I stayed here several years ago and enjoyed returning to this place. Karen is a better option than the city centre and this is a sweet choice near Karen Blixen's museum, the giraffe centre, Kazuri beads and not too far from a good shopping centre (Junction) with great shops and restaurants. Why stay in dirty, crowded Nairobi when you can... More

We only wanted to stay here mainly because of the connection with Karen Blixen's farm and its history, and its location, but do feel (as I've already noted in other reviews of Kenyan places) it was overpriced. i.e. compare this with what you can get in the rest of the world for the same money and there's often a glaring... More

I spent the last year traveling around Africa, and had some reservations about staying in Nairobi. But this hotel, which sits in Karen, a quiet suburb of Nairobi, is truly wonderful. It's maybe not the place to go for a true Kenyan cultural adventure, but otherwise, it's relaxing, beautiful, and peaceful. We came to Kenya for my birthday in August,... More

Stayed here for three nights and it was a very peaceful location. The outstanding thing for me was the service with every greeting or request met with a warm Kenyan smile. No request was too much trouble. I really enjoyed the food in the restaurant which was excellent, including a very nice Sunday curry buffet. The room itself was a... More

The accomodation was very good. I had expected a much lower standard than I found. In spite of being in a very poor city in a fairly poor country, the Blixen compound comes as a welcome oasis. I was staying there while visiting relatives in Niarobi. The high standard of the estate accomodation is on a par with anything found... More

Very well run and cottages and comfortable, with lovely showers and bath. All the staff are extremely polite and helpful. Limited area around the pool and the pool is freezing cold. The cottages could do with Safes added as most people are passing through on holiday and would be carrying money. Overall expensive if one wasn't staying too long. Steeped... More

Located on the infamous Karen Blixen estate in the beautiful suburb of Karen, Nairobi. I stayed, and only recommend, the "Honeymoon Suite" which has a modern huge bathroom and a separate living room. I have been here several times and I would recommend this room. Although Hogmead has just opened and I recommend this hands down. Also in the suburbs... More

This is one of the best hotels I've ever stayed in, and I travel all the time in my job. And I'm talking global here!! The garden is a tropical heaven, beautifully maintained, the cottages are beautiful, clean, tastefully decorated and utterly romantic. Try the massage in the spa, it's great! But best of all: the historic heartbeat of the... More

We stayed at the Karen Blixen cottages at the beginning and end of our African safari trip in Kenya and can't write enough accolades for this distinctive boutique hotel. After a 24 hr trip from the United States, the arrival at the Blixen Cottages was the sweetest thing one could hope for. Located in Karen, a short drive from the... More