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Karen Gables

4.0 star property
4-star guest house near Karen Blixen Museum

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Outdoor pool
Business Double Room, 1 King Bed | Living area
Junior Suite
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Mbagathi Ridge No 76D, Karen, Nairobi, 415-00502
  • Place, Oloolua Nature Trail
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Karen Blixen Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Business Double Room, 1 King Bed | In-room dining

Business Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a canopy bed, a chair, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Comfort Double Room

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Nairobi

Karen stay.With a stay at this Karen guesthouse, you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Karen Blixen Museum and 6 miles (10 km) of Nairobi National Park. Yaya Centre is within 9 miles (15 km) and Uhuru Park is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Oloolua Nature Trail - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Karen Blixen Museum - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Giraffe Centre - 12 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Nairobi National Park - 13 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Syokimau SGR Railway Station - 29 min drive
  • Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Java House Karen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sax And Violins - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Karen Country Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cj’s - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Que Pasa Bar and Bistro Karen - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Karen Gables

4-star guest house near Karen Blixen Museum
You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Karen Gables. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Nairobi guesthouse.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Karen Gables offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges

Things to do

  • 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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:30 AM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 88.0 per day.
  • 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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 75 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 88.0 per day

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, 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 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Karen Gables Guesthouse Nairobi
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Karen Gables Guesthouse
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Karen Gables to the airport?

Karen Gables is 12.7 mi (29-min drive) away from the Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Karen Gables?

As of Jul 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Karen Gables on Jul 16, 2026 start from CA $628, 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 Karen Gables have an airport shuttle?

Karen Gables offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, at scheduled times, for a charge of USD 75 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Karen Gables offer free breakfast?

Karen Gables offers free English breakfast every day from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Karen Gables?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Lucky 8 Casino (19-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Karen Gables?

Check-in start time: 10:30 AM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Karen Gables?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Karen Gables have a pool?

Karen Gables features an outdoor pool.

Does Karen Gables have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Karen Gables to downtown Nairobi?

Karen Gables is 8.9 mi away from Nairobi.

Karen Gables Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was absolutely wonderful, excellent staff and food. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, calm setting. Perfect for a respite after a long trip over from the states. Wonderful staff, good food, and lovely gardens and pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a short but excellent stay. The staff were very accommodating to our needs and we really enjoyed the hotel. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nzioka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location . Wonderful service .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juanita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous, impeccable service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully decorated and every corner felt cozy and personal
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were outstanding. Atmosphere was lovely. Only quibble was the entrance area to our room was not well lit and there were stone steps, so easy to trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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

A wonderful find

A wonderful find outside of the hustle and bustle of the City Centre. I was in Nairobi for 3 days of work and found it a great, quiet base from which to attend meetings, but also to retreat to. A very comfortable room and great common areas both inside and in the amazing garden.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is beyond charming. It is so beautiful! From the building, the furnishings, the rooms, to the gardens... it was like a hidden garden in the city. The staff was so very kind and easy to work with. The meals were splendid and dining outdoors to candlelight in the evening was pure perfection. I only wish we had stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry

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

Kenyan delight

It is a serene property. Rooms are small and comfortable. The rest of the place on the inside had plenty of places to sit and relax. The outside was the same and add the beautiful gardens and swimming pool. The owner and his staff were helpful and charming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A delightful, secluded hotel in Karen which is conveniently located close to a number of tourist spots such as the Karen Blixen Museum, Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and the Giraffe Centre. The staff were thoughtful, personable and respectful of guests and the hotel was extremely accommodating with our request for a late check-out (given the flight time on our final day). The property is nicely appointed and well-maintained. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This a proper guest house, where you are welcomed by the owner and his excellent staff. The common areas are esthetically pleasing, with carefully curated collections of African art, historical maps, and one of the best Matchbox toy car fleet I have ever seen. There are multiple sitting areas indoors and in the garden area for the guests occupying the eight rooms to enjoy. Rooms are large with all the modern conveniences. Although a relatively new build, it has been purposely finished to resemble an old manor home. The service was excellent. The breakfasts and dinners the best we had on our extended trip. Special thanks to Chefs Patrick and Robin for accomodating my dietary requirements. And Newton and Mumbo's service and advice on wine much appreciated. We a little sheepishly took advantage of the complimentary laundry service as we had just finished an 8 day safari in hot, wet, muddy conditions, but we were so grateful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

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

A tranquil boutique hotel in Nariobi

KG is the perfect place to spend a couple of days whether acclimatizing to Kenya at the beginning of your trip or relaxing at the end after some hectic safari. It is a small boutique hotel with very friendly and personal service. Steve and William were a great credit - you must definitely try one of Steve's signature cocktails. The living space was just what was needed after a hectic trip and I highly recommend eating breakfast or dinner on the veranda!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly

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

Quiet place to relax

Great homey stay in a quiet part of the city. Loved the attention to detail and the friendly staff. Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Honore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff and place all together were amazing. I had a great experience and will be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing, homey place with interesting details and fabulous service. A peaceful island in Nairobi.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house and grounds are stunning and extremely relaxing. The food is also very good. Not fancy, but deliciously prepared and served.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ari

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

Hidden gem in Karen

Amazing hidden gem in Karen. The building and grounds are beautiful. The staff were very kind and welcoming. Comfortable room in a stately home. I could only stay one night, so didn't get to relax and enjoy the property as much as I would have liked to.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This quaint and absolutely gorgeous estate with so much character is tucked back off the beaten path in a quiet and peaceful suburb of Nairobi and was the perfect place to spend several days both relaxing and exploring the many points of interest in and around the city. The grounds were immaculate, the staff were more than eager to ensure that every need was attended to, and the owner even made an appearance at one point and was very (authentically) friendly and expressed a genuine interest in getting to know the guests and made you feel right at home. I can't recommend this place enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

Lovely

The hotel and service were great. The room was very spacious and unique. Had a nice swim in their backyard pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this little gem. Service was attentive, without being intrusive. Charles and Patrick treated us like valued guests. The food was tasty and they offered wine from one of my favorite SA vineyards. A perfect, relaxing, quiet respite. Recommended especially for those stopping over on way to or from safari - about 20 mins from Wilson airport.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ramses

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous colonial style manor in Karen. Home away from home with beautiful gardens, nice pool and several lounge areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana

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

Like a home away from home!

What a charming, lovely place! A very well maintained home in the upscale Karen neighborhood of Nairobi. Perfectly located among Karen Blixen museum, Giraffe Center, Sheldrick Elephant Orohange and shops. The staff to guest ratio was almost one to one. When our Uber driver never showed up to take us to dinner, the chef at Karen Gables made us a 3-course dinner which turned out being fantastic! Very nice accommodations, very clean and the staff is great. They even have a driver service to hire if needed which we did for the day and it was perfect. We would definitely stay there again, only longer!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful house in a relaxing atmosphere. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

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

Karen Gables, give it a try!

Amazing staff, food is great
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018