Nairobi Serena Hotel

5.0 star property
Art Deco hotel connected to the convention centre in Nairobi with a full-service spa

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Outdoor pool
Daily buffet breakfast (USD 40 per person)
Interior detail
Lobby
Exterior detail
Located near Uhuru Park, Nairobi Serena Hotel offers comfort and convenience with an 18-hole golf course, spa aromatherapy, international cuisine, swim-up bar, on-site shopping, free in-room WiFi, and exceptional service.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$307
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept

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Room options

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Executive Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Business Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Deluxe Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Corner Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2019
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Business Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Chale Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Room

  • Sleeps 2

Lamu Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

Corner Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Garden Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Map
Kenyatta Avenue / Processional Way, Nairobi

What's nearby

  • Uhuru Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University of Nairobi - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kenyatta International Convention Centre - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Nairobi Hospital - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • The Aga Khan University Hospital - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station - 24 min drive
  • Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mwendaz - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Aksum Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pointzero Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The TERRACE, Intercontinental HOTEL - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Noma Caffe - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Nairobi Serena Hotel

Family-friendly hotel remodelled in 2019 and located near Uhuru Park
Located close to University of Nairobi and Nairobi Hospital, Nairobi Serena Hotel provides an adjacent golf course, a swim-up bar and a poolside bar. Tee up with amenities such as golf caddies at this hotel. Indulge in aromatherapy, a massage and a body scrub at the on-site spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Cafe Magreb Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. In addition to a terrace and shopping on-site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with a swim-up bar
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge) and a lift
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 199 individually furnished rooms offer comforts, such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Designer toiletries, separate baths/showers and hairdryers
  • 21-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Childcare services, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: USD 40 for adults and USD 20 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe Magreb Restaurant
  • H&S Pan-Asian Restaurant
  • The Aksum Bar
  • The Mandhari Restaurant
  • The Pool Terrace and Bar

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf caddies
  • Gym
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 4,844 square feet of conference space
  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • In-room massages
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1962
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - September 2019

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in fee: 75-per cent of room rate for check-in between 6:00 PM and midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and smart lock details; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 40 for adults and from USD 20 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 40 (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: 75 per cent of room rate for check-in between 6:00 PM and midnight
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 7997

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Frequently asked questions

Does Nairobi Serena Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Nairobi Serena Hotel?

As of 17 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nairobi Serena Hotel on 26 Sept 2025 start from NZ$307.49, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Nairobi Serena Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Nairobi Serena Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Nairobi Serena Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 6:00 PM to midnight for a fee of 75%.

What time is check-out at Nairobi Serena Hotel?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Nairobi Serena Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 40 per person applies.

Where is Nairobi Serena Hotel located?

This family-friendly Nairobi hotel is located near the airport, within a 15-minute walk of Uhuru Park and University of Nairobi. Nairobi Hospital and The Aga Khan University Hospital are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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