Hemingways Nairobi

Hemingway Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds

Blixen Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds

Blixen Suite | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker

Blixen Suite | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, free toiletries, hair dryer

4.7 / 5.0

Outstanding(88 Ratings)

Hotel in Nairobi

5-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more

About this hotel

Suburban Nairobi hotel in Karen with a full-service spa
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Additionally, a health club, a bar/lounge, and a sauna are onsite.
Housekeeping is not available.
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 separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a health club, and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Map of Nairobi

Nearby attractions

Giraffe Centre

5.8 mi

Nairobi National Park

16.7 mi

Kenya National Museum Society

14.2 mi

Two Rivers Theme Park

17.8 mi

Available Rooms

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

1 King • 861 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Executive Room

1 King • 861 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Blixen Suite

1 King • 1722 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Hemingway Suite

1 King • 2583 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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4.7 / 5.0

Outstanding(88 Ratings)

Hotel in Nairobi

5-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more

About this hotel

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a health club, and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Map of Nairobi

Nearby attractions

Giraffe Centre

5.8 mi

Nairobi National Park

16.7 mi

Kenya National Museum Society

14.2 mi

Two Rivers Theme Park

17.8 mi

Available Rooms

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

1 King • 861 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Executive Room

1 King • 861 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Blixen Suite

1 King • 1722 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Hemingway Suite

1 King • 2583 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

4.7 / 5.0

Outstanding(88 Ratings)

2.5 / 5.0

Mar 2024

A superb hotel with the most outstanding staff. Gorgeous grounds and rooms. Also excellent food.

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2024

Beautiful haven of a property. Excellent food.

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2024

One of the best hotels we've stayed in. Beautiful room, good facilities and excellent staff.

4.0 / 5.0

Feb 2024

We had a relaxing stay at Hemmingways after a 2 week safari. The property is beautiful and the grounds are spacious. All of the rooms are large and have balconies. Our only complaint was that the the air conditioning did not work in our room. They told us (for most of the day) that they were fixing it and just before we went to dinner offered us a fan. We asked them to move us, which they did, at 9 pm to a smaller room but cool!! Given the price of the room (almost $700), they should have offered some compensation, which they did not. Otherwise, we enjoyed the pool and massages at the spa were great.

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2024

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

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

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

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Extraordinary Hotel!!! What an amazing stay❤️

2.5 / 5.0

Mar 2022

The property was beautiful and the staff provided incredibly service.

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2022

The property was beautiful and the staff provided incredibly service.

2.5 / 5.0

Mar 2022

Hemingway's Nairobi is the perfect get away. The amenities and Sunday brunch are spectacular.

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2022

Hemingway's Nairobi is the perfect get away. The amenities and Sunday brunch are spectacular.

2.5 / 5.0

Feb 2022

Great place to relax and wind down.

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2022

Great place to relax and wind down.

2.5 / 5.0

Feb 2022

Architectural beauty, grounds setting is very peaceful and relaxing

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2022

Architectural beauty, grounds setting is very peaceful and relaxing

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2021

Superb service, beatiful (though small) garden, excellent food in the restaraunt.

2.5 / 5.0

Aug 2021

Superb service, beatiful (though small) garden, excellent food in the restaraunt.

1.3 / 5.0

Jul 2021

Amazing place to stay for a weekend, thou the restaurant was a let down!

2.5 / 5.0

Jul 2021

Amazing place to stay for a weekend, thou the restaurant was a let down!

2.5 / 5.0

Jun 2021

Amazing, old school, beauty! What an amazing hotel! Beautiful gardens! The staff, service are friendliness is really amazing! Good food! Wish we stayed longer!

1.3 / 5.0

Jun 2021

Amazing, old school, beauty! What an amazing hotel! Beautiful gardens! The staff, service are friendliness is really amazing! Good food! Wish we stayed longer!

2.5 / 5.0

Jun 2021

Hemingways is an amazing hotel. The service level is incredible and Kennedy is amazing. We cannot wait for our next visit!

5.0 / 5.0

May 2021

Loved my staycation at Hemingways so much! The attention to detail in the property design & service is impressive!

4.0 / 5.0

Mar 2021

Very nice retro-style hotel that opened in 2012. Spacious rooms and beautiful gardens. Located in Karen, where the filthy rich live. Little traffic in this area so no delays heading into the congestion of town. It is the part of Nairobi that was favoured by the wealthiest colonials, now replaced by diplomats and local tycoon-godfather types. Menu rather limited, but this may be a Covid effect.

