Indulge in individually decorated rooms with modern amenities like air conditioning and flat-screen TVs, ensuring a comfortable stay.
Tranquil Garden Oasis
Relax by the outdoor pool in the serene garden setting, offering a peaceful escape from the city buzz.
Convenience and Hospitality
Enjoy the convenience of on-site dining, 24-hour front desk service, and conference facilities, all aimed at enhancing your experience.
Experience luxury and tranquility at House of Waine. Book now to secure your serene getaway in Nairobi's suburb of Karen.
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Tranquil location
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Beautiful grounds
At the hotel
Popular amenities
72 listed
24-hour security
Access to health care professionals
Accessible shuttle
Accessible train station shuttle
Air conditioning
Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
Car hire
Cashless payment available
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Pools & wellness
Exercise/lap pool
Free pool cabanas
Massage services
Pool sun loungers
Swimming pool
Dining & drinks
Delivered food - securely covered
Food delivered to guest room
Fruits
Kid meals
Physical distancing in dining areas
Restaurant
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Wine release events
Fitness & outdoors
Golfing on site
Japanese garden
Outdoor furniture
Terrace
Rooms & comfort
Non-smoking rooms
Shared lounge/TV area
Television in common areas
Safety & cleanliness
Contactless check-in/check-out
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Guest room sealed after cleaning
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Physical distancing rules followed
Process in place to check health of guests
Safety deposit box
Security alarm
Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
Smoke alarms
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Getting around & access
No accessible shuttle
No accessible train station shuttle
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Self parking (surcharge)
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Guest services
Concierge service
Currency exchange
Express check-in
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Front desk (limited hours)
Ironing service
Luggage storage
Private check-in/check-out
Supervised childcare/activities
Services & essentials
Face masks for guests available
Family rooms
Free wired internet
Housekeeping on request
Internet access
Packed lunches
Reception hall
Room service
Shallow end
Swimming nearby
Thermometers for guests provided by property
Vegetarian menu options available
Review in focus
25 reviews
10/ 10
My family and I stayed here for two nights prior to starting our safari, and it was an absolutely delightful experience. Despite arriving on property at midnight, we were warmly greeted by staff with a signature drink. They kept the kitchen open for us, cooked us dinner and brought it to everyone’s room. Meals change daily and reflect local flavors - there were always vegetarian options available. We chose the “half board” option which included breakfast and dinner daily.
Rooms were beautifully appointed and comfortable. Plenty of water and snacks were available daily in our room. We were celebrating a big birthday and anniversary on this trip, and the staff graciously decorated our bed with celebratory messaging and brought out a celebratory cake our night at dinner.
The grounds are beautiful and lush. We enjoyed sitting outside in the evening with a glass of wine. The pool is lovely, although we did not have the opportunity to use it during this visit.
The hotel has close proximity to both the Giraffe Center and Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Wilson airport and NBO are both within 20-30 minutes.
devonh504 · Family · 2026-06-04
The guest experience
9.4out of 10 25 verified reviews
Loved most
Service quality
Tranquil location
Beautiful grounds
Spacious cottage
How guests scored the stay
Service9.6
The level of service provided 24 hours a day was remarkable.
Location9.5
The House of Waine is located in the beautiful Karen district, close to attractions.
Cleanliness9.5
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities9.5
Amenities included a well-stocked kitchen and lovely outdoor sitting area.
Overall Experience9.5
It was a perfect place to recharge and start an adventure in Kenya.
Room Quality9.5
The cottage was spacious, beautifully appointed, and well stocked.
Food and Beverage9.1
Delicious welcome beverage and full breakfast made to order.
Value for Money9.1
Considered a great place for a tranquil stay at a value worth the price.
