Red Buffalo House Hotel

Property class: 3
Guesthouse with restaurant, near Nairobi National Park

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Red Buffalo House Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Nairobi National Park. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. A snack bar/deli and a garden are other highlights.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (10)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self-serve laundry
  • TV in a common area
  • Reception hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The current price is $13
$15 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a wardrobe.

Standard Double Room

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, a table with chairs, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a red and white patterned bedspread, a red and white chair, a small table with a red tablecloth, a framed picture on the wall, and a cabinet.

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Swaminarayan street, Langata, Nairobi

What's nearby

  • Nairobi National Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • GP Karting - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Uhuru Gardens Memorial Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • David Sheldrick Elephant & Rhino Orphanage - 15 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Giraffe Centre - 17 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 11 min drive
  • Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 24 min drive
  • Syokimau SGR Railway Station - 20 min drive
  • Syokimau Station - 22 min drive
  • Nairobi Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carnivore - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Inn / Chicken Inn Langata - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Club Black Box VIP - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Red Buffalo House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪H.P Tavern - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Red Buffalo House Hotel

  • Red Buffalo House Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Nairobi National Park. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. A snack bar/deli and a garden are other highlights.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Children

    • Up to 12 children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • Reception hall
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch Smart TV
  • Satellite TV channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Chef

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately KES 200 to 500 for adults, and KES 200 to 500 for children

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Long-term renters welcome.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Red Buffalo House Nairobi
Red Buffalo House Hotel Nairobi
Red Buffalo House Hotel Guesthouse
Red Buffalo House Hotel Guesthouse Nairobi

Frequently asked questions

Does Red Buffalo House Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Red Buffalo House Hotel 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.

Are pets allowed at Red Buffalo House Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Red Buffalo House Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Red Buffalo House Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Red Buffalo House Hotel?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a casino, but Lucky 8 Casino (12-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Red Buffalo House Hotel and nearby?

Red Buffalo House Hotel has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Red Buffalo House Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers local and international cuisine.

What's the area around Red Buffalo House Hotel like?

Red Buffalo House Hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Nairobi National Park and 3 minutes' walk from GP Karting.

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Reviews

Red Buffalo House Hotel Reviews

7.2

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.2

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were all very friendly and helpful. They made it feel like a home from home and I felt sorry to leave. Peter and Carol helped me sort various things out and advise me on others, Zesta, Cindy and Tasha were always so lovely and friendly
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10/10 Exceptional

Good hotel with attentive staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

I had a good time and the hotel and staff were very nice thank you.
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8/10 Very good

It felt like a comfortable hostel
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8/10 Very good

Good food
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice quiet and comfortable
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8/10 Very good

A lovely little hotel.

We had a lovely stay here, a perfect place to land on arrival in Kenya. The staff were really kind and helpful and the food from the restaurant was delicious. Lovely views of the garden from our room.
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8/10 Very good

Friendly staff, good spaces to relax.. however room toilet small and lacks good ventilation, noisy at night due to proximity to a busy highway and limited dining experience.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel with good food. Drinks prices were completely reasonable and it is near CBD but not inside CBD. Had a nice dinner in the garden with the garden lights and music and breakfast was a lot for the price. It was good.
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10/10 Exceptional

I had a good time and the staff were great as usual. Thanks again and see you soon!
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10/10 Exceptional

These guys were great. we were a little upset by a failed booking at a different place but they more than made up for it. The food and rooms were good. The garden was lovely for yoga and relaxing. If the coffee bar opened a little earlier it would be full marks
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10/10 Exceptional

I liked everything, especially the staff. Such wonderful people. The Red Buffalo is a hidden gem. I would recommend it to anyone visiting Nairobi.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel and I like staying here when I'm in Nairobi. The staff treat me very well and the food is good. I like spending evenings in the garden and it is peaceful. The deluxe rooms are big. Thanks guys.
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and tidy as expected and all the staff friendly. I returned to this place having stayed before. Location is perfect, it is just on the edge of the national park and close by the safari areas, ivory burning site and Uhuru gardens all are in walking distance. Despite feeling quiet and out of the city, it is only half an hour by bolt to central Nairobi. We always enjoy here. On this occasion there had been an accident nearby where a truck crash had knocked out electricity in the neighbourhood. However, the quick thinking management at Red Buffalo got a generator up and running so power was not affected for guests. Well done to them.
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6/10 Good

Poor service; delicious breakfast

Our experience here was not the best, starting with how hard it is to find the hotel itself but also how surprisingly hard it is to do the check-in, the reception was not found and we had to go to the bar to find someone to check us in. We arrived at 9 pm and the room wasn’t ready!!! We had to wait 30 mins when they gave us our room the floor was all wet from mapping. We got into our room only not to sleep since they had people talking in the alley, horrible. That wasn’t all, they had a problem with the water pump of whatever and only hot water was working, pardon me I mean boiling water. I couldn’t shower and I couldn’t barely sleep. The only good thing about it was the apology of the manager next morning while we had a delicious and natural breakfast (included) Be aware, we might have had bad luck
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10/10 Exceptional

Great service Great food
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8/10 Very good

The place was nice. The food was good and delicious for the price. The room was neat and clean. The bathroom however wasn't pleasant. Overall it is a nice place.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very good for the price and welcoming staff.
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8/10 Very good

We had a good stay
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8/10 Very good

The staff was great.
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6/10 Good

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4/10 Fair

The environment is quite with a lot of trees
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a good time. The room was nice. The food was fantastic. We had the pork ribs and chicken which were fantastic.The prices are affordable. We are definitely going back again!
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10/10 Exceptional

What a great experience. Already booked to return next week!
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10/10 Exceptional

Had a good stay. Thanks.