Access & Location
Just 10km south-west of the bustling city centre, House of Waine is a classy option for visitors to Nairobi , providing a very serene base from which to explore the capital city with its National Park!
House of Waine
High-end boutique hotel in Karen, a quiet suburb of Nairobi
Comfortable bar, pleasant dining room and restaurant, conference facilities with private terrace
Eleven finely furnished guestrooms, all with en-suite facilities
Close to the city centre for museums, trips to game reserve and national parks, hiking in Ngong Hills
Minutes away from the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and the Giraffe Centre, this small and personal hotel is good for people who want to enjoy a few activities whilst in Nairobi.
Activities
House of Waine may be set in a quiet suburb, but it is just a short drive away from all the vibrant culture of the city!
Karen Blixen Museum
Ngong Hill day trip
Nairobi National Park
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Guests who like a little culture love visiting the Karen Blixen Museum or some of the fascinating boutique arts-and-crafts shops.
If hiking is your thing, the dramatic Ngong Hills make for a great daytrip – and there are lots of opportunities to see wildlife as both the Langata Giraffe Sanctuary and the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage are close by.
Nairobi National Park’s sprawling plains and riverine forests are home to all Big Five animals as well as giraffe, zebra, gazelle, eland, impala, baboon and hippo. The birdlife is just as impressive, with over 500 resident and migrant species! Altogether, there is a great mix of things to do.
Make an EnquiryMake an EnquiryFacilities
A family home that has been lovingly restored and refurbished to create a beautiful boutique hotel, House of Waine has a timeless elegance about it.
The communal areas include a relaxing lounge area, a comfortable bar for a quiet drink, and a sophisticated restaurant. There are also ample meeting facilities for business clients. The House’s conference room can accommodate up to twenty people. It is fully air conditioned and has a PA/CD audio system, LCD projector, complimentary internet, hot beverages and water – and even free mints too! Adjoining the conference room is a private terrace where food is served – with its views of the House’s landscaped gardens, this is a fantastic bonus feature. If you are interested in booking the House as a conference venue, just get in touch with us for further details.
Make an EnquiryAmenities
All 11 guestrooms at House of Waine are individually decorated and each has a special name – for example, ‘Safari’, ‘Ziwa’ (Swahili for ‘lake’), ‘Tembo’ (‘elephant’).
The style is modern, with clean edges and finishes, but a splash of Africa resides in many of the colour schemes and artwork. All bedrooms are fully air conditioned and contain a double bed, in addition to bedside tables with lamps, coffee table and comfy seating, tea- and coffee-making facilities, direct dial telephone, flatscreen television, safe, complimentary Wi-Fi, and gorgeous fresh flowers. The en-suite facilities consist of flush toilet, washbasin, bath, and separate shower. The rooms also come with a hairdryer, a magnified makeup mirror, and eco-friendly free toiletries. This really is very high-spec accommodation!
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