Live guest feedback
Guest reviews
Mixed experiences
95% of 20 recent stays rated 8+
9.425 reviews
Delightful boutique hotel close to local attractions
10/10
devonh504 · Family · 2026-06-04
“My family and I stayed here for two nights prior to starting our safari, and it was an absolutely delightful experience. Despite arriving on property at midnight, we were warmly greeted by staff with a signature drink. They kept the kitchen open for us, cooked us dinner and brought it to everyone’s room. Meals change daily and reflect local flavors - there were always vegetarian options available. We chose the “half board” option which included breakfast and dinner daily.
Rooms were beautifully appointed and comfortable. Plenty of water and snacks were available daily in our room. We were celebrating a big birthday and anniversary on this trip, and the staff graciously decorated our bed with celebratory messaging and brought out a celebratory cake our night at dinner.
The grounds are beautiful and lush. We enjoyed sitting outside in the evening with a glass of wine. The pool is lovely, although we did not have the opportunity to use it during this visit.
The hotel has close proximity to both the Giraffe Center and Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Wilson airport and NBO are both within 20-30 minutes.”
A beautiful, tranquil place with gorgeous grounds in Nairobi’s beautiful Karen district
10/10
andresnurkin · Couples · 2025-11-07
“We had a lovely 3 night stay in the charming and secluded cottage of this idyllic property. We arrived late at night after 30 hours of travel and were warmly greeted with a delicious welcome beverage and a dinner of our choosing despite the late hour of our arrival. What made House of Waine so remarkable was the level of service they provided 24 hours a day. When we needed an early breakfast to accommodate our 6am departure flight, they made sure the kitchen was open for us to have a delicious full breakfast. Everyone here worked hard to make sure we had a thoroughly enjoyable stay. The cottage we stayed in right off the pool was spacious and beautifully appointed. It had 2 fireplaces, one in the living room area and one in the bedroom. The cottage’s kitchen was well stocked with cold beverages, tea, coffee, and snacks. We really enjoyed the lovely outdoor private sitting area, where we sat and enjoyed the beautiful landscaping and the sounds of nature. The House of Waine is located in the beautiful Karen district of Nairobi, close to the Giraffe Center, the Nairobi National Park, and the Blixen House. We couldn’t have asked for a better place for us to recharge and begin to explore all that Kenya has to offer. It was the best place for us to begin our East African safari and would recommend it to anyone looking for a beautiful, tranquil place with pristine grounds and impeccable service.”
A Welcome Respite from Bustling Nairobi
10/10
MLBJ984 · Family · 2025-07-26
“This boutique hotel exudes charm and elegance. It was my husband's birthday and they made us feel special from the moment we walked in. Our bed was creativily decorated with an imaginative Happy Birthday message made out of towels, rose petals, and palm fronds. The beds are comfortable and the grounds are lush and green. We had a relatively brief stay but can't recommend this hotel enough for its comfort and high level of service.”
Wonderful way to relax before beginning safari.
10/10
brooksk361 · Couples · 2025-07-14
“We stayed at the House of Waine for two nights prior to starting our 16 day safari in Kenya and Uganda, and one night just prior to our fligjt back to the States. Our flight landed late evening in Nairobi causing us to arrive at the House very late, but we were greeted by a very cheerful staff and was even offered dinner even though it was very late. The guest rooms were elegantly appointed, comfortable, and quiet. Although breakfast was included in the package, the House also serves lunch and dinner. The food was excellent and the service friendly and professional. The grounds were beautiful, peaceful and private. We would also recommend Langata Link Shops and Love Birds Community Shops for locally made souvenirs (roughly 2 miles from the House). All in all we had an excellent experience and would definitely choose House of Waine again.”
A friendly introduction to East Africa
10/10
TDW_KSW · Couples · 2025-02-15
“We stayed here for two nights before leaving on our safari adventure. This is a nice oasis outside Nairobi, but conveniently located to local attractions and restaurants.
Each of the rooms is unique--large and comfortable. The grounds and pool are very nice. Service was incredibly friendly. Breakfast was included, and was very good quality. We ate out for lunch and dinner, and only later learned that we could have had those meals here as well.
