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Karen Gables

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with 2 bars/lounges, near Karen Blixen Museum

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Outdoor pool
Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
Business Double Room, 1 King Bed | Living area | Heated floors
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Karen Gables offers a serene retreat near the Karen Blixen Museum. Start your day with an English breakfast, unwind on the sun-kissed terrace or by the pool, and enjoy convenient perks like dry cleaning/laundry services and free self parking.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Private pool
  • Private hot tub
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is $321
$378 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 17 - Oct 18

Room options

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Business Double Room, 1 King Bed | In-room dining

Business Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Mbagathi Ridge No 76D, Karen, Nairobi, 415-00502

What's nearby

  • Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Karen Blixen Museum - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Giraffe Centre - 10 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Nairobi National Park - 11 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Yaya Centre - 17 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 30 min drive
  • Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 44 min drive
  • Syokimau SGR Railway Station - 29 min drive
  • Syokimau Station - 29 min drive
  • Nairobi Station - 30 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Java House Karen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hemingways Nairobi Hotel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Java House Kerarapon - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Haru - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McFrys - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Karen Gables

Karen Gables puts you within a 15-minute drive of Nairobi National Park. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Other features include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 10:30 AM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 3 children (1 year old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast each morning 6 AM–10 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Wildlife drive nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Private pool
  • Private hot tub
  • Heated floors

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 50 per person (one way)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 88.0 per day

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Karen Gables House Nairobi
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Karen Gables Guesthouse Nairobi
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Frequently asked questions

Does Karen Gables offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Karen Gables does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Karen Gables?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Karen Gables?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Karen Gables?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Karen Gables?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 50 per person one way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Karen Gables?

Check-in start time: 10:30 AM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Karen Gables?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a casino, but Lucky 8 Casino (19-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Karen Gables and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as horseback riding. Additional recreation nearby includes game drives. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the guesthouse's other amenities, which include 2 bars and private plunge pools. Karen Gables also has a garden.

Does Karen Gables have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a private hot tub.

Does Karen Gables have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a private pool and a private plunge pool.

What's the area around Karen Gables like?

Karen Gables is in Karen, a short 19-minute walk from Oloolua Nature Trail.

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