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Karen Bomas Inn

3.0 star property
Suburban hotel with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Exterior detail
Front of property
Garden
Interior entrance
Interior

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

Explore the area

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100 m from Bomas of Kenya, Muiri Rd, Muiri Gardens, Riverside Drive, Nairobi, 0100
  • Place, Bomas of Kenya
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Nairobi National Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Galleria Shopping Mall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Room, Garden View

Economy Room, Garden View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Garden View

Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Deep-soaking bath
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Room, Garden View

Executive Room, Garden View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Deep-soaking bath
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
In-room safe
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Presidential Suite, Garden View

Presidential Suite, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Deep-soaking bath
Coffee/tea maker
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Nairobi

At Karen Bomas Inn you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Bomas of Kenya and Galleria Shopping Mall. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the gym and Hot tub as well as access to a playground. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a library. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Karen hotel, attractions include Nairobi National Park and Thika Road Mall.

What's nearby

  • Bomas of Kenya - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nairobi National Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Galleria Shopping Mall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Giraffe Centre - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Karen Blixen Museum - 11 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Nairobi Station - 22 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Java House - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Karen Hunters One Stop Centre - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rib Racks Bbq - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Inn - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Art Caffé - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Karen Bomas Inn

Suburban hotel with free breakfast and fitness centre
Karen Bomas Inn offers its guests Access to hot tub and a fitness centre. 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 library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Karen Bomas Inn. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Nairobi hotel.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Karen Bomas Inn offers 14 accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

This Nairobi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. 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
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 5 AM to 9 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 30.00 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 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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
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 accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Karen Bomas Inn?

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

Is parking available at Karen Bomas Inn?

Yep, Karen Bomas Inn has a free self car park.

Does Karen Bomas Inn serve breakfast?

Yep, free continental brekkie is on offer daily from 5 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Karen Bomas Inn?

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 Karen Bomas Inn?

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 Karen Bomas Inn?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Karen Bomas Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Karen Bomas Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

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

7.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good convienent location and great very accomodating staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Staff is wonderful and location is very convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Close to Bomas of Kenya

Nice quiet hotel close to Bomas if Kenya National Cultural Center and Galleria Shopping Mall.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff are really sweet and helpful, but this is an old building with a lot of plumbing problems. Our stay was okay but not worth the price.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2017