House of Waine

2.0 / 10.0

Terrible(1 Rating)

Hotel in Nairobi

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

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

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more

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About this hotel

Offering a serene garden with outdoor pool, House of Waine is located in the suburb of Karen in Nairobi. The boutique hotel is 5 minutes' drive from the Karen Blixen Museum.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Nairobi

Nearby attractions

Giraffe Centre

2.1 mi

Nairobi National Park

9.1 mi

Kenya National Museum Society

8.5 mi

Two Rivers Theme Park

11.4 mi

Available Rooms

1 King • 1377 ft²

Sleeps 3

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

2 Queen • 430 ft²

Sleeps 3

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

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House of Waine

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2.0 / 10.0

Terrible(1 Rating)

Hotel in Nairobi

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

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

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hotel

Offering a serene garden with outdoor pool, House of Waine is located in the suburb of Karen in Nairobi. The boutique hotel is 5 minutes' drive from the Karen Blixen Museum.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Nairobi

Nearby attractions

Giraffe Centre

2.1 mi

Nairobi National Park

9.1 mi

Kenya National Museum Society

8.5 mi

Two Rivers Theme Park

11.4 mi

Available Rooms

1 King • 1377 ft²

Sleeps 3

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

2 Queen • 430 ft²

Sleeps 3

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

Ratings and reviews

2.0 / 10.0

Terrible(1 Rating)

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2.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Reduce your rates. Provide some complimentary transport, pickup and delivery, renovate the rooms.

The food is very good.

As the booking.com info on this hotel has noted, it’s a bijou 2 story hotel, with around 6 upstairs rooms, set back from the road in 2 or so acres of immaculately maintained gardens, with a pool. Security is very good, with a long driveway, and electric fencing all around (to keep the guests in…joking). Staff are super attentive, and the food is very good. The entrance and foyer are impressive. It looks to be an old colonial style building, maybe 1940’s?, renovated with the addition of a breakfast lounge on the rear, split unit a/c’s and possibly other additions not so noticeable. But, that’s where the good stuff really ends. When you’ve been there a few days, the cracks start to appear. Remember, this is a bijou hotel, so there is nothing much to do there, it has a pool with the usual array of sun chairs, a sauna (didn’t visit), and……that’s about it. Also, unlike most other upscale hotels in this price range, (we paid close on to $1000 / day), there is no complimentary transport of any kind….ever. So, no airport pickups, delivery, or day visits to the few sites around (Karen Blixen Museum, Giraffe centre etc). The hotel will arrange for a fee of course. The building is old, with paint peeling, woodwork in desperate need of a refresh, and overall in need of some serious TLC….it’s seen better days. The room we stayed in was the largest room, the “Malaika” room. The room is huge, in a studio apartment style, (the bed separated from the lounge by a permanent partition), is looking like it’s not seen attention since 1970. Don’t misunderstand, this is a big luxurious room, but both it, and the adjoining en-suite needs attention. The wooden boarded floors have shrunk with large gaps which creaks underfoot, the ceiling is boarded and painted white, and the bathroom (also huge with a corner bath) has loose floor tiles and a shower that leaks so badly it floods the bathroom floor.

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Nairobi is $65 per night. This rental is $149 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at House of Waine. 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 House of Waine. Enjoy the water!

Is House of Waine pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at House of Waine?

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

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House of Waine

Hotel in Nairobi

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Nairobi

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

House of Waine

Hotel in Nairobi

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Nairobi

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

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 House of Waine pet friendly?

What amenities are available at House of Waine?

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