Desmond Tutu Conference Centre

Hotels
7.7 (62 reviews)
Waiyaki Way opposite Safaricom headquarters , Nairobi , KE
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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Television in common areas
Front desk (limited hours)
Free wired internet
Snack bar/deli
Self parking (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
Wine release events
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Good location
Nice breakfast
Quiet environment
Cons:
Discrepancy in breakfast inclusion

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Guests praised the clean rooms as a major positive aspect of their stay.
Service
8.5
Friendly staff who went above and beyond to assist guests, including providing directions in Swahili.
Location
8.2
Convenient location close to guests' destinations.
Room Quality
7.5
Rooms described as quiet and comfortable, although one guest mentioned a discrepancy in the booking regarding breakfast.
Amenities
7
Adequate amenities with a slight discrepancy in the breakfast offering.
Value for Money
6.9
Mixed feedback on the value for money aspect, with one guest noting a breakfast discrepancy.
Food and Beverage
7.7
Positive feedback on the breakfast quality, but a booking oversight led to disappointment for one guest.
Overall Experience
8
Most guests had a positive experience and would recommend the hotel to others.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-06-24 23:07

Property Description

Secluded Garden Oasis

Nestled in a secluded garden, the Desmond Tutu Conference Centre in Nairobi offers a tranquil escape with modern amenities.

Comfortable Rooms with Balconies

Each room is thoughtfully furnished with a wardrobe, TV with satellite channels, and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries. Select rooms feature a private balcony for a serene outdoor retreat.

Diverse Dining Options and Business Facilities

Indulge in a culinary journey at the on-site restaurant, serving a fusion of African and international dishes. For business travelers, take advantage of the well-equipped business center and conference facilities.

Experience comfort and convenience at Desmond Tutu Conference Centre - book your stay now for a memorable Nairobi getaway.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 62 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 8.5
Location: 8.2
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 7
Value for Money: 6.9
Food and Beverage: 7.7
Overall Experience: 8
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'mamokhethi • young couple • ls
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Clean room. Friendly staff, they even helped us with giving Directions to the driver in Swahili. Good location close to where we were going. Nice breakfast

2025-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Arogo • review category business travellers • ke
7
Good
Pros:

Quiet environment and easily accessible.

Cons:

The booking indicated breakfast included but it was not.

2025-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Per • solo traveller • dk
1
I can’t recommend it
Cons:

They send a confirmation but later they cancelled it because they were fully booked.

2024-12-04 • via Nuitee
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Ishwar • review category business travellers • ke
1
Bad
2024-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Nadege • solo traveller • ga
7
Good
Pros:

Well located. You feel secured

Cons:

BREAKFAST time range. Too short. Should be extended to 10 am

2024-09-25 • via Nuitee
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David • review category business travellers • ug
8
It was great. I attended an online meeting which was going on in Canada for 6 hours uninterrupted
Pros:

The bed is comfortable, Wi-Fi is superb, the bedroom and the shower room are conveniently spacious.
The location is convenient and accessible to the airport and main business centre.
The environment is quiet and good for families.

Cons:

1. The warm water in the shower room required guests to first make a call to the reception for someone to be arranged to make it work.
2. The wall between the room and the bathroom on the first floor needs repainting, and dampness should be controlled

2024-09-23 • via Nuitee
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Aleksandar • solo traveller • mt
10
A Quick Stay
Pros:

My wife was going for the collection of her passport from VFS Global. It was great as always. It was a short stay though as things needed to be handled quickly, but it was restful and convenient.

Cons:

Everything was fine 🙂

2024-09-21 • via Nuitee
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Nderitu • review category business travellers • ke
9
Superb
2024-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Toma • solo traveller • ke
8
Very good
2024-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Karanja • review category business travellers • ke
10
Exceptional
2024-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Malabi • family with young children • ke
7
Perfect location
Pros:

The property was clean and staff very welcoming

Cons:

All was good

2024-07-22 • via Nuitee
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John • solo traveller • ke
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Staff particularly kitchen staff were very good and responsive to our needs

Cons:

At least give us 2 bottles of water for two people

2024-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Oketta • review category business travellers • ug
8
Very good
2024-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Donna • young couple • us
5
Really appreciated the breakfast!
Pros:

The breakfast was outstanding! There were pancakes, yogurt, sausage, multiple types of potatoes, omelets and juices, and pineapple and other fruits!

Cons:

The exterior of the hotel/conference center as we drove up at approx 2300 hrs was not lighted. I was not sure if the hotel was open?? The interior grounds were in better shape.

2024-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Dinesh • review category business travellers • ke
5
Average experience
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Rooms were too small

2024-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • solo traveller • je
9
Superb
Pros:

Very clean, good wifi, lots or hot water, comfortable room

Cons:

Found it hard to find initially and a little way from main town but easy to find transport

2024-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Neville • young couple • gb
8
Good.
Pros:

Cleanliness and staff friendliness.

Cons:

Dated nature of rooms and facilities.
Having to pay extra for breakfast.

2024-06-26 • via Nuitee
F
Fredrick • group • zm
8
Very good ; clean
2024-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Robert • review category business travellers • ke
6
Pleasant
Pros:

Poor signages

Cons:

Single room shared by two could be subsidized.

2024-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Malte • solo traveller • de
5
Can be better
Pros:

A gym belongs to the hotel
Breakfast had a huge selection of different things

Cons:

Rooms need to be renovated - everything seems to be from 20 years ago
There was a constant loud noise on the floor
Gate to the hotel closes pretty early so you have to contact somebody from the hotel to open

2024-06-07 • via Nuitee