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Red Buffalo House Hotel

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near Nairobi National Park

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Front of property
Standard Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Lounge
Superior Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Deluxe Double Room | Balcony
Escape to Red Buffalo House Hotel, where a garden and outdoor furniture offer the perfect blend of tranquility and adventure. Unwind with a drink at the bar or enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant while taking advantage of in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, free self parking, and more.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 28 - Sep 29
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Tomorrow

Sep 29 - Sep 30
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Deluxe Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Netflix
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Netflix
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Netflix
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Swaminarayan street, Langata, Nairobi

What's nearby

  • Nairobi National Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Yaya Centre - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Kenyatta International Convention Centre - 9 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • David Sheldrick Elephant & Rhino Orphanage - 14 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Giraffe Centre - 14 min drive - 8.7 miles

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station - 22 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carnivore - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Inn / Chicken Inn Langata - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Paris Lounge Langata - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Artcaffe - Freedom Heights - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Red Buffalo House - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Red Buffalo House Hotel

Guesthouse near Nairobi National Park
Take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities, and a bar at Red Buffalo House Hotel. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a reception hall, and a TV in the lobby
  • Outdoor furniture and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and soap
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, a personal chef, and free infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: KES 200 to 500 for adults and KES 200 to 500 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
12 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately KES 200 to 500 for adults, and KES 200 to 500 for children

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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Red Buffalo House Nairobi
Red Buffalo House Hotel Nairobi
Red Buffalo House Hotel Guesthouse
Red Buffalo House Hotel Guesthouse Nairobi

Frequently asked questions

Is Red Buffalo House Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Red Buffalo House Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Red Buffalo House Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Red Buffalo House Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Red Buffalo House Hotel located?

Located in Lang'ata, this guesthouse is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Nairobi National Park and 8 mi (12.8 km) from Karen Blixen Museum.

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Red Buffalo House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 73 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lazarus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

tom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Chioma

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The environment is quite with a lot of trees
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Madeline

It felt like a comfortable hostel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
By 8am the chef was yet to arrive to provide the said breakfast. The building needs some painting. Rust is the order of the day. Need mosquito nets in all the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff Kamande

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel with attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

raheem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAVEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
These guys were great. we were a little upset by a failed booking at a different place but they more than made up for it. The food and rooms were good. The garden was lovely for yoga and relaxing. If the coffee bar opened a little earlier it would be full marks
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

M

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

A lovely little hotel.

We had a lovely stay here, a perfect place to land on arrival in Kenya. The staff were really kind and helpful and the food from the restaurant was delicious. Lovely views of the garden from our room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

TOM

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good spaces to relax.. however room toilet small and lacks good ventilation, noisy at night due to proximity to a busy highway and limited dining experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lydiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a good time and the hotel and staff were very nice thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and I like staying here when I'm in Nairobi. The staff treat me very well and the food is good. I like spending evenings in the garden and it is peaceful. The deluxe rooms are big. Thanks guys.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with good food. Drinks prices were completely reasonable and it is near CBD but not inside CBD. Had a nice dinner in the garden with the garden lights and music and breakfast was a lot for the price. It was good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything, especially the staff. Such wonderful people. The Red Buffalo is a hidden gem. I would recommend it to anyone visiting Nairobi.
Stayed 21 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

KENNEDY

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pathetic. Terrible. Poor meals and expensive. It is a brothel not a hotel. Go there at your own risk
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanjiku

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a good time. The room was nice. The food was fantastic. We had the pork ribs and chicken which were fantastic.The prices are affordable. We are definitely going back again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Faudia Aziza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great experience. Already booked to return next week!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I had a good time and the staff were great as usual. Thanks again and see you soon!

10/10 Excellent

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time at Red Buffalo. Thanks to Ayesa and Peter :)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Kees

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Vanaf het vliegveld op een makkelijk bereikbare plek voor een taxi. De omgeving is niet erg inspirerend. Lokaal vervoer op een kwartier lopen. Redelijk goed ontbijt.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Collins

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Proximity to where I was going
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Disliked: Cleanliness
Cleanliness is wanting
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Eric David

Liked: Staff & service
The property is located in between slums and high end apartments. Gives an individual of what living in Nairobi is like
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

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