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Margarita House

3.5 star property
Guesthouse in Nairobi with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Executive Double Room, Terrace, Garden View | Garden view
Front of property
Honeymoon Double Room, Fireplace, Garden View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Garden

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Honeymoon Double Room, Fireplace, Garden View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Honeymoon Double Room, Fireplace, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Fireplace
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Triple Room, Non Smoking, Garden View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Triple Room, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 27.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Garden View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Single Room, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Garden View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room, Bathtub, Garden View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Twin Room, Bathtub, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Double Room, Terrace, Garden View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Executive Double Room, Terrace, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Lower Plains Road, Off Karen Road, Nairobi, 00100

What's nearby

  • The Hub Karen - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Karen Blixen Museum - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Giraffe Centre - 11 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Yaya Centre - 12 min drive - 7.6 miles

Getting around

  • Syokimau SGR Railway Station - 35 min drive
  • Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Java House Karen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Talisman - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mangrove Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Artcaffe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cj’s - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Margarita House

Guesthouse located in Karen
You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Margarita House. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to a playground and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Concierge services, a front-desk safe, and newspapers in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Margarita House feature comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10 AM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 30 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35.00 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 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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

Property is also known as

Margarita House Nairobi
Margarita House
Margarita Nairobi
Margarita House Hotel Karen
Margarita House Guesthouse Nairobi
Margarita House Guesthouse
Margarita House Nairobi
Margarita House Guesthouse
Margarita House Guesthouse Nairobi

Frequently asked questions

Does Margarita House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Margarita House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Margarita House?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Margarita House?

Check-in start time: 10 AM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at Margarita House?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Margarita House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of USD 35.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Margarita House located?

Located in Karen, this guesthouse is within 3 mi (5 km) of Karen Country Club, The Karen Hospital, and The Hub Karen. Oloolua Nature Trail and Kazuri Beads Factory are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Margarita House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Had a great stay! Great staff and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was also great!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy and helpful airport pickup and welcoming late night check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

A short overnight stay but the staff was incredibly welcoming for my late arrival. Breakfast was delicious. Hope to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, nice location in Karen. Room was large, bathroom/shower was wonderful. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

c

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well maintained property with gardens and pool. Room was spacious with all you'd need. Lovely lounge but dining room is dark.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David N

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing two night stay - excellent service

Two night stay to celebrate our wedding anniversary and start a safari visit to Kenya. Really friendly and welcoming staff, relaxing environment, pleasant room, very friendly and helpful staff. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Orla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

Beautiful property. Extremely safe. Gladys, the receptionist, was amazing- she made our trip as comfortable as possible. Breakfast was freshly cooked and quite good. Close to Giraffe Centre. Uber easy accessible. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at Margarita House are very welcoming and helpful. Our room was quiet and clean. It would be helpful if they had towel racks in the bathroom, and we did have ask for an additional towel to use as a bathmat (but minor issues). We ate in their restaurant for breakfast (included) and dinner (extra). The food was good. Realize that likely most neighborhoods in Nairobi are not safe just to walk around. I felt very safe in the hotel, but it is not in a walkable area. However, it is close to several places of note in the Karen area of Nairobi.

10/10 Excellent

wencess k

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Underbar vistelse!

Vi hade Margarita House som bas under 2 veckor i Kenya när vi gjorde safaris och utflykter till bl.a. Masai Mara, Crescent Island, Karura forest och Sheldrick Trust. På det sättet slapp vi släpa på alla resväskor och kunde resa lätt på utflykter och safaris och det var det värt alla gånger. Personalen är helt fantastisk, så hjälpsamma och vänliga. Mysigt poolområde och en välskött trädgård. Bra frukost och bra mat i restaurangen. Stort och rymligt rum som har varit rent och fräscht under hela vistelsen. Området är lugnt och fint en bit utanför centrum. Har varit perfekt för vår familj! Peter, Mary & Anna
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marit

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wolfgang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir können die Unterkunft nur wärmstens ans Herz legen. Super freundliches Personal, hervorragendes Essen durch den Privatkoch des Eigentümers, welches man zu fast jeder Zeit erhalten kann. Saubere Zimmer, alle Bäder neu renoviert (zumindest in den beiden Zimmern wo wir nächtigen). Ruhige und sichere Gegend mit interessanten Häusern in der Nachbarschaft. Pool und Gym sind auch vorhanden. Fußläufig ca 10 Gehminuten von der Waterfront Mall entfernt. Alles in allem perfekt für einen kurzen Aufenthalt.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gladys at the front desk was amazing. Warm & welcoming & anticipated your needs before you even knew you had any! Rachel took great care of us in the dining room. Was sad to leave and would happily stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super freundliche Unterkunft

Schöne, einfache Unterkunft in Karen in Nairobi. Das Zimmer war sehr schön, das Essen super. Sehr, sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal. Jederzeit gerne wieder.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
there was no hot water in the morning if someone else is showering in the building
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were very friendly and courteous- went over and above in making us feel welcome. Quiet little oasis of a hotel. Great food prepared for us. All special requests were accommodated. Great location for sightseeing in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Comfortable but dated with excellent service.

Service was excellent and the room spacious and comfortable, but updating of the bathroom is overdue. The size of the bathroom would accommodate a stunning renovation. In the meantime even adding some counter top space would be an improvement. Location was excellent for visiting the Karen Blixen museum but not convenient for the city center. The drive from the airport was quick and easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kai, Rødovre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stor positiv oplevelse

Særdeles hjælpsomt personale. Alt som blev lovet blev overholdt til aftalte tidspunkter.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel, New York City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to crash in Nairobi

Had a very lovely stay here, thanks especially to Susan at the front desk, who was extremely warm and helpful. The food in the restaurant was also quite good.