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“Staff, room comfort”
“Butler service was excellent and the staff were very friendly”
“The rooms are beautiful, spacious, and incredibly comfortable, with every detail…”
“The colonial style, the greenery, the food, the room (incredible) and the staff”
“Location was good”
“The clean landscape The calm & quite location”
“Breakfast was excellent and evening meals very good also”
“The breakfast options were fantastic and staff were so accommodating”
“The room was very clean and had everything to make for a relaxing stay”
“Relaxed pool area”
Situated in a quiet residential area just 15 km from central Nairobi, Hemingways Nairobi features a spa, outdoor swimming pool and restaurant.The hotel also provides a private butler service. The spacious, air-conditioned rooms and suites all have elegant décor and vaulted ceilings. They come with a seating area, balcony or terrace, and en suite bathroom. The suites also include a dining area and well-equipped kitchenette. Guests can enjoy a variety of relaxing treatments and therapies at the spa. Hemingways Restaurant serves contemporary European cuisine, and the brasserie menu includes a variety of steaks. The hotel also offers a bar and several meeting rooms. Hemingways Nairobi is located only 2 km from the Karen Blixen Museum and 10 km from the Langata Giraffe Sanctuary. The Elephant and Rhino Nursery is 15 km away and Nairobi National Park is 25 km away. Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 30 km from the hotel.
Peter Post
couple
June 13, 2026
“Relaxing enjoyment”
Calm high end hotel. Real top nutch Africa when it’s best…
warren
solo_traveller
June 2, 2026
“Poor value for money”
Staff, room comfort
Rowe
family_with_children
May 29, 2026
“Comfortable stay in a beautiful setting amongst lush green gardens with wonderful wildlife to watch.”
Location was good. Check in was smooth. The room was very clean and had everything to make for a relaxing stay. Breakfast was excellent and evening meals very good also. Butler service was excellent and the staff were very friendly. The gardens are well maintained and beautiful to walk through.
HAIYU
couple
May 28, 2026
“Very nice! Especially the restaurant! Super!”
The restaurant is super! Every dish is so delicious! Pls don’t miss the T-bone and fried Tilapia! And the attendants are so friendly and professional! The best crew I have seen so far in Nairobi!
DM5585
solo_traveller
May 24, 2026
“The perfect hotel”
I had an absolutely wonderful stay at Hemingways Nairobi and it was the perfect way to both start and end my trip to Kenya. From the moment I arrived, the service was exceptional — every member of the staff was warm, professional, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Communication before and during the stay was always easy and efficient, which made everything completely stress-free. The rooms are beautiful, spacious, and incredibly comfortable, with every detail feeling elegant and well maintained. The gardens and overall surroundings are stunning and perfectly kept, creating such a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. It truly feels like a luxury retreat in the middle of Nairobi. The food was also outstanding throughout my stay, with excellent quality, great variety, and consistently amazing service in the restaurant. Hemingways Nairobi made such a strong impression on me that I chose to stay there both at the beginning and at the end of my Kenya trip — and I would absolutely love to come back again in the future. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Nairobi.
karen
solo_traveller
May 12, 2026
The colonial style, the greenery, the food, the room (incredible) and the staff.
Shamyka
family_with_children
April 20, 2026
“A real Gem in Nairobi! Classic and Beautiful.”
I really enjoyed my time at Hemingways, we received a warm welcome and our rooms exceeded expectations with the extra bed for my son and still had so much space. The Hotel was classic with timeless class. The breakfast options were fantastic and staff were so accommodating.
Lejda
couple
April 20, 2026
“A refined and tranquil escape in Nairobi that I would return to without hesitation.”
An oasis of luxury and aesthetics in Nairobi, with beautifully designed spaces that feel both elegant and calming. The rooms are exceptionally spacious and tastefully curated, and the overall atmosphere is serene and refined. The service was warm, attentive, and seamless throughout, making the entire stay feel effortless.
Sue
couple
April 7, 2026
“Tranquil luxury in leafy Karen.”
Hemingways is a characterful luxurious hotel, where all the rooms are spacious suites overlooking the Ngong Hills. Its a far cry from the hustle of the city of Nairobi! We find it both tranquil and elegant, and the staff go out of their way to make guests comfortable. The suites feel like film sets from Out of Africa!
