Maison Mitwaba

Suburban guesthouse in Nairobi with free parking

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Dates

August 2025

September 2025

Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

Double Room, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Breakfast available
Laundry
Housekeeping
Kitchen
Parking included
Free WiFi

Room options

All rooms

2 beds

Showing 2 of 2 rooms

Studio Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Refrigerator

Smart TV

Sofa bed

Separate bedroom

900 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Yard

Furnished balcony or patio

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Refrigerator

Smart TV

Portable fan

Separate bedroom

495 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Karen, a neighborhood in Nairobi, Maison Mitwaba is in the suburbs and in a provincial park. Karen Blixen Museum and Bomas of Kenya are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages and Uhuru Gardens Memorial Park. Nairobi Railway Museum and Arboretum are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding.

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Hillcrest Drive, Karen Plains, Nairobi, 00502

What's nearby

Karen Blixen Museum - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles
Bomas of Kenya - 8 min drive - 3.7 miles
Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages - 8 min drive - 2.7 miles
Giraffe Centre - 10 min drive - 4.4 miles
Yaya Centre - 10 min drive - 6.9 miles

Getting around

Syokimau Station - 40 min drive
Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

‪Java House Karen - ‬7 min drive
‪Mangrove Cafe - ‬4 min drive
‪Rib Racks Bbq - ‬5 min drive
‪Karen Hunters One Stop Centre - ‬5 min drive
‪Cj’s - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Maison Mitwaba

Guesthouse located in Karen

At Maison Mitwaba, you can look forward to a rooftop terrace, an art gallery on site, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.

Additional perks include:

Free self parking
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), outdoor furniture, and multilingual staff
Luggage storage

Room features

All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water.

Extra amenities include:

Bathrooms with rainfall showers and tubs or showers
54-inch Smart TVs with Netflix and premium channels
Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and communal kitchens

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: KES 1,600 for adults and KES 1,200 for children

Things to do

Art gallery
Library

Family friendly

In-room refrigerator
In-room sofa bed
Laundry facilities

Conveniences

Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Shared microwave

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff

Outdoors

Garden
In a provincial park
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Rooftop terrace

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
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance

Designated smoking areas
Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Entertainment

54-inch smart TV with premium channels
Netflix

Food and drink

Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Refrigerator
Shared kitchen access
Stovetop

Desk
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 22

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately KES 1600 for adults and KES 1200 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Maison Mitwaba B&B Nairobi

Maison Mitwaba B&B

Maison Mitwaba Nairobi

Maison Mitwaba Guesthouse

Maison Mitwaba Guesthouse Nairobi

Frequently asked questions

Is Maison Mitwaba pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Maison Mitwaba?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Maison Mitwaba?

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Maison Mitwaba?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Maison Mitwaba located?

Located in Karen, this guesthouse is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Kazuri Beads Factory and within 3 mi (5 km) of The Karen Hospital and Karen Country Club. The Hub Karen and Oloolua Nature Trail are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Maison Mitwaba Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Nov 12, 2021

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

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Donald

Apr 2, 2021

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

Was really nice. Unfortunately the nights were unseasonably warm and there were no fans to move the air. Personnel was superb. Room was nice and was very clean.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021