Kongoni House

Hotels
9.3 (25 reviews)
Karura Avenue , Nairobi , ke

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Wheelchair accessible
Front desk (limited hours)
Free wired internet
Self parking (surcharge)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great food
Cons:
No cons mentioned in the review

Categories

Cleanliness
9.09
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.56
The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, available to help with anything you need.
Location
9.1
The hotel is in a nice, safe area next to the Karura forest.
Room Quality
9.05
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
9.08
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
9.54
The hotel offers great value.
Food and Beverage
9.59
The chef prepares beautiful breakfasts and perfect dinners.
Overall Experience
9.36
I would very happily stay here again.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-09 03:25

Property Description

Charming Accommodation
Kongoni House offers a peaceful retreat with a garden, restaurant, and bar, ensuring a relaxing stay for guests.

Convenient Facilities
Enjoy room service, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi throughout the property during your stay at Kongoni House.

Ideal Location
Located close to Nairobi National Museum and other attractions, Kongoni House provides easy access to key landmarks in Nairobi.

Book your stay at Kongoni House now and experience comfort and convenience during your Nairobi visit.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 25 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.09
Service: 9.56
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 9.05
Amenities: 9.08
Value for Money: 9.54
Food and Beverage: 9.59
Overall Experience: 9.36
C
Camila solo_traveller br
10
Estadia perfeita. Um lugar para se sentir cuidado e em casa, mesmo em meio a agenda de trabalho.
Pros:

As acomodações são muito limpas e confortáveis, o café da manhã é preparado com muito cuidado. A proprietária e os funcionários são extremamente gentis e amigáveis, dispostos a contribuir para uma boa estadia e uma conversa! Além disso a casa preserva sua arquitetura original e possui um jardim deslumbrante frequentado por macacos e pássaros!

Cons:

Nada a declarar.

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
J
Johann extended_group de
10
Pros:

Very nice place with very welcoming staff

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
M
Mirta extended_group it
10
Davvero accogliente e immersa nel verde
Pros:

La posizione è bellissima, immersa nel verde, nella zona delle Ambasciate. Il personale è di una gentilezza squisita e lo chef cucina benissimo! La colazione servita in giardino all’ombra dei baobab con le scimmie che ci osservavano sui rami più alti e’ stata una piacevolissima esperienza.

Cons:

Nulla

2025-12-27 via Nuitee
I
Ingrid Mpundu solo_traveller bw
8
I enjoyed my stay at Kongoni House
Pros:

The breakfast was quiet balanced with a variety of hot drinks/teas.

The location was great in relation to the meeting venue

Friendly staff

Cons:

All attributes are above average

2025-12-18 via Nuitee
R
Reis solo_traveller br
10
2025-12-14 via Nuitee
K
kelsey solo_traveller us
10
Wonderful stay; great value and friendly staff
Pros:

This is a very charming guest house in a calm and green area. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming and available to help with anything you need. The chef is absolutely amazing and prepares beautiful breakfasts. I also had dinner there several nights and the food was perfect at dinner too. The hotel is a great value and is in a nice, safe area next to the Karura forest. There are also two very charming cats who live near the security gate. I would very happily stay here again. Thank you, Kongoni House!

Cons:

Everything was great

2025-08-06 via Nuitee
K
Kurt-Heinrich solo_traveller de
8
2025-07-08 via Nuitee
C
Charlotte
10
Pros:

This is a hidden quiet gem in the hustle and bustle of Nairobi. A lovely property with beautiful garden at the end of an embassy lined street close to Karura forest. The inn has five bed rooms with ensuite bathrooms and provides a delicious breakfast as well as other meals which can also be enjoyed on the porch, don't be surprised by monkey sightings :). Great hospitality and service from Ali and Alfred, both very kind, courteous and informative. Highly recommend if you're looking for something with more character than your standard business hotel, would also be a great place to stay with kids.

2025-04-18 via Nuitee
M
Martin review category business travellers gb
10
Exceptional
2025-03-08 via Nuitee
K
Kacper review category business travellers pl
9
Superb
Pros:

Great location, peaceful, quiet, safe. I recommend this place. Very tasty and full breakfast.

Cons:

Shower was leaking a bit, but I expect that this will be solved very soon.

2025-03-03 via Nuitee
G
Gabrio solo traveller do
9
A relaxing stay in a very green area.
Pros:

This little cute hotel is in the middle of a very green area and its garden is amazing. Higly recommended, expecially if if you are looking for a relaxing stay.

2025-03-03 via Nuitee
H
Hanno
10
Pros:

Great place & very friendly staff!

2025-01-18 via Nuitee
M
Michał family with young children pl
9
Small, charming hotel with friendly staff, good food, amazing garden and great location.
Pros:

Small, charming hotel with friendly staff, good food, amazing garden and great location.

Cons:

The rooms are pretty basic, but more than enough given overal experience.

2024-12-20 via Nuitee
J
James group gb
10
Exceptional
2024-12-06 via Nuitee
D
Dwyer young couple us
10
Nine years abroad, 44 countries visited, and this is definitely one of my favorite stays.
Pros:

Ali is an exceptional host with an uncanny ability to anticipate your needs. His extensive knowledge of the area and constant availability make him invaluable for any questions or guidance. After years of traveling abroad, I can confidently say the hospitality at Kongoni House is unparalleled.

The garden and patio area are a serene oasis—lush, green, and perfect for enjoying a peaceful breakfast or unwinding with a drink in the afternoon. The rooms are spacious, impeccably clean, and equipped with excellent water pressure. The breakfasts, prepared by Chef JP and the team, are a true highlight—delicious, creative, and thoughtfully curated every morning.

Kongoni House is situated in an exceptionally safe location, surrounded by embassies and ambassador residences, providing both privacy and top-tier security. If you're debating whether this is the place for you, stop wondering—it truly is.

2024-11-29 via Nuitee
L
Laks solo traveller ug
9
Superb
2024-11-26 via Nuitee
M
Muslat solo traveller iq
10
Exceptional
Pros:

The place is a house inside the nature. The staff were so polite and welcoming.
I will definitely visit this place again.

2024-11-21 via Nuitee
F
Favor group gh
9
Superb
2024-11-20 via Nuitee
J
Javed review category business travellers dm
9
Superb
Pros:

Great value for money. Very close to the UN complex and Karura forest.

2024-11-12 via Nuitee
R
Rahul review category business travellers in
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Great place to stay. Fantastic hospitality and a beautiful location.

2024-11-08 via Nuitee