The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with 2 outdoor swimming pools, near United Nations Office at Nairobi

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Exterior
Lobby lounge
Porch
Dining
View from property

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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42 Gigiri Court, Nairobi, 00100
  • Place, Village Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, United Nations Office at Nairobi
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Sarit Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Single Room, 1 Large Single Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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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.

What's nearby

  • Village Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • United Nations Office at Nairobi - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Karura Forest - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Westgate Shopping Mall - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Sarit Centre - 7 min drive - 4.4 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
  • ‪Cj's Village Market - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Artcaffe - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri

Guesthouse with 2 outdoor swimming pools, near United Nations Office at Nairobi
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

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

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. 

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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.