Overview

This old farmhouse, part of the famous Blixen Africa family, is within walking distance from Karen Blixen Museum and close to the popular orphanage, Daphne Sheldrick Elephant and Rhino wildlife trust. Located in a quiet area of ​​Nairobi, it is also well-positioned for Wilson Airport, which is used for all safari flights in Kenya.

Set on a large estate with huge trees and one of Kenya’s oldest gardens, Karen Blixen Coffee Garden & Cottages offer 16 en-suite rooms and a large honeymoon suite. There are also three bedrooms with two en-suite bedrooms, ideal for families and groups of friends traveling together. Facilities include a restaurant, pool, and bar. During your stay at the lodge, you have access to the golf course, tennis courts, and the nearby Karen Country & Golf Club swimming pool.

There is a health club and an on-site gym, guests are close to the luxury shops, restaurants, and boutique Karen. If you want to start your safari right away, this property is located near the Nairobi National Park, where you can see the city skyline in the background during the great game of safari.

Highlights

• Quiet Nairobi setting on large private estate
• Close to Nairobi’s attractions & Wilson Airport
• Spa, gym, restaurant & Wi-Fi on site
• Room service, private dining & honeymoon suite

Facilities

Guests have access to the pool, small gym, and spa with sauna and a hot tub. There is also a gift shop which sells local handicrafts. You also have free access to the nearby Karen Country & Golf Club, where you can play golf and tennis.

Free Wi-Fi is available at Karen Blixen Coffee Garden & Cottages.

General Facilities

• Bar
• Gym
• Room service
• Secure parking
• Swimming pool
• Wheelchair friendly
• Wi-fi available

Dining

Breakfast is included and the on-site Tamambo Restaurant is open early in the morning. Lunch and dinner are available at the restaurant, which offer a varied menu of meat and fish dishes, burgers and pizzas, and a famous wine list. You can eat outside in the main restaurant or on the terrace, in an intimate atmosphere or simply in the privacy of your room.

Try a good coffee from Kenya in the garden for a good afternoon.

Rooms

Standard Room

The cottages are designed so that you can experience history in an elegant style: high ceilings, wood, stone floors and a fireplace. The beds are wrapped in mosquito nets and the furniture reflects the old and the new Africa. Modern amenities include a minibar, satellite TV, and free Wi-Fi.

Each room has a comfortable living room and a large bathroom with a shower and a bath. All cabins have a veranda where you can sit and watch the lush birds in the well-kept garden.

Other room types

Three cottages have been designed to appeal to families: they have two bedrooms in the suite and a large common living room. Extra beds can be added for small children.

The most luxurious honeymoon suite has a large bedroom and a living room with fireplace.

Room Amenities

Standard Room AMENITIES

• 24-hour room service
• En-suite bath and shower
• Fireplace
• Mini bar
• Outdoor area
• Television
• Wi-fi available in room

Activities

• Horse riding
• Day tours