The Cottage Residence Karen

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A lobby with a wooden wall, a clock, and a sign that reads "This is us." - The Cottage Residence Karen (Nairobi)

A well-maintained garden with neatly trimmed hedges, a variety of trees, and a paved walkway. - The Cottage Residence Karen (Nairobi)

A well-maintained garden with a house in the background. - The Cottage Residence Karen (Nairobi)

A cozy living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and fireplace. - The Cottage Residence Karen (Nairobi)

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

You can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a playground at The Cottage Residence Karen. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a bar.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Bar
Laundry

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Room options

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Tonight

Oct 20 - Oct 21

Tomorrow

Oct 21 - Oct 22

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Double Room

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a window with curtains, and a small table with a lamp.

Deluxe House

78 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden wardrobe, and curtains on the windows.

Deluxe Suite

Garden view
35 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

A neatly made bed with white linens and a teal patterned throw, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Superior Room

Garden view
15 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

A neatly made bed with white linens, a green patterned throw, and a white towel folded at the foot of the bed.

Superior Room (Superior Room 1)

Garden view
15 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Karen, a neighborhood in Nairobi, The Cottage Residence Karen is in the suburbs and near the airport. Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages and Uhuru Gardens Memorial Park are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Galleria Shopping Mall and The Hub Karen. Bomas of Kenya and Nairobi Animal Orphanage are also worth visiting. Visit our Nairobi travel guide

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85 Banda Ln, Nairobi, Nairobi County

What's nearby

Nairobi National Park
12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Giraffe Centre
4 min drive - 1.9 miles
Karen Blixen Museum
11 min drive - 4.6 miles
Galleria Shopping Mall
6 min drive - 2.5 miles
The Hub Karen
15 min drive - 6.7 miles

Getting around

Syokimau Station
35 min drive
Nairobi (WIL-Wilson)
23 min drive

Restaurants

Subway
6 min drive
Java House
6 min drive
Cultiva Farm Kenya
6 min drive
The Loop Sports Bar
4 min drive
Art Caffé
6 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 30 per person
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant

Things to do

Free bicycle rentals
Playground

Family friendly

Laundry facilities
Musical instrument
Playground

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities

Guest services

Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (daily)
Turndown service

Outdoors

Garden
Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

No elevator

More

Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch LED TV

Food and drink

Free bottled water

More

Electrical adapters
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

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

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 30 per person
Airport shuttle fee: USD 30 per person (one-way)
Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 30 (one-way), (from 6 to 12 years old)

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, debit cards, and cash

Cashless transactions are available

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

Property Registration Number P051425385M

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottage Residence Karen pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cottage Residence Karen?

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

What time is check-out at The Cottage Residence Karen?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does The Cottage Residence Karen provide a shuttle to the airport?

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

Where is The Cottage Residence Karen located?

Located in Karen, this guesthouse is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Nairobi National Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Galleria Shopping Mall and Bomas of Kenya. Kazuri Beads Factory and Nairobi Animal Orphanage 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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