Karen Gables

Hotels
9.4 (131 reviews)
Mbagathi Ridge No 76D , Nairobi , ke

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Soundproof rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful property
Exceptional staff
Cons:
Lack of air conditioning in some rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
9.2
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.7
Staff were amazing and made guests feel welcome.
Location
9.6
Great location near attractions.
Room Quality
9.2
Beautiful, comfortable accommodations mentioned frequently.
Amenities
9.2
Pool and gardens described as stunning.
Value for Money
9
Considered good value for the quality offered.
Food and Beverage
9.7
Food described as delicious and breakfast exceptional.
Overall Experience
9.6
Guests had unforgettable experiences throughout their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-09 03:34

Property Description

Tranquil Oasis in Karen

Lush Gardens: Escape to our serene retreat nestled in 1.5 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, offering a peaceful ambiance for your stay.

Luxurious Amenities: Indulge in comfort with rooms featuring private bathrooms with hot tubs, and enjoy captivating views of the pool, river, or garden. Stay connected with free WiFi and unwind in front of a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

Convenient Location: Explore the surroundings easily with free private parking and car hire services available. With proximity to Oloolua Nature Trail and key airports, your journey to Karen Gables is effortlessly delightful.

Book now to experience luxury and tranquility at Karen Gables.

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

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    People 12 years old and over stay for US$165 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    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

9.4
Based on 131 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.2
Service: 9.7
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 9.2
Amenities: 9.2
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 9.7
Overall Experience: 9.6
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Robert couple gb
10
2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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Alexander couple se
9
2026-03-14 via Nuitee
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Stephanie couple us
10
A dream bed & breakfast
Pros:

The staff was so wonderful and kind, very attentive. The property was beyond beautiful, really a boutique feel to this bed and breakfast. The food was incredible. This was just like staying in someone’s large country house.

Cons:

Truly was perfect

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Bryony extended_group zw
10
2026-01-16 via Nuitee
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Gaku family_with_children jp
10
2026-01-13 via Nuitee
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Shauna couple gb
8
Great location to explore Karen
Pros:

Very atmospheric, gorgeous decor and our room was a suite with lots of room.

2026-01-11 via Nuitee
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Moa couple se
6
2026-01-11 via Nuitee
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Carollynne couple ca
8
Beautiful oasis of peace and quiet with the best staff in Nairobi!
Pros:

The property was beautiful and the staff was amazing. It was a beautiful oasis to relax in, after an action packed few days on safari. I would definitely come back! There are however a few minor issues with cleanliness, there are fingerprints round light switches and on the walls which aren’t typically seen in lodgings of that caliber. It does give a bit of the ick to see that.

Cons:

For the love of all that is Holy add a door to the room with the open concept bathroom. It’s an otherwise perfect room and we appreciated it very much but for the price of the room, add a door.

2026-01-01 via Nuitee
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Rebecca couple gb
10
Beautiful, calm and relaxed environment- perfect break from the hustle and bustle of central Nairobi.
Pros:

Beautiful small hotel in amazing gardens. The rooms were very spacious and light and the service exemplary.
Breakfast was also very good.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-12-26 via Nuitee
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Alex family_with_children gb
10
2025-12-24 via Nuitee
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Malvina solo_traveller za
10
Pros:

I absolutely love this place. Stunning, staff are lovely and lovely home away from home feeling

2025-12-13 via Nuitee
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duncan couple gb
10
perfect in every way
2025-12-11 via Nuitee
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Diane family_with_children ca
10
Stunning!
Pros:

Beautiful place to stay. Staff were amazing. Food delicious. The house pets were great too! Thanks Uki, Max and White Diamond for all the snuggles. Thank you to the amazing Joanne for all the company at the bar.

2025-12-06 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth couple nl
10
2025-12-06 via Nuitee
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Axel couple se
10
2025-11-24 via Nuitee
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Charlotte family_with_children se
10
Memorable
Pros:

Beautiful interior and exterior. Kind and brilliant staff. Great food. Love the chicken sallad and breakfast. Location is great.

2025-11-24 via Nuitee
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Stein Erik extended_group no
8
Highly recommended.
Pros:

Very good breakfast. Nice staff. Small is beautiful.

2025-11-22 via Nuitee
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Buchanan family_with_children gb
10
Luxurious and relaxing.
Pros:

Gorgeous house and grounds, huge comfortable bed, lovely staff and truly delicious food. So relaxing and yet luxurious.A great driver for the day around the National Park and we saw so much wildlife. The pool is stunning too. A safe neighbourhood. Cannot recommend this lodge too highly for a stay in Nairobi. Airport transfers were seamless.

2025-11-21 via Nuitee
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Elke couple de
9
Sehr empfehlenswerte Unterkunft in der Nähe des Karen Blixen Museums
Pros:

Sehr schönes Haus, stilvoll eingerichtet in Laufnähe zum Karen Blixen Museum. Schöner Garten mit Pool und Bar. Das Abendessen war lecker, das Frühstück außergewöhnlich gut. Sehr empfehlenswert!

2025-11-10 via Nuitee
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Francesca couple it
10
Immersi nel verde di Nairobicon atmosfera di una bella casa
Pros:

Tutto

2025-11-08 via Nuitee