A wonderful property with very friendly and welcoming people.”
Exceptional
10/10
R2596DOlindaf · Solo travel · 2024-08-17
“The staff and grounds at this resort are amazing.
The rooms are beyond exceptional. Mine had a fire place and a claw foot tub. Others had balconies.
The gardens are peaceful and lush; full of different plants and color.
Food was exceptional. One day I stayed at the hotel and for lunch, they served it in the garden.
Highly recommend this hotel if you need a place to stay in Nairobi.”
Comfortable and welcoming B&B
10/10
BiffL447 · Couples · 2024-07-28
“We stayed two nights at House of Waine upon arrival to Nairobi to get adjusted to the time change from the US. This was a lovely B&B with a very comfortable room and beautiful grounds. We enjoyed the breakfast which was very filling and delicious. The room was spacious and comfortable. I would definitely recommend this venue for a short stay prior to going on safari.”
Great Place to Start/End Safari Trip!
10/10
LKamat · Family · 2024-07-21
“House of Waine in Nairobi was an amazing place to start off our safari trip! It is really close to the Karen Blixen House and Giraffe Centre. We felt really welcomed by all of the staff, especially Maurice who helped us at meals! The rooms were extremely clean, AC worked really well, and the food was great! They even set up a birthday surprise for my mom - complete with a cake and decorated room. We reached the hotel at almost 11pm, but they still welcomed us with a welcome drink and had the chefs/waiters stay late so we could have dinner. We really appreciate all of the people at House of Waine who made our stay amazing!”
Great hotel
10/10
Steverheum · Couples · 2024-07-15
“Really lovely colonial style hotel. Recently refurbished rooms excellent. Service first rate. Gardens and pool delightful. Good food. Really safe area. Good beds. Excellent pillows. Generous minibar. Ignore any of the negative reviews..IMHO they are rubbish”
Nice Stay in Nairobi
8/10
doctenor · Friends getaway · 2024-03-02
“We stayed here for one night before we headed south to Tanzania. The staff was excellent, the rooms were large and comfortable, and the food was good. We stayed in the room called "Tembo," which had a nice view of the pool. Before dinner we had drinks in the lobby area, and the bartender made very nice cocktails. It was a very nice stay.”
African nature and comfort in the middle of Nairobi
10/10
DonitaPo · Solo travel · 2024-02-01
“This hotel was a real find for me. A beautiful manor in a very posh neightborhood in Nairobi, sorrounded by acres of land, giving you a feel of African nature in the middle of the city. It has few rooms, so the hotel is quite boutique, and every room is different and special (I stayed at the Tembo room). The facilities are great, with a lush garden and a lovely pool. The food was delicious. The service was kind and attentive. During my stay, the hotel was quite quiet and relaxing.
The hotel is relatively close to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Nairobi National Park. The area is safe and beautiful.
I highly recommend this place and would definitely stay here again.”
Decent stay
8/10
mccrawf · Family · 2024-01-01
“We stayed as a large group at the House of Waine twice over the summer.
The good:
- The staff was very kind and even outwardly asked us to help with laundry when our kids had a spill
- The hotel itself is clean and safe. The beds were comfortable.
- It wasn’t clear to us that all inclusive doesn’t include “expected” gratuity. This made it relatively awkward. I’d strongly recommend the property just hike the price and include a flat 15-20%.
The not so good:
- The restaurant took foreverrrrrr. It was 30-45 minutes from ordering to get food. We tried to ask for portions to be cut in half as well; however, it seemed like any customizations weren’t possible.
- The location was pretty far from both downtown as well as the airport. If you’re looking for “convenient”, there’s closer.”
