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Located close to Banana Hill Art Gallery and United Nations Office at Nairobi, The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri provides a free manager's reception, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and laundry facilities.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request)

Superior Double Room

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request)

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request)

Junior Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request)

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request)

Deluxe Double Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request)

Economy Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Gigiri, a neighborhood in Nairobi, is home to The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri. Banana Hill Art Gallery and Nairobi National Museum are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Westgate Shopping Mall and Sarit Centre. Don't miss out on a visit to Arboretum. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including safari tours. Visit our Nairobi travel guide
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42 Gigiri Court, Nairobi, 00100

What's nearby

  • Embassy of Sweden
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Village Market
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Banana Hill Art Gallery
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • United Nations Office at Nairobi
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Karura Forest
    2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Nairobi Station
    27 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hero Bar
    8 min walk
  • Harvest
    8 min walk
  • Karel T Lounge
    11 min walk
  • Pomodoro
    12 min walk
  • Solo Grano
    7 min walk

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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 buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

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
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 9:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 per vehicle (one way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Does The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri?

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

Does The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 35 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri located?

Located in Gigiri, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of United Nations Office at Nairobi, Banana Hill Art Gallery, and Karura Forest. Westgate Shopping Mall and Nairobi National Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Cottage Guest House - Gigiri Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 32 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Affordable and convenient

Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean. Great internet. Bathroom fixtures worn but functional. Nice walk to UN Compound, US embassy, Village Market. I didn't try use the pool. My room faced a main highway so things were a bit noisy sometimes.
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10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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4/10 Poor

Eston

Not clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Markku

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Nice location and staff, could use some renovation

The good stuff: the location is great with lots of food options and a mall in walking distance, as well as some beautiful outdoors, and the staff are friendly and do their job well. Special shout out to the laundry service that cleaned any amount of clothes for just 1000Ksh a pop. The not so good stuff: the Wi-Fi in the room was patchy at best, nonexistent at worst. The bed was probably the worst I've slept in: a worn-out mattress and fluffy pillow combined to offer barely any back or neck support, leading to a lot of painkillers being a necessity. Also, the heater for the shower seemed to be wired a bit dangerously as I got some electric tingles from the taps turning off the water.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022
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8/10 Good

SHARAF QASEM ALI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, Staff very nice and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
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4/10 Poor

Everline Konyo

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here before. The service snd the stay was exellent the reason i came back. But when i came back things were different. I landed late. I called the place to inform that i will be checking inn by midnight. By the time i arrived the staff had slept but after a shirt while i was checked inn by the most hard faced young man. I thought he was tired. The bathroom lights were not functioning he promised me it will be fixed in the morning. When i asked for a room change it was not possible because it was full which is understandable. The problem was his almost hostile responses i actually even asked him if he ever smiles with guests. The following day i was out all day, by the time i came back in the evening the bathroom lights were not fixed. The guy at the reseption was not there but i luckily got help eith the light by the friendly kitchen stuff and the guard. The cottage guest House is a lovely place. The guy who checked me inn should not be a face of any place dealing with client they depend on. I was planning to stay for One month but i moved out after three nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The toilet was broken, the hotel had construction workers work through the night, mosquito infested.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Samuel

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

Excellent

Very calm and comfortable, serene and breathtaking
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
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8/10 Good

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice lobby, good room. The food was poor. Staff helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
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8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

The Cottage guest house, Nairobi

Staff molto accogliente e attento ai clienti. Condizioni generali delle camere buone anche se alcune mancano di manutenzione, sopratutto il sistema elettrico nei bagni. Posizione buona.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very helpful and the location was great for business at the US Embassy in Nairobi.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Embassy Trip

Only problem was that breakfast was not ready most days at 6:30am as promised. Which was only a problem due to morning meetings & appointments that left only a small window for breakfast. Otherwise the property was good and the staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Très bien situé. Très propre. Bon accueil. Bon lit. Bon petit déjeuner
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lamin

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

Nice stay and friendly staff

The staff went out of their way to make stay enjoyable. The room was clean, the environment was safe, green and relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

ECW

Liked: Staff & service
The staff were super friendly and made it easy to enjoy my time in Nairobi
Stayed 8 nights in May 2019
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2/10 Terrible

Ana Belen

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

Owful experiece.

It was a very bad experience. I arrived at 10:00 p.pm. and I was told than the the junior suite I booked was not avaliable and no possible changes of room in the hotel because it was fooly booked. They moved me to other hotel with a worst room, the shower was broken, not water, not hor water. I will as my bank to as for reimbursment of the mony I paid though your web page.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

needs to improve but location is okay

This place has been better before. The room had a good size but there were plenty of mosquitoes in the room which made it impossible to sleep. staff in the hotel is friendly Breakfast could be improved, could still be simple but improved.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
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6/10 Okay

Jeffrey J.

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Paid for three people. Given first night for two person charged for extra person. On second night we had to pay for third person Told if we do not like it we should leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

suited my needs

The Cottage suited my needs for a quiet, safe place to stay within walking distance of the UN in Gigiri. The staff were friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Ray Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were very nice, felt like I was in my own home.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Trivelig gjestehus

Herskapelig hus med fin hage. Rommene var store, fine og rene. Frokosten var også god, men av det litt enkle slaget. Veldig hyggelig betjening, kokk og vakthold.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
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2/10 Terrible

sum

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

Nader

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mpho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022