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The Cottage Residence Karen

3.0 star property
Travelers sip coffee at the charming cafe, play on the playground, or pedal around on bicycles at this peaceful Karen retreat with garden views

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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

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

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

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Deluxe House | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Deluxe House

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
2 bedrooms
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
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Superior Room

Highlights

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

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Superior Room (Superior Room 1) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Superior Room (Superior Room 1)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
LED TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
Oven
  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Karen, a neighborhood in Nairobi, The Cottage Residence Karen is in the suburbs and near the airport. Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages and Uhuru Gardens Memorial Park are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Galleria Shopping Mall and The Hub Karen. Nairobi Railway Museum and Arboretum are also worth visiting. Visit our Nairobi travel guide
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85 Banda Ln, Nairobi, Nairobi County

What's nearby

  • Zebras in Nairobi national park with Nairoby city in the background. Zebra puts head on back of other zebra in Nairobi, Kenya.
    Nairobi National Park
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Giraffe manor is truly a once in a lifetime experience both in the sheer enjoyment it gives and the cost. I cant come close to explaining the experience but it you ever have the chance dont think to hard just do it.
    Giraffe Centre
    4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Nairobi Landmarks, Kenya
    Kenyatta International Convention Centre
    20 min drive - 14.6 km
  • David Sheldrick Elephant & Rhino Orphanage
    4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Karen Blixen Museum
    10 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Java House
    6 min drive
  • Cultiva Farm Kenya
    6 min drive
  • Balcony Lounge
    4 min drive
  • Art Caffé
    6 min drive
  • KFC
    7 min drive

About this property

The Cottage Residence Karen

Guesthouse 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 speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Outdoor furniture and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, 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 transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip 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 elevator

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: 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 elevators

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?

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?

Check-out 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 mi (5 km) of Galleria Shopping Mall and Bomas of Kenya. Kazuri Beads Factory and Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Cottage Residence Karen Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024