Spurwing Guest House

Off Dagoretti Road,Pollmans Court #326 390, Karen, 00502 Nairobi, Kenya – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.3/10! <small>(score from <b>57</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
57 reviews
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Set 16 km from Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Spurwing Guest House offers accommodation with a patio, as well as a garden and a bar. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and full-day security, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. Each unit is fitted with a terrace offering garden views, a cable flat-screen TV, a dining area, a well-fitted kitchen and a private bathroom with walk-in shower, a hair dryer and free toiletries. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also featured, as well as a coffee machine. At the guest house, the units come with bed linen and towels. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, pancakes and fruits are available every morning at the guest house. There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available. The area is popular for cycling and walking tours, in addition, bike hire and car hire are available at this guest house. An indoor play area is also available for guests at Spurwing Guest House. Nairobi National Museum is 18 km from the accommodation, while Ngong Racecourse is 7.6 km away. The nearest airport is Wilson, 15 km from Spurwing Guest House, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast info

Continental

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
12 extra-large double beds
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Nairobi
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  • L
    Lucy
    Tanzania Tanzania
    “The staff was amazing and very helpful. They assisted in getting me a genuine mechanic to check my car. The breakfast was great. The environment was exceptional The design of the house and the space felt like home.”
  • Ann
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Had an upgrade of room Convenient for walking to Karen Hub and using Uber to see the local sights. Good breakfast and the staff were really friendly and helpful. Suzanne also came up with a number of ideas for things to do and how to do them...”
  • John
    United States United States
    “Excellent location, facility, and especially staff”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Susan Maina

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score
Susan Maina
ABOUT US: A HOSPITABLE HIDEAWAY - HOME AWAY FROM HOME. An elegant country design Guest House surrounded different trees & flowers., In the serene, quiet private suburbs of Karen – 30 minutes from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport conveniently located [5] five minutes’ walk to THE HUB- MALL & THE OLD KAREN [DUKAS]. The walk to THE WATERFRONT is approximately 10 minutes while driving to THE JUNCTION or YAYA CENTER MALL takes 20-30 minutes.
The Host/Manger [Sue] together with her support team assures all guests totality of a memorable stay in this [Home-Away-From-Home-Guest House]. All the Staff have many years of work experiences and trained in some of the leading colleges in Nairobi where they acquired great value of service delivery. [Sue] has equally wide experiences in the Travel & Hospitality Industry with over 30 work years.
NEARBY EXCURSIONS [10-20 MINUTES] DAVID SHELDRICK –Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Center, Karen Blixen Museum, Kazuri Bead-works, Flip-Flops, Horse Ridding, Karen Golf Club, Nairobi National Park/Safari walk - [all located 10-20 minutes ride from our Guest House. Other places of interest are the City Tour – Nairobi Museum, Kiambethu Tea Farm, Lake Naivasha – Hells gate or The Crescent Island, Lake Nakuru National Park or more so, why not Go-On-A-Real SAFARI. Detailed program - Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage: Located near Nairobi National Park. This orphanage for Elephant Calves and Rhinos from all over Kenya was founded and still managed by David Sheldrick, the widow of one of Kenya’s best known Game Wardens David Sheldrick. David Sheldrick was at the center of the 1970’s Ivory poaching wars in Tsavo National Park. Today, David Sheldrick orphanage is a focal point for Elephant Conservation. Elephant calves orphaned by poaching are brought here from all over the country. They receive extremely specialized treatment here, and literally receive personal care 24 hours a day from highly dedicated staff who becomes surrogate mothers to the calves/plus many more tourist sites.
Languages spoken: English,Swahili

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

Facilities of Spurwing Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dressing room
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Game drives
  • Water park
    Off-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Basic free WiFi 13 Mbps. Suitable for streaming content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
  • 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
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Wellness
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Swahili

House rules

Spurwing Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 10:30 to 23:30

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 11:00 to 11:30

 

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 7 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 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$60 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

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Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Spurwing Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

FAQs about Spurwing Guest House

  • Check-in at Spurwing Guest House is from 10:30, and check-out is until 11:30.

  • Guests staying at Spurwing Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • À la carte

  • Spurwing Guest House is 8.1 miles from the centre of Nairobi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Water park
    • Neck massage
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Horse riding
    • Bike tours
    • Head massage
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Bicycle rental
    • Movie nights
    • Foot massage
    • Cooking class
    • Back massage
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Hand massage
    • Game drives
    • Walking tours

  • Spurwing Guest House has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

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

  • Room options at Spurwing Guest House include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double