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Bankhouse Karen

3.5 star property

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Front of property
Property grounds
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Garden Area
Lobby lounge
Property grounds

Reviews

4.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$186
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May

Explore the area

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Ndege Road, Karen, Nairobi, Nairobi County
  • Place, The Karen Hospital
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Kazuri Beads Factory
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Karen Country Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Garden Area

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View, Garden Area

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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About the area

Nairobi

At Bankhouse Karen you'll be within a 15-minute walk of The Karen Hospital and 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Kazuri Beads Factory. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In proximity to this 3.5-property class Karen hotel you'll find Nairobi National Park.

What's nearby

  • The Karen Hospital - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Karen Blixen Museum - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Kazuri Beads Factory - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Karen Country Club - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Giraffe Centre - 8 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station - 26 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mangrove Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rib Racks Bbq - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Karen Hunters One Stop Centre - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cultiva Farm Kenya - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Karen Country Club - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Bankhouse Karen

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A fitness centre, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Bankhouse Karen. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Nairobi hotel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Bankhouse Karen offers 10 accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. This Nairobi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 8:00 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 45 per vehicle (one-way)

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Bankhouse Karen?

Bankhouse Karen offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Bankhouse Karen?

As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bankhouse Karen on 9 May 2026 start from NZ$186, 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 Bankhouse Karen?

Yep, Bankhouse Karen has a free self car park.

Does Bankhouse Karen serve breakfast?

Yep, free continental brekkie is served daily between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bankhouse Karen?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Bankhouse Karen?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Bankhouse Karen?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Bankhouse Karen?

No, pets are not allowed.

Bankhouse Karen Reviews

Reviews

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6.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

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Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
no wifi in rooms, not as nice as the pictures, not worth the price, food was only fair, not worth the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019