Property Location With a stay at Karen Gables in Karen (Langata), you'll be convenient to Karen Blixen Museum and The Karen Hospital. This 4-star guesthouse is within the vicinity of AFEW Giraffe Centre and Nairobi Business Park.
FeesOptional Fees Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per person (one way)Rollaway bed fee: USD 88.0 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. PoliciesKnow Before You Go Up to 3 children 1 year old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
Room
Amenities Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and babysitting/childcare (surcharge).
Business Double Room, 1 King Bed
1 King BedSoundproofed roomRelax - Private pool and private spa tubInternet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Room service (limited) and free bottled water Sleep - Premium bedding Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe and laptop workspace; rollaway/extra beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heated floorsAccessibility - Wheelchair accessibleNeed to Know - Bed sheets not availableNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors
1 King BedSoundproofed roomRelax - Private pool and private spa tubInternet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Room service (limited) and free bottled water Sleep - Premium bedding Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe and laptop workspace; rollaway/extra beds available on requestComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heated floorsAccessibility - Wheelchair accessibleNeed to Know - Bed sheets not availableNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors
Double Room
1 King Bed538-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony with garden and pool views Relax - Private pool, private spa tub, and fireplaceInternet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Room service (limited) and free bottled water Sleep - Premium bedding Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe and laptop workspaceComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heated floorsNeed to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available, bed sheets not availableNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors
1 King Bed538-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony with garden and pool views Relax - Private pool, private spa tub, and fireplaceInternet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Room service (limited) and free bottled water Sleep - Premium bedding Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe and laptop workspaceComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heated floorsNeed to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available, bed sheets not availableNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors
Twin Room
2 Twin Beds538 sq feet Layout - Bedroom Relax - Private pool and private spa tubInternet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Room service (limited) and free bottled water Sleep - Premium bedding Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe and laptop workspaceComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heated floorsNeed to Know - Bed sheets not availableNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors
2 Twin Beds538 sq feet Layout - Bedroom Relax - Private pool and private spa tubInternet - Free WiFi Food & Drink - Room service (limited) and free bottled water Sleep - Premium bedding Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe and laptop workspaceComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heated floorsNeed to Know - Bed sheets not availableNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors
Junior Suite
1 Double Bed538-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony with garden and pool views Layout - Bedroom Relax - Private pool and private spa tubInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch LED TV with premium channelsFood & Drink - Room service (limited) and free bottled water Sleep - Premium bedding Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe and laptop workspaceComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heated floorsNeed to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available, bed sheets not availableNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors
1 Double Bed538-sq-foot soundproofed room, balcony with garden and pool views Layout - Bedroom Relax - Private pool and private spa tubInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch LED TV with premium channelsFood & Drink - Room service (limited) and free bottled water Sleep - Premium bedding Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and free toiletriesPractical - Safe and laptop workspaceComfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heated floorsNeed to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available, bed sheets not availableNon-SmokingRoom is accessed via exterior corridors
dining
Dining Take advantage of the guesthouse's room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Recreation
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Oloolua Nature Trail - 1.6 km / 1 mi Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi Karen Blixen Museum - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi Karen Country Club - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi The Karen Hospital - 4.1 km / 2.6 mi The Hub Karen - 6.6 km / 4.1 mi Nairobi National Park - 8 km / 5 mi Nairobi Business Park - 8.7 km / 5.4 mi Galleria Shopping Mall - 9 km / 5.6 mi Bomas of Kenya - 9.2 km / 5.7 mi The Junction Shopping Mall - 11.8 km / 7.3 mi Prestige Plaza - 14.7 km / 9.1 mi Lucky 8 Casino - 14.8 km / 9.2 mi Yaya Centre - 15 km / 9.3 mi Royal Nairobi Golf Club - 16.1 km / 10 mi The nearest airports are:Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 16.5 km / 10.2 mi Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 34 km / 21.1 mi
Pricing
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Location
Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bathrobes. Conveniences include desks and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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Rating
40 Reviews
Average ratings
TripAdvisor Traveller reviews
toby j
A beautiful oasis of comfort and service
A beautiful oasis of comfort and service let us after a long day of travel The owner Chris was so welcoming that we immediately felt at home in his home, which is authentically and tastefully...
Amarjit D
Excellent start to our safari adventure.
Karen Gables was our first stop in Kenya at the start of our safari. This is a very quaint property with only 8 bedrooms away from the city centre. Throughout our stay of two nights we were extremely...
Pamsoloadventurer
Loved staying here
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