2.5 / 5.0

Jan 2021

My go to hotel in Nairobi. The service , care and amenities are always top notch .

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2020

Very personal and warm welcome at Hemingways - this is my second stay here. They are doing COVID-related health and safety measures with grace and attention to detail, so I feel very safe. Everyone masked up, hand sanitizer everywhere and offered personally on arrival.

2.5 / 5.0

Mar 2020

I loved the special attention we received from the moment we stepped off the plane. I arranged a pick up from the hotel and when we got into the car there was water for us and the air conditioning was running. Our driver was so nice and caring. We arrived at the hotel which was absolutely beautiful and received special attention as well. We were checked into our room very quickly, even though we know we were early. The hotel staff was delightful. We also had a driver for the day and he was like our tour guide. Again, extremely polite and attentive. I would visit this hotel again.

2.5 / 5.0

Feb 2020

Beautiful hotel and excellent service. Breakfast was very nice too. Good facilities with a small gym and a great outdoor pool.

2.5 / 5.0

Feb 2020

Beautiful hotel and excellent service. Breakfast was very nice too. Good facilities with a small gym and a great outdoor pool.

2.5 / 5.0

Oct 2019

The entire experience was just phenomenal - we canceled other hotels we were supposed to stay at during a multi-week trip to go back - that is how amazing it was! From the hotel itself, the rooms, the service, the food...I left wanting to hug the staff because that is how exceptional they were throughout every stay. I highly, highly recommend and we will be back!

2.5 / 5.0

May 2019

This is a really beautiful place to stay. The service is even better than the way it looks. The staff at the Hemingway Nairobi go above and beyond to make your stay absolutely perfect. I want to personally give thanks to the AM/PM Butlers (Both named James) and a very special thanks to Francis Ngunjiri for his exceptional service. This hotel is amazing. Yes will stay again.

1.3 / 5.0

May 2019

2.5 / 5.0

Jan 2019

Amazing hotel location. Very helpful friendly staff. Food was delicious especially the king prawns on skewers. Would definitely recommend staying here.

1.3 / 5.0

Jan 2019

Amazing hotel location. Very helpful friendly staff.Food was delicious especially the king prawns on skewers.Would definitely recommend staying here.

2.5 / 5.0

Jan 2019

Lovely hotel, great staff. Very good stay, will visit again.

1.3 / 5.0

Dec 2018

Possibly one the most accommodating, pleasant, comfortable, beautiful hotels in the world. Outstanding food, generous rooms, excellent spa service, phenomenal customer service by every member of the staff.

2.5 / 5.0

Dec 2018

1.3 / 5.0

Oct 2018

I had a one night stay here to relax after a busy trip around Kenya. The grand main building houses the restaurant, bar and terrace, with the spa and pool out th back. I was greeted and taken to my room by a butler, who showed me round. My suite was huge, with a four poster bed and effective mosquito net. The bathroom was giant, with a toilet, shower, two sinks, free standing bath and dressing room. I also had a balcony that overlooked the beautifully landscaped garden. I had fresh fruit and flowers in my room as well as tea, coffee, kettle and mini bar. Breakfast had a large buffet, with interesting options such as Bircher muesli and watermelon juice, as well as the standard cereals, pastries and English breakfast. Dinner also had an extensive menu, with daily specials and a good wine list. I requested a late check out and they could only accommodate a one hour extension on my room. I stayed by the pool until my late night flight and showered using the spa showers.

2.5 / 5.0

Oct 2018

2.5 / 5.0

Oct 2018

We had a less than satisfactory first stay at Hemingway’s, but when we returned a few weeks later they went out of thei way to make up for it. Great service recovery. Anyone can have an off day but it is how you treat a complaint that differentiates hotels. This is a lovely hotel with lovely big rooms (junior suites), set in beautiful gardens. Staff are all very friendly and eager to please. Nice breakfast buffet included and the restaurant had a good variety. Very peaceful and relaxing.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Nairobi?

The average price for a rental in Nairobi is R 1,179 per night. This rental is R 14,272 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Hemingways Nairobi. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Hemingways Nairobi. Enjoy the water!

Is Hemingways Nairobi pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Hemingways Nairobi?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Nairobi

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Executive Room

Blixen Suite

Hemingway Suite

Hemingways Nairobi

Hotel in Nairobi

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Nairobi

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Executive Room

Blixen Suite

Hemingway Suite

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Nairobi?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Hemingways Nairobi pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Hemingways Nairobi?

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