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Orchid Homes

3.5 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near United Nations Office at Nairobi

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Deluxe king room with balcony and Jacuzzi
Front of property
Deluxe king room with balcony and Jacuzzi
Terrace/patio
Deluxe king room with balcony and Jacuzzi | Balcony view

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$127
includes taxes & fees
7 Mar - 8 Mar

Room options

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Deluxe Queen with Bathtub

Deluxe Queen with Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout 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

Junior suite with living room & bathtub

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
Free bottled water
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Single room

Standard Single room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe king room with balcony and Jacuzzi

Deluxe king room with balcony and Jacuzzi

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room with Bