What makes this property special compared to other Nairobi hotels?
Karen Blixen Coffee Garden & Cottages sits in a sweet spot between luxury and intimacy. It's not a massive hotel - just 10 rooms, so it feels more like staying in an elegant private estate.
The colonial-inspired design includes high-beam ceilings, fireplaces in every room, and private verandas overlooking historic gardens. You're getting boutique luxury without the stuffiness of some larger Nairobi hotels, but with all the amenities you'd expect - 24-hour room service, two restaurants, heated pool, and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout.
The location in Karen suburb puts you perfectly positioned for day trips to the elephant orphanage, giraffe centre, and Nairobi National Park.
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Room Types
Karen Blixen Coffee Garden & Cottages offers 10 en-suite rooms across four distinct categories: 3 classic rooms, 3 junior suites, 3 deluxe suites and a honeymoon suite.
Every room features colonial-inspired design with working fireplaces, private verandas overlooking the gardens, and high-beam ceilings with exposed wooden beams. The honeymoon suite stands out with double fireplaces and separate living areas.
Classic Rooms (Garden Cottages)
These individual, private cottages are nestled in the gardens with colonial-inspired design featuring high-beam ceilings and exposed wooden beams.
Each cottage offers a king-sized or twin bed configuration with a working fireplace and private veranda overlooking garden views.
The en-suite bathroom is fitted with a walk-in shower, complemented by wood and mazera stone floors.
Deluxe Suite (Garden Cottages)
This luxurious suite offers a king-sized bed with a separate living area furnished with a cozy sofa and large flat-screen TV.
The en-suite bathroom is fitted with both a bathtub and shower, and the suite includes a working fireplace and private veranda with garden views.
Honeymoon Suite (Garden Cottages)
This secluded, spacious cottage offers maximum privacy with a king-sized bed and separate living area enhanced by double fireplaces.
The en-suite bathroom is fitted with a deep soaking bathtub and walk-in shower, and the suite includes a private veranda with garden views.
Junior Suite (Garden Cottages)
This wheelchair accessible suite provides specialized accommodation for guests with physical challenges while maintaining suite-level amenities.
The suite features an en-suite bathroom with accessible features, a working fireplace, and private veranda with garden views.
Room Rates
Prices start from $179 per adult sharing, and $90 per child sharing.
Classic Room
- Double occupancy: $357 per room per night
- Single occupancy: $247 per room per night
Junior Suite
- Double occupancy: $510 per room per night
- Single occupancy: $353 per room per night
Deluxe Suite
- Double occupancy: $663 per room per night
- Single occupancy: $459 per room per night
- Family rate for 2 adults and 2 children: $843 per room per night
Honeymoon Suite
- Double occupancy: $663 per room per night
- Single occupancy: $459 per room per night
Children 2-11 years stay at 50% of adult rate in Deluxe Suite only. Children under 2 stay free. Third bed available at 20% discount from per person rate. 5% discount applies for stays of 4+ nights.
*Prices can vary and are subject to change. Please contact us for the latest rates.
Activities
For the culture and wildlife enthusiasts, we can arrange day trips to Nairobi National Park, Cultural Excursions to the nearby Karen Blixen Museum and Kazuri Beads Factory, and Wildlife Conservation Visits to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Giraffe Centre.
For those seeking relaxation, the property offers peaceful Garden Walks through 5 acres of landscaped historic gardens with century-old trees, leisurely time by the Heated Outdoor Swimming Pool, and Special Dining Experiences including sundowners and candlelit dinners within the estate's colonial setting.
Rough and Tumble, Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage.
Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages FAQs
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What room types are available at Karen Blixen Coffee Garden & Cottages?
You've got four different options spread across 7 cottages:
- Standard One-Bedroom Cottages - These come with either king or twin beds, garden views, a fireplace, and your own private veranda
- Two-Bedroom Family Suites - Perfect for families with two bedrooms sharing a living area and garden views
- Deluxe Suite - Features a king-sized bed, separate living area, both bathtub and shower, plus garden views
- Honeymoon Suite - The most romantic option with a king bed, double fireplaces, spacious living area, and garden views
All 13 rooms are en-suite, so you'll have your own bathroom no matter which you choose.
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What's included in the room rates?
Your room rate covers breakfast and all taxes. Rates are quoted per room per night in USD for non-residents. If you're staying 4 or more nights, you'll get a 5% discount automatically applied to your booking.
When you book with us, everything's taken care of - we handle all the payment processing and booking details so you don't have to worry about any of that.
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Is this property good for families with children?
Absolutely! Children under 2 stay free, and kids aged 2-11 pay just 50% of the adult rate when staying in a deluxe suite. Once they hit 12, they pay the full adult rate.
If you need a third bed, that's available at 20% less than the standard sharing rate. Baby cots are available on request, and one of the junior suites is wheelchair accessible for families with accessibility needs.
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What dining options are available?
You've got plenty of choice with two restaurants and two bars on-property. The main Karen Blixen Coffee Garden Restaurant has four different dining sections - Hatton's Lounge, The Garden Area, and The Atrium and Bar. There's also Babette's restaurant for a different atmosphere.
If you prefer eating in your room, 24-hour room service is available. They also arrange special experiences like sundowners, candlelit dinners, and champagne breakfasts when you want to celebrate something special.
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What activities can you do at the property versus nearby?
On-site, you can enjoy the heated outdoor swimming pool and take peaceful walks through the historic gardens. It's quite relaxing after busy days exploring Nairobi.
The real draw is using this as your base for Nairobi's top attractions. You're about 15 minutes from Wilson Airport and 30 minutes from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Day trips to the Karen Blixen Museum, David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Centre, and Nairobi National Park are all easily arranged.
The property doesn't run its own safari operations, but Nairobi National Park is right there for wildlife viewing day trips.
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