The Grand Gables

Hotels
8 (125 reviews)
East Church Road, Off Raphta Road , Nairobi , ke

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Ironing service
Invoice provided
24-hour security
Television in common areas
Free wired internet
Self parking (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Lack of basic amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.75
Several reviews highlighted issues such as dust and inadequate cleaning before check-in.
Service
9.25
Most reviews praised the staff for being responsive and helpful.
Location
9.25
Multiple guests appreciated the great and accessible location close to amenities.
Room Quality
8.25
Rooms were noted to be spacious and well-designed despite some cleanliness issues.
Amenities
7.25
Some amenities like Wi-Fi and in-house dining were lacking, impacting overall satisfaction.
Value for Money
8.25
Guests felt that the pricing was fair considering the amenities provided.
Food and Beverage
6.75
No restaurant on the premises and breakfast was not provided, impacting guest experience.
Overall Experience
8.25
Despite issues, many reviews indicated a willingness to return, reflecting overall satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-27 16:27

Property Description

Charming English Cottage-Style Apartments

Outdoor Pool and BBQ Facilities
The Gables offers a relaxing outdoor pool and convenient barbecue facilities for guests to enjoy. Whether you want to take a refreshing dip or savor a grilled meal, our amenities cater to your leisure needs.

Cozy Living Spaces with Modern Amenities
Each apartment at The Gables boasts a comfortable living area with a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen, and a private bathroom. With pool and garden views, you can immerse yourself in a tranquil atmosphere.

Convenient Location and Free Parking
Ideally situated just 2km from Nairobi Arboretum Park, our property provides easy access to nearby attractions like The Sarit Centre. Plus, with complimentary parking and WiFi, your stay is both hassle-free and enjoyable.

Experience the charm of The Gables - book your stay now!

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.
Managed by a private host

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 04:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for US$20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 125 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.75
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.25
Room Quality: 8.25
Amenities: 7.25
Value for Money: 8.25
Food and Beverage: 6.75
Overall Experience: 8.25
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Kwaku • solo_traveller • ae
7
Pros:

Beautiful apartments, great location, amazing staff.

Cons:

- Apartments need to be fumigated.
- Old TV, unable to watch netflx or YT
- No washing machine in apartment.
- Poor comms - I requested a late check out and this was ignored.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Juma • family_with_children • ke
7
Good
Pros:

The ambience and peace

Cons:

Apparently they don't provide dishwashing liquid

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Emmanuel • solo_traveller • us
9
Good lodging, great location, clean and I felt safe,
Pros:

The property and its location are excellent. It was conducive for my business travel needs. The only not too good to watch out for are the rates. I got a reasonable rate this time but my experience with my many travels to Nairobi is that rates changes frequently. As a regular business traveler to Nairobi, I wouldn’t mind making the property my place to stay if the rates remain reasonable.

Cons:

None

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Antonia • couple • de
10
Was good, can recommend. Like in the pictures
Pros:

Interesting design of the apartment and the compound in general! It was a pleasant stay!

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Linet • couple • ke
7
Pros:

The apartment, the pool and location was really nice.

Cons:

Please buy more kitchen appliances, a cooking pan and a knife most importantly.A washing machine will be also nice.

2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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PETER • couple • au
7
Budget Staycation in Westlands
Pros:

Did not have breakfast.

Cons:

The sofa in the longe room need to be upgraded. It's a bit worn out.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Aden • couple • ke
8
2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Ndiaye • couple • sn
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Senanu • solo_traveller • gh
10
Wonderful and budget friendly place
Pros:

The location is great and easily accessible.

Cons:

It's a perfect location

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • couple • ke
5
Pros:

The staff were so responsive we had a 2bedroom just for us big enough than I expected extra beds if we could have had visitors.

Cons:

Liked everything

2026-01-18 • via Nuitee
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Temwa • couple • mw
9
Pros:

Close to other people without compromising privacy. The staff, especially at the gate, were fantastic.

Cons:

The unit was not cleaned thoroughly. There was dust in many places, such as the TV cabinet. The shower was clogged when we arrived. This was sorted but ideally management should check the units before guests check in.

2026-01-10 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • couple • ke
8
Excellent
Cons:

Shower in my room was running cold not warm or hot water and it flooded on the floor otherwise awesome place definitely will return

2026-01-07 • via Nuitee
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Joel • family_with_children • us
6
Pros:

Good location on Rhapta road. Artcafe, multiple spas, and Chandarana within walking distance. Askari were helpful with bags and other odd requests.

Cons:

You should not be expecting a fully serviced hotel like experience when you come here. Reception is almost always closed and the only way to get in touch with management is to message through booking.com or to use a local cell phone since the phones in the rooms are not hooked up to anything. Wi-Fi/Internet is incredibly slow; there is no reason for this since there are multiple fast fiber providers in the area. This is closer to a self service airbnb than a hotel. When we arrived we had friends bring us towels, toilet paper, and some supplied for the kitchen because they were not provided. Upon checking with management they confirmed that consumables are generally not provided beyond basics you may find on your first day, however in our case they weren't provided at all. During our 3 week stay we had to ask for fresh towels at least 3 times because they would be picked up by housekeeping but not replaced. We had an entire 500ml bottle of dish soap mysteriously consumed while we were not in the apartment. The overall cleanliness was barely acceptable with us needing to plead with housekeeping multiple times to thoroughly clean the floors, change the linens. and wash other surfaces before they met our standards. There was an issue of ants on the toilet during our entire stay. Compound was quite and seemed secure.

2026-01-06 • via Nuitee
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Francis Osiemo • solo_traveller • ke
8
2026-01-06 • via Nuitee
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Githinji • couple • ke
9
Pros:

The design of the house, the quite environment

Cons:

Shower power can be improved, TV

2026-01-04 • via Nuitee
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Annabel • couple • ke
7
2025-12-31 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • extended_group • us
8
Very nice security man. The apartment was spacious and clean. Really good shower pressure!!
Pros:

Good location, peaceful for the city

Cons:

No pillow case
Airport shuttle expensive
No breakfast here

2025-12-21 • via Nuitee
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Njoroge • solo_traveller • ke
8
2025-12-20 • via Nuitee
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Mwangi • couple • ke
8
Pros:

Good location, friendly staff.

Cons:

Just one thing, the bathroom is flooding.
Check into the bathroom drain

2025-12-19 • via Nuitee
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ERCAN • couple • tr
8
2025-12-17 • via Nuitee