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House of Waine

Masai Lane & Bogani Road | Karen, PO Box 25035, Nairobi 00603, Kenya
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Ranked #2 of 68 hotels in Nairobi
4.5 of 5 stars 54 Reviews
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karinbloem
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

This is a 5* boutique hotel in Nairobi. Pleasantly situated in Karen, with nice helpfull staff. All rooms have an individual theme. Great for people like things to be spot-on. More

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millie4t
Los Angeles, California
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7 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011

Stayed at this property pre safari. Great personal attention from the staff. Delicious food. Each room has a different feel with beautiful artwork and furnishings. Wonderful garden and pool. Close to Kazuri Bead Factory. More

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njeri
Corona, California
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6 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2011
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Having booked this property several times, and stayed myself several times, as a travel agent, I have to add my two cents. I find that this property was an excellent alternative to begin and/or end your safari. Seamless checkin, great rooms, good personal attention and good food. We, my group of six, found the staff to be accommodating and welcoming,... More

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cheq2011
Nairobi, Kenya
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2011

My husband and I had just arrived for our 1st night out and we had a very warm welcome and check in was very seamless. The rooms were excellent and the breakfast was mwah! Really loved it we will definitely be back! More

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Jukka T
Helsinki, Finland
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4 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2011
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We stayed at House of Waine for 2 nights in January 2010, and have such a great memories from the place. The hotel provides a great escape from sometimes chaotic Nairobi city life and provided us a nice beginning for our Kenya experience. The best things about this hotel are: - One of the most helpful and attentative hotel staff... More

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bobby2011
Brisbane, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2011

This hotel was the first and last stops on a two week holdiday in Kenya/Tanzania for myself and my mum, and it was absolutely AMAZING. The staff were incredibly friendly and always went out of their way to accommodate our requests - after seeing the "Malaika Suite" (their presidential suite), we asked if there was any possibility of us being... More

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hellsbells
Llandeilo, United Kingdom
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17 reviews
130 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2011

Several visits to Nairobi - 1st visit to House of Waine The hotel was excellent; staff service fantactic - friendly and very helpfull. We loved the rooms - luxurious - great beds - very clean - superb bathrooms and great location. The reception staff were particularly helpful in arranging transport to the various places we wanted to visit and in... More

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Katie D
Reading, United Kingdom
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3 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 September 2011

My husband and I spent one night here on our honeymoon in July, it was the most fantastic experience. We received a very personal service and were treated like royalty, not only were we treated to the master suite in the house but we had a private dinner just for us where the room was covered with rose petals and... More

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UteSonnenberg
Johannesburg, South Africa
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8 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2011

The hotel offers all amenities of western comfort in a romantic setting with an "Out of Africa" feeling. The spacious garden with the inviting patio and pool are a serene place to reflect. The house itself feels like staying at somebody's home. More

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RaduZaciu
Bucharest, Romania
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4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2011

House of Waine is a top boutique hotel in Karen, a luxurious suburb of Nairobi, just minutes from Wilson, the small airport used for safari trips. The hotel is quiet and elegant and you can relax here after a long flight into Kenya, before you start your safari. We were very pleased with the rooms, food and all services. While... More

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Address: Masai Lane & Bogani Road | Karen, PO Box 25035, Nairobi 00603, Kenya

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