Sarova Panafric Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill

Hotels
8.6 (782 reviews)
Kenyatta Avenue, Valley Road , Nairobi , KE

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent service
Great location
Clean and comfortable rooms
Cons:
High spa prices
Pool noise from non-guests

Categories

Cleanliness
8.25
Cleanliness was generally positive, but some concerns were raised regarding specific issues.
Service
9.05
Many reviews highlighted the helpfulness and friendliness of the staff.
Location
9.05
The location received positive mentions, particularly for its convenience to various services.
Room Quality
8.55
Rooms were described as spacious and well-appointed.
Amenities
8.55
Amenities like the pool and restaurant were well-received, though some specific criticisms were noted.
Value for Money
8.25
Value for money was described as fair, but some mentioned prices can be high.
Food and Beverage
8.55
Breakfast offerings were particularly praised.
Overall Experience
8.55
Despite mixed feelings, the overall experience has been positive for most guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-09 03:37

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Indulge in individually decorated air-conditioned rooms at Sarova Panafric Hotel, each equipped with modern amenities for a comfortable stay, including satellite TV and a minibar.

Culinary Delights
Savor delectable meals at the Flame Tree Restaurant and Bar, offering a variety of dining options from English breakfast to à la carte menus. The Pool Garden Restaurant also provides a buffet lunch experience for guests to enjoy.

Relaxation and Convenience
Unwind with a massage at Tulia Wellness Beauty & Therapy or explore the curio shop on-site. Take advantage of the business center services and complimentary Wi-Fi during your stay.

Experience Nairobi's charm with a stay at Sarova Panafric Hotel.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: NBO

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 782 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.25
Service: 9.05
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 8.55
Amenities: 8.55
Value for Money: 8.25
Food and Beverage: 8.55
Overall Experience: 8.55
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Mark • solo_traveller • za
2
Not great.
Pros:

Undergoing renovation, which was noisy. They/Youshould have told me before traveling or while booking.

Cons:

Close to my meeting venue. That’s it.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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PING • couple • cn
8
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Katherine • solo_traveller • gb
8
Comfortable stay with great service
Pros:

Staff were extremely helpful when we had to manage the fact that our luggage had not arrived with our flight. We were able to leave instructions for the bags, once delivered, to be stored until our return from our trip to Mount Kenya. The room was comfortable and the location was reasonably convenient for the airport and Nairobi centre. Lovely pool.

Cons:

The breakfast was rather average for the price. The hotel was undergoing renovation and consequently there was a little too much noise of drilling through the day.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • extended_group • za
5
Pros:

a bit cluttered, I didnt eat breakfast because I saw the cockroaches at the bar, on the night we arrived.

Cons:

Restaurant area needs better lighting and more spacing. the showers need to be changed from curtain base/covering.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • solo_traveller • ke
6
Pros:

the room comfort and location were great.

Cons:

my room was not made. the check in process was slow

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Lou • couple • us
10
Beautiful, comfortable hotel.
Pros:

V. Good buffet breakfast, Pretty grounds.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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VanGous • family_with_children • zw
10
Amazing hospitality
Pros:

The hospitality was amazing and so was the food.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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tumaini samuel • solo_traveller • il
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Hussein • solo_traveller • eg
7
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • solo_traveller • ke
10
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Busaba • solo_traveller • us
10
Nice place to stay
Pros:

What I like most is the staff. They are super friendly and courteous. They also are quick to respond to the messages I sent thru booking.com app. The room is nice and clean. Beds are comfortable.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Sondra • family_with_children • us
1
Poor experience
Pros:

Beautiful pool

Cons:

The fact that the pool closed at 6pm very early but the staff were nosy and constantly following us around making us uncomfortable. The restaurant front staff are terrible especially the hostesses who cross examines customers about their bills esp breakfast and we ended up paying $3500 unnecessarily for one. Very disappointing!

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Goran • solo_traveller • ba
10
Pros:

Everything went smoothly, from check-in, to check-out. Breakfast was amazing, staff really polite. Always my number 1 hotel in Nairobi.

Cons:

Nothing to add, short business stay - all requirements fulfilled by hotel.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Olga Maria • couple • pt
8
Pros:

Conforto

Cons:

Nada a referir

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Anneke • solo_traveller • za
9
Pros:

The room was spacious and ideal for a work trip. It is also large enough if you travelled with a partner and would accommodate loads of luggage.
The hotel is modern and really lovely

Cons:

No complaints

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Edward • family_with_children • us
10
My overall experience was great. Kudos to the breakfast team, they were excellent!!
Pros:

Breakfast was great! The location is also good.

Cons:

The shower is horrible. Water from the shower is all over the floor. Very poor design. After the shower you have to put several towels on the floor to keep it dry.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Angela • solo_traveller • bi
10
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Kay • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Larissa • solo_traveller • cm
9
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Charlotte • solo_traveller • us
10
Great option close to NBO
Pros:

Friendly staff, clean well-appointed rooms, great food, outstanding spa! An affordable spa day after a long safari, was perfect!

Cons:

Nothing to note

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee