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Nairobi Serena Hotel

5.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with a full-service spa connected to the convention center in Nairobi

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Outdoor pool
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished
Exterior
View from room
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

Room options

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Executive Suite | Living room | 21-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, pay movies

Executive Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • City view
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • City view
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Business Suite | Living room | 21-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV, pay movies

Business Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • City view
  • 58 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Executive Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Premium Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Deluxe Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Corner Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished

Corner Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Kenyatta Avenue / Processional Way, Nairobi

What's nearby

  • Uhuru Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of Nairobi - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kenyatta International Convention Centre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Nairobi Hospital - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • The Aga Khan University Hospital - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station - 24 min drive
  • Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mwendaz - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Aksum Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pointzero Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mandhari Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The TERRACE, Intercontinental HOTEL - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Nairobi Serena Hotel

Family-friendly hotel remodeled in 2019 and located near Uhuru Park
Located close to University of Nairobi and Nairobi Hospital, Nairobi Serena Hotel provides an adjacent golf course, a swim-up bar, and a poolside bar. Tee up with amenities like golf caddies at this hotel. Indulge in a massage, a body scrub, and a body treatment at the onsite spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Cafe Magreb Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a terrace and shopping on site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with a swim-up bar
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge), and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 199 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other amenities include:
  • Designer toiletries, separate tubs/showers, and hair dryers
  • 21-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Childcare services, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Italian

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
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 40 for adults and USD 20 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe Magreb Restaurant
  • H&S Pan-Asian Restaurant
  • The Aksum Bar
  • The Mandhari Restaurant
  • The Pool Terrace and Bar

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf caddies
  • Gym
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 4,844 square feet of conference space
  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • In-room massages
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Lever door handles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1962
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - September 2019

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in fee: 75-percent of room rate for check-in between 6:00 PM and midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, 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 available for USD 100.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 40 for adults and USD 20 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 40 (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: 75-percent of room rate for check-in between 6:00 PM and midnight
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 100.0 per day

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; cash is not accepted
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 7997

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Nairobi Serena Hotel have a pool?

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

Is Nairobi Serena Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Nairobi Serena Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Nairobi Serena Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 6:00 PM– midnight for a fee of 75%.

What time is check-out at Nairobi Serena Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Nairobi Serena Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 40 per person applies.

Where is Nairobi Serena Hotel located?

This family-friendly Nairobi hotel is located near the airport, within a 15-minute walk of Uhuru Park and University of Nairobi. Nairobi Hospital and The Aga Khan University Hospital are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Nairobi Serena Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 282 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 282 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 282 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 282 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 282 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional hotel, true to the quality and service of all the Serena Hotels. What a joy to stay in this hotel with its beautiful pool, gardens and restaurants. The service is always perfection.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A gorgeous, comfortable, perfectly situated hotel. Wonderful and friendly staff with amazing service. Restaurants on-site if you don’t feel like heading out but easy to get other restaurants if you do. The staff made sure we were well taken care of. Loved staying here and would absolutely stay again. Highly recommend. Five stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salimah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, staff and food!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First class hotel in every respect.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anush

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

Good place to stay

It was a very good hotel with excellent pool and restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was able to add a day room booking when we were returning from our safari, rather than spending 8 hours in the airport. The hotel staff was so accommodating to make sure we had everything we wanted even for our short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

Worth a repeat stay!

Very friendly and supportive staff, clean and comfortable room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Levis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its location right next to the city center makes it ideal CenterPoint for travelers with multiple destinations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Excellent stay

Superb hotel with extremely friendly and helpful staff. I had four nights here and loved every minute.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb property: design, decor’, comfort, convenience! Superb staff: knowledgeable, helpful, friendly and engaging, always asking what they can do to make the stay more pleasant and complete, attractive and well- dressed
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Traditional African Hotel

Fantastic hotel with amazing friendly staff. Good location.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are super friendly and very helpful Property is beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valentina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It very nice property!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ssebina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay in for one night but it was worth it. The staff was amazing with a smiling faces and nice costumer care. I highly recommend it…..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prasad

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

Worth staying there again

Great location. Good staff. Nice pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hyunsik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love to come back to this property again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rajan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, bit pricy though.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in the heart of Nairobi
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Efrain

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

Very nice and good hotel.

Nice and clean hotel. Very good staff, always trying to help. Room service was quick and very good. Food at the restaurant also very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service at this hotel was amazing. Everyone went above & beyond.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Everyone was so pleasant & accommodating. The property is gorgeous! I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone was was very courteous and helpful, the property is clean, spacious and inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shukri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, clean and super comfortable place. We will come back again Shukri and Hassan
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024