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Orchid Homes

3.5 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near United Nations Office at Nairobi

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Deluxe king room with balcony and Jacuzzi | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, LCD TV
Deluxe king room with balcony and Jacuzzi | Balcony view
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Orchid Homes, between Karura Forest and the University of Nairobi, offers a peaceful urban escape. Relax in the garden, enjoy WiFi in your room, or lounge by the pool. The on-site restaurant and quiet terrace complete the experience.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Junior suite with living room & bathtub | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Junior suite with living room & bathtub

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe king room with balcony and Jacuzzi

Deluxe king room with balcony and Jacuzzi | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe king room with balcony and Jacuzzi

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room with Bathtub

Family Room with Bathtub | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Room with Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Single room

Standard Single room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Single room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Queen with Bathtub

Deluxe Queen with Bathtub | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Queen with Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double room

1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Double room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Satellite channels
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Gigiri, a neighborhood in Nairobi, is home to Orchid Homes. Shoppers can check out City Market, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Karura Forest and Uhuru Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Moi International Sports Centre.
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Map
Gigiri Court, Nairobi, 44038

What's nearby

  • Village Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • United Nations Office at Nairobi - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Karura Forest - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Two Rivers Mall - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • University of Nairobi - 8 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station - 45 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hero Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Harvest - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Karel T Lounge - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cj's Village Market - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Artcaffe - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Orchid Homes

Guesthouse near United Nations Office at Nairobi
Located close to Karura Forest and University of Nairobi, Orchid Homes provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, a TV in the lobby, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Orchid Homes have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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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
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 30 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Orchid Homes Guesthouse Nairobi
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Frequently asked questions

Does Orchid Homes have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Orchid Homes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Orchid Homes?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Orchid Homes?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Orchid Homes?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Orchid Homes provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 30 per vehicle applies.

Where is Orchid Homes located?

Located in Gigiri, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of United Nations Office at Nairobi and Karura Forest. University of Nairobi and Uhuru Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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