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Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi

Corner of Kenyatta Ave. and Kimathi St., Nairobi, 00100

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Nov 23, 2026
Check-out
Nov 25, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Accommodation

    Experience elegance and comfort in our luxury rooms at Sarova Stanley, each offering stunning views of Nairobi. Relax in style with a seating area, satellite TV, and free Wi-Fi.

  • Culinary Delights

    Indulge your taste buds at our 3 restaurants - from al fresco buffet-style meals at Pool Deck Restaurant to authentic Thai cuisine at Thai Chi. Enjoy a casual dining experience at Thorn Tree Café.

  • Wellness and Leisure

    Unwind at Stanley Health Club with a fitness area, sauna, and steam bath. Stay active with yoga and aerobics classes.

Book now and enjoy our premium amenities and central location.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Great staff

  • Excellent food

At the hotel

Popular amenities

80 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Air conditioning
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Bar
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Business center
  • Cashless payment available
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Pools & wellness

  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Massage services
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Pool with view
  • Sauna
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Steam room
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Soundproof rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Security alarm
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Parking
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Private parking
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Street parking
  • Valet parking
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Services & essentials

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Free WiFi
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Packed lunches
  • Room service
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

1,733 reviews
9/ 10
The breakfast room was lovely and spacious. the food choices were great. the historic "old school" charm of this hotel is what makes it so special
Helen · couple · 2026-10-15

The guest experience

9.0out of 10
1733 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Great staff
  • Excellent food

Worth knowing — Expensive bar · Room card issues

How guests scored the stay

  • Service9.8

    Staff were consistently described as helpful and friendly, contributing to a positive experience.

  • Location9.3

    Central location in Nairobi was frequently highlighted as a strong point.

  • Food and Beverage9.3

    Food quality received high praise, especially for the breakfast and specific meals.

  • Amenities9.3

    Amenities like the pool and spa were enjoyed by guests.

  • Overall Experience9.3

    Overall experience was highly rated across multiple reviews.

  • Cleanliness8.3

    Cleanliness was generally good, but there were minor issues mentioned about room maintenance.

  • Room Quality8.3

    Rooms were clean but some reviews mentioned that the beds were not very soft.

  • Value for Money8.3

    Some reviews mentioned that certain services, like the bar, were expensive.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Remarkably consistent

100% of 17 recent stays rated 8+

9.01733 reviews
  • Beautiful historic and charming hotel in central location of Nairobi.

    9/10

    Helen · couple · 2026-10-15

    “The breakfast room was lovely and spacious. the food choices were great. the historic "old school" charm of this hotel is what makes it so special”

  • Satisfied, will stay again.

    9/10

    Nabeel · extended group · 2026-10-10

    “Location was ideal, friendly staff & breakfast was excellent.”

  • Great property, friendly staff, good breakfast & excellent location.

    10/10

    Nabeel · extended group · 2026-10-10

    “Everything was great there.”

  • Dejligt ophold med hjælpsomt, venligt og smilende personale på et hotel med glimrende restauranter.

    9/10

    Dirk Lund · solo traveller · 2026-10-09

    “Glimrende restauranter, venligt og hjælpsomt personale, glimrende trænings- og spa-faciliteter.”

  • Lovely place for a night or two

    8/10

    Yasmin · couple · 2026-09-19

    “Lots of history, facilities on site, great heated rooftop pool and restaurants. Great breakfast in particular!! Lovely staff, made us feel at home and safe. Great to find a peaceful place on the heart of a chaotic city”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Chelle Foley · solo traveller · 2026-09-17

    “The hotel, history and staff were incredible. The senior Concierge Steve took us on a hotel tour describing historical facts where visitors like Queen Elizabeth, Ernest Hemingway, Karen Blixen, and many many more stayed. Having a drink in the original Kenyan Stock Exchange which us now the Long Bar was pretty cool. I simply loved the rooftop pool and bar. If ever in Nairobi again I would choose to stay at the Sarova Stanley again.”

  • Sehr tolles Hotel im vibrierenden Zentrum von Nairobi

    10/10

    Carmen · couple · 2026-09-17

  • Molto piacevole

    9/10

    Christian · solo traveller · 2026-09-16

    “Accoglienza”

  • Enjoyable

    8/10

    Stuart · couple · 2026-09-13

    “Historic and cultural narrative, contemporary restyling, options for dining attentive staff”

  • Ideaal verblijf om even lekker gepamperd te worden

    10/10

    Mandy · solo traveller · 2026-09-13

    “De service is het meest opvallend, maar alles is top aan dit hotel. Mooie ruime kamer, goed ontbijt, verschillende restaurants.”

  • As always an excellent experience

    10/10

    Patel · solo traveller · 2026-09-11

    “The service is amazing”

  • Best hotel in Nairobi.

    10/10

    Jason · solo traveller · 2026-09-11

    “Everything was excellent! The staff were all polite and helpful, the breakfast was excellent, and the location is ideal.”

  • Thanks to all the staff …they were amazing

    9/10

    jon · couple · 2026-09-09

    “Very nice staff everyone went out of their way for me especially the lovely people in the bar….”

  • AMAZING! Mann soll bei Ihnen sein um das Wort "Relaxing" zu verstehen!

    10/10

    sebastien · couple · 2026-09-08

    “1/ Das Personal: unglaublich gut! 2/ Das Lounge chef... Danke vielmals! (Und als ich vielmals sage gibt es nicht genug Mals im Viel!!!!) 3/ Die Massagen: Eines das bestes Erlebnis meines Leben. Wie kann es sein dass Sie so gut arbeiten? 4/ Die Restaurante: wunderbare ist auch nicht genug so schreiben! 5/ Das Bar: Bitte warten Sie, ich komme wie bald wie moeglich zurueck um einen von Ihre Ueberraschung Cocktail zu geniessen ! 6/ Die Ambianz, Toll toll toll! Fast alles war 100% super!”

  • The best hotel, with the friendliest staff, I've ever stayed in. I hated to leave!

    10/10

    Lou · couple · 2026-09-08

    “On Sept. 2, during our 11am or so check-in, I tripped and fell up the step trying to look at the safari vehicle in the lobby. MANY employees rushed to my aid, lifted me bodily to a chair and hovered solicitously until I felt steady enough to walk. One particular employee, Millicent, who had been checking us in, spearheaded the rush to my aid, and remained with us, drying my tears and eventuarlly walking us to our room. I saw Millicent a few other times during our stay and she never failed to ask after my wellbeing. Her kindness was one of the many things I'll always remember about our stay at the Sarova Stanley.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    SALVADOR · extended group · 2026-09-05

    “Regresamos otra vez después del safari, ya nos gustó cuando llegamos a Kenia. Sin duda volveríamos a hospedarnos. Toda una institución en Nairobi. El mejor del centro.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Francisco · family with children · 2026-09-05

    “É um hotel que respira história e que se encontra mesmo no centro de Nairobi. A piscina aquecida é ótima!”

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