Aj300
family_with_children
March 31, 2026
“An amazing quite resort”
The clean landscape The calm & quite location
Rachel
couple
March 9, 2026
Beautiful location, amazing food, rooms are massive and staff are super helpful.
Ulrik
solo_traveller
March 6, 2026
“Superb”
Superb breakfast. Calm and luxurious
Jonathan
family_with_children
January 13, 2026
“Truly superb hotel!”
The finest hotel in Kenya, in my opinion. Truly first class in every single way. Just superb.
Linda
family_with_children
December 17, 2025
Hemingways is a magical, quite and tranquil place to stay. Facilities are top notch and the staff are so friendly and accomodating. The food is delicious and I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone that wants to escape the business of the city.
Ciara
couple
October 5, 2025
They don’t miss a beat - amazing service and all round comfort
Benedetta
solo_traveller
March 11, 2025
“The best!”
Exceptional as always. My favorite hotel in Nairobi.
fiona
couple
February 3, 2025
“Ok.”
Large comfortable room. Lovely garden. Relaxed pool area.
Benedetta
solo_traveller
November 3, 2024
“Nairobi oasis 🏝️”
One of Nairobi’s best hotels in terms of comfort and old school luxury. Great service, and the bar and restaurant gets better every time I’m there.
Kendal Angela
family_with_children
October 28, 2024
Staff were amazing Hotel a bit tired needs an ugrade Food mediocre
Antony
couple
September 14, 2024
“Great place with wonderful ambiance”
Great location, so peaceful and quiet
Sauna, Fitness centre, Golf course (within 3 km), Spa and wellness centre, Massage, Beauty Services, Facial treatments, Hair treatments, Manicure, Pedicure, Hair cut, Body treatments, Body scrub, Body wrap, Spa facilities, Steam room, Spa lounge/relaxation area, Spa/wellness packages, Back massage, Neck massage, Foot massage, Couples massage, Head massage, Hand massage, Full body massage, Fitness
Special diet menus (on request), Kid meals, Kid-friendly buffet, Fruits, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the room, Breakfast options
Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Soundproof rooms, Lift, Safety deposit box, Heating, WiFi available in all areas, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area
WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi
Outdoor pool, Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year)
Parking on site, Private parking, Accessible parking, Parking, Free parking
Pool/beach towels, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Swimming pool, Swimming Pool
Airport shuttle (additional charge), Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Express check-in/check-out, Packed lunches, Car hire, Luggage storage, Valet parking, Currency exchange, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Ironing service
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Featuring elegant décor and vaulted ceilings, this spacious air-conditioned room offers a balcony and views of the garden and Ngong Hills. There is also a seating area and tea-and-coffee making facilities. The en suite bathroom is equipped with a hairdryer, bathrobe and complimentary toiletries.
Featuring elegant décor and vaulted ceilings, this spacious air-conditioned room offers a balcony and views of the garden and Ngong Hills. There is also a seating area, satellite TV and a walk-in closet. The en suite bathroom is equipped with a hairdryer, bathrobe and complimentary toiletries.
This single room has a balcony, bathrobe and minibar. The room also has a seating area with a sofa. The room is complete with a private bathroom with free toiletries.
The spacious twin room features air conditioning, a minibar, a coffee machine, a seating area, as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 2 beds.
Featuring a balcony and views of the Ngong Hills, this spacious, air-conditioned suite comes with elegant décor and vaulted ceilings. It also offers a lounge with dining area, and a well-equipped kitchenette. The en suite bathroom comes with a hairdryer, bathrobe and complimentary toiletries. This suite also includes a personal butler.
Offering a terrace and views of the Ngong Hills, this more spacious, air-conditioned suite comes with elegant décor and vaulted ceilings. It features a hot tub and a personal butler. The suite also includes a lounge, study, dining room and well-equipped kitchenette. The bathroom comes with a hairdryer, bathrobe and complimentary toiletries.
This single room features a balcony, minibar and seating area. The room is complete with a private bathroom with free toiletries.
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