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Offering a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk, Hob House is located in Nairobi, in luscious gardens. Free WiFi access is available, as well as a shared lounge and a children's playground. Each bedroom has a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and slippers. You can enjoy garden views from the rooms. The guest house is 2.2 mi from Nairobi National Museum, 2.9 mi from Kenyatta International Conference Center and 1.1 mi from Karura Forest. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 8.1 mi away and the property offers free parking.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.0
Location
8.7
Free Wifi
8.3
High score for Nairobi

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jamie
    Tanzania Tanzania
    Great service, delicious food, super comfortable bed. It also had a beautiful garden area with plenty of areas to sit and relax. We traveled with our cat and everyone was so kind towards her and asked about her all the time!
  • Miranda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful room, comfy sheets, lovely food. One of the best places I've ever stayed!!
  • Dino
    Kenya Kenya
    Highly recommend place to relax and enjoy good food with friendly staff and good service. It is quiet, and it is worth every penny
  • Giovanna
    Indonesia Indonesia
    The location is very quiet and green . The staff are wonderful with excellent service and the chef prepares great food , they prepared amazing vegetarian options .
  • Diane
    United States United States
    Loved the garden setting and the food was amazing. The room was comfortable and artwork was great. Nothing bad to say about this place
  • Csenget
    Hungary Hungary
    Beautiful details, lush garden, peaceful hideaways, joyful laughters, delicious kitchen, friendly staff really makes you feel at home.
  • Miladin
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Kelly and her team are amazing. They made us feel genuinely welcome and were super friendly. The garden is beautiful - a true oasis - and the food is just delicious. Special thanks to Noemi and Anne.
  • Weiner
    United States United States
    The Hob House is an absolutely wonderful place to stay—an wonderful garden oasis in Nairobi. The food was nothing short of fantastic, and they even had homemade gluten free pita for anyone with celiac concerns. The staff is so helpful and...
  • Michelle
    Spain Spain
    Absolutely lovely bnb. I can’t recommend it enough! The food is also exceptional 💕
  • L
    Liliana
    United States United States
    Hob House is phenomenal. I don't normally bother with ratings, but this place is a dream in every sense. It's magical and beautiful. The food and service are extraordinary. I can't wait to go back! I didn't even want to leave.

Hosted by One of the two back verandahs where guests can relax

9.6
9.6
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
One of the two back verandahs where guests can relax
We have purposefully created a place where people feel at home and feel as if they never left their own home. We also support a lot of the local artists and display a lot of the art from the region, most of the art on display is for sale. Our vegetables and produce are all sourced from local organic farms and as much as possible try to offer a truly eco experience. We have become well known for our Lebanese breakfasts and unique middle eastern cuisine.
Both my husband Peter and I have travelled extensively and have over the years stayed in places that have either been 5 star copy and paste hotel rooms with the same old same old! or somewhat in need of some TLC. This is when we decided to open our own place and try to create an experience for all our guests
We are in the elegant suburb of Kitisuru close to the UN in Gigiri, Nairobi and the major embassies, and all major shopping malls (Village Market, Westgate,Sarit Centre etc) we are also ten minutes by car from Karura forest where you can take walks of 5,10,12KMs.
Languages spoken: English,Swahili

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Hob House
    • Cuisine
      British • Mediterranean
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Hob House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Cleaning products

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Game drives
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Spa

  • Yoga classes
  • Full-body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Swahili

House rules
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Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverUnionPay debit cardUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

FAQs about Hob House

  • Hob House is 5.6 miles from the center of Nairobi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Hob House has 1 restaurant:

    • Hob House
  • Hob House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Foot massage
    • Bike tours
    • Back massage
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Yoga classes
    • Movie nights
    • Horseback riding
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Full-body massage
    • Themed dinners
    • Neck massage
    • Game drives
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Walking tours
  • The prices at Hob House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at Hob House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte
  • Room options at Hob House include:

    • Twin
    • Double
    • Suite
    • Family
  • Check-in at Hob House is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.