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Reviews of The Boma Nairobi 5 stars

Red Cross Road, Off Popo Road, Off Mombasa Road, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya

#55 of 175 hotels in Nairobi

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Review score

Based on 778 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    8.2

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.7

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  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    8.0
    Overall, its good place to stay. I recommend to other tourists to check out this property!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Breakfast has basic variety. It should be enhanced to offer wide range of food to the guests

    Size of the room. Initially I was given a small room then on my request they changed my room to 8th floor which is spacious and has nice view. I like it most about The Boma - The rooms are very big and nice decorated. Also has good washroom with bath tub having jacuzi function - perfect for message bath after hectic day.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    9.0
    All good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower

    Safe

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    7.0
    Rather disappointing in details and a bit overpriced
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Cable for internet did not work, just wifi. Mhy partner did not arrive due to a cancelled flight, and the price of the double occupation of the room "could not" be changed to a single room occupation, with the justification that I booked via booking.com. It was als pretty difficult to at least get finally the breakfast bag for my partner. The hotel answer my question about the oppening hours of the pool (8-6pm) after a few days. Thus, I could not cancel the stay anymore in time, due to the short opening hours of the pool, because this was originally a main reason for choosing this (rather overpriced) hotel.

    Room was large, breakfast buffet was sufficient (while at the omelets for some while nobody was there to prepare them). wifi connection was also sufficient.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    Excellent staff, brilliant facilities. Non heated outdoor pool
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Curtains don’t fully close for black out in rooms (too small)

    Delicious breakfast and lovely rooms and staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The Boma was a pleasant suprise. Not exactly a 5 star hotel, more like 4 stars but still with a style. The room was spacious and clean. The beds were comfortable with fresh bedlinen. Bathroom was a bit outdated but ok, had both a shower and a bath. The pool area was nice. The staff was welcoming and the wifi was good. Really enjoyed the breakfast - very tasty and a wide choice of dishes. The whole hotel is a bit vintage which adds charm. We enjoyed our meal at the hotel's restaurant with good service and delicious food. For us the location was perfect jus a few miles from Nairobi Wilson airport.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The second time I stayed, the pool was quite dirty and I didn’t feel safe using it. Also, the shower recess in the room was not very clean- tiles around the sides were dirty.

    Very comfortable . Breakfasts were excellent and staff very pleasant

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    7.0
    I generally enjoyed my stay at the Boma Hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was only one variety of rice-basmati, to me, I found the rice tasteless. No vegetables

    The room was clean, with good furniture as well other amenities. I enjoyed the service at the GYM, the instructors are friendly and experienced

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    25 USD for a breakfast is a bit too high.

    Friendly staff and very nice rooms.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    7.0
    Would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Went to use the pool one morning and was told by pool staff it was closed for cleaning until 11am but people were using it half an hour later. Concierge desk staff were a bit dismissive of finding out information for me.

    Breakfast was very good. Room large, comfortable and clean.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would recommend this hotel as it is clean, and lovely location.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    9.0
    Was there in a business trip.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Calm, Cozy, very clean

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Second time at the Boma. Second time check-in with Jefferson, very nice and friendly. We will use the Boma also in the future for sure.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    cooling system in rooms dit not work well

    Big and need rooms

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Business Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    Used as a transit hotel and staff were friendly, rooms clean and location 5-10 mins from Wilson airport. We didn't have time to use facilities or eat.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    7.0
    The Boma hotel is a great hotel just need to work on a few things
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I did not like the housekeeping services , they cleaned our room but they left some leftovers from the previous night in the room then we didn’t have indoor sandals to use in the bathroom at least also no shower caps for the ladies .

    We loved the breakfast and the service staff were very kind especially one Mr. Geoffrey . The ambience was amazing and very refreshing not forgetting the meal was well prepared kudos to the chef.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    7.0
    A decent hotel for a business trip. Close enough to the airport and the business district too.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Wifi in the room was weak and kept dropping signal.

    Spacious room, good bathroom with all amenities, and friendly staff.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    7.0
    Value for Money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Different restaurant options. Hotel provided us with early morning take-away breakfast.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    9.0
    Top level hotel centrally located with all the amenities and quality service you expect!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower felt cramped being behind the door. Also would like to have a standard shower head. Also the shower leaked a lot on the floor.

    This is a high quality hotel that is well maintained and very comfortable. You have every amenity. The staff are well trained and very friendly. The layout of the hotel is spacious. The rooms are very comfortable and well put together. The pool area though not large is very nice as well. The cafe lounge area was nice for meeting guests.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    8.0
    Suits my purposes very well
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I've stayed at the hotel many times and would have thought that asking to stay in my room until 3pm would have been acceptable. I was catching the late evening BA flight back to Heathrow. They wanted to charge me $75 so I moved out of my room and spent the time in the hotel lounges. Shame but there we are!!

    It's a great hotel and the location for me is perfect

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Location but is not that bad

    Breakfast and garden . Stuff was great too

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool was a bit tired looking

    Staff were amazing, big room, proximity to Airport is perfect.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    8.0
    Disappointed by the miscommunication with the reception who is now charging me for something I understood it will be com
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The reception was not helpful and the worse is they aren’t accepting that they can make errors . I asked for a late check out and I understood it was complimentary and this for having as a customer in the near future. After speaking to her colleague today. I was told I will be charge 50% rate for checking out at 6pm and cannot admit any wrongdoing at their end. I thought treating clients is key, especially when there is no downside as the hotel is empty but this is definitely not how it feels in this hotel from a few members of the staff.

    Great facilities, not much things around so need to use a cab for going anywhere.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms are, or at least the room i was in, infested by roaches. There weren't enough towels in the bathroom. There was constant noise coming from the air duct right outside my window.

    Security looked good, and the rooms were spacious. The facility appeared to be clean.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathrooms and some parts of carpet need updating

    Fantastic staff. Lovely breakfast area.

    Stayed in January 2024

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