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Hemingways Nairobi

5.0 star property
Suburban Nairobi hotel in Lang'ata with full-service spa

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Front of property - evening/night
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Modern European cuisine, garden views
Executive Room
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Modern European cuisine, garden views
Lobby
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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  • PoolPoolPool
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Check out the area

Map
Mbagathi Ridge, Nairobi, 00100
  • Popular LocationKaren Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages3 min drive
  • Popular LocationKaren Blixen Museum3 min drive
  • Popular LocationThe Hub Karen8 min drive
  • AirportNairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)48 min drive

Room options

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Blixen Suite

Blixen Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 160 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds

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Executive Room

Executive Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Ceiling fan
  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Hemingway Suite

Hemingway Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 240 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Nairobi

A luxury stay in Nairobi awaits you at Hemingways Nairobi. You'll be within a 20-minute walk of Oloolua Nature Trail and 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Karen Country Club. Highlights at this boutique hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with detox wraps, body wraps and aromatherapy. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the gym, sauna and pool loungers. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a conference centre and laundry facilities. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this 5-property class Lang'ata hotel include Nairobi National Park and Kenyatta International Convention Centre.

What's nearby

  • Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages - 3 min drive
  • Karen Blixen Museum - 3 min drive
  • The Hub Karen - 8 min drive
  • Giraffe Centre - 10 min drive
  • Nairobi National Park - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Syokimau SGR Railway Station - 27 min drive
  • Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Java House Karen - 5 min drive
  • Asmara - 6 min drive
  • Talisman - 5 min drive
  • Que Pasa Bar and Bistro Karen - 5 min drive
  • Cj’s - 5 min drive

About this property

Hemingways Nairobi

Suburban Nairobi hotel in Lang'ata with full-service spa
Hemingways Nairobi offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a health club. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business centre, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service are available. A sauna, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Hemingways Nairobi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This 5-star Nairobi hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hemingways Nairobi offers 45 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to balconies. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. A pillow menu is available. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, dressing gowns, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers, laptop-compatible safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer.

The on-site spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials. The spa is equipped with a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Spa tub
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Floor
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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: KES 50 per person (return)

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
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Contactless check-in is available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hemingways Nairobi?

Hemingways Nairobi offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hemingways Nairobi?

As of 18 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hemingways Nairobi on 19 May 2024 start from AU$1,008.99, 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 Hemingways Nairobi?

Yep, Hemingways Nairobi has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Is there a spa on site at Hemingways Nairobi?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Hemingways Nairobi. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Hemingways Nairobi have a pool?

Hemingways Nairobi has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What luxury perks are available at Hemingways Nairobi?

Hemingways Nairobi features a full-service spa, a health club and an outdoor pool. All guestrooms come with deep soaking tubs, Select Comfort beds and 24-hour room service.

What makes Hemingways Nairobi a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as deep-soaking baths and comfy beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hemingways Nairobi.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Hemingways Nairobi?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hemingways Nairobi?

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 Hemingways Nairobi?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Hemingways Nairobi?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hemingways Nairobi?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hemingways Nairobi Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The food and drinks here were great. The entire staff were fabulous. I loved the infinity edged pool and being able to look down at the huge watering hole with animals coming to drink. Loved this facility and the entire staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an iconic hotel that is both modern and classic Kenyan safari style. A great place to stay over night before your safari to get rid of your jet lag
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Margaret

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denell

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extraordinary Hotel!!! What an amazing stay❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Mr Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful and the staff provided incredibly service.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hemingway's Nairobi is the perfect get away. The amenities and Sunday brunch are spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to relax and wind down.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Architectural beauty, grounds setting is very peaceful and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022