Hob House

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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.8

Property highlights

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About this property

Offering a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk, Hob House is located in Nairobi, in luscious gardens. Free WiFi access is available, as well as a shared lounge and a children's playground. Each bedroom has a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and slippers. You can enjoy garden views from the rooms. The guest house is 2.2 mi from Nairobi National Museum, 2.9 mi from Kenyatta International Conference Center and 1.1 mi from Karura Forest. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 8.1 mi away and the property offers free parking.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Breakfast

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Room Type
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2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
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1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Rachel
United States United States
“Hob House was charming with beautiful gardens and a nice respite in the busy city.”
Jamie
Tanzania Tanzania
“Great service, delicious food, super comfortable bed. It also had a beautiful garden area with plenty of areas to sit and relax. We traveled with our cat and everyone was so kind towards her and asked about her all the time!”
Miranda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful room, comfy sheets, lovely food. One of the best places I've ever stayed!!”
Dino
Kenya Kenya
“Highly recommend place to relax and enjoy good food with friendly staff and good service. It is quiet, and it is worth every penny”
Giovanna
Indonesia Indonesia
“The location is very quiet and green . The staff are wonderful with excellent service and the chef prepares great food , they prepared amazing vegetarian options .”
Diane
United States United States
“Loved the garden setting and the food was amazing. The room was comfortable and artwork was great. Nothing bad to say about this place”
Csenget
Hungary Hungary
“Beautiful details, lush garden, peaceful hideaways, joyful laughters, delicious kitchen, friendly staff really makes you feel at home.”
Miladin
Switzerland Switzerland
“Kelly and her team are amazing. They made us feel genuinely welcome and were super friendly. The garden is beautiful - a true oasis - and the food is just delicious. Special thanks to Noemi and Anne.”
Weiner
United States United States
“The Hob House is an absolutely wonderful place to stay—an wonderful garden oasis in Nairobi. The food was nothing short of fantastic, and they even had homemade gluten free pita for anyone with celiac concerns. The staff is so helpful and...”
Michelle
Spain Spain
“Absolutely lovely bnb. I can’t recommend it enough! The food is also exceptional 💕”

Managed by One of the two back verandahs where guests can relax

Company review score: 9.8Based on 73 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Both my husband Peter and I have travelled extensively and have over the years stayed in places that have either been 5 star copy and paste hotel rooms with the same old same old! or somewhat in need of some TLC. This is when we decided to open our own place and try to create an experience for all our guests

Property info

We have purposefully created a place where people feel at home and feel as if they never left their own home. We also support a lot of the local artists and display a lot of the art from the region, most of the art on display is for sale. Our vegetables and produce are all sourced from local organic farms and as much as possible try to offer a truly eco experience. We have become well known for our Lebanese breakfasts and unique middle eastern cuisine.

Neighborhood info

We are in the elegant suburb of Kitisuru close to the UN in Gigiri, Nairobi and the major embassies, and all major shopping malls (Village Market, Westgate,Sarit Centre etc) we are also ten minutes by car from Karura forest where you can take walks of 5,10,12KMs.

Languages Spoken

English,Swahili

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Hob House
  • Cuisine
    British • Mediterranean
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.