Oakwood Hotel

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free cribs/infant beds
Bar (on property)
Interior
Lobby

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Kimathi Street, Nairobi, 40683
  • Place, City Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Kenyatta International Convention Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Nairobi
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Nairobi

Located in Nairobi Central within a 5-minute walk of Maasai Market, Oakwood Hotel is within a 15-minute stroll of Tom Mboya Statue. This 19-room, 3-star hotel has conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • City Square - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • City Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kenyatta International Convention Centre - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Nairobi - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Uhuru Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station - 17 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thai-Chi - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Azuri Cafe n resturant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Club Scratch Bar and Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Pronto - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Art Caffe - Westminster - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Oakwood Hotel

Oakwood Hotel features free WiFi in public areas, express check-out, and laundry facilities. Self parking is offered for USD 3 per day. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and concierge services. This hotel also has a banquet hall.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer free toiletries. Other standard amenities include electric kettles, ceiling fans, and laptop-compatible safes.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Secured, uncovered self parking on site (USD 3 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

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

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 20.00 per 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.

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 3 per day

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: noon—-midnight
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

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.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Oakwood Hotel?

Oakwood Hotel offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Oakwood Hotel?

As of Apr 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oakwood Hotel on Apr 21, 2026 start from $63, including 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 within easy reach of Oakwood Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Nairobi Central within a 10-minute walk of City Market, City Square, and National Archives. You'll also find Uhuru Park and Central Park less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Oakwood Hotel?

Yes, secured parking is offered for USD 3 per day. Wheelchair-accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Oakwood Hotel feature a casino?

No, Oakwood Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Oakwood Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Oakwood Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding and turndown service as well as a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Oakwood Hotel?

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

Does Oakwood Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Oakwood Hotel serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Oakwood Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Oakwood Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Oakwood Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Oakwood Hotel?

The closest major airport to Oakwood Hotel is Nairobi (WIL-Wilson), which is 3.4 mi away (7 minutes by car). Another top airport is Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO), which is located 11 mi away (19-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Oakwood Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Oakwood Hotel.

Oakwood Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 15 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Meera

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient from my location of purpose
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paulus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Authentic old hotel, with all historic features. Maybe not the latest modern facilities, but unique it is original style. Perfectly located in the old city centre
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Herland

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

B

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gud Location. But property is pretty old and not maintained well. Rooms are smelly, bed was cranking and rocking, bedding was of pretty poor quality and work out, Room latch not there, Room lock pretty simple and easy to disengage, very low floor and compromising safety, no safety valve and so on.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

2/10 Terrible

Derek, UK

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A pre-colonial built hotel, not maintained or refurbished since then. The dark oak panelling is dusty and depressing, particularly at night because of the poor lighting. The web photo of the hotel does not reflect reality. A shabby advertising hoarding covers most of it and half of the ground floor is now a phone shop. Lift does not work. If you only have £10 left and you are stopping for one night, it's just about ok. DO NOT take children into this hotel. An awful place.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Henya, Seattle, WA

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

Nice hotel close to Business district

Looks old from outside but very cozy in the inside

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

2/10 Terrible

Glen

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

A hotel without power and still waiting on refund!

Hotel had no power when checking in, was told it was being fixed and to come back in an hour or two. We gave them 5hrs and still no power, 10pm at night, Unknown when being fixed. No power for shower, recharging ph, cameras, laptop etc, or lights, just a candle. Told we could have a shower from s bucket with warm water, believe it or not. Asked for refund and told hotel.com had to do it. Asked to speak to manager but without power, couldn't call. So left to find a place with power. Have been in touch with hotel.com three times since and still waiting on refund and resolution.

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Escale 3 nuits

Nous avons fait escale à dans cet hôtel pour 2nuits avant depart pour un Safari + 1 nuits au retour du safari. Ce nest pas le grand luxe ,plutôt rudimentaire mais cest tout a fait correct pour juste faire une petite escale avant un départ vers aéroports (15km) ou autre destination. Le personnel est à l'écoute et très disponible. Nous sommes satisfait dans l'ensemble.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Crocus, Mamoudzou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Hôtel dans le plein centre de Nairobi

Personnel très accueillant et serviable. Pas de problème pour une arrivée tardive. La décoration est un peu étrange, mais tout est très propre.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top Lage im Zentrum. Mehr jedoch nicht mehr.

Wir waren schon mehrfach in diesem Hotel und leider hat sich der Zustand immer weiter verschlechtert. Die Zimmer sind abgewohnt und muffig. Ungeziffer läuft regelmässig durchs Zimmer. Handtücher sind zerissen.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Tino, Schweiz

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Hotel aus der Kolonialherrschaft

Der Aufenthalt war sehr angenehm im Sinne das die Angestellten auf die Wuensche und Fragen der Gaeste eingegangen sind und sich dafuer Zeit genommen haben.Das Hotelzimmer war Komfortabel doch mit ihren getaefelten Holzwaenden den dicken viktorianischen Vorhaengen und in der Toilette wo die Wasserhaehne , Duschkoepfe und Waschbecken an einem vorkriegszeitlichem Stil erinnern , sieht das ganze Hotel so aus als sei es in der Zeit der Kolonialherrschaft steckengeblieben.Auch wenn es einer Renovierung bedarf um ins 20 Jahrhundert hineinkatapultiert zu werde ,hat ez trotzdem ein gewisses Etwas (Flair).
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Das Hotel ist schon etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Der vorhandene Lift scheint aus dem letzten Jahrtausend zu sein. Für Technikfreaks durchaus zu bempfehlen

4/10 Poor

Tuomo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ei toimivaa wifiä, meidän huoneessa vesi oli joko kylmää tai kiehuvaa, toisessa huoneessa ei tätä ongelmaa ollut. Yksi torakka vessassa joka toisella ilmestymiskerralla saatiin listittyä ja sitten ei enää näkynyt.