Karen Gables

9.1 / 10.0

Outstanding(108 Ratings)

Vacation rental in Nairobi

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this vacation rental

Surrounded by 1.5 acres of lush gardens, Karen Gables is situated in Karen, 1.8 km from Oloolua Nature Trail. It is built in Cape Dutch style. Free private parking is available on site.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Nairobi

Nearby attractions

Giraffe Centre

3.6 mi

Nairobi National Park

10.6 mi

Kenya National Museum Society

9.2 mi

Two Rivers Theme Park

11.4 mi

Available Rooms

Double Room

1 Queen • 538 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Suite

1 Queen • 538 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Suite

1 Queen • 538 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Twin Room

2 Single • 538 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Deluxe Double Room

1 King • 538 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

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Karen Gables

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9.1 / 10.0

Outstanding(108 Ratings)

Vacation rental in Nairobi

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this vacation rental

Surrounded by 1.5 acres of lush gardens, Karen Gables is situated in Karen, 1.8 km from Oloolua Nature Trail. It is built in Cape Dutch style. Free private parking is available on site.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Smoking allowed

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of Nairobi

Nearby attractions

Giraffe Centre

3.6 mi

Nairobi National Park

10.6 mi

Kenya National Museum Society

9.2 mi

Two Rivers Theme Park

11.4 mi

Available Rooms

Double Room

1 Queen • 538 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Suite

1 Queen • 538 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Suite

1 Queen • 538 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Twin Room

2 Single • 538 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Deluxe Double Room

1 King • 538 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Ratings and reviews

9.1 / 10.0

Outstanding(108 Ratings)

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10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2024

A gracious and elegant property with wonderful gardens, a pool and the most welcoming of staff. Set in the lush suburb o

A gracious and elegant property with wonderful gardens, a pool and the most welcoming of staff. Set in the lush suburb of Karen its a sublime place to stay

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Absolutely exceptional - wonderful

Just exceptional on all levels, location, staff, food, pool, gardens, owner Chris was super lovely. Can’t fault it at any point !

Small thing but probably a few sun loungers for the pool area but no big deal

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Wonderful home away from home !

Everything was simply perfect ! The people were very very kind, the house is beautiful, wonderful energy there, the garden, the pool, the lounge. Food from breakfast to dinner was delicious. William was especially lovely, such a kind soul ! And Christian the owner was very thoughtful. We would go back tomorrow and stay longer. We enjoyed the calm and the fact that the house is hidden away. But also well located !

Leaving !

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2023

So much nicer than staying in a name brand hotel.

Beautiful place tucked away in magical gardens. The staff were super helpful and even packed us a nice lunch for the day we did an early morning safari.

No complaints whatsoever.

9.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Beautiful and cosy hotel with homestay feeling!

The house feels like a home and very cosy. Chris, the lovely owner, and his wonderful team made us feel very comfortable. Lovely terrace and garden!

6.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Nice for a holiday but needs better supervision

Beautiful planter bungalow look from the front, great for pictures. Food was tasty and staff great. Nice and quiet in the morning and felt relaxed.

Far away from main city, no TV in the room, toilet commode was stained and had to get it cleaned. Light shade missing in the toilet. No roomed bottled water. No toilet amenities. Only 2 tables to dine down stairs. Had to eat upstairs in the corridor whilst guests walked passed. Lots of mosquitoes. Limited menu that remained the same for lunch and dinner. Breakfast menu confusing. Kitchen walls dirty. No TV in the room.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Exceptional

we loved our stay at Karen Gables and felt very much taken care of. the house and garden are amazing and one can easily feel like being at home. we definitely want to come back some day!

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

It was superb

Amazing service Great location The staff is amazing The food is great

5.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Could have been fantastic but falls short with basic cervices and comfort.

The house is charming and the food was absolutely DELICIOUS.

My bed and pillows were extremely uncomfortable. There was almost no place put clothing in my room. No drawers and a very tiny closet with one hanger. Woke up to no water one morning until noon. I sat at breakfast and head several guests come downstair to report no water and inquire about status only to have staff react as if they had never hard about this problem before.

8.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Lovely surprise, would have prefered a different room

Beautiful grounds, warm intimate atmosphere, lovely attentive staff.

Room number two’s bathroom at entrance to room is part of open space. I would prefer more privacy. The room is above the kitchen and therefore noisy early morning.

9.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

fabulous

great

nothing really

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Exceptional

An oasis of calm in a crazy City. An extremely relaxing stay - the house and gardens are thoroughly charming and the property is located within striking distance of some of the City’s main attractions.

nothing.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

a haven in a delightful garden in Karen

comfortable and expertly managed

nothing

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Would recommend over a hotel to get a more memorable experience.

The location of this property is super and the house itself was exactly what we were hoping for to get a more personal and authentic experience. The staff were very helpful and accommodating.

Was slightly disappointed with our room, which was located to the side of the property with no view and therefore very dark.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

A beautiful, cosy haven close to nature

Beautiful serene setting with amazing, cosy places to relax. It felt incredibly cosy and comfortable. Kind, welcoming and accommodating staff. Amazing breakfast and generally great food.

Hardly anything! My room didn’t have aircon. Would be nice to have black out curtains. Very minor points.

7.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

a nice alternative to better neighboring properties

well located for. quick Nairobi stopover

staff at check in not very welcoming. bath not properly cleaned daily bed a bit uncomfortable

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Absolutely beautiful property in a quiet, verdant Nairobi suburb.

Karen Gables exceeded our high expectations! The hotel and the grounds were absolutely lovely. The breakfast was delicious, as were the dinners we had there. The staff were just exceptional and we were truly impressed by their warmth and professionalism.

No complaints!

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2022

Beyond my expectations.

The Karen Gables is a wonderful place to stay. The owner Chris and his staff and are all very friendly and make you feel very comfortable. The garden is beautiful and the food (breakfast and once dinner) is very nice too.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2022

my best stay in Nairobi so far

everything, from the charming building to the homeliness of the house and the amazing staff

nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2022

exceptional place to get away from the madness of the city centre. warm and friendly staff compliment the incredible set

fabulous design. super mixture of contemporary and classical.

4.0 / 10.0

Feb 2022

Beautiful location. Staff not very friendly.

Location was amazing.

Breakfast was found wanting, no preserves.

FAQs

How much does this vacation rental cost compared to others in Nairobi?

The average price for a rental in Nairobi is $65 per night. This rental is $138 above the average.

Is parking included with this vacation rental?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Karen Gables. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this vacation rental?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Karen Gables. Enjoy the water!

Is Karen Gables pet friendly?

Yes! This vacation rental is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Karen Gables?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.

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Karen Gables

Vacation rental in Nairobi

Reasons to book

About this vacation rental

Amenities

Map of Nairobi

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double Room

Suite

Suite

Twin Room

Deluxe Double Room

Karen Gables

Vacation rental in Nairobi

Reasons to book

About this vacation rental

Amenities

Map of Nairobi

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double Room

Suite

Suite

Twin Room

Deluxe Double Room

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this vacation rental cost compared to others in Nairobi?

Is parking included with this vacation rental?

Is there a pool at this vacation rental?

Is Karen Gables pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Karen Gables?

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