Wonderful House of Waine hotel
8/10
karenmsteinfeld · Family · 2023-11-18
“House of Waine is a beautiful boutique hotel set on a gorgeous lush property. The location is close to places we visited , and also to Wilson Airport where safaris leave from. Staff are very professional and expert at their jobs, as well as being friendly and very accommodating. We checked in very late due to late arriving flights, and they also gave us late check-out times on our departure. The food surpassed our expectations and several surprise meals set up for us in the garden were a very nice touch . Rooms are large, bright, and very comfortable, with luxurious linens and several seating areas. Our 2 nights before and 2 nights after safari in Nairobi were particularly memorable due to our stay at House of Waine.”
Excellent boutique hotel in Nairobi
10/10
S2671TZmikem · Family · 2023-10-12
“Excellent boutique hotel with a very accomadating staff, beautiful rooms and beautiful grounds. We arrive around 1 AM and the staff was waiting on us. They offered to fix a meal but we were not interested. Once in the room we found fresh cookies, snacks and drinks. Breakfast the next morning was good and the view of the grounds from the dining room was very beautiful.”
Beautiful Resort!
10/10
nlmartelli24 · Family · 2023-09-30
“Fantastic! The House of Wayne was a beautiful property and a great way to begin our trip as a family. Many times it felt that we were the only ones staying there. The staff was super attentive. The rooms were spacious and nice with amenities like toothbrushes, shampoo, conditioners, etc… The breakfast was big and you could get an array of breads, eggs, fruits, coffee, tea, etc.
The property was well maintained and spacious. Though we didn’t go swimming, the pool was very nice. Highly recommend this place!”
An oasis in Nairobi
10/10
Cw62lw60 · Family · 2023-09-05
“The House of Waine was a fantastic and beautiful little hotel in Karen. We were very impressed with the attentiveness of the staff and the beauty of the grounds. The room was amazing. We certainly enjoyed our stay”
A little bit of heaven!
10/10
softySwitzerland · Couples · 2023-07-16
“We returned to the HoW in February and we were certainly not disappointed. If you want a businessman's hotel, don't come here. If you wish to be treated as a valued house guest, you will be delighted. Nothing is too much trouble...... want to eat inside.. ....fine. You prefer to have lunch outside............. Just say if you prefer sun or shade, and everything magically appears in the garden! We shall not look to stay in any other hotel when we return to Nairobi. Thank you so much Angela and team!”
Comfortable, secluded, beautiful place to stay in Nairobi
10/10
jiudicello · Family · 2023-07-01
“We stayed here for 2 nights after arriving in Kenya and before our safari started. It is a beautiful, secluded property that was quiet and very comfortable. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable and the food was delicious. The property has lots of open space and is well landscaped. Small side note- we were on a 2-week safari and stayed at 5 different safari lodges after the House of Waine, but in my opinion House of Waine had the best coffee of them all! Really delicious. Would highly recommend House of Waine.”
A sea of tranquility!
10/10
JanetCorradini · Friends getaway · 2023-03-15
“I stayed here for 2 nights before heading on safari. I have to say it was the most wonderful, quiet, calm, relaxing place you could imagine in Nairobi. Someone's former home, the now boutique hotel is elegant without being pretentious. I stayed in the Pwani room that had a sweet balcony overlooking the grounds on the back side. The bed and pillows were incredibly comfortable and the bathroom had every amenity you could need. I loved the juice and Cadbury's in the mini fridge and it was very nice to have a plate of fruit upon my arrival! (as well as a yummy fruit drink!) It was a little chilly to use the pool, but was a nice area to sit with a drink.
The staff were all so kind and meals were great, if over-abundant. Special thanks to Maurice, who took such good care of us! Be sure to try the mandazi at breakfast.
We also had a day room here at the end of our Kenya trip, and it was just as wonderful at the end as the start of the trip. Highly recommend!”
Hotel needs urgent renovation
2/10
Happiness27752885609 · Couples · 2023-02-18
“We stopped at House of waine for one night on the way to safari and I was very disappointed. Way too expensive for what it is. Old bathroom and room in general. They left complimentary fruits in the room which are already expired. Dinner was very average. I can only compliment hotel staff.”
