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Karen Gables

Property class: 4
Guesthouse with 2 bars/lounges, near Karen Blixen Museum

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When you stay at Karen Gables, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Nairobi National Park and Karen Blixen Museum. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Other features include a terrace and a garden.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $442
$522 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22

Room options

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A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a red throw blanket, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

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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A bedroom with two beds, a lamp, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

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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A hotel bathroom with a large bathtub, a mirror, and a chandelier.

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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A room with a wooden table, a laptop, a vase of red roses, a candelabra, and a bookshelf.

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 neighborhood

Map
Mbagathi Ridge No 76D, Karen, Nairobi, 415-00502

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 - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 29 min drive
  • Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 44 min drive
  • Syokimau SGR Railway Station - 29 min drive
  • Syokimau Station - 29 min drive
  • Nairobi Station - 30 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

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

  • When you stay at Karen Gables, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Nairobi National Park and Karen Blixen Museum. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Other features include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 10:30 AM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 3 children (1 year old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast each morning 6 AM–10 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Wildlife drive nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 75 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 88.0 per day

Policies

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.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Karen Gables House Nairobi
Karen Gables Nairobi
Karen Gables Guesthouse Nairobi
Karen Gables Guesthouse
Karen Gables Nairobi
Karen Gables Guesthouse
Karen Gables Guesthouse Nairobi

Frequently asked questions

Does Karen Gables offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Karen Gables does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Karen Gables?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Karen Gables?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Karen Gables?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Karen Gables?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 75 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Karen Gables?

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

Is there an onsite casino at Karen Gables?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a casino, but Lucky 8 Casino (19-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Karen Gables and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as horseback riding. Additional recreation nearby includes game drives. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the guesthouse's other amenities, which include 2 bars and a garden.

What's the area around Karen Gables like?

Karen Gables is in Karen, a short 19-minute walk from Oloolua Nature Trail.

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