House of WainevsMargarita House
Margarita House and House of Waine are both highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, House of Waine ranks significantly higher than Margarita House. House of Waine comes in at #2 in Nairobi with recommendations from 5 publications like Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
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
Margarita House
Lower Plains Road, off Karen Rd, Nairobi 00100, Kenya
From $60/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Free Parking
Lonely Planet
"Tucked away on a quiet street on Karen’s north side, this tranquil guesthouse offers large and comfortable rooms with contemporary artworks on the walls and plenty of stylish furnishings throughout." Full review