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Karen Bomas Inn

Property class: 3
3-star hotel in Karen

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A two-story building with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a small white table with a metal frame, and a television in the background.
A paved area with a palm tree, a building with a tiled roof, and a variety of other trees and shrubs.
A patio area with a wooden bench, a table with chairs, and a covered seating area.
A bedroom with a four-poster canopy bed, a white headboard, and a wooden floor.

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, Nairobi National Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Galleria Shopping Mall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Bomas of Kenya
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Economy Room, Garden View

A bedroom with a wooden bed, floral curtains, and a wooden nightstand.

Economy Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Garden View

A bedroom with a wooden desk, a bed with colorful bedding, and patterned curtains.

Double Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, Garden View

A bedroom with a bed, a red carpet, and curtains with a geometric pattern.

Executive Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Presidential Suite, Garden View

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a bench, and a patterned rug.

Presidential Suite, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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 Nairobi Animal Orphanage are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Nairobi National Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Galleria Shopping Mall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bomas of Kenya - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Giraffe Centre - 11 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Karen Blixen Museum - 13 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Java House - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Karen Hunters One Stop Centre - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nairobi Mamba Village - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Art Caffé - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Karen Bomas Inn

3-star hotel in Karen
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.

Property is also known as

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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

Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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
Verified review

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