House of WainevsNairobi Tented Camp
Both House of Waine and Nairobi Tented Camp are recommended by travel writers. On balance, House of Waine scores significantly higher than Nairobi Tented Camp. House of Waine has a TripExpert Score of 90 with positive reviews from 5 reviews such as Insight Guides, The Telegraph and Fodor'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
Nairobi Tented Camp
Nairobi National Park, Nairobi 00509, Kenya
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
- Breakfast included
Fodor's
"Insulated by a hidden glade—home to leopards, lions, and hyenas—Nairobi Tented Camp is in a secluded part of Nairobi National Park...an authentic bush experience within a few miles of the city center." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The camp offers the full-on safari experience: the eight tents are like those you’ll find in Kenya’s better-known parks, and there’s a real (and somewhat incongruous) sense of solitude." Full review