The Cottage Residence Karen

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The Cottage Residence Karen
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Scored 8
Rated very good

Staff

8.8
  • Apartments
  • View
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking on site

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: The Cottage Residence Karen in Nairobi offers a spacious apartment with a private bathroom, work desk, and a seating area. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a balcony with garden views. Exceptional Facilities: The property features a fitness centre, a tranquil garden, and a terrace. Additional amenities include a bar, outdoor seating area, picnic area, and free on-site private parking. Convenient Location: Located 9 km from Wilson Airport, the apartment is close to attractions such as Matbronze Wildlife Art (2.3 km) and Nairobi National Museum (17 km). Private check-in and check-out services ensure a smooth arrival and departure. Highly Rated by Guests: Guests appreciate the excellent facilities, attentive staff, and the quiet street setting, making it a preferred choice for a comfortable stay in Nairobi.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Fitness centre
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

    • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Salman
    Brazil Brazil
    “To the Management of The Cottage Residence, Karen Peace and blessings be upon you, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks and sincere appreciation for the warm hospitality and excellent service we received during our stay at your wonderful...”
  • Clémentine
    France France
    “We had an amazing stay at the cottage residence Karen. It is a really nice place as there is a garden and everything inside the residence is beautiful. The bedroom was really big, same for the bathroom. Furthermore, everything was very...”
  • Mat
    Ethiopia Ethiopia
    “The staff were very friendly, helpful and responsive. The accomodation was clean, well maintained and with a kitchen allowing self sufficiency. With a trampoline, balls, basketball hoop and space, the outdoor area was great for kids. A small gym...”
  • Becky
    United States United States
    “Our stay here was perfect in the 2 bdrm apartment. It had everything we needed. It is safe, centrally located, the staff is wonderful and we will come here again and again! Thank you so much!”
  • Stéphane
    France France
    “Très bon accueil et personnel très serviable qui nous a bien dépanné pour deux soucis que nous avons eu lors du séjour. Hébergement proche de l’orphelinat des éléphants.”
  • Lucie
    France France
    “Le cottage était très beau et bien entretenu. L’emplacement est idéal dans le quartier de Karen. Le quartier est calme. Et le personnel très gentil.”
  • Grégory
    France France
    “Grande et jolie maison parfaite pour une étape à Nairobi. Nous nous y sommes arrêté en arrivant de l'avion et la veille de notre retour. Bien situé. Pas trop loin de l'aéroport. Chambres très spacieuses et bien équipées. Personnel très...”
  • Issam
    France France
    “L'appartement 2 chambres était bien équipé, spacieux pour 4 personnes, petite kitchinette utile. Personnel très gentil, parties communes du batiment central très belles et luxurieuses. Le quartier est très (trop) calme, déplacement par Uber (très...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by The Cottage Residence - Karen Team

Company review score: 8.8Based on 26 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Its our joy to see faces of guests pleasantly jolly, content and curious about our environment and instantly feeling at home at our property!

Property information

The Cottage Residence Karen: Location: 85 Banda Lane- Off Magadi Road - KAREN Lounge: The apartment features a well furnished lounge with comfortable settee and flat TV screen. Features: Cable TV Fibre WiFi access Emergency lighting back up Rooms: Bedside lamps Laundry Basket Room gowns Ironing board and iron Mirror Towels Weighing Scale etc Bathroom: Solar heated shower Panasonic shower heaters Hand liquid dispenser Others: Nice gardens Shared Gym is available Free Parking Entertainment: A Gazebo open for use by the guests is available Table Tennis Basketball Bicycle Security: 24 Hr Security Alarm System CCTV cameras throughout the property Panic Buttons throughout the property Electric Fence Security Dog controlled by a trainer

Neighbourhood information

While at the Cottage, you can wine and dine at the Artcaffe, Hardy Post shopping centre, Mabronze, Cultiva, Hemmingways, Talisman, Marula Manor, The Carnivore, Tamarind Tree and Tamambo, Matteo's Italian Restraurant, Dari Restraurant and Asmara Restaurant. The main attractions are Girraffe Centre, Nairobi National Park, Ivory burning and Picnic Park, Uhuru Gardens, Karen Blixen Museum, Giraffe Manor Olulua Nature Trail, Ngong Hills, Nairobi Safari Walk, Bomas of Kenya, Nairobi Animal Orphanage, Martbronze Art Gallery and Fondry, Langata Botanical Gardens amongst others. The Waterfront Mall, The Galleria Mall, The HUB mall, The WELL mall, Karen shopping Centre, Hardy Shopping Centre amongst others.

Languages spoken

English,Swahili

Property surroundings

House rules

The Cottage Residence Karen takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Cottage Residence Karen in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.