Orchid Homes, nestled near Karura Forest and the University of Nairobi, offers a serene escape with a lush garden and soothing terrace. Enjoy in-room WiFi, unwind by the outdoor pool with sun loungers or dine at the restaurant.
Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Airport transfer
Pool
24/7 front desk
Laundry facilities
Air conditioning
Free parking
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant
Outdoor pool
Breakfast available
Airport shuttle
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Garden
Front-desk safe
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Feel at home (6)
Private bathroom
Television
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
The current price is $51
$51
$60 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Room options
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Deluxe Queen with Bathtub
Highlights
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
21 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Junior suite with living room & bathtub
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
42 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Standard Single room
Highlights
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
12 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed
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United Nations Office at Nairobi - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Karura Forest - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
University of Nairobi - 9 min drive - 7.5 km
Sarit Centre - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
Getting around
Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 34 min drive
Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 47 min drive
Syokimau Station - 45 min drive
Nairobi Station - 48 min drive
Syokimau SGR Railway Station - 48 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Hero Bar - 8 min walk
Harvest - 8 min walk
Artcaffe - 11 min walk
Karel T Lounge - 10 min walk
Thigiri Ridge - 4 min drive
About this property
Orchid Homes
Orchid Homes offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of United Nations Office at Nairobi. Guests can splash around at the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.
Languages
English, Swahili
At a glance
Hotel size
9 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Bicycle rentals
Pool loungers
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Television in common areas
Mosquito nets
An outdoor pool
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LCD TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 30 per vehicle (one-way)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Orchid Homes Guesthouse Nairobi
Orchid Homes Guesthouse
Orchid Homes Nairobi
Orchid Homes Nairobi
Orchid Homes Guesthouse
Orchid Homes Guesthouse Nairobi
Frequently asked questions
Does Orchid Homes offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Orchid Homes 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 Orchid Homes?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Orchid Homes?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Orchid Homes?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Orchid Homes?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 30 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Orchid Homes?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Orchid Homes?
No, this guesthouse doesn't have a casino, but Lucky 8 Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Orchid Homes and nearby?
Orchid Homes has an outdoor pool and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Orchid Homes?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Orchid Homes like?
Orchid Homes is a short 15-minute walk from United Nations Office at Nairobi and 11 minutes' walk from Village Market.
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Orchid Homes Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2024
Very pleasant place!
Very friendly staff, very clean and comfortable guest house, beautiful garden and pool.
Charlotte
Charlotte, 9-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 20, 2023
Very friendly and accommodating staff.
Shaheer
Shaheer, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 29, 2024
A good experience
Helpful staff, a quiet location, and a more homely feeling than what one often gets.
I will be happy to stay again.
Andreas
Andreas, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 2, 2023
Feels Like Home!
Returning to Orchid Homes felt like returning home! A simple but lovely guest house, location is ideal for access to the UN Compound, and an easy walk to Craft Centre or Village Market. Wifi works well, staff is friendly, rooms are clean.
Taylor
Taylor, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 27, 2024
Poor internet connection and Orchid is not providing transport to its guests
SIRE
SIRE, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 23, 2023
The house was quiet and clean and the staff easy going and friendly. Four of my five breakfasts I ate alone, but on the last morning I had the fascinating company of a Sudanese guest who attended a meeting at the UN compound.
The location was perfect for me, as it was 8 minutes walking from a CrossFit gym where I could train early in the morning - same place where one can buy handcraft and eat or drink throughout the day, and 15 minutes walking from the UN compound, where I was attending a workshop.
On the last day I could check out in the morning before going to my meeting, and leave my bag in the reception until I could pick it up in the afternoon, which was convenient.
Fernando
Fernando, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 15, 2024
Taylor
Taylor, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 26, 2024
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 3, 2024
Frederick
Frederick, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 9, 2023
Erik
Erik, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 7, 2022
The staff were helpful and very courteous.
Frederick
Frederick, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 6, 2022
Very quiet
A nice old mansion, very quiet. The pool was too cold to swim in.
Travis
Travis, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 22, 2021
My wife and I are seniors. They gave us a room in the attic. Two flights of stairs with no lift and no help.
The room had no internet and we did not want to go down again to complain. There is no phone in the room.
It was freezing and no heating.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2021
Sodiq
Sodiq, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jul 18, 2021
Appalling room in charming villa
Turning a villa into a hotel makes every room unique--but our room (Sage, on the ground floor) was appalling. Just in front of the reception, the restaurant and the hotel entrance door, the room's door has no noise insulation, making every conversation between the hotel personnel and guests sound like inside the room. When guests start making breakfast and checking out at 6am in the morning, it's impossible to sleep.
The cherry on the cake? The room's door has a glass that cannot be shaded or covered, making it possible for people on the stairway in from of the room to look directly into the room (over the bed!).
More: lapidated bathroom with a tiny sink and no mirror--the sliding door had no handle on the inside making it impossible to close. Mattress very uncomfortable.
No hotel sign from the road whatsoever, not even on the doorbell, the guard on duty was not present when we come and we had to call the property to be sure to be at the right address.
I truly hope that the other rooms are better (the villa is really nice) but a normal hotel cannot have guests play Russian roulette on room selection!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 17, 2021
Everything was fine only the tv had no signal. It had all the apps but i guess it was just the weather condition because it happens. But i was there for business so it was good and quiet
Verified traveler
11-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 11, 2021
lotte
lotte, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2021
Great place to stay I enjoyed my vacation. I will recommend my friends
Verified traveler
16-night trip
2/10 Poor
May 18, 2021
Orchid has room to improve!
Hosts phone etiquette quite unreceptive...felt like it was an interruption...!
I stayed at a another location opposite the sites location address...not what i had seen on the site.
At check out, she insisted i had not made a payment. She was clueless, and after a hectic 20 min or so...she confirmed the payment had hit her account.
WIFI unavailable, TV buffered all the while, couldn't work. Water heater is disfunctional...a very unpleasant experience.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 2, 2021
excellent
wunderbar
Victor
Victor, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 14, 2021
The place was clean but not very private. The receptionist on site kept knocking at the door and intruding. Otherwise, it's a cute little place.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 27, 2021
All of the staff were amazing and so helpful to our family! Would highly recommend staying here if traveling with kids.
Verified traveler
5-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 25, 2020
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 27, 2020
Wonderful place to stay in Nairobi. Very nice ladies working in the house. Breakfast is okay, eggs or pancakes made on demand. Shower has very little power so that was a bit frustrating. The particular house where we stayed was a bit worn. Bed was good but matrass a bit worn. The pool in the garden looked nice but is rather small and the filter stopped working so it got greener by the day.... We got what we paid for! Would consider staying here again for sure but hope they fix a few things to make the stay even more pleasant. Laundry is washed without asking, we were then (to our surprise) charged for this when checking out. Which was a very small amount, but still, would have been good to ask/inform guests.... all in all we were very happy and felt very much at home!
Angeline
Angeline, 7-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 26, 2020
Small room (Sage) with dilapidated bathroom. Beautiful main hall and living roon. Nice pool area out back, too bad it's weedy. Nice breakfast room and service.