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 3.6 km from Nairobi National Museum, 4.6 km from Kenyatta International Conference Centre and 1.8 km from Karura Forest. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 13 km away and the property offers free parking.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
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

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    Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I was so grateful to land in this little piece of paradise after working in downtown NBO. The garden, rooms, food and ambience were exceptional. All made possible by the kindest and quietly super efficient and solicitous staff. Wish I could have...
  • William
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful ambience, beautiful garden, fab decor throughout, lovely people, delicious food.
  • Fabian
    Austria Austria
    Very nice room, very good service, beautiful garden, quite calm, perfect if you have to work around Nairobi area and need a cozy and calm place to relax after work, the food is very good too, staff is very welcoming, helpful and always attentive...
  • Lukshman
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It has a lovely cosy feeling with friendly staff and good restaurant. Plus a garden and interior festooned with local arts and crafts
  • Kathryn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything! This is a wonderful place to stay and can’t fault it. Highly recommended.
  • Andrea
    France France
    We basically loved everything about Hob House and cannot wait to find an opportunity to go back :) Environment, decoration / equipment and comfort of the House and rooms, Welcoming and professional staff, cuisine, garden, shop... They even helped...
  • Nadine
    Cameroon Cameroon
    The house itself is so homely and the bed extremely comfortable. The state of the art decorations and extra information even on the placemats are all great. Hearing the kitchen staff in a good mood and speaking casually to each other jokingly or...
  • Joanna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great food at all times & the wildlife was an added bonus. Beautiful birds.
  • Janene
    Australia Australia
    The food was exceptional and the house was beautifully decorated. The beds were very comfy.
  • Farah
    Australia Australia
    A home away from home with well-sized rooms and comfy beds. The whole property is beautifully decorated with lots of thoughtful touches. The garden is a lovely and relaxing oasis of flowers and plants, and the on-site Lebanese restaurant was...

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

Company review score: 9.6Based on 75 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

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

Property information

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.

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

Facilities of Hob House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Cleaning products
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Game drives
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (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 possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and 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
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wellness
  • 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 to 22:00
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements 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 centre of Nairobi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Hob House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

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

    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Foot massage
    • Bike tours
    • Back massage
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Yoga classes
    • Movie nights
    • Horse riding
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Full body massage
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Neck massage
    • Game drives
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Walking tours

  • 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

  • Check-in at Hob House is from 12:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Room options at Hob House include:

    • Twin
    • Double
    • Suite
    • Family

  • Hob House has 1 restaurant:

    • Hob House