Karen Gables

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

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

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Mbagathi Ridge No 76D, Karen, Nairobi, 415-00502
  • Place, Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Karen Blixen Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Giraffe Centre
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Twin Room

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

Junior Suite

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

Business Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Double Room

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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 and Uhuru Park are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Karen Blixen Museum - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Giraffe Centre - 10 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Nairobi National Park - 11 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Yaya Centre - 17 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Syokimau SGR Railway Station - 29 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Java House Karen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hemingways Nairobi Hotel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Java House Kerarapon - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Haru - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McFrys - ‬6 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, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private pools and private plunge pools. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include private hot tubs and complimentary bottled water. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private plunge 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 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

Entertainment

  • Private plunge pool

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

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heated floor
  • 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); 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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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 50 per person (one way)
  • 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
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. 

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.

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