The Cottage Residence Karen

3.0 star property
Suburban guesthouse with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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Exterior
Garden
Deluxe Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Deluxe House | Living area | LED TV
Deluxe Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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85 Banda Ln, Nairobi, Nairobi County
  • Place, Nairobi National Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Giraffe Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, David Sheldrick Elephant & Rhino Orphanage
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe House

  • 840 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Suite

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

Superior Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room (Superior Room 1)

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Nairobi

Located in Karen within a mile (2 km) of Nairobi National Park, The Cottage Residence Karen is within a few miles (5 km) of Galleria Shopping Mall. This 3-star guesthouse welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Nairobi National Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Giraffe Centre - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • David Sheldrick Elephant & Rhino Orphanage - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Yaya Centre - 16 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Thika Road Mall - 30 min drive - 16.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Java House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cultiva Farm Kenya - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Balcony Lounge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Art Caffé - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Art Caffe - Hardy - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Cottage Residence Karen

Suburban guesthouse with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop
At The Cottage Residence Karen, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, free use of bicycles, and laundry facilities. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 30 per person one-way. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready. This guesthouse also has a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch LED TVs. Bathrooms offer free toiletries and slippers. Ironing boards and wardrobes or closets are also standard. Change of towels is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include complimentary bicycles.

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

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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
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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 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)

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, 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
  • Check-in: noon—-anytime
  • 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.
Property Registration Number P051425385M

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.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • 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.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

The Residence Karen Nairobi
The Cottage Residence Karen Nairobi
The Cottage Residence Karen Guesthouse
The Cottage Residence Karen Guesthouse Nairobi

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Cottage Residence Karen?

The Cottage Residence Karen provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do close to The Cottage Residence Karen?

This guesthouse is situated in Karen within a short 20-minute walk of Nairobi National Park. You'll also find Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages and Karen Blixen Museum within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Cottage Residence Karen?

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

Does The Cottage Residence Karen feature a casino?

No, The Cottage Residence Karen doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Cottage Residence Karen?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Cottage Residence Karen?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like a turndown service and slippers as well as a bar.

Does The Cottage Residence Karen have a hot tub?

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

Does The Cottage Residence Karen feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Cottage Residence Karen serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Cottage Residence Karen allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Cottage Residence Karen.

Are there connecting rooms at The Cottage Residence Karen?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from The Cottage Residence Karen?

The closest major airport to The Cottage Residence Karen is Nairobi (WIL-Wilson), which is 7.1 mi away (23 minutes by car). Another top airport is Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO), which is located 15.7 mi away (38-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Cottage Residence Karen?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at The Cottage Residence Karen.