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Fountain
Winery
Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, free toiletries, hair dryer
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served
Blixen Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $848
includes taxes & fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9

Explore the area

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Mbagathi Ridge, Nairobi, 00100
  • Place, Karen Country Club
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Karen Blixen Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Balcony view

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Blixen Suite

  • Garden view
  • 1722 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Hemingway Suite

  • Garden view
  • 2583 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds

Executive Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 861 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Hemingways Nairobi

5-star hotel in Karen
A full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant are available at this hotel. 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.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.
In addition to a full-service spa, Hemingways Nairobi features an outdoor pool and a health club. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This 5-star property offers access to a business center, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. This luxury hotel also offers a sauna, a terrace, and multilingual staff. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Complimentary self parking and valet parking are available on site.

Onsite venue - Overlooking the garden, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in Modern European cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator (47 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: KES 14000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Hemingways Hotel Nairobi
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Nairobi Hemingways
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Hemingways Nairobi Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
service was amazing!!!! clean rooms, nice staff, very accommodating. beautiful property too! lots of flowers.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denell

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Extraordinary Hotel!!! What an amazing stay❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels we've stayed in. Beautiful room, good facilities and excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A superb hotel with the most outstanding staff. Gorgeous grounds and rooms. Also excellent food.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shobha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful haven of a property. Excellent food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes. Lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was the highlight. Very clean, comfortable and well-sized.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hemingways was one of the nicest properties I’ve ever stayed at. All areas of the hotel were impeccable. Room was huge and well appointed. Staff were helpful, kind and able to accomplish anything we needed. We experienced Sunday jazz brunch, a cooking class, the spa, afternoon tea and private dining within their wine cellar. Each experience better than the next. It was difficult to have to leave to head home. Thank you hemingways for an excellent time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LESLEY JANE NEEDHAM

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Anyone who stays at Hemmigways, Karen, Nairobi will not be disappointed. The property is often used as a pre or post safari hotel. But I used it as my destination resort in its own right & I was thrilled with everything, especially the kind & thoughtful attention from all the staff. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful! Highly recommend for the staff who are wonderful, the facility which is beautiful, the food, and the attention received from Evans who helped our stay with taking us shopping for our safaris since our luggage did not ever arrive at the hotel! Don't know what we would have done! Thank you for helping us out! Can't go wrong at this beautiful hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irene

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The property was beautiful and the staff provided incredibly service.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

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Hemingway's Nairobi is the perfect get away. The amenities and Sunday brunch are spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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Great place to relax and wind down.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Architectural beauty, grounds setting is very peaceful and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb service, beatiful (though small) garden, excellent food in the restaraunt.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leasa-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place to stay for a weekend, thou the restaurant was a let down!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hemingway’s what a beauty you are!

Amazing, old school, beauty! What an amazing hotel! Beautiful gardens! The staff, service are friendliness is really amazing! Good food! Wish we stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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Great hotel!

Hemingways is an amazing hotel. The service level is incredible and Kennedy is amazing. We cannot wait for our next visit!
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my staycation at Hemingways so much! The attention to detail in the property design & service is impressive!
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hemingway’s

My go to hotel in Nairobi. The service , care and amenities are always top notch .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020