mitwaba Guesthouse Nairobi

Frequently asked questions

How close is Maison Mitwaba to the airport?

Maison Mitwaba is 7.7 mi (28-min drive) away from the Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Maison Mitwaba have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Maison Mitwaba.

Does Maison Mitwaba offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Maison Mitwaba, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of KES 1600 for adults and KES 1200 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Maison Mitwaba?

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

What time is check-in at Maison Mitwaba?

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Maison Mitwaba?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Maison Mitwaba have a pool?

Maison Mitwaba does not have a pool.

Does Maison Mitwaba have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Maison Mitwaba to downtown Nairobi?

Maison Mitwaba is 6.5 mi away from Nairobi.

Maison Mitwaba Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was really nice. Unfortunately the nights were unseasonably warm and there were no fans to move the air. Personnel was superb. Room was nice and was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the privacy of the Lodge. And, the location was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 10 nights in May 2019