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3-star hotels in Nairobi
A shortlist of 3-star hotels in Nairobi, all rated 4.5 or higher by guests, from large Westlands properties to small garden hotels on the city's quieter roads. It is for travellers who want a dependable mid-range base without giving up on guest ratings.
Staying in Nairobi
Nairobi is Kenya's capital and its main gateway, a city of business districts, leafy residential suburbs and markets, with a national park on its edge. Visitors come for meetings and conferences, for a stopover before safaris, and for the restaurants and green spaces of the suburbs.
The hotels here spread across the city rather than clustering in one quarter: Rhapta Road and Lower Kabete Road in Westlands, Kirichwa Road, Jabavu Road in Hurlingham, Gatundu Road in Kileleshwa, Wood Avenue in Kilimani, Fair Acres Road off Langata Road and Mbagathi Ridge near Karen, Mombasa Road, Rose Avenue and Mfangano Street. Couples and families gravitate to the garden and suite properties on the quieter roads; business travellers to Westlands and Hurlingham, where front desks run around the clock. Short-break visitors can pick whichever side of the city suits their plans.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Mpunga Gardens
1414 Rose Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereMpunga Gardens sits on Rose Avenue, a 3-star address with free wifi and free car parking that suits guests arriving with their own vehicle. Laundry service and lifts round out the practical side of a stay, so longer visits do not depend on finding these services elsewhere. Its guest rating of 4.7 out of 5 rests on 10003 reviews, a strong signal for travellers who want a straightforward, well-regarded base in Nairobi.
See Mpunga GardensLissa Luxury Suites
Kirichwa Road 00100 Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Parking
- Breakfast
- Internet access
Why stay hereLissa Luxury Suites on Kirichwa Road pairs a restaurant with breakfast on site, so the first meal of the day needs no planning, while internet access and parking cover the essentials for both business and leisure travellers. Laundry service is available for longer stays. With a rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 9998 reviews, it appeals to guests who prefer dining and connectivity under one roof in Nairobi.
See Lissa Luxury SuitesHermosa Garden Hotel
Mbagathi Ridge, Nairobi, Kenya
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereHermosa Garden Hotel on Mbagathi Ridge offers air-conditioned rooms with balconies, a bar and breakfast, and a 24-hour front desk backed by round-the-clock security. Banquet space adds room for gatherings. Its 4.7 out of 5 rating rests on 472 reviews, and the setting near the beach makes it a natural fit for guests who want a garden-side base with the flexibility of a full-service property.
See Hermosa Garden HotelAlijo Palace
Imara Gardens Mombasa Road, Nairobi, Kenya
Why stay hereAlijo Palace on Imara Gardens along Mombasa Road keeps things pared back: a luggage room for storing bags and a babysitting service that helps families manage their days. The small review count of 287 accompanies a 4.7 out of 5 guest rating, so the feedback is compact but strong. It works for travellers passing through the Mombasa Road corridor who value help with children and baggage over extensive facilities.
See Alijo PalaceAlkasim
Uchumi Rd, Nairobi, Kenya
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
Why stay hereAlkasim on Uchumi Rd gives guests free car parking along with a garden and a terrace, an arrangement that favours people arriving by car and wanting outdoor space to sit in rather than a long list of indoor services. A 4.7 out of 5 rating from 265 reviews suggests guests leave satisfied. Best suited to those who prefer a quieter, ground-level stay with room to park and somewhere green to unwind.
See Alkasimibis Styles Nairobi Westlands
Rhapta Road, Nairobi, Kenya
Best for: Breakfast · Business trips
- Breakfast
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereibis Styles Nairobi Westlands brings air conditioning, breakfast with a buffet and a business center to Rhapta Road, with bars and a bar/snack corner for the evening. A 24-hour front desk and security cover late arrivals. The 4.6 out of 5 rating comes from 5,131 reviews, and the combination of workspace and breakfast makes it a practical pick for travellers mixing work with a Westlands base.
See ibis Styles Nairobi WestlandsThe Grand Gables
Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Best for: Families
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThe Grand Gables in Nairobi suits longer stays and families through its apartments and family rooms, with cots available and a balcony and bath in the rooms. Guests give it 4.6 out of 5 across 3,198 reviews, a sign that the apartment format holds up for people settling in rather than passing through.
See The Grand GablesFair Acres Boutique Hotel
Fair Acres Rd Karen, Nairobi, Kenya
Best for: Drivers · Business trips
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereFair Acres Boutique Hotel on Fair Acres Rd in Karen combines free wifi and free parking with a garden and a playground, so children have somewhere to go while adults use the concierge or business center. A meeting room and dry cleaning service extend it to work trips. The 4.6 out of 5 rating is drawn from 576 reviews, and the garden setting with play space makes it the family-friendly option among these hotels.
See Fair Acres Boutique HotelFair Acres Boutique Hotel
35 Fair Acres Road Off Langata Road, Nairobi, Kenya
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast
Why stay hereThe second Fair Acres Boutique Hotel, on 35 Fair Acres Road off Langata Road, adds a 24-hour front desk, breakfast served in the room or as a buffet, and a babysitting service to its bar and banquet space. Car rental on site helps guests get around. A 4.6 out of 5 rating from 573 reviews supports it as a choice for families and event groups who want breakfast flexible and transport arranged.
See Fair Acres Boutique HotelMAA Hotel and Suites Hurlingham Nairobi
Jabavu Road 10741, Nairobi, Kenya
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereMAA Hotel and Suites Hurlingham Nairobi offers air conditioning, a concierge and 24-hour security and front desk on Jabavu Road, with banquet space, bathrobes and cots available. Aerobics is among the activities on offer. The 4.6 out of 5 rating rests on 505 reviews. It fits travellers who want a full-service desk, room for an event and a location on the Hurlingham side of the city.
See MAA Hotel and Suites Hurlingham NairobiEmilia Hotel Apartments
Gatundu Road Kileleshwa, Nairobi, Kenya
Best for: Drivers · Business trips
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereEmilia Hotel Apartments on Gatundu Road in Kileleshwa pairs apartment-style stays with a fitness center and entertainment activities, plus a restaurant, lounge and business center. Free parking, lifts and a 24-hour front desk ease arrivals, and a laundry service is available. Guests rate it 4.7 out of 5 from 124 reviews. The mix suits people staying several nights who want to keep up exercise and eat on site.
See Emilia Hotel ApartmentsUlwazi Place Hotel By Trianum
Off Kirawa Road, Nairobi, Kenya
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast
Why stay hereUlwazi Place Hotel By Trianum, off Kirawa Road, provides balconies, breakfast served in the room or as a buffet, and a bar for the evening, with 24-hour front desk and security. Banquet space is available for groups. It holds a 4.6 out of 5 rating from 228 reviews. Guests who want their morning meal brought to the room and a balcony to step onto will find the format fits.
See Ulwazi Place Hotel By TrianumSheratton Regency Hotel Nairobi
Mfangano Street Sheratton Regency Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereSheratton Regency Hotel Nairobi on Mfangano Street keeps free wifi and free parking alongside family rooms and a bar, with a 24-hour front desk and desk space in the rooms. Internet access and fans are provided. The 4.5 out of 5 rating comes from 7,367 reviews, well tested by volume. It appeals to families and to travellers who want a central street address without giving up parking.
See Sheratton Regency Hotel NairobiHyatt Place Nairobi Westlands
10 Lower Kabete Rd, Nairobi, Kenya
Best for: Breakfast · Business trips
- Breakfast
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereHyatt Place Nairobi Westlands on Lower Kabete Rd brings a business center, computer room and concierge together with a bar, breakfast buffet and casino. Babysitting and dry cleaning services cover both children and clothing. A 4.8 out of 5 rating from 69 reviews marks it as the highest-rated here, though the sample is small. It suits guests who want work facilities and evening entertainment in one Westlands building.
See Hyatt Place Nairobi WestlandsWood Avenue Towers
Wood Avenue Road Off Argwings Kodhek Road Kilimani Nairobi Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
Why stay hereWood Avenue Towers on Wood Avenue Road, off Argwings Kodhek Road in Kilimani, is a deliberately simple proposition: free car parking and credit cards accepted, with little else listed. Its 4.5 out of 5 rating is built on 5,197 reviews, so plenty of guests have weighed in. It makes sense for self-sufficient travellers who arrive by car, pay by card and need only a Kilimani address to base themselves from.
See Wood Avenue Towers
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mpunga Gardens | ★★★ | 4.7 | 10,003 | Yes | – |
| Lissa Luxury Suites | ★★★ | 4.7 | 9,998 | Yes | Yes |
| Hermosa Garden Hotel | ★★★ | 4.7 | 472 | – | Yes |
| Alijo Palace | ★★★ | 4.7 | 287 | – | – |
| Alkasim | ★★★ | 4.7 | 265 | Yes | – |
| ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands | ★★★ | 4.6 | 5,131 | – | Yes |
| The Grand Gables | ★★★ | 4.6 | 3,198 | – | – |
| Fair Acres Boutique Hotel | ★★★ | 4.6 | 576 | Yes | – |
| Fair Acres Boutique Hotel | ★★★ | 4.6 | 573 | – | Yes |
| MAA Hotel and Suites Hurlingham Nairobi | ★★★ | 4.6 | 505 | – | – |
| Emilia Hotel Apartments | ★★★ | 4.7 | 124 | Yes | – |
| Ulwazi Place Hotel By Trianum | ★★★ | 4.6 | 228 | – | Yes |
| Sheratton Regency Hotel Nairobi | ★★★ | 4.5 | 7,367 | Yes | – |
| Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands | ★★★ | 4.8 | 69 | – | Yes |
| Wood Avenue Towers | ★★★ | 4.5 | 5,197 | Yes | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
Family rooms appear at The Grand Gables, which also has cots and a fan in its list, and at Sheratton Regency Hotel Nairobi. Fair Acres Boutique Hotel on Fair Acres Road has a playground, and both Fair Acres properties and MAA Hotel and Suites Hurlingham Nairobi offer babysitting or cots.
Fair Acres Boutique Hotel · Fair Acres Boutique Hotel · MAA Hotel and Suites Hurlingham Nairobi · The Grand Gables
For long stays
The Grand Gables lists apartments, dry cleaning and laundry among its facilities, Emilia Hotel Apartments is built around apartment-style rooms with a fitness centre and parking, and Alijo Palace adds a luggage room and babysitting service. Wood Avenue Towers in Kilimani offers parking and accepts credit cards.
The Grand Gables · Emilia Hotel Apartments · Alijo Palace · Wood Avenue Towers
For quiet garden settings
Alkasim on Uchumi Rd has a garden and terrace with free parking, Fair Acres Boutique Hotel on Fair Acres Rd Karen adds a garden to its bars and meeting room, and Hermosa Garden Hotel on Mbagathi Ridge lists a balcony among its facilities. Ulwazi Place Hotel By Trianum, off Kirawa Road, offers a balcony, bar and breakfast.
Alkasim · Fair Acres Boutique Hotel · Hermosa Garden Hotel · Ulwazi Place Hotel By Trianum
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Questions, answered
Which of these hotels have the most guest reviews?
Mpunga Gardens leads with 10003 reviews and a guest rating of 4.7 out of 5, followed by Lissa Luxury Suites with 9998 reviews, also rated 4.7, and Sheratton Regency Hotel Nairobi with 7367 reviews at 4.5. Wood Avenue Towers has 5197 reviews and ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands 5131, both rated 4.6 and 4.5 respectively.
Are there hotels here with very few reviews?
Yes. Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands has 69 reviews but the highest rating in the list at 4.8 out of 5, and Emilia Hotel Apartments has 124 reviews at 4.7. Alkasim (265 reviews) and Alijo Palace (287 reviews) are also small-sample entries, all rated 4.7.
Which hotels are in Westlands?
Both are 3-star with 24-hour front desks and business centres; ibis Styles is rated 4.6 from 5131 reviews, Hyatt Place 4.8 from 69.
Do any of these hotels have family facilities?
Fair Acres Boutique Hotel on Fair Acres Rd Karen lists a playground, and both Fair Acres listings offer babysitting service. The Grand Gables lists family rooms and a cot, MAA Hotel and Suites Hurlingham Nairobi lists a cot, and Sheratton Regency Hotel Nairobi lists family rooms.
Which hotels offer breakfast?
Breakfast is listed at Lissa Luxury Suites, Hermosa Garden Hotel, ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands (with a buffet), Ulwazi Place Hotel By Trianum (also breakfast in room and buffet), Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands (with a buffet) and Fair Acres Boutique Hotel on 35 Fair Acres Road, which adds breakfast in room.
Are there hotels with parking?
Free car parking is listed at Mpunga Gardens, Alkasim, Fair Acres Boutique Hotel on Fair Acres Rd Karen, Emilia Hotel Apartments, Sheratton Regency Hotel Nairobi and Wood Avenue Towers. Lissa Luxury Suites lists parking without specifying free.
Which hotels have air conditioning?
Hermosa Garden Hotel, ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands and MAA Hotel and Suites Hurlingham Nairobi list air conditioning. Sheratton Regency Hotel Nairobi and The Grand Gables list fans instead.