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Blixen Resort & Spa

4.0 star property
Guests enjoy a manager's reception and outdoor pool at this peaceful property just minutes from Nairobi National Park's wildlife and landscapes

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Blixen Resort & Spa offers a peaceful base for exploring Nairobi National Park. Travelers value the helpful staff and amenities like dry cleaning, lobby coffee, and tour assistance. The outdoor pool provides a refreshing retreat after a day of adventure.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Presidential Room | Lobby sitting area

Presidential Room

  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Room

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Karen, a neighborhood in Nairobi, Blixen Resort & Spa is in the suburbs. Nairobi National Park and Karura Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The GoDown Arts Centre and Nairobi Railway Museum. Arboretum and Chandaria Centre for Performing Arts are also worth visiting. Visit our Nairobi travel guide
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Korongo Road, Nairobi, Nairobi County, 00100

What's nearby

  • the karen blixen house
    Karen Blixen Museum
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Giraffe Centre
    Giraffe Centre
    7 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Nairobis skyline with the Nairobi National Park and wildlife in the foreground.
    Nairobi National Park
    7 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • United Nations Office at Nairobi
    27 min drive - 14.5 miles

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station
    27 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson)
    28 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mangrove Cafe
    5 min drive
  • Karen Hunters One Stop Centre
    6 min drive
  • Rib Racks Bbq
    6 min drive
  • Cultiva Farm Kenya
    5 min drive
  • Tiwi Sports Lounge, Gardens
    4 min drive

About this property

Blixen Resort & Spa

Upscale hotel near Nairobi National Park
Consider a stay at Blixen Resort & Spa and take advantage of a free daily manager's reception, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and local meal delivery service
Room features
All guestrooms at Blixen Resort & Spa have amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and toilet paper
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and electrical adapters/chargers

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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

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 9:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

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

Property payment types

Important information

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Does Blixen Resort & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Blixen Resort & Spa 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 Blixen Resort & Spa ?

Check-in start time: 9:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Blixen Resort & Spa ?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Blixen Resort & Spa located?

Located in Karen, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of The Karen Hospital, Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages, and Karen Blixen Museum. Kazuri Beads Factory and Oloolua Nature Trail are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Blixen Resort & Spa Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

6.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yusuf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was extremely friendly, courteous and helpful. They made us feel welcome and enjoyed our stay
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff were very helpful and friendly, they are the ones that make this hotel. The owners need to invest some money into making this a great hotel. The staff have to continually work around and try and fix the issues here.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Luka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024