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Sunstar Hotel

Property class: 3
3-star Victorian hotel near Karura Forest

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A hotel with a central tower, multiple balconies, and a paved entrance area.
A living room with two beige sofas, a glass coffee table, and a flat-screen TV on a wooden stand.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, potted plants, and informational posters.
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Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Thika Superhighway, Exit 7, Along Garden Estate Road, Nairobi
  • Place, Garden City Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Thika Road Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, United Nations Office at Nairobi
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A neatly made bed with a heart-shaped towel arrangement and a brown throw blanket.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Single Room

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, white curtains, and a wooden wardrobe.

Standard Single Room

  • Garden view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a mirror, a wardrobe, and a door with a geometric pattern.

Deluxe Twin Room

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

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, a desk, and a TV.

Superior Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, each with a wooden headboard, white linens, and a brown patterned bedspread.

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Nairobi

City center stay.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Nairobi hotel, you'll find Karura Forest and Thika Road Mall. Also, Moi International Sports Centre is within 3 miles (5 km) and United Nations Office at Nairobi is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Garden City Mall - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Thika Road Mall - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Karura Forest - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Kenyatta International Convention Centre - 11 min drive - 11.3 km
  • United Nations Office at Nairobi - 11 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station - 39 min drive
  • Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Al Capone - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Café Columbiana - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪hemingway piano bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Embassy - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mambo Italia - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Sunstar Hotel

3-star Victorian hotel near Karura Forest
There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and 40 meeting rooms are available. A rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Sunstar Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This Victorian Nairobi hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 59 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 2013
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Sunstar Hotel offers 59 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. Televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

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
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 12 for adults and USD 6 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Racquetball/squash
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 12-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • In-room dining only
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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 continental breakfast: approximately USD 12 for adults and USD 6 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 30 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 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sunstar Hotel to the airport?

Sunstar Hotel is 9.7 mi (34-min drive) away from the Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sunstar Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Sunstar Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 30 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Sunstar Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Sunstar Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 12 for adults and USD 6 for children. It's available every day from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Sunstar Hotel?

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

What time is check-in at Sunstar Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Sunstar Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Sunstar Hotel have a pool?

Sunstar Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Sunstar Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Sunstar Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sunstar Hotel to downtown Nairobi?

Sunstar Hotel is 5.7 mi away from Nairobi.

Sunstar Hotel Reviews

Reviews

5.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 6 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolutely nothing good to say about this hotel

The room was tiny with enough space only for the bed. The floor was sticky and dirty. Virtually everything in the bathroom was broken and the bathroom floor was quite dangerous to walk on. Although the room rate included breakfast the hotel staff were reluctant to honour it. Next door to the hotel is a bar that blasted extremely loud music throughout the night. Very uncomfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All neat and clean. Room was very presentable. Did not like the bathroom door opening into the basin! A sliding door would have been better.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

jenni

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had the worst experience ever, the receptionist and the room cleaner were very rude and unprofessional. Small rooms..
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Shabby place

Quite shabby place. When I arrived by car late in the night, they would not let me in but said the hotel was fully booked (which was not true). When I got in, the receptionist did not find my booking made by hotels.com and neither did she find a booking of my friend made by booking.com. Finally she made some phone calls and a manager came and said that they needed some time to prepare our rooms (although it was almost 2am). We got both upgraded to superior rooms but the standard was really simple and ugly, with horrible red lights. The shower was between the toilet and the sink and the water was pretty cold. The room was clean though and the staff members were ok. Breakfast was very simple. Wi-fi was unstable but better up in the rooms than in the lobby. I was happy I only stayed there for one night.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Geoffrey

Liked: Staff & service

Seure hotel

Good location. Breakfast was good. Bar next to it can be noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

HWAN JOONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021