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The Cottage Residence Karen

3.0 star property
Suburban guesthouse with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe

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The Cottage Residence Karen, near Nairobi National Park, offers a garden setting with free WiFi. Families enjoy a playground, bicycle access for exploring, and laundry facilities for longer stays. A bar within walking distance provides evening options.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Full-sized fridge/freezer
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe House | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe House

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 78 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room (Superior Room 1) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Room (Superior Room 1)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
85 Banda Ln, Nairobi, Nairobi County

What's nearby

  • Nairobi National Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Giraffe Centre - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • David Sheldrick Elephant & Rhino Orphanage - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Galleria Shopping Mall - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Bomas of Kenya - 6 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station - 35 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cultiva Farm Kenya - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Java House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Art Caffé - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Balcony Lounge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Art Caffe - Hardy - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Cottage Residence Karen

Guest house near Nairobi National Park
You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a garden and a playground at The Cottage Residence Karen. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • A 24-hour front desk and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, musical instruments and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Musical instrument
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 30 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 30 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 30 (one-way), (from 6 to 12 years old)

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 credit card, debit card or 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 credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Property Registration Number P051425385M

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

The Residence Karen Nairobi
The Cottage Residence Karen Nairobi
The Cottage Residence Karen Guesthouse
The Cottage Residence Karen Guesthouse Nairobi

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottage Residence Karen pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Cottage Residence Karen?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cottage Residence Karen?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Cottage Residence Karen?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does The Cottage Residence Karen provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 30 per person applies.

Where is The Cottage Residence Karen located?

Located in Karen, this guesthouse is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Nairobi National Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Galleria Shopping Mall and Bomas of Kenya. Kazuri Beads Factory and Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

The Cottage Residence Karen Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024