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Red Buffalo House Hotel

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Superior Double Room
Standard Double Room
Lounge
Reception hall

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Swaminarayan street, Langata, Nairobi
  • Place, Nairobi National Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, GP Karting
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Uhuru Gardens Memorial Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Red Buffalo House Hotel

Along with a restaurant, this guesthouse has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Housekeeping is available on request.
Red Buffalo House Hotel offers 6 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature blackout drapes/curtains. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. 32-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

During your stay at Red Buffalo House Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Nairobi National Park. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and TV in a common area
  • 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Nairobi National Park and 8 mi (12.9 km) from Karen Blixen Museum
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Red Buffalo House Hotel also features a garden, laundry facilities, and room service (during limited hours). Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Nairobi guesthouse.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: KES 200 to 500 for adults and KES 200 to 500 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 12 children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately KES 200 to 500 for adults, and KES 200 to 500 for children

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
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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

  • Up to 12 children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using exisiting bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Red Buffalo House Nairobi
Red Buffalo House Hotel Nairobi
Red Buffalo House Hotel Guesthouse
Red Buffalo House Hotel Guesthouse Nairobi

Red Buffalo House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 86 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good for the price and welcoming staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

tom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff Kamande

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel with attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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8/10 Good

Lazarus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Madeline

It felt like a comfortable hostel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lydiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a good time and the hotel and staff were very nice thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

raheem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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4/10 Poor

Chioma

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The environment is quite with a lot of trees
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A lovely little hotel.

We had a lovely stay here, a perfect place to land on arrival in Kenya. The staff were really kind and helpful and the food from the restaurant was delicious. Lovely views of the garden from our room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

RAVEN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and tidy as expected and all the staff friendly. I returned to this place having stayed before. Location is perfect, it is just on the edge of the national park and close by the safari areas, ivory burning site and Uhuru gardens all are in walking distance. Despite feeling quiet and out of the city, it is only half an hour by bolt to central Nairobi. We always enjoy here. On this occasion there had been an accident nearby where a truck crash had knocked out electricity in the neighbourhood. However, the quick thinking management at Red Buffalo got a generator up and running so power was not affected for guests. Well done to them.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

TOM

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good spaces to relax.. however room toilet small and lacks good ventilation, noisy at night due to proximity to a busy highway and limited dining experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
For the price it was decent, just some minor things that need to be improved like some broken tiles
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with good food. Drinks prices were completely reasonable and it is near CBD but not inside CBD. Had a nice dinner in the garden with the garden lights and music and breakfast was a lot for the price. It was good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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6/10 Okay

Swaleh

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Facilities like the corroded windows can be improved.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

RAVEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
These guys were great. we were a little upset by a failed booking at a different place but they more than made up for it. The food and rooms were good. The garden was lovely for yoga and relaxing. If the coffee bar opened a little earlier it would be full marks
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I had a good time and the staff were great as usual. Thanks again and see you soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything, especially the staff. Such wonderful people. The Red Buffalo is a hidden gem. I would recommend it to anyone visiting Nairobi.
Stayed 21 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Wanjiku

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a good time. The room was nice. The food was fantastic. We had the pork ribs and chicken which were fantastic.The prices are affordable. We are definitely going back again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and I like staying here when I'm in Nairobi. The staff treat me very well and the food is good. I like spending evenings in the garden and it is peaceful. The deluxe rooms are big. Thanks guys.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Faudia Aziza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great experience. Already booked to return next week!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jorum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have this soldier they call Maasai. Wow that dude is on top and very helpfull. Kudos guyz my stay was super great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a good stay. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Nel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
By 8am the chef was yet to arrive to provide the said breakfast. The building needs some painting. Rust is the order of the day. Need mosquito nets in all the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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2/10 Terrible

moustafa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything bad
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025