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Orchid Homes

3.5 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near United Nations Office at Nairobi

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Deluxe king room with balcony and Jacuzzi | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Deluxe king room with balcony and Jacuzzi | Balcony view
32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, LCD TV
Terrace/patio
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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Gigiri Court, Nairobi, 44038
  • Village Market
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • United Nations Office at Nairobi
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Karura Forest
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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Room options

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Deluxe Queen with Bathtub | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Queen with Bathtub

  • 230 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior suite with living room & bathtub | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Junior suite with living room & bathtub

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Single room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Single room

  • 130 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe king room with balcony and Jacuzzi | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe king room with balcony and Jacuzzi

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Double room

  • 180 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room with Bathtub | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Room with Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Nairobi

Located in Gigiri within a short walk of United Nations Office at Nairobi, Orchid Homes is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Karura Forest. This 9-room, 3.5-star guesthouse has a restaurant along with conveniences like an outdoor pool and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Village Market - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • United Nations Office at Nairobi - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Karura Forest - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Sarit Centre - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • University of Nairobi - 8 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station - 45 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hero Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Harvest - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Artcaffe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Karel T Lounge - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Thigiri Ridge - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Orchid Homes

Guesthouse with free parking, near United Nations Office at Nairobi
Guests of Orchid Homes enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a terrace. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 30 per vehicle one-way. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with securing valuables, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include laundry facilities, a garden, and a TV in a common area.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels. Other standard amenities include electric kettles, desks, and free toiletries.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

Languages

English, 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
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 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 continental breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 30 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
  • Check-in: noon—-anytime
  • Check-out: 10 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 debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Orchid Homes?

Orchid Homes offers free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do around Orchid Homes?

This guesthouse is situated in Gigiri within a short 11-minute walk of Village Market and also 17 minutes on foot from Banana Hill Art Gallery. You'll also find Karura Forest and Two Rivers Mall within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Orchid Homes?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Does Orchid Homes have a casino at the property?

No, Orchid Homes doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Orchid Homes?

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

What amenities will couples enjoy at Orchid Homes?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like an outdoor pool plus some accommodations include kitchenettes and garden views.

Are there hot tubs at Orchid Homes?

Yes, this guesthouse has a spa tub.

Does Orchid Homes have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Orchid Homes serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Orchid Homes allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Orchid Homes.

Are there connecting rooms at Orchid Homes?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

Where is the closest airport to Orchid Homes?

The closest major airport to Orchid Homes is Nairobi (WIL-Wilson), which is 8.3 mi away (34 minutes by car). Another top airport is Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO), which is located 15.8 mi away (47-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Orchid Homes?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Orchid Homes.

Orchid Homes Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 40 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

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

Very pleasant place!

Very friendly staff, very clean and comfortable guest house, beautiful garden and pool.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

SIRE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Poor internet connection and Orchid is not providing transport to its guests
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Frederick

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Shaheer

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very friendly and accommodating staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

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

Feels Like Home!

Returning to Orchid Homes felt like returning home! A simple but lovely guest house, location is ideal for access to the UN Compound, and an easy walk to Craft Centre or Village Market. Wifi works well, staff is friendly, rooms are clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were helpful and very courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Very quiet

A nice old mansion, very quiet. The pool was too cold to swim in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I are seniors. They gave us a room in the attic. Two flights of stairs with no lift and no help. The room had no internet and we did not want to go down again to complain. There is no phone in the room. It was freezing and no heating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sodiq

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Appalling room in charming villa

Turning a villa into a hotel makes every room unique--but our room (Sage, on the ground floor) was appalling. Just in front of the reception, the restaurant and the hotel entrance door, the room's door has no noise insulation, making every conversation between the hotel personnel and guests sound like inside the room. When guests start making breakfast and checking out at 6am in the morning, it's impossible to sleep. The cherry on the cake? The room's door has a glass that cannot be shaded or covered, making it possible for people on the stairway in from of the room to look directly into the room (over the bed!). More: lapidated bathroom with a tiny sink and no mirror--the sliding door had no handle on the inside making it impossible to close. Mattress very uncomfortable. No hotel sign from the road whatsoever, not even on the doorbell, the guard on duty was not present when we come and we had to call the property to be sure to be at the right address. I truly hope that the other rooms are better (the villa is really nice) but a normal hotel cannot have guests play Russian roulette on room selection!
Tiny sink in a corner, with no mirror
No handle on bathroom's door
No handle on bathroom's door
Bathroom's door from the outside
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine only the tv had no signal. It had all the apps but i guess it was just the weather condition because it happens. But i was there for business so it was good and quiet
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay I enjoyed my vacation. I will recommend my friends
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Orchid has room to improve!

Hosts phone etiquette quite unreceptive...felt like it was an interruption...! I stayed at a another location opposite the sites location address...not what i had seen on the site. At check out, she insisted i had not made a payment. She was clueless, and after a hectic 20 min or so...she confirmed the payment had hit her account. WIFI unavailable, TV buffered all the while, couldn't work. Water heater is disfunctional...a very unpleasant experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The place was clean but not very private. The receptionist on site kept knocking at the door and intruding. Otherwise, it's a cute little place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the staff were amazing and so helpful to our family! Would highly recommend staying here if traveling with kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Small room (Sage) with dilapidated bathroom. Beautiful main hall and living roon. Nice pool area out back, too bad it's weedy. Nice breakfast room and service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Maggie is super friendly. The staff is efficient and great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and convenient place to stay in Nairobi. Agnes and Maggie were stellar!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Darian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Natalie, Bangui

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property feels like home, not like a hotel. The rooms are very clean, and the staff extremely friendly - in addition to being wonderful cooks!. The property is very well located in Gigiri - walking distance to UN and shops. This is my second stay. I come regularly to Nairobi and have tried many hotels/B&B/homes around Gigiri. This is my best find and I will stick to it in the future. There is nothing that I disliked about the property.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Galbadrakh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

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