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Royal Canaan Nairobi Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel in Kilimani

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Front of property
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, pool views
Bar (on property)
Outdoor pool
Executive Room, 1 King Bed | Living area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Lr No 1/574 Tigoni Road Off Chakka Road, Kilimani, Nairobi, Nairobi, 00100
  • Place, Yaya Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Nairobi Golf Club
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Arboretum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard King Room

Standard King Room

  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Queen Room

Standard Queen Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior King Room

  • City view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive King Room

Executive King Room

  • City view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Nairobi

Heart of Nairobi.Within a 15-minute walk of this Kilimani hotel, you'll find Yaya Centre and Lucky 8 Casino. Prestige Plaza and Nairobi Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Yaya Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lucky 8 Casino - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Royal Nairobi Golf Club - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Nairobi Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Arboretum - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station - 33 min drive
  • Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arabian Palace - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Artcaffe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sierra Brasserie - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Golden Spot - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kesh Kesh - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Royal Canaan Nairobi Hotel

4-star hotel in Kilimani
Royal Canaan Nairobi Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a health club. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business center and 4 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 958 square feet (89 square meters) and includes conference space. Spa services, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Royal Canaan Nairobi Hotel. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Nairobi hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 94 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 958 sq ft of conference space
  • 89 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2016
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Beauty salon
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Royal Canaan Nairobi Hotel offers 94 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 43-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 23 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Health club
  • 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.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Chef service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Royal Canaan Nairobi Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 8 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 23 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 3)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30 per night

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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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, Discover, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, and M-Pesa. Long-term renters welcome. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 8 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.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Royal Tulip Canaan Nairobi Hotel
Royal Tulip Canaan Hotel
Royal Tulip Canaan
Royal Tulip Canaan Nairobi Hotel
Royal Tulip Canaan Nairobi Nairobi
Royal Tulip Canaan Nairobi Hotel Nairobi

Frequently asked questions

How close is Royal Canaan Nairobi Hotel to the airport?

Royal Canaan Nairobi Hotel is 3.6 mi (16-min drive) away from the Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Canaan Nairobi Hotel?

As of Apr 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Canaan Nairobi Hotel on Apr 30, 2026 start from CA $168, 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 Royal Canaan Nairobi Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Royal Canaan Nairobi Hotel offers a shuttle from the hotel to the airport 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 35 per vehicle.

Does Royal Canaan Nairobi Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Royal Canaan Nairobi Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 23 for adults and USD 15 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Royal Canaan Nairobi Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Lucky 8 Casino (14-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Royal Canaan Nairobi Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Royal Canaan Nairobi Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does Royal Canaan Nairobi Hotel have a pool?

Royal Canaan Nairobi Hotel features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Does Royal Canaan Nairobi Hotel have a restaurant?

Royal Canaan Nairobi Hotel is home to Mosaic, which features international cuisine, pool views, and light fare.

Does Royal Canaan Nairobi Hotel have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Thabiti Spa, where you can enjoy massages, reflexology, and mani/pedis.

How close is Royal Canaan Nairobi Hotel to downtown Nairobi?

Royal Canaan Nairobi Hotel is 2.1 mi away from Nairobi.

Royal Canaan Nairobi Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 118 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Fawz, Vallejo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Edman

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay and staff are very friendly...Always stay with Royal Canan hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Edman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
He couldn’t find my reservation. Took 15 min to find it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Idan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good amenities, nice breakfast, good security, very pleasant staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lual, Columbia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joycelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bashir, WESTERVILLE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and great customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bashir, WESTERVILLE

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Athian

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anton

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I enjoyed the stay and want to thank you everyone for their friendly service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abeba Baraki

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a fantastic stay at this hotel! The facilities are impressively modern one standout feature was the automatic door sign system for "Clean" or "Do Not Disturb," which was both convenient and thoughtful. The room was spotless and well-maintained, and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout my stay. Great job to the entire team!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

fartun

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawud William

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajeev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good facility, good service, good restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dominique

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place, friendly for both the pocket, guest and value for money.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy, Roswell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and pleasant. Great for a small meeting or celebration but also Staycation.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Poul

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Fair hotel

Fine hotel. Very little space for work. Useless pool. Outdoor area uncosy. Nice personnel. Decent food. Good gym! - but needs a cleaning. Fine but small rooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Kampala

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

We would like to thank the staff they were so good to us and we highly recommend this place. Family friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuot

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024