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Bonsai Villa Homestay

2.5 star property
Pet-friendly guesthouse with free parking connected to a shopping center in Nairobi

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms | Balcony
TV
Electric kettle
Garden

Reviews

4.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Gigiri Drive, Nairobi, Nairobi County
  • Village Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • United Nations Office at Nairobi
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Karura Forest
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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Room options

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Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Exclusive Villa, Multiple Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 20
  • 2 Twin Beds and 9 Double Beds

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Economy Single Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Economy Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Studio Suite | Living area | TV

Deluxe Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

Nairobi

Located in Gigiri within a short stroll of United Nations Office at Nairobi, Bonsai Villa Homestay is within a 5-minute drive of other popular sights like Karura Forest. This 16-room guesthouse has an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking. It's connected to a shopping center in central Nairobi, and a short drive from Village Market and Embassy of the United States of America.
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What's nearby

  • Village Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • United Nations Office at Nairobi - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Karura Forest - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Two Rivers Mall - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Sarit Centre - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station - 41 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hero Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Harvest - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Artcaffe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Karel T Lounge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cj's Village Market - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Bonsai Villa Homestay

Pet-friendly guesthouse with free parking connected to a shopping center in Nairobi
At Bonsai Villa Homestay, guests have access to an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and free WiFi in public areas. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for KES 3050 per vehicle one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with securing valuables, access to locker space, and tours or tickets. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls and an off-leash area. Other amenities at this spa guesthouse include meeting rooms, a 24-hour business center, and a meeting room.
TVs come with satellite channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other amenities include private yards, electric kettles, and desks. Change of towels is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials.

Languages

English, French, Swahili

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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
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 5:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; KES 1,000 for adults and KES 500 for children

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle shuttle
  • Designer stores
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Shopping mall
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Meals are available by reservation only and cannot be requested after check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for KES 25.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately KES 1000 for adults and KES 500 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: KES 3050 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: KES 25.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: noon
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. 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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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 and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for spa treatments. Contact the guesthouse at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Bonsai Villa Homestay?

Bonsai Villa Homestay provides free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Bonsai Villa Homestay?

As of Jun 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bonsai Villa Homestay on Jul 5, 2025 start from $76.27, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do close to Bonsai Villa Homestay?

This guesthouse is situated in Gigiri, just steps from Village Market. You'll also find Karura Forest and Two Rivers Mall within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Bonsai Villa Homestay?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is a spa located at Bonsai Villa Homestay?

Spa services at the guesthouse include hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages, couples treatments, and body wraps.

Does Bonsai Villa Homestay feature a casino?

No, Bonsai Villa Homestay doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Bonsai Villa Homestay?

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

Is Bonsai Villa Homestay good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this guesthouse include premium bedding, a rainfall showerhead, and slippers.

Are there hot tubs at Bonsai Villa Homestay?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does Bonsai Villa Homestay have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Bonsai Villa Homestay offers a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does Bonsai Villa Homestay allow pets to stay free of charge?

Yes, cats and dogs stay free at Bonsai Villa Homestay and the property also provides an off-leash area and food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Bonsai Villa Homestay?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Bonsai Villa Homestay?

The closest major airport to Bonsai Villa Homestay is Nairobi (WIL-Wilson), which is 8.5 mi away (32 minutes by car). Another top airport is Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO), which is located 16 mi away (44-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Bonsai Villa Homestay?

Yes, some accommodations at this guesthouse offer a balcony where guests can enjoy garden or courtyard views.

Bonsai Villa Homestay Reviews

Reviews

4.0
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 2 reviews

4.0/10

Staff & service

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
My girlfriend and her father showed up and were told their reservation was not recognized and that Expedia had not paid them nor protected the reservation although this was confirmed more than a month in advance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019