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The Smith Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Ongata Rongai with 2 restaurants and bars/lounges

Photo gallery for The Smith Hotel

Garden view
Gym
Interior entrance
Standard Room
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Magadi Road, Ongata Rongai
  • Giraffe Centre
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Karen Blixen Museum
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • David Sheldrick Elephant & Rhino Orphanage
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Ongata Rongai

At The Smith Hotel, you'll be 7.7 km (4.8 mi) from Nairobi National Park. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and an outdoor swimming pool. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own poolside bar. Enjoy the gym, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Business travelers can take advantage of 6 meeting rooms, a conference centre, and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 9 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Ongata Rongai hotel include Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages and Galleria Shopping Mall.

What's nearby

  • Giraffe Centre - 9 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Nairobi National Park - 13 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages - 14 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Karen Blixen Museum - 14 min drive - 8.5 km
  • David Sheldrick Elephant & Rhino Orphanage - 16 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Syokimau SGR Railway Station - 34 min drive
  • Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Smith Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Art Caffe - Hardy - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Visa place - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rongai Business Hub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Siron Place Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Smith Hotel

Hotel in Ongata Rongai with 2 restaurants and bars/lounges
The Smith Hotel offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business centre and 6 meeting rooms. A terrace, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the business-friendly The Smith Hotel. Self parking is free.

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

  • 73 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
The Smith Hotel offers 73 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

This Ongata Rongai hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

Languages

English, Swahili

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 9 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 5 for children

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Smith Hotel?

Yep, The Smith Hotel has a free self car park.

Does The Smith Hotel have a pool?

The Smith Hotel has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at The Smith Hotel?

The Smith Hotel features an outdoor pool, 2 restaurants and 2 bars.

Does The Smith Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet breakfast is offered daily from 9 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Smith Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Smith Hotel?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Smith Hotel?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Smith Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Smith Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 9 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent restaurant and staff
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Good value for money

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gridlay

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
The Rooms were NOT at ALL as advertised. The Beds were not what we had reserved. The staff gave us the accommodations that we had payed for online, but the rooms and beds were all smaller than advertised. We had booked a queen and King suite with two separate bedrooms and we were given a Double and two twin beds. The Rooms were very tiny without room to turn around in, the Bathroom sink Flooded up out of the floor drain if you ran the water for more than 8 seconds. The water in the shower had no temperature control and flooded out from under the glass walls to soak the entire bathroom floor. To the credit of the hotel the facility was very clean and tidy, but I can't recommend staying there without knowing exactly what you are paying for. Do not book online!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Deanna, Kauai, HI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was impressed with the beautiful property. The staff was excellent and very helpful in my solo travels.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Ann-Charlotte

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Bonsoir Je fait le réservation une chambre de 2 personnes Ma mere et mon petit frère montant 125 euros mes fami sont arrivées on augmenté le prix des 125 au 175 euros
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Mayo, 福岡

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
まずホテルの所在地ですが、ナイロビの空港からだいぶ離れていたので、少し不便でした。 ホテルにたどり着くまでの道は雑然とした田舎。 ホテルはこぢんまりしていますが従業員の方々がとても親切でした。 設備面についてはヘアドライヤーがなかったり、バスルームがシャワーのみだったり、お国柄あまり髪の毛を洗わないのか、郷に入っては郷に従えといったところ。 ホテル検索の時に空港からとか、ナイロビ市街地からどれくらい距離があるのかを示すべきだと思います。 ホテルで両替ができませんでしたので、現地通貨は予め用意しておくと安心です。
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019