House of Waine  

Tucked in leafy Karen on Nairobi’s southwest edge, minutes from Nairobi National Park and the Karen Blixen Museum. This family-friendly boutique hotel is close to The Hub Karen, Galleria Shopping Mall and the AFEW Giraffe Centre. About 27 km from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and roughly 13 km from Wilson Airport.

Family-owned and converted from a family house in 2004, the property wears a timeless, matriarch‑inspired style. There are 11 individually furnished rooms with refrigerators, free minibar items, LCD TVs, wired and wireless internet, desks and laptop-compatible safes. Private bathrooms offer separate showers and deep soaking bathtubs for a proper unwind.

Soak in an outdoor pool or book an onsite massage. Grounds include a terrace, garden and a fireplace in the lobby; concierge, babysitting and an area shuttle are available for a surcharge. Complimentary wired and wireless internet, a poolside bar and multiple lounges keep things easy and social.

Event-ready with a conference center, meeting rooms and a computer station. Complimentary wired high-speed internet and express check-in are provided; airport and train pick-up services are available for an additional charge.

Three on-site restaurants serve international cuisine, including the Garden restaurant, plus three bars and a poolside bar. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 5 AM to 11 AM. 24-hour room service is also available.