Hemingways Nairobi

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Safari sanctuary in Karen

An infinity pool overlooks a watering hole where animals gather, creating a stunning safari backdrop. Gardens surround the boutique property, with excellent food and drinks available. After exploring, the full-service spa offers rejuvenating massages and treatments in this pre-safari retreat.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a balcony.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a television.

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a balcony with curtains.

Blixen Suite

  • Garden view
  • 1722 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A cozy room with a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a bed with a canopy.

Hemingway Suite

  • Garden view
  • 2583 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A bedroom with a canopy bed, a sofa, and a view of the outdoors.

Executive Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 861 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Located in Karen, a neighborhood in Nairobi, Hemingways Nairobi is in the suburbs. Karen Country Club and Kazuri Beads Factory are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Bomas of Kenya and Nairobi Animal Orphanage. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Nyayo National Stadium or Nairobi City Stadium. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives. Visit our Nairobi travel guide
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Mbagathi Ridge, Nairobi, 00100

What's nearby

  • A large, single-story house with a tiled roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and tall trees.
    Karen Blixen Museum
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Two giraffes standing on a paved area with a fence, surrounded by potted plants and outdoor furniture.
    Giraffe Centre
    12 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Oloolua Nature Trail
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Karen Country Club
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages
    4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Syokimau SGR Railway Station
    27 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sax And Violins
    4 min drive
  • Java House Karen
    5 min drive
  • Saab Bakery & Cafe
    5 min drive
  • Red Cherry
    5 min drive
  • Cjā€™s
    5 min drive

About this property

Hemingways Nairobi

  • Luxury boutique hotel in the suburbs
  • At Hemingways Nairobi, you can look forward to a terrace, shopping on site, and a garden. Indulge in a body scrub, a body wrap, and reflexology at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
    • Free self parking and valet parking
    • Limo/town car service, express check-out, and express check-in
    • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and laundry services
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Hemingways Nairobi feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, in addition to perks like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Free infant beds and free extra beds
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and Select Comfort beds
    • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
    • 40-inch LED TVs with DVD players
    • Balconies, coffee/tea makers, and ceiling fans

Awards and affiliations

  • The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hemingways Nairobi have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hemingways Nairobi?

As of Oct 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hemingways Nairobi on Nov 1, 2026 start from $778, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hemingways Nairobi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hemingways Nairobi?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hemingways Nairobi?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Hemingways Nairobi provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of KES 14000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hemingways Nairobi located?

Located in Karen, this luxury hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Oloolua Nature Trail, Karen Country Club, and Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages. Karen Blixen Museum and The Karen Hospital are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Hemingways Nairobi Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent hotel, with very helpful staff and clean and tasteful accommodation. Very good food quality with wide range of options. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely return if we were to visit Nairobi again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had an incredible experience at Hemingwayā€˜s! From Rogers who picked us up at the airport and gave us a private tour of Nairobi, the ginormous and spacious beautiful room, the food at the restaurant, and every staff member we interacted with. Weā€™ll definitely stay here next time weā€™re in Nairobi.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I loved the people! They were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice property. Pretty place and has a kind of old English colonial vibe to it. Very cool. Very close to giraffe manor and the conservatory. Iā€™d go there again if in Nairobi. The staff were very helpful and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A very comfortable experience with attentive staff, great chef, a unique Petit Chef experience and vibrant spa !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolutely loved it. Rooms are incredible. The hotel is decorated to beautifully with immense grounds to enjoy. Staff are so friendly and helpful. Canā€™t wait to stay here again - this will be my go to when I come to Nairbobi. Karen is serene and beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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One of the best hotels we've stayed in. Beautiful room, good facilities and excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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A superb hotel with the most outstanding staff. Gorgeous grounds and rooms. Also excellent food.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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service was amazing!!!! clean rooms, nice staff, very accommodating. beautiful property too! lots of flowers.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful haven of a property. Excellent food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was the highlight. Very clean, comfortable and well-sized.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The food and drinks here were great. The entire staff were fabulous. I loved the infinity edged pool and being able to look down at the huge watering hole with animals coming to drink. Loved this facility and the entire staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Anyone who stays at Hemmigways, Karen, Nairobi will not be disappointed. The property is often used as a pre or post safari hotel. But I used it as my destination resort in its own right & I was thrilled with everything, especially the kind & thoughtful attention from all the staff. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful! Highly recommend for the staff who are wonderful, the facility which is beautiful, the food, and the attention received from Evans who helped our stay with taking us shopping for our safaris since our luggage did not ever arrive at the hotel! Don't know what we would have done! Thank you for helping us out! Can't go wrong at this beautiful hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

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We had a relaxing stay at Hemmingways after a 2 week safari. The property is beautiful and the grounds are spacious. All of the rooms are large and have balconies. Our only complaint was that the the air conditioning did not work in our room. They told us (for most of the day) that they were fixing it and just before we went to dinner offered us a fan. We asked them to move us, which they did, at 9 pm to a smaller room but cool!! Given the price of the room (almost $700), they should have offered some compensation, which they did not. Otherwise, we enjoyed the pool and massages at the spa were great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Was a great get away from the hustle and bustle of Nairobi
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is an iconic hotel that is both modern and classic Kenyan safari style. A great place to stay over night before your safari to get rid of your jet lag
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Yes. Lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

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The infrastructure is amazing indeed šŸ˜, very clean and organized from the lobby through the restaurant to the rooms is do beautiful. Great staff, just need a little bit of more presence on the staff. But at the spa it didnā€™t go well at all. The service was rushed, lots of interruptions in the journey. Therapist not professional at all. Both my wife and i didnā€™t like it all at the Spa. I hope the hotel authorities are away of this negative touch point and working on it. Checkout at 10am we found it too early , I think that is the earliest checkout time weā€™ve come across. For the money we paid, we were expecting a more higher service than we received.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Hemingways was one of the nicest properties Iā€™ve ever stayed at. All areas of the hotel were impeccable. Room was huge and well appointed. Staff were helpful, kind and able to accomplish anything we needed. We experienced Sunday jazz brunch, a cooking class, the spa, afternoon tea and private dining within their wine cellar. Each experience better than the next. It was difficult to have to leave to head home. Thank you hemingways for an excellent time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Extraordinary Hotel!!! What an amazing stayā¤ļø
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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The property was beautiful and the staff provided incredibly service.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Hemingway's Nairobi is the perfect get away. The amenities and Sunday brunch are spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to relax and wind down.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Architectural beauty, grounds setting is very peaceful and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022