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Lower Plains Road, Off Karen Road, 00100 Nairobi, Kenya

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Reviewed: September 16, 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewGreat staff, spacious room, nice garden, perfect location. Felt safe and secluded.
Bathroom needed shelf for toiletries, towel rail by the basin, bathmat for floor. Breakfast could be a bit tastier!
Reviewed: September 13, 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewThe staff were excellent
Everything
Reviewed: September 1, 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe staff were very friendly and helpful. It is very safe. Short uber ride to the hub mall which was lovely .
the rooms are a bit outdated and small for a family of 4. The double bed was very small and not very comfortable. The breakfast was average. The staff however was really friendly.
Reviewed: August 30, 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLovely impressive looking house with seating area in the well maintained gardens and small pool. Staff are lovely and welcoming especially Gladys at reception. The local area is very safe and secure as it is within a very wealthy area of Nairobi. We walked out to the local waterfront mall for lunch and it's easy enough to get to other places we went to cultiva restaurant after a safari and got a bolt ride back. there is a communal seating area in the hotel with a real fire which was nice on a cooler evening and they have a small a la carte meal menu if you want to eat in. They also made us a sandwich the evening we left for the airport as we didn't want a large meal.
It was really quiet so it was a bit odd that we felt like the only people in the hotel. We only saw a few other guests around in the communal areas so it lacked any kind of ambience. Food took a while to be prepared although it was tasty when it arrived. When asked for drinks they took a while to come or we had to remind them. Safe didn't work but you could lock the old fashioned built in wardrobes although I just kept all my valuables with me. I'd describe the rooms as chintzy and typically English old fashioned colours and decor. Lots of noise from the neighbourhood dogs barking outside and noise from other rooms. Earplugs are provided.
Reviewed: August 20, 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFirst off, the owner, Elizabeth is one of the nicest people you’re ever going to be! Her staff is exceptional, but I would say Gladys you went above and beyond and so did you Jeff in helping me say goodbye to my Kenya family before my departure! Beds are so comfortable and the room is so spacious! I was feeling a little bit cold and they put a hot water bottle together for the bed and brought in a small space heater to make it cozy.
Reviewed: August 7, 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: July 30, 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewFriendly staff, good location, nice breakfast, pool
The double bed in the family room was a bit too small for two adults (or two older children).
Reviewed: July 21, 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWe had a great stay at the Margarita House. The staff were so friendly and helpful. I was traveling with my daughter and we felt safe and were able to get around easily with Uber. We enjoyed the mall for restaurants and shopping which was about a 10 minute walk away. We would definitely stay again. Thank you!
Reviewed: June 26, 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewI LOVED everything from the second I entered. The rooms are fabulous, the service is amazing. The staff are friendly and helpful. The breakfast and dinner were good with a good options. Gladys made me feel so welcome and I really enjoyed speaking with her. Jeff was such a polite waiter at dinner and breakfast .if I could give a score higher than 10 I would ❤️
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Reviewed: June 20, 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewVery well located in a quiet area and secure
Reviewed: May 29, 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewFriendly staff and nice rooms!
Reviewed: March 19, 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewStayed here for three nights. Gladys and Natasha were both very welcoming and helpful. Lovely small pool in partial shade, towels are provided by reception. We stayed in rooms 7&8 (room 7 had three beds in it and the rooms were able to interconnect. Rooms are a good size and plenty of toiletries are provided. The dinner and lunch menu are the same, so limited. After lunch and dinner on our first night we then ventured out to other places to eat. (There are plenty!). The food however was ok. Gladys kindly arranged a take away breakfast for us one early morning when we went to Nairobi National Park, but Natasha wouldn't do the same again when I had an early flight and just gave me an apple - a bit annoying as I had paid for breakfast. The property was located close to Nairobi national park and the Giraffe centre so easy to get to.
Breakfast was a bit slow and ordering process is overly complicated. These rooms did not have tea/coffee facilities so that was a bit annoying as my friend staying in another room did so that's why they get a 7! Some of the mattresses needed toppers or replacing as they weren't comfortable.
We appreciate your candid feedback. The management will review the highlighted areas of concern and take appropriate remedial action.
Reviewed: February 22, 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewKeep it up. Booking.com's assistance and provision of a free airport taxi for newcomers who have no information about the country to protect tourists from scammers was very, very helpful.
Reviewed: January 26, 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReally lovely staff make you feel very welcome. Lovely quiet hotel with a pleasant garden. Good breakfast.
Reviewed: January 4, 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewThey let us do a very late checkin, which was very nice. The staff is really nice.
They have a very nice garden but we didn’t manage to spend anytime in it.
Reviewed: November 16, 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewGreat welcome from Gladys when we arrived late & went out of their way to make sure we ate well.
Some bedside tables would’ve been helpful.
Reviewed: October 21, 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewThe hospitality of the staff was wonderful. The meals were delicious. The facility and grounds were beautiful.
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Reviewed: September 28, 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewVery kind team, amazing garden, everything was great
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Reviewed: August 28, 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewGladys is wonderful—truly the best Kenya has to offer! She and her staff are warm and responsive, and the hotel is an oasis of comfort. I stayed just one night but made good use of all amenities: the gym, the gardens, the lounge, and the restaurant for all my meals. I would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Reviewed: August 16, 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewAmazing staff, so kind and helpful. Great breakfast and nice room.
Nothing, all good.
Reviewed: August 12, 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewGladys waited for us to arrive despite a very late check in thanks to slow immigration. She also provided a wonderful take away breakfast for us at short notice. Exquisite rooms and wonderful host.
Reviewed: July 21, 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: July 19, 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: July 12, 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewExceptional customer service.
Long wait for food orders