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4-star hotels in Nairobi
A shortlist of 4-star hotels in Nairobi, all rated 4.6 or 4.7 out of 5 by guests, from apartment-style residences to large resort-style addresses. It is for travellers comparing where to base themselves in the Kenyan capital, whether in Westlands, Kilimani, Riverside or near the airport.
Staying in Nairobi
Nairobi is Kenya's capital and its main gateway, a city of business districts, shopping malls, leafy residential streets and green spaces. Visitors come for meetings and conferences, for shopping and dining, and as a stop before or after safaris further afield. The hotels on this list are spread across several parts of the city rather than one quarter. GemSuites Hotel & Apartments Riverside and Executive Residency by Best Western Nairobi are on Riverside addresses, Fairview Hotel Nairobi sits on Bishop Road in Upper Hill, and Trademark Hotel and Holiday Inn Nairobi Two Rivers Mall are on Limuru Road. Safari Park Hotel And Casino is off Thika Road in Kasarani, Tamarind Tree Hotel on Langata Road, Entim Sidai Wellness Sanctuary on Rura Drive, and Four Points By Sheraton Nairobi Airport and Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi Airport serve the airport side. With this range, the list suits couples, families, business travellers and short-break visitors who want a serviced, well-rated base in the part of the city that fits their plans.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Dusit Princess Hotel Residences Nairobi
Mimosa Road Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereSet on Mimosa Road in Westlands, this Dusit Princess property is a 4-star address with a 4.7 guest rating across 513 reviews. Rooms come with air conditioning and balconies, and a 24-hour front desk plus round-the-clock security suit arrivals at any hour. Babysitting service makes it a workable base for families, while the bar and snack café cover easy evenings without leaving the building.
See Dusit Princess Hotel Residences NairobiSomerset Westview Nairobi
Lr. No. 1 1376 Nyangumi Road Off Lenana Road Kilimani Nairobi Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya
Best for: Business trips
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereSomerset Westview Nairobi occupies a plot on Nyangumi Road off Lenana Road in Kilimani, rated 4.7 by guests over 432 reviews. Air-conditioned rooms and a business centre fit travellers mixing meetings with downtime, and a 24-hour front desk with security keeps late arrivals simple. Babysitting service is available for guests travelling with children.
See Somerset Westview NairobiNovotel Nairobi Westlands
Lower Kabete Road Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast in room
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereNovotel Nairobi Westlands sits on Lower Kabete Road, a 4-star hotel holding a 4.7 guest rating from 427 reviews. Air conditioning runs through the rooms, breakfast can be taken in the room, and a bar and snack café are on hand. A 24-hour front desk and security cover odd-hours comings and goings, and babysitting service helps families.
See Novotel Nairobi WestlandsSafari Park Hotel And Casino
Kasarani Off Thika Road, Nairobi, Kenya
Why stay hereSafari Park Hotel And Casino spreads out at Kasarani off Thika Road, and its 11,656 reviews make it the most reviewed hotel on this list; guests rate it 4.6. Balconies, a bar and snack café, and a barber and beauty salon are among the facilities. Round-the-clock front desk and security plus babysitting service suit both leisure stays and family trips.
See Safari Park Hotel And CasinoPark Inn by Radisson Nairobi Westlands
Waiyaki Way, Nairobi, Kenya
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Air conditioning
Why stay herePark Inn by Radisson Nairobi Westlands stands on Waiyaki Way, drawing a 4.6 guest rating from 4,969 reviews. Breakfast is served, including buffet and in-room options, and an on-site bar and snack café cover the rest of the day. Air conditioning, a 24-hour front desk and 24-hour security make it a straightforward choice for a Westlands stay.
See Park Inn by Radisson Nairobi WestlandsTamarind Tree Hotel
Langata Road, Nairobi, Kenya
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereTamarind Tree Hotel on Langata Road pairs a 4.6 guest rating from 4,864 reviews with air-conditioned rooms and breakfast on site. A bar and snack café are available, and babysitting service is offered for guests with children. The 24-hour front desk and round-the-clock security mean check-in and late returns are uncomplicated.
See Tamarind Tree HotelFour Points By Sheraton Nairobi Airport
9042 1044 Tower Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereFour Points By Sheraton Nairobi Airport is on Tower Avenue, a 4-star hotel with a 4.6 rating across 4,859 reviews. Air-conditioned rooms with alarm clocks, a bar and snack café, and babysitting service cover both short stopovers and family stays. A 24-hour front desk and 24-hour security keep things running around the clock.
See Four Points By Sheraton Nairobi AirportHilton Garden Inn Nairobi Airport
Mombasa Road, Nairobi, Kenya
Best for: Breakfast · Business trips
- Breakfast
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereHilton Garden Inn Nairobi Airport sits on Mombasa Road, rated 4.6 by guests over 4,472 reviews. Breakfast comes as buffet or in-room, there is a business centre for working guests, and a bar and snack café are on site. Air conditioning and a 24-hour front desk with security make it practical for travellers passing through Nairobi.
See Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi AirportTrademark Hotel
Village Market Limuru Road, Nairobi, Kenya
Best for: Breakfast · Business trips
- Breakfast
Why stay hereAt the Village Market on Limuru Road, Trademark Hotel holds a 4.6 guest rating from 3,764 reviews. Breakfast is served, a business centre and concierge handle work and arrangements, and the bar and café keep things easy on site. Leisure extras include bowling, an arcade and bicycle storage, and the 24-hour front desk is staffed throughout.
See Trademark HotelThe Kika Des Suites
Muthangari Drive, Nairobi, Kenya
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Outdoor pool
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereThe Kika Des Suites on Muthangari Drive offers an outdoor pool and free parking, with a 4.6 guest rating from 3,199 reviews. Free wifi and a business centre support working stays, while laundry, dry cleaning and luggage storage take care of longer trips. A 24-hour front desk and concierge round out the service.
See The Kika Des SuitesFairview Hotel Nairobi Vignette Collection by IHG
Bishop Road Upper Hill, Nairobi, Kenya
- Beach nearby
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereFairview Hotel Nairobi Vignette Collection by IHG is on Bishop Road in Upper Hill, rated 4.6 across 3,125 reviews. Air-conditioned rooms come with balconies, and there is a bar and snack café plus babysitting service for guests with children. A 24-hour front desk and 24-hour security cover arrivals at any time.
See Fairview Hotel Nairobi Vignette Collection by IHGGemSuites Hotel & Apartments Riverside
Riverside Lane, Nairobi, Kenya
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereGemSuites Hotel & Apartments Riverside sits on Riverside Lane, with a 4.6 guest rating from 1,112 reviews. Air-conditioned rooms include balconies, and guests have a bar and snack café plus a barber and beauty salon. Aerobics is offered on site, and the 24-hour front desk and security keep the property staffed at all hours.
See GemSuites Hotel & Apartments RiversideExecutive Residency by Best Western Nairobi
Riverside Grove, Nairobi, Kenya
Best for: Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Beach nearby
Why stay hereRated 4.6 out of 5 across 942 reviews, Executive Residency by Best Western Nairobi sits on Riverside Grove and suits guests who want a reliable base with round-the-clock service. A 24 hour front desk and 24 hour security make late arrivals and long stays easy, while breakfast comes both as a buffet and served in your room. The bar and snack options keep evenings simple after a day out. A solid choice for business visitors and travellers who value flexibility over formality.
See Executive Residency by Best Western NairobiEntim Sidai Wellness Sanctuary
Rura Drive Off Tree Lane, Nairobi, Kenya
Best for: Drivers · Pool and spa
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
Why stay hereEntim Sidai Wellness Sanctuary, off Tree Lane on Rura Drive, is the quiet option here: a garden, picnic area and spa, with a 4.6 guest rating from 928 reviews. Breakfast and coffee are served, and a restaurant and bar are on site. Free wifi and free car parking are provided, along with dry cleaning service and a 24-hour front desk.
See Entim Sidai Wellness SanctuaryHoliday Inn Nairobi Two Rivers Mall by IHG
Off Limuru Rd At Runda Two Rivers Mall, Nairobi, Kenya
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereHoliday Inn Nairobi Two Rivers Mall by IHG is off Limuru Road at Runda, attached to the mall, with a 4.6 rating from 623 reviews. Air-conditioned rooms with balconies and alarm clocks, a bar and snack café, and aerobics on site give it range. Babysitting service and a 24-hour front desk with security make it manageable for families.
See Holiday Inn Nairobi Two Rivers Mall by IHG
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Guest rating | Reviews | Parking | Breakfast | Pool or spa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dusit Princess Hotel Residences Nairobi | ★★★★ | 4.7 | 513 | – | – | – |
| Somerset Westview Nairobi | ★★★★ | 4.7 | 432 | – | – | – |
| Novotel Nairobi Westlands | ★★★★ | 4.7 | 427 | – | Yes | – |
| Safari Park Hotel And Casino | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 11,656 | – | – | – |
| Park Inn by Radisson Nairobi Westlands | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 4,969 | – | Yes | – |
| Tamarind Tree Hotel | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 4,864 | – | Yes | – |
| Four Points By Sheraton Nairobi Airport | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 4,859 | – | – | – |
| Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi Airport | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 4,472 | – | Yes | – |
| Trademark Hotel | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 3,764 | – | Yes | – |
| The Kika Des Suites | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 3,199 | Yes | – | Yes |
| Fairview Hotel Nairobi Vignette Collection by IHG | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 3,125 | – | – | – |
| GemSuites Hotel & Apartments Riverside | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 1,112 | – | – | – |
| Executive Residency by Best Western Nairobi | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 942 | – | Yes | – |
| Entim Sidai Wellness Sanctuary | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 928 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Holiday Inn Nairobi Two Rivers Mall by IHG | ★★★★ | 4.6 | 623 | – | – | – |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
These four all list babysitting service among their facilities, which makes them the easiest choices with children. Dusit Princess Hotel Residences Nairobi and Somerset Westview Nairobi both hold a 4.7 guest rating, while Safari Park Hotel And Casino and Holiday Inn Nairobi Two Rivers Mall by IHG offer large grounds and mall-side settings.
Dusit Princess Hotel Residences Nairobi · Somerset Westview Nairobi · Safari Park Hotel And Casino · Holiday Inn Nairobi Two Rivers Mall by IHG
For business travel
Business centres, meeting and banquet space and 24-hour front desks recur across these hotels. Park Inn by Radisson Nairobi Westlands, Four Points By Sheraton Nairobi Airport and Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi Airport put guests close to their working locations, while The Kika Des Suites and Executive Residency by Best Western Nairobi add free Wi-Fi and parking or breakfast options.
Park Inn by Radisson Nairobi Westlands · Four Points By Sheraton Nairobi Airport · Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi Airport · The Kika Des Suites · Executive Residency by Best Western Nairobi
For longer stays
The residence and suite-style addresses suit guests staying several nights: Dusit Princess Hotel Residences Nairobi, Somerset Westview Nairobi, The Kika Des Suites, GemSuites Hotel & Apartments Riverside and Executive Residency by Best Western Nairobi. Between them they list laundry and dry cleaning service, free car parking, lifts, outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi.
Dusit Princess Hotel Residences Nairobi · Somerset Westview Nairobi · The Kika Des Suites · GemSuites Hotel & Apartments Riverside · Executive Residency by Best Western Nairobi
For a quieter setting
Entim Sidai Wellness Sanctuary pairs a garden, picnic area and spa with a 4.6 rating, Fairview Hotel Nairobi Vignette Collection by IHG sits on Bishop Road in Upper Hill, and Tamarind Tree Hotel is on Langata Road.
Entim Sidai Wellness Sanctuary · Fairview Hotel Nairobi Vignette Collection by IHG · Tamarind Tree Hotel
Where to stay in Nairobi
Riverside
GemSuites Hotel & Apartments Riverside on Riverside Lane and Executive Residency by Best Western Nairobi on Riverside Grove both sit on Riverside addresses, and both are rated 4.6 out of 5. GemSuites lists an outdoor-style leisure mix including aerobics and a beauty salon, while Executive Residency offers breakfast and buffet options.
Our picks here: GemSuites Hotel & Apartments Riverside · Executive Residency by Best Western Nairobi
Kilimani
Somerset Westview Nairobi stands on Nyangumi Road off Lenana Road in Kilimani, holds a 4.7 guest rating from 432 reviews, and lists babysitting service, a business centre, banquet space and bars among its facilities.
Our picks here: Somerset Westview Nairobi
Upper Hill
Fairview Hotel Nairobi Vignette Collection by IHG is on Bishop Road in Upper Hill, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 3125 reviews, with air conditioning, a balcony option, banquet space and babysitting service listed.
Our picks here: Fairview Hotel Nairobi Vignette Collection by IHG
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Questions, answered
Which of these Nairobi hotels do guests rate highest?
The rest of the list is rated 4.6 out of 5, including Safari Park Hotel And Casino from 11656 reviews.
Are there hotels near the airport?
Yes. Four Points By Sheraton Nairobi Airport on Tower Avenue and Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi Airport on Mombasa Road both carry airport addresses and both are rated 4.6 out of 5. Each lists a 24-hour front desk and air conditioning.
Which hotels suit families with children?
Dusit Princess Hotel Residences Nairobi, Somerset Westview Nairobi, Safari Park Hotel And Casino and Holiday Inn Nairobi Two Rivers Mall by IHG all list babysitting service. The first two also hold a 4.7 guest rating.
Can I stay in a suite or residence rather than a standard room?
The list includes several residence and suite-style properties: Dusit Princess Hotel Residences Nairobi, Somerset Westview Nairobi, The Kika Des Suites, GemSuites Hotel & Apartments Riverside and Executive Residency by Best Western Nairobi, all rated 4.6 or 4.7 out of 5.
Which hotels have a pool?
The Kika Des Suites lists an outdoor pool among its facilities. Guests rating it give 4.6 out of 5 from 3199 reviews.
Which hotels are in Westlands?
Dusit Princess Hotel Residences Nairobi on Mimosa Road, Novotel Nairobi Westlands on Lower Kabete Road and Park Inn by Radisson Nairobi Westlands on Waiyaki Way all have Westlands addresses and are rated 4.7, 4.7 and 4.6 out of 5.
Do the hotels offer business facilities?
Somerset Westview Nairobi, The Kika Des Suites, Trademark Hotel and Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi Airport list business centres, and banquet space appears at many others including Fairview Hotel Nairobi and Park Inn by Radisson Nairobi Westlands.