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Blixen Resort & Spa

Property class: 4

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A large house with a blue roof, a covered patio, and a well-maintained garden.
A landscaped garden with a swimming pool, a covered outdoor seating area, and a building with a tiled roof.
A large, multi-story house with a prominent entrance, stone pillars, and a well-maintained garden.
A well-maintained garden with a lawn, hedges, and various plants.
A room with a bed, two armchairs, a mirror, and a window with a view.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Korongo Road, Nairobi, Nairobi County, 00100
  • Place, Karen Blixen Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Oloolua Nature Trail
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room

A room with a window, a chair, a wardrobe, and a bed.

Standard Room

  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room

A hotel room with a four-poster bed, two striped armchairs, a desk with a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.

Superior Room

  • Garden view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, and a bedside table with a tissue box.

Deluxe Room

  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two single beds, a television on a stand, a wooden floor, and curtains on the windows.

Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Presidential Room

A covered outdoor seating area with a white wicker sofa and a small round table.

Presidential Room

  • Garden view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Room

A neatly arranged bedroom with a wooden bed, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Economy Room

  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Nairobi

Located in Karen within a mile (2 km) of The Karen Hospital, Blixen Resort & Spa is within 2 miles (3 km) of Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages. This 4-star hotel has 27 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Karen Blixen Museum - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Oloolua Nature Trail - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Karen Country Club - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • The Hub Karen - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station - 27 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sax And Violins - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Karen Hunters One Stop Centre - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cultiva Farm Kenya - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mangrove Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tiwi Sports Lounge, Gardens - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Blixen Resort & Spa

Blixen Resort & Spa features an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and coffee in a common area. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with tours or tickets, access to locker space, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include laundry facilities and local meal delivery service.
42-inch flat-screen TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers and slippers. In-room massages are available, and other amenities include safes and local meal delivery service.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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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

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 9:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

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
  • Check-in: 9:00 AM
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Blixen Resort & Spa Hotel
Blixen Resort & Spa Nairobi
Blixen Resort & Spa Hotel Nairobi

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Blixen Resort & Spa ?

Blixen Resort & Spa provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do around Blixen Resort & Spa ?

This hotel is situated in Karen, close to Karen Blixen Museum, Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages, and The Hub Karen. You'll also find Nairobi National Park and Galleria Shopping Mall within a short drive.

Does Blixen Resort & Spa have a casino?

No, Blixen Resort & Spa doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Blixen Resort & Spa ?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Does Blixen Resort & Spa have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Blixen Resort & Spa doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Blixen Resort & Spa allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Blixen Resort & Spa .

Where is the closest airport to Blixen Resort & Spa ?

The closest major airport to Blixen Resort & Spa is Nairobi (WIL-Wilson), which is 12.2 mi away (28 minutes by car). Another top airport is Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO), which is located 20.9 mi away (43-minute drive).

Blixen Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yusuf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was extremely friendly, courteous and helpful. They made us feel welcome and enjoyed our stay
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff were very helpful and friendly, they are the ones that make this hotel. The owners need to invest some money into making this a great hotel. The staff have to continually work around and try and fix the issues here.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was adequate and suited us for a one night stay. Had power, kettle and lovely garden which needed some pruning. Breakfast was ok. . Only one chair. Shower was basic
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Luka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024