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Karen Plains Hotel

5.0 star property

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Premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds, individually decorated
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Terrace/patio
Electric kettle, dining tables
Deluxe Room, Balcony | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Karen Plains Rd, Nairobi, Nairobi County, 00100
  • Place, Karen Blixen Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Giraffe Centre
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Yaya Centre
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, Balcony

  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, Multiple Bedrooms, Vision Accessible, Annex Building

  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds, individually decorated

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds, individually decorated

Royal Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, memory-foam beds, individually decorated

Basic Double Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Karen Plains Hotel

Luxury aparthotel with a full-service spa and a health club
This aparthotel features a full-service spa, a health club, and a 24-hour business center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a conference center, a business center, and conference space. Each apartment features thoughtful touches like a pillow menu and bathrobes, along with free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Comforts include a memory foam bed and premium bedding, and guests will also find conveniences like a dining area and an electric kettle.
Karen Plains Hotel offers 70 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Rooms open to balconies. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate dining areas and include dining tables. Memory foam beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

This Nairobi aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include offices and desks. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include a health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the aparthotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

During your stay at Karen Plains Hotel, you'll be within walking distance of Karen Country Club. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a full-service spa. Built in 2010, this luxury aparthotel has 70 apartments on 5 floors. Each apartment offers free WiFi and a balcony.
  • Each apartment offers a balcony, a memory foam bed, and a dining area
  • Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Indulge with deep-tissue massages at the spa
  • Amenities include a 24-hour business center, 10 meeting rooms, and a conference center
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and fitness classes
  • 10 minutes by car from Nairobi National Park and 15 minutes from Yaya Centre
  • Pets welcome for free
Karen Plains Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa and a health club. WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center, 10 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces. Event space at this aparthotel measures 753 square feet (70 square meters) and includes a conference center. The luxury Karen Plains Hotel also features laundry facilities, discounted use of a nearby fitness facility, and an elevator. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. A complete renovation of Karen Plains Hotel was completed in January 2025.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Nairobi aparthotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast daily from 9:00 AM to noon.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Full-service spa
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

Dining

  • Daily English breakfast available 9:00 AM to noon for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • 10 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre (753 square foot of space)
  • Coworking space
  • Laptop workspace
  • Office

Comfort

  • Portable fan

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Pets stay free

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Area rug in room
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (71 centimetre wide door)
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Portable hoist available
  • Sign language-capable staff
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual doorbell notification
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free bottled water
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guides

Location highlights

  • In the suburbs

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Gym
  • Health club
  • Shopping centre
  • Health club (partner property) nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • 70 units
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Built in 2010
  • Gated community
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Renovated - January 2025

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: midnight; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 20 percent for credit card payments
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit is payable by PayPal and is due within 48 hours of booking the reservation.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 20 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the aparthotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

karen plains hotel Nairobi
karen plains hotel Aparthotel
karen plains hotel Aparthotel Nairobi

Reviews

Karen Plains Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very good

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities
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Reviews

8/10 Good

Pelagia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The rooms are spacious. Really loved my stay there. Its opposite to a shopping mall which is a great advantage. The staff were absolutely amazing. Especially Sheila. She was outstanding. Very professional and helpfull. The only downfall was the water wwas cold on some days.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025