House of WainevsAcacia Tree Lodge
Both House of Waine and Acacia Tree Lodge are endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, House of Waine ranks significantly better than Acacia Tree Lodge. House of Waine comes in at 90 with praise from 5 reviewers including Insight Guides, Fodor's and The Telegraph.
House of Waine
Masai Lane & Bogani Road, Karen, PO Box 25035, Nairobi 00603, Kenya
From $420/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"You'll find nostalgia, history, and romantic surroundings at this family-owned boutique hotel." Full review
Frommer's
"Built as a mansionlike family home in 1979, this stylish guesthouse is run with all the professionalism and sophistication of a fine hotel." Full review
Insight Guides
"One of Nairobi’s most perennially popular boutique hotels, this 1970s mansion lies in large gardens in the leafy suburb of Karen, just 2km (1.2 miles) from the Karen Blixen Museum."
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The highly rated kitchen can offer a spread of Kenyan dishes by request.
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Sophistication and style are the hallmarks of this stunning boutique offering out in Karen." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"House of Waine is a cool retreat from the bustle of the Kenyan capital, located on the former coffee plantation of Karen Blixen...Expect a homely atmosphere, tropical gardens, and unflappable staff." Full review
Acacia Tree Lodge
Marula Lane, Nairobi 00502, Kenya
From $60/night
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
- Meeting Rooms
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Stylish decor, attention to detail in everything from the mattresses to the pillows, and a commitment to donating its profits to worthy causes, Acacia Tree Lodge ticks many boxes." Full review