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The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri

3.0 star property

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Lobby lounge
Front of property
Dining

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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42 Gigiri Court, Nairobi, 00100
  • Place, Village Market
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Banana Hill Art Gallery
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, United Nations Office at Nairobi
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double Room

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Economy Single Room, 1 Large Single Bed

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Nairobi

At The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of United Nations Office at Nairobi and Banana Hill Art Gallery. Highlights at this guest house include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the guest house's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Gigiri guest house include Karura Forest and Westgate Shopping Mall.
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What's nearby

  • Embassy of Sweden - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Village Market - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Banana Hill Art Gallery - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • United Nations Office at Nairobi - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Karura Forest - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Nairobi Station - 27 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hero Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Harvest - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Karel T Lounge - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Artcaffe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cj's Village Market - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri

The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered on selected days. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

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

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri offers 9 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

This Nairobi guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and complimentary slippers. 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

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 9:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 9:30 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

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra 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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 10 for adults and from USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 per vehicle (one way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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; cash is not accepted
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 and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

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The Guest House Gigiri Nairobi
The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri Nairobi
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri?

The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri?

Yep, The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri has a free self car park.

Does The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri have a pool?

The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri has 2 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

Does The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet brekkie is on offer daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri?

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 The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri?

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

Are pets allowed at The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 32 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Affordable and convenient

Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean. Great internet. Bathroom fixtures worn but functional. Nice walk to UN Compound, US embassy, Village Market. I didn't try use the pool. My room faced a main highway so things were a bit noisy sometimes.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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4/10 Poor

Eston

Not clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Markku

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Nice location and staff, could use some renovation

The good stuff: the location is great with lots of food options and a mall in walking distance, as well as some beautiful outdoors, and the staff are friendly and do their job well. Special shout out to the laundry service that cleaned any amount of clothes for just 1000Ksh a pop. The not so good stuff: the Wi-Fi in the room was patchy at best, nonexistent at worst. The bed was probably the worst I've slept in: a worn-out mattress and fluffy pillow combined to offer barely any back or neck support, leading to a lot of painkillers being a necessity. Also, the heater for the shower seemed to be wired a bit dangerously as I got some electric tingles from the taps turning off the water.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

SHARAF QASEM ALI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, Staff very nice and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Everline Konyo

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here before. The service snd the stay was exellent the reason i came back. But when i came back things were different. I landed late. I called the place to inform that i will be checking inn by midnight. By the time i arrived the staff had slept but after a shirt while i was checked inn by the most hard faced young man. I thought he was tired. The bathroom lights were not functioning he promised me it will be fixed in the morning. When i asked for a room change it was not possible because it was full which is understandable. The problem was his almost hostile responses i actually even asked him if he ever smiles with guests. The following day i was out all day, by the time i came back in the evening the bathroom lights were not fixed. The guy at the reseption was not there but i luckily got help eith the light by the friendly kitchen stuff and the guard. The cottage guest House is a lovely place. The guy who checked me inn should not be a face of any place dealing with client they depend on. I was planning to stay for One month but i moved out after three nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The toilet was broken, the hotel had construction workers work through the night, mosquito infested.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Samuel

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

Excellent

Very calm and comfortable, serene and breathtaking
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
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8/10 Good

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice lobby, good room. The food was poor. Staff helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

The Cottage guest house, Nairobi

Staff molto accogliente e attento ai clienti. Condizioni generali delle camere buone anche se alcune mancano di manutenzione, sopratutto il sistema elettrico nei bagni. Posizione buona.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very helpful and the location was great for business at the US Embassy in Nairobi.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Embassy Trip

Only problem was that breakfast was not ready most days at 6:30am as promised. Which was only a problem due to morning meetings & appointments that left only a small window for breakfast. Otherwise the property was good and the staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Très bien situé. Très propre. Bon accueil. Bon lit. Bon petit déjeuner
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lamin

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

Nice stay and friendly staff

The staff went out of their way to make stay enjoyable. The room was clean, the environment was safe, green and relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ECW

Liked: Staff & service
The staff were super friendly and made it easy to enjoy my time in Nairobi
Stayed 8 nights in May 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ana Belen

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

Owful experiece.

It was a very bad experience. I arrived at 10:00 p.pm. and I was told than the the junior suite I booked was not avaliable and no possible changes of room in the hotel because it was fooly booked. They moved me to other hotel with a worst room, the shower was broken, not water, not hor water. I will as my bank to as for reimbursment of the mony I paid though your web page.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

needs to improve but location is okay

This place has been better before. The room had a good size but there were plenty of mosquitoes in the room which made it impossible to sleep. staff in the hotel is friendly Breakfast could be improved, could still be simple but improved.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey J.

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Paid for three people. Given first night for two person charged for extra person. On second night we had to pay for third person Told if we do not like it we should leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

suited my needs

The Cottage suited my needs for a quiet, safe place to stay within walking distance of the UN in Gigiri. The staff were friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were very nice, felt like I was in my own home.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Trivelig gjestehus

Herskapelig hus med fin hage. Rommene var store, fine og rene. Frokosten var også god, men av det litt enkle slaget. Veldig hyggelig betjening, kokk og vakthold.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
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2/10 Terrible

sum

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Nader

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mpho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022