With a stay at Karen Bomas Inn in Nairobi (Karen), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Nairobi National Park and Bomas of Kenya. .This hotel is 14.4 mi (23.1 km) from Thika Road Mall and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Galleria Shopping Mall.
What's nearby
Bomas of Kenya - 6 min walk
Galleria Shopping Mall - 13 min walk
Giraffe Centre - 9 min drive
Yaya Centre - 10 min drive
David Sheldrick Elephant & Rhino Orphanage - 26 min drive
Getting around
Nairobi Station - 22 min drive
Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Art Caffé - 14 min walk
Rib Racks Bbq - 4 min drive
Karen Hunters One Stop Centre - 4 min drive
Java House - 14 min walk
ZINOS - 6 min drive
About this property
Karen Bomas Inn
Suburban Nairobi hotel in Karen with free breakfast
Karen Bomas Inn offers 14 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.
This Nairobi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a spa tub and a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 14 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a spa tub and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 5 AM to 9 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 5 AM and 9 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Airport shuttle on request
Local area shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily 5 AM–9 AM
1 restaurant
1 bar
Room service available
Things to do
Fitness centre
Playground
A hot tub
Family friendly
Playground
Conveniences
Free newspapers in reception
Front-desk safe
Library
Guest services
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Business services
A meeting room
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
More
Designated smoking areas
TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Towels
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
More
Desk
Free newspapers
Safe
Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: USD 30.00 per vehicle (one way)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Property is also known as
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Karen Bomas Inn Reviews
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7.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
6.0/10
Amenities
5.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
2 Feb 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good convienent location and great very accomodating staff
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
Travelled with partner
30 Jan 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Staff is wonderful and location is very convenient
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
19 Nov 2017
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Close to Bomas of Kenya
Nice quiet hotel close to Bomas if Kenya National Cultural Center and Galleria Shopping Mall.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
6/10 Okay
Karen
29 Oct 2017
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff are really sweet and helpful, but this is an old building with a lot of plumbing problems. Our stay was okay but not worth the price.