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Reviews of MAMU'S RESIDENCE near JKIA

Baraka Estate Embakasi - off Airport North Road, Nairobi, Kenya

#31 of 102 B&Bs and inns in Nairobi

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Review Score

Based on 54 B&B reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    7.7

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free Wifi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: May 2, 2025

    8.0
    accueillant et simple
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    La simplicité et l'accueil humble.. They welcomed us until our departure with a superb welcome. I am delighted. 👌👍

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: December 14, 2024

    7.0
    Convenient, friendly and comfortable for a stop during a long lay-over at the airport
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s a difficult property to find - the location on booking.com is a bit different to the actual location (the host has raised this with booking.com and is trying to change), this made it really difficult to locate via uber so we had a complicated journey late at night trying to find it. Carolyne was really helpful though and there is the option of her organising transport if preferred. The bathroom window had been left open when we arrived and there were lots of mosquitos! But the door to the bedroom had been kept closed and the mosquito net around the bed was good.

    Comfortable bed, very friendly host. In a gated community. Not far from the airport - about 20mins - so convenient for long lay-overs.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 5, 2024

    7.0
    Great location, but the room was just okay. Comfortable, but nothing special.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    While the room didn’t quite meet expectations, the hotel staff were friendly and accommodating, and the overall location made for a pleasant stay

    Close to the airport

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 19, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s what you need for a short stay :) the host is lovely!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: July 26, 2024

    7.0
    Friendly clean and near the airport
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    You need an uber to get to the shops and food

    The woman who worked at the property was welcoming and very helpful. Good location near the airport

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 14, 2024

    8.0
    convenient stopover
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    did not provide cheap options for taxi transfers

    close to airport, simple but sufficient for a one-night stopover

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 7, 2024

    8.0
    Convenient place when you need a bed to sleep on.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shared bathroom was rather small with an instant heater showerhead. Rather minimal but it worked well.

    Very brief lay-over. Had to start off early in the morning. The staff was very welcoming and helpful, the room was small but adequate. It's a neat little place with all essential conveniences.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Carolyn and Dorcas are lovely! Very hospitable, friendly and accommodating. Beautiful clean and fragrant bnb highly recommend!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2024

    7.0
    Good for layover!
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Caroline is kind n I really appreciate quick response:)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2024

    8.0
    Good for few nights. Clean and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The space so little but for one night, absolutely it isn’t a problem. The accomodation is at 3 km far from airport but the round to reach it is about 13 km. There were a lot of mosquitos but maybe iIt was our fault for leaving the window open during the day.

    The Host was helpful and kind. The bathroom and the room, very clean. Good price. Clean and tidy park with excellent guard and security system.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: January 14, 2024

    8.0
    Perfect for what I needed - a room for 1 night layover.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    1. Directions for how to get to the property from the airport on the site meant that it was difficult for Uber and myself to figure out.

    1. Staff were great - they explained everything to me on arrival and the check-in process was easy. 2. The room was very clean and met expectations. 3. The location meant that it wasn't far from the airport as I was staying for a layover. I would definitely use this again for the same purposes.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 5, 2023

    8.0
    Good place for airport and transfers
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No Tea in the room however they will make it for you no milk

    Close to airport good location and transfers

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 16, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Commute to location took longer than expected (1.5 km from airport but took a 14km uber drive to get there from the airport terminal - might have been due to a road closure. Not sure about this)

    Based in a gated community, felt very safe, close to the airport and staff was very friendly. Overall a modest establishment which was perfectly fine for us but might not be for everybody's taste. Price & quality are on par. Feels very much like being welcomed in a home vs in a hotel

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 24, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hostess Dorkas was so kind and responsible kept everything neat and clean

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2023

    9.0
    great experience and a memorable stay. Super host
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    none

    was very clean and accessible. Facilities were great

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2023

    7.0
    Nice and sweet
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some minor things

    Welcome was very nice Security very good Near airport

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: October 1, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing, everything was presented in the best way possible. The fact that we were comfortable and in a lively friendly neighbourhood made it the best place for us.

    The presentation was up to standard and the overall service was excellent, will definitely recommend it to anyone anytime. Thank you for the great service we loved it.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2025

    10
    Just what we needed!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    After traveling 30 hours and arriving almost three hours late Mamu's was a welcome place to lay our heads. Karoline waited up for us and immediately saw us to our room. It had everything we needed to get some rest before we started our adventure the next day. She made us breakfast that was delicious!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: October 5, 2024

    10
    Amazing accommodation
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The owner lady was amazing, from calling her sending a taxinto. My husband to be picked and dropped at the Apt, that was amazing, it's very nice place and security is good for a layover.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2024

    3.0
    Good but expensive, staff made it worth because they make a great effort for the guests.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Already mentioned above

    The Staff and hygiene was very good only the place was not as advertised also in my opinion was it a bit expensive especially the food and drinks but im dutch so i find things expensive fast. Overall was it good but the location and the prices not.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2024

    5.0
    It fulfilled the need, though I don't think I'd stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Further from the airport than expected. The taxi to and from was $20 USD, which was a bit of a surprise. The welcome was not unkind, but it didn't make be feel very welcome either. I didn't feel comfortable ordering an Uber eats for dinner, which was the only option, so just had some nuts that I'd brought with me and went to bed. It served the purpose as a place to sleep on my long stopover between flights, but I wouldn't want to stay any longer.

    It was ok. It was inexpensive. I felt relatively safe. It was pretty clean. The shower was weak but it worked. It was quite quiet and the hosts were professional and efficient. The taxi arranged by the hosts was efficient, the driver kind, and arrived on time in the morning.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 18, 2024

    6.0
    Convenient for its location near the airport.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Situated inside a gated community, once I found the place, the security staff gave me hard times before letting me through, as the landlady did not answer my calls.

    Quiet, near a shopping center and near the international airport.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2024

    6.0
    Versteckte Kosten, aber sauber und freundlich
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beware of hidden costs. We only booked the hotel because we arrived at the airport as two women at 3 a.m. and the description said that an airport shuttle was included. We were picked up and taken to the apartment, which is in a gated community. There we were then charged 20$ for the transfer, which only took 5 minutes. With an Uber it wouldn't even have been 3$. The apartment itself was clean and as in the pictures. Breakfast is also not included and is charged extra for 12$, also different than described. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

    Freundlich und sauber

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: October 5, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Carolyne is a such a nice person, very solar ! I recommend 100%

    Stayed in October 2023

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