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The Cottage Residence Karen

3.0 star property
Suburban guesthouse with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe

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Exterior
Deluxe House | Living area
Deluxe Suite
Garden
Deluxe Suite

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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85 Banda Ln, Nairobi, Nairobi County
  • Nairobi National Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Giraffe Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • David Sheldrick Elephant & Rhino Orphanage
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe House

Deluxe House

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 78 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room (Superior Room 1)

Superior Room (Superior Room 1)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Nairobi

At The Cottage Residence Karen you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Nairobi National Park and 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Galleria Shopping Mall. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Enjoy access to free bike hire and a playground. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In proximity to this 3-property class Karen guest house you'll find United Nations Office at Nairobi.
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What's nearby

  • Nairobi National Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Giraffe Centre - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • David Sheldrick Elephant & Rhino Orphanage - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Bomas of Kenya - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Karen Blixen Museum - 10 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station - 35 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gpot - ‬16 min drive

About this property

The Cottage Residence Karen

Suburban guesthouse with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. The Cottage Residence Karen also features a garden and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

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

  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Guest accommodation at The Cottage Residence Karen offers complimentary bottles of water and complimentary slippers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms.

This Nairobi guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Musical instrument
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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 at the property

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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 30 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 30 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 30 (one-way), (from 6 to 12 years old)

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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
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, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number P051425385M

Property is also known as

The Residence Karen Nairobi
The Cottage Residence Karen Nairobi
The Cottage Residence Karen Guesthouse
The Cottage Residence Karen Guesthouse Nairobi

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Cottage Residence Karen?

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

Is parking available at The Cottage Residence Karen?

Yep, The Cottage Residence Karen has a free self car park.

Is The Cottage Residence Karen family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground, laundry facilities and musical instruments, it's no surprise that The Cottage Residence Karen is a winner with our family travellers.

Does The Cottage Residence Karen serve breakfast?

You bet, continental breakfast is served daily between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Cottage Residence 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 The Cottage Residence Karen?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at The Cottage Residence Karen?

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

Are pets allowed at The Cottage Residence Karen?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

The Cottage Residence Karen Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024