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Karolinas Homestay Near JKIA

3.0 star property
Family-friendly bed & breakfast with free breakfast and free valet parking

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Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Children's play area - outdoor
Family Double Room, 1 Bedroom | Terrace/patio
Aerobics facility

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Off North Airport Road, Embakasi, Nairobi
  • Place, Southfield Mall
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, The Imaara Shopping Mall
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Nairobi National Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Double Room, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Double Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 193 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Nairobi

Located in Embakasi, Karolinas Homestay Near JKIA is within a 15-minute drive of Southfield Mall and Gateway Mall. This 6-room, 3-star bed & breakfast has free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free valet parking.
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What's nearby

  • Southfield Mall - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • The Imaara Shopping Mall - 8 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • African Heritage House - 11 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Nairobi National Park - 11 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Gateway Mall - 12 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station - 23 min drive
  • Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pyasa Lounge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kwa Winny Wines & Spirit - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cruz 24 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Java house greenspan mall - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Harry's Tavern - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Karolinas Homestay Near JKIA

Family-friendly bed & breakfast with free breakfast and free valet parking
Guests of Karolinas Homestay Near JKIA enjoy features like a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and an arcade/game room. Free valet and self parking are available, or if you're not driving, take the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 40.00 per vehicle roundtrip. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this family-friendly bed & breakfast include laundry facilities, local meal delivery service, and a garden.
43-inch TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer free toiletries and slippers. Other standard amenities include balconies or patios, dining areas, and sitting areas.
Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include a fitness center.

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
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Free secured valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free babysitting
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Blender
  • Chef service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry detergent
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 20 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in; guests providing vaccine records must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 10 per accommodation, per stay
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Cleaning fee: USD 10.0 per accommodation, per stay (varies based on length of stay)

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)
  • Pet fee: USD 10 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
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
  • Check-out: 10:30 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.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.
  • The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 20 and up, and the test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in. Guests providing vaccination records must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

MAYA'S Residence B&B Mlolongo
MAYA'S Residence B&B
MAYA'S Residence Mlolongo
MAYA'S Residence
Karolinas Homestay Near JKIA Nairobi
Karolinas Homestay Near JKIA Bed & breakfast
Karolinas Homestay Near JKIA Bed & breakfast Nairobi

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Karolinas Homestay Near JKIA?

Karolinas Homestay Near JKIA offers 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 within easy reach of Karolinas Homestay Near JKIA?

This bed & breakfast is situated in Embakasi, close to Thika Road Mall, African Heritage House, and Moi International Sports Centre. You'll also find Muthaiga Golf Club and Gateway Mall nearby.

Is parking available on site at Karolinas Homestay Near JKIA?

Yes, valet parking and self parking are offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Does Karolinas Homestay Near JKIA have a casino at the property?

No, Karolinas Homestay Near JKIA doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Karolinas Homestay Near JKIA?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Karolinas Homestay Near JKIA?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this bed u0026 breakfast include access to a chef, a meal delivery service, and slippers.

Does Karolinas Homestay Near JKIA have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this bed & breakfast.

Does Karolinas Homestay Near JKIA feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Karolinas Homestay Near JKIA offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Karolinas Homestay Near JKIA allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Karolinas Homestay Near JKIA for a fee of USD 10 per accommodation, per stay.

Does Karolinas Homestay Near JKIA have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this bed & breakfast.

How far is the airport from Karolinas Homestay Near JKIA?

The closest major airport to Karolinas Homestay Near JKIA is Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO), which is 7.8 mi away (24 minutes by car). Another top airport is Nairobi (WIL-Wilson), which is located 10.6 mi away (33-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Karolinas Homestay Near JKIA?

Yes, every guestroom at Karolinas Homestay Near JKIA comes with a balcony with some featuring garden or courtyard views.

Karolinas Homestay Near JKIA Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was very good and they were very helpful and made sure that I was okay. I will go there again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ansumana

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostess was very welcoming.. We just stayed for a couple of hours to rest and freshen up before our onward journey, but it was great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024