Hemingways Nairobi

Hotels
Independent
9.4 (51 reviews)
Mbagathi Ridge, Nairobi, 00100 , Nairobi , KE

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Full-service spa
Fitness facilities
Express check-out
Health club
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Impeccable cleanliness
Outstanding service
Luxurious room quality
Great amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
9.56
All areas of the hotel were impeccable.
Service
10
Staff were helpful, kind and able to accomplish anything we needed.
Location
9.03
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Room Quality
9.57
Room was huge and well appointed.
Amenities
9.52
We experienced Sunday jazz brunch, a cooking class, the spa, afternoon tea and private dining.
Value for Money
9.05
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.01
Each experience better than the next.
Overall Experience
9.46
Thank you Hemingways for an excellent time.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 16:02

Property Description

Spa and Wellness Facilities
Indulge in massages, body treatments, and facials at the full-service spa. Don't miss out on the health club, outdoor pool, sauna, and complimentary Wi-Fi for a truly relaxing stay.

Dining and Entertainment Options
Experience a garden-view dining at the hotel's restaurant or enjoy 24-hour room service. Unwind at the bar/lounge with your favorite drink after a day of exploring.

Luxurious Accommodations
Stay in one of the 45 air-conditioned rooms featuring Select Comfort beds and Egyptian cotton sheets. Relax on your private balcony, enjoy entertainment on LED TVs, and make use of the complimentary wired and wireless internet access. Valet parking and airport shuttle services are also available.

Book your luxurious stay at Hemingways Nairobi for a memorable experience.

Important information:

  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Contactless check-in is available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: NBO

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 51 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.56
Service: 10
Location: 9.03
Room Quality: 9.57
Amenities: 9.52
Value for Money: 9.05
Food and Beverage: 9.01
Overall Experience: 9.46
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Rebecca partner
10
Pros:

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.

2025-08-23 via Nuitee
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LESLEY JANE NEEDHAM
10
Pros:

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.

2025-03-16 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
Pros:

The room was the highlight. Very clean, comfortable and well-sized.

2025-03-02 via Nuitee
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Judy partner
10
Pros:

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.

2024-09-18 via Nuitee
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Robert
10
Pros:

A superb hotel with the most outstanding staff. Gorgeous grounds and rooms. Also excellent food.

2024-03-07 via Nuitee
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Shobha partner
10
Pros:

Beautiful haven of a property. Excellent food.

2024-03-02 via Nuitee
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Claire partner
10
Pros:

One of the best hotels we've stayed in. Beautiful room, good facilities and excellent staff.

2024-03-01 via Nuitee
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Dessa partner
8
Pros:

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.

2024-02-18 via Nuitee
T
Tyler friends
10
Pros:

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

2024-01-19 via Nuitee
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Albert family
10
Pros:

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

2023-06-05 via Nuitee
D
Denell family
10
Pros:

Extraordinary Hotel!!! What an amazing stay❤️

2023-02-06 via Nuitee
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Irene family_with_children
10
Pros:

The property was beautiful and the staff provided incredibly service.

2022-03-15 via Nuitee
D
Dianne
10
Pros:

Hemingway's Nairobi is the perfect get away. The amenities and Sunday brunch are spectacular.

2022-03-06 via Nuitee
D
Daniel
10
Pros:

Great place to relax and wind down.

2022-02-04 via Nuitee
A
Anthony partner
10
Pros:

Architectural beauty, grounds setting is very peaceful and relaxing

2022-02-01 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler family
10
Pros:

Superb service, beatiful (though small) garden, excellent food in the restaraunt.

2021-08-12 via Nuitee
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Leasa-Marie
10
Pros:

Amazing place to stay for a weekend, thou the restaurant was a let down!

2021-07-26 via Nuitee
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Louis
10
Hemingway’s what a beauty you are!
Pros:

Amazing, old school, beauty! What an amazing hotel! Beautiful gardens! The staff, service are friendliness is really amazing! Good food! Wish we stayed longer!

2021-06-06 via Nuitee
N
Nicholas
10
Great hotel!
Pros:

Hemingways is an amazing hotel. The service level is incredible and Kennedy is amazing. We cannot wait for our next visit!

2021-06-01 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler self
10
Pros:

Loved my staycation at Hemingways so much! The attention to detail in the property design & service is impressive!

2021-05-08 via Nuitee