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Southern Sun Mayfair

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Parklands with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

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2 outdoor pools
Exterior
Reception
Lobby
Suite | Living area | TV

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Childcare
    Childcare
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Casino
    Casino
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Casino
  • 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Self parking
  • Children's pool
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Spa services
  • Babysitting
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting services
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on site
  • Separate bedroom
  • Television

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room

Highlights

Balcony
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Parklands Road,, Nairobi, NAI, 74957

What's nearby

  • Sarit Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Westgate Shopping Mall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Nairobi National Museum - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • The Aga Khan University Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • United Nations Office at Nairobi - 9 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 19 min drive
  • Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 32 min drive
  • Syokimau Station - 30 min drive
  • Nairobi Station - 32 min drive
  • Syokimau SGR Railway Station - 33 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Havana Bar & Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Java Express - M.p Shah - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Open House Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beit É Selam - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ashiana - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun Mayfair

Southern Sun Mayfair is just 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available on request). Guests can indulge in spa services, and Oasis, one of 2 restaurants, serves lunch and dinner. Other highlights include 2 outdoor pools, a casino, and a health club.

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 171 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time ends: anytime
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • Babysitting*
  • Supervised childcare*

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Onsite self parking (fees apply)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (during limited hours)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 6 AM–10 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free daily reception
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

What to do

  • Tennis
  • Golfing
  • Shopping

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Health club
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Casino
  • Spa services
  • Sauna
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker

Freshen up

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.

Dining

Oasis - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Onsite venue #2 - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Shuttle transfer per adult: KES 37 (one way)

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of KES 37 per person (one way)

Children & extra beds

  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Parking

  • Self parking is available for an extra charge

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

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Southern Mayfair
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Frequently asked questions

Does Southern Sun Mayfair offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Southern Sun Mayfair does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Southern Sun Mayfair?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
Is parking offered on site at Southern Sun Mayfair?
Yes, there's self parking on site (charges apply).
Is airport shuttle service offered by Southern Sun Mayfair?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is KES 37 per person one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Southern Sun Mayfair?
Check-in ends: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Southern Sun Mayfair?
Yes, there's a casino.
What is there to do at Southern Sun Mayfair and nearby?
Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or use the hotel's other amenities, which include 2 bars and a casino. Southern Sun Mayfair also has a sauna and a health club, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Southern Sun Mayfair?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.
What's the area around Southern Sun Mayfair like?
Southern Sun Mayfair is a short 9-minute walk from Sarit Centre and 15 minutes' walk from Westgate Shopping Mall.

Southern Sun Mayfair Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

Phumlani, 1-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

2/10 Poor

A disappointed rewards member
Compared to the rest of the southern sun hotels I’ve used over the years. This is the worst!! The rooms are not appealing, the towels are not clean. They look something between white and brown. The bathrooms are a turn off. The workmanship on the plumbing is just untidy. This hotel needs a serious revamp. The walkways are so dull. It looks so dingy.
1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

6/10 Good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mayfair hotel is an a calm and cooled oasis in the middle of bust Nairobi
Cecilia, 1-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

4/10 Fair

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent staff. Friendly and helpful. Great breakfast facility and food
1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

very friendly staff and beautiful place
Jurgen, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lars, 1-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great service and very nice property with beautiful gardens.
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place
Excellent service as always. Home away from home. Great for meetings especially since the gardens are very beautiful
Lars, 1-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place. The staff was wonderful at check in and recommended activities during our stay.
1-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very Good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Hotel
Fantastic staff and management. I was made to feel really welcome. I hope t return soon.
John, 5-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Worth a stay
A very good experience ,well managed South African Hotel Group ,good friendly staff ,well spread out lush green property.Older rooms need refurbishment but maintained well.
6-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

the hotel has a nice atmosphere, very similar to some of the established, traditional hotels in the country. The staff are friendly and helpful. However, it is in quite desperate need of renovation.
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

danut, 1-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A garden oasis in Nairobi
I just spent a great week at the Southern Sun Mayfair in Nairobi. The hotel is very secure and provides a lovely garden environment with lots of trees and flowers. An Oasis in the active city of Nairobi. The nearby National Museums of Kenya provide a great outing and are only minutes away by UBER. The Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center are don't miss local attractions. I have stayed here 4 times and the rooms and beds are very comfortable. The staff is attentive, friendly, and efficient providing an excellent environment for meetings and relaxation. The breakfast buffet is fantastic, and the chef cooks a wonderful made to order omelet. My favorite is a beverage by the the pool, especially at the end of the day when this oasis is cool and quiet. A great place to stay in Nairobi.
Thomas, 7-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Love it!
Lovely old fashioned hotel in a Secluded location
Simon, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Brian, 7-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Sheetal, 3-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Best at the price
Best Hotel I've stayed in at this price in Nairobi so far. Unfortunately some noisy guests outside quite late into the evening at one point, but otherwise, very pretty, well appointed, clean and comfortable. Highly recommend.
2-night business trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review