Absolutely gorgeous, historic hotel, located in a lush, green park. A relaxing oasis in buzzing Nairobi. Staff were super nice, competent and helpful.

Stayed in August 2025

Just loved staying at Karen Gables. Fabulous staff, wonderful food and a relaxing and tranquil atmosphere. We will definitely come back.

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing.

Everything-beautiful property, nice staff, lovely garden, great location.

Stayed in March 2025

Staff were so accommodating and attentive. Beautiful gardens. Delicious food.

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing

Beautiful house with a wonderful garden, very comfortable room and a very nice, peaceful ambience

Stayed in March 2025

The rooms, the house, the staff, the pool, the garden, the food… ALL INSANELY GOOD

Stayed in February 2025

no improvements needed

The staff is just great and super welcoming. The breakfast was very good and the accomodation itself is something one usually only sees in the movies. The level of detail is just amazing. We really enjoyed our stay and the nice talks with the Dutch owner on the veranda close to the fireplace.

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing

Amazing place we will b back

Stayed in February 2025

We loved it all. There is nothing that we would change.

From arrival we were impressed. The property is stunning, an oasis in Nairobi! The check-in experience was smooth and quick, a welcome positive as we were travelling with our 10 month old. The hotel set up the cot in the room so everything was ready upon arrival. The room was big, quiet and the bed extremely comfortable. The garden is huge and very calming, and the pool (although cold) was good for a quick dip! As we were with our son we spent quite a lot of time at the hotel. We ate lots of meals as he was napping, and all of the food was delicious. The breakfast included with the room was brilliant. We were already happy with the hotel but when they were accommodating to us with a late check out they really helped us out. It meant that we could keep our baby calm and well slept in advance of our long flight home. They said to treat the room as if it was our own for the whole day, obviously we were lucky that the people coming after us were a late check-in, but many hotels would not have been so helpful. Overall the place is really comfortable. We felt very well rested there. The staff are discreet but helpful at all times, and the owner and manager were both lovely. Would 100% recommend.

Stayed in January 2025

Perfect in every way

Stayed in December 2024

Tea and coffee in the room would have been welcomed.

Lovely boutique hotel with the most stunning gardens and pool area. We had room 1 which was very large with 2 sets of French doors and a fantastic view over the garden.

Stayed in November 2024

I travel a lot. The room was incredibly luxurious, expecially for the price. I develped severe vision problems on my trip to Kenya while traveling alone as an 82 year-old male; they were unexpected. The staff members were aware of my situation and helpful with showing me the hotel layout. The food was consistently very good and I enjoyed the wine options.

Stayed in October 2024

Everything was perfect. The staff are so caring and attentive and the property is amazing

Stayed in October 2024

We liked absolutely everything.

The setting is beautiful. Very peaceful. We stayed in the ground floor suite and it felt like home . The cocktails are good and we ate dinner and breakfast here. The red snapper dish and prawn curry was delicious. I would thoroughly recommend eating dinner here . We asked for a late checkout and an early breakfast and they were kind enough to allow us both. There are many small areas to sit and relax, eat or have a drink. The birds and garden were a wonderful setting and the pool was lovely. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

Stayed in August 2024

Lovely place and great staff! It was one of our favorites hotels in our safari trip! 100% recommended!

Stayed in June 2024

The quality of the shower head

The care and intimacy of it. The way you could tell it was a home. The landscaping to enjoy was beautiful.

Stayed in June 2024

The only complaint would be that I had to ask for clean towels and the shower head was broken.

Staff was amazing and exceeded my expectations.

Stayed in May 2024

Our shower did not have a great pressure, but was good enough to make do!

You will truly feel at home at Karen Gables! What a comfortable and welcoming home in a peaceful setting. We enjoyed every moment of our stay here. The staff were so wonderful (Newton, Wilem, and Grace, amongst others) and took good care of us! We ate breakfasts and dinners at the house and the food was exceptional, so fresh and flavorful.

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing needs improving

Home from home feel, excellent location, great space inside and out

Stayed in April 2024

Amazing house, pool and garden. The hosts are very friendly and accommodating. The staff is very nice and service is perfect. The food was beyond expectations and very good. We had a memorable time at Karen Gables and one of the highlight of our trip.

Stayed in April 2024

A gracious and elegant property with wonderful gardens, a pool and the most welcoming of staff. Set in the lush suburb of Karen its a sublime place to stay

Stayed in April 2024

Small thing but probably a few sun loungers for the pool area but no big deal

Just exceptional on all levels, location, staff, food, pool, gardens, owner Chris was super lovely. Can’t fault it at any point !

Stayed in March 2024

I wish Nairobi was more walkable - but nothing Karen Gables can do.

This place is so so nice - you'll want to move in. The staff are so caring, the breakfast is so fresh and nice. Really it's a beautiful place I won't froget.

Stayed in March 2024

Outside room was a bit damp, no air conditioning and no phone so felt a bit isolated. Having said that it was nice and quiet and private.

Staff were amazing.

Stayed in January 2024