The Residences at Karen
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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: The Residences at Karen in Nairobi offers family rooms with balconies, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room includes free WiFi, a TV, and a work desk. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy spa facilities, a sun terrace, and a lush garden. The property features a fitness room, beauty services, and wellness packages. Free on-site private parking is available. Dining Experience: The modern, family-friendly restaurant serves African, Indian, American, seafood, sushi, and European cuisines. Breakfast options include continental, American, buffet, vegetarian, vegan, halal, and gluten-free. Prime Location: Located 9.9 mi from Wilson Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Karen Blixen Museum (1.1 mi) and Nairobi National Museum (12 mi). Guests appreciate the convenient location and attentive staff.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Pool – outdoor (kids)
- Airport shuttle
- Free Wifi
- Fitness center
- Family rooms
- Free parking
- Spa
- 2 restaurants
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Andy
United States
“We needed a rest after 3 weeks of missionary work and this place provided it for us. We were able to sit, relax and reflect on the trip. It was peaceful and had everything we needed. The club house is a very short walk, or have the staff drive you...” - Samantha
United Arab Emirates
“Lovely golf resort vibe and natural beauty. We liked that it was quiet and away from the city. It was close to the Karen Blixen museum, the Waterfront mall, and Giraffe Center. The cottage itself was amazing, spacious and as a family of 6, we had...” - Stanley
United States
“Peaceful, beautiful, idyllic, excellent service and food, friendly and attentive staff.” - Fairuz
Mexico
“Lovely exterior area, spacious rooms. Lunch at the clubhouse was delicous. Staff was kind and accomodating.” - Tara
United States
“The service was quite bad. No one would lead me to the gym even though I asked several people. I ordered dinner and they asked 5 times what I wanted. When it came out, one thing was missing. Not a huge deal but when I went to check out, I said, oh...” - Kelly
United States
“The people - the staff here is excellent. They are all so friendly and engaging. I will recommend this place.” - Jessica
United States
“We stayed at the Residences before and after our safari. We really appreciated that the Residences allowed us to store our bags during our safari and day trip after checking out, and the breakfast that was brought to our room since we missed the...” - Jessica
United States
“The cottages were beautiful and the rooms very comfortable. The staff were really accommodating to the needs of our family, especially the golf cart rides to and from the restaurant.” - Barbara
United States
“We liked that it was in a golf club and conveniently located to the attractions in Karen. We walked to the Karen Blixen museum and the coffee garden restaurant was across the street.” - Judith
United States
“Staff at The Residence very nice. We had 6 rooms and 4 had no Hot Water for 2 days, told it was fixed and was not. We were also on a package that included Breakfast (very poor variety, eggs, grilled tomatoes, beans & toast) no yogurt, cereal,...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Bustani Restaurant
- CuisineAfrican • American • Indian
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsHalal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Fairway Restaurant
- CuisineAfrican • American • Indian • Seafood • Sushi • European
- Open forBrunch • Lunch • Dinner
- Dietary optionsHalal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

