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Karolinas Homestay Near JKIA

3.0 star property
Family-friendly bed & breakfast with free breakfast and free valet parking

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Karolinas Homestay Near JKIA offers a welcoming atmosphere in Embakasi. Guests connect at the daily manager's reception. The family-friendly property provides free WiFi for planning adventures, with a garden where parents can unwind while kids play outdoors.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Family Double Room, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
Detached private bathroom
Microwave
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Microwave
Toaster
Blender
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Microwave
Toaster
Blender
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Toaster
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Off North Airport Road, Embakasi, Nairobi

What's nearby

  • Southfield Mall - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • The Imaara Shopping Mall - 8 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • African Heritage House - 11 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Nairobi National Park - 11 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Gateway Mall - 12 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station - 17 min drive
  • Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Java Lounge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Paul Caffe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Java House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cossta Caffee - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Karolinas Homestay Near JKIA

Family-friendly bed & breakfast located in Embakasi
Free continental breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Karolinas Homestay Near JKIA. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and a hair salon.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and local meal delivery service
  • Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Karolinas Homestay Near JKIA boast thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens with a personal chef, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and microwaves
  • 43-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Free secured valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free babysitting
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Blender
  • Chef service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 20 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in; guests providing vaccine records must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child per adult, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cleaning fee: USD 10.0 per accommodation, per stay (varies based on length of stay)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

MAYA'S Residence B&B Mlolongo
MAYA'S Residence B&B
MAYA'S Residence Mlolongo
MAYA'S Residence
Karolinas Homestay Near JKIA Nairobi
Karolinas Homestay Near JKIA Bed & breakfast
Karolinas Homestay Near JKIA Bed & breakfast Nairobi

Frequently asked questions

Is Karolinas Homestay Near JKIA pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 10 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Karolinas Homestay Near JKIA?

Check-in begins at noon. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Karolinas Homestay Near JKIA?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Does Karolinas Homestay Near JKIA provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 40.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Karolinas Homestay Near JKIA located?

Located in Nairobi, this family-friendly bed & breakfast is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Southfield Mall, and within 6 mi (10 km) of The Imaara Shopping Mall and Gateway Mall. Nairobi National Park and The Nextgen Mall are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Karolinas Homestay Near JKIA Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.0

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.4

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ansumana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was top notch and glad to stay always at this place.And also great people and excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostess was very welcoming.. We just stayed for a couple of hours to rest and freshen up before our onward journey, but it was great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was very good and they were very helpful and made sure that I was okay. I will go there again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ansumana

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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