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A home away from home

Property class: 3

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Property entrance
Living room
Private kitchenette
A living room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden entertainment center with speakers, a water dispenser, and a decorative clock.
A bed with orange and blue bedding, a fluffy brown rug, and a white bedside table with a lamp.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$35
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec

Explore the area

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Limuru Rd, Ruaka, Kiambu County
  • Place, Two Rivers Mall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Funscapes Theme Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Village Market
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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A bed with orange and blue bedding, a fluffy brown rug, and a white bedside table with a lamp.

Comfort Apartment, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Garden view
  • 140 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Apartment, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Garden view
  • 140 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Apartment, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

  • Garden view
  • 140 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Ruaka

At A home away from home you'll be 3 km (1.9 mi) from Two Rivers Mall and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Funscapes Theme Park. .Each apartment is soundproofed and features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with free WiFi, a balcony and a sitting area. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, Netflix and an iron/ironing board are also available. Housekeeping is available on request. .This apartment building offers free WiFi in public areas, dry cleaning/laundry services and a lift. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Two Rivers Mall - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Funscapes Theme Park - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Rosslyn Riviera Mall - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Village Market - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Karura Forest - 8 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Syokimau SGR Railway Station - 30 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cinnamon Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jowac Sports Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Villa - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Pork Pit - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stepperz Sports Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

A home away from home

A home away from home offers its guests laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and an ATM. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Ruaka apartment.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
A home away from home offers 2 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features complimentary slippers and an iron/ironing board. Rooms open to balconies. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Accommodation at this 3-star apartment has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Cot: KES 1,000 per day

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: KES 1,000 per day

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • ATM
  • Blackout drapes
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Window guards

General

  • 2 units
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting units available
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10 AM; check-in end time: 5 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for KES 1000 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for KES 1000 per day.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: KES 5000.0 per stay
  • Cleaning fee: KES 800.0 per person, per week.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee and varies based on length of stay
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: KES 1000 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: KES 1000 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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes window guards in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • 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

home away home Ruaka
A home away from home Ruaka
A home away from home Apartment
A home away from home Apartment Ruaka

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at A home away from home?

A home away from home offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at A home away from home?

As of 14 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A home away from home on 14 Dec 2026 start from NZ$35, including 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.

Is parking available at A home away from home?

Yep, A home away from home has a free self car park.

Is A home away from home family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that A home away from home is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at A home away from home?

No, A home away from home does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at A home away from home?

Check-in begins at 10 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at A home away from home?

No, pets are not allowed.

A home away from home Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 2 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

fearing.

Never got there.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 22 nights in Nov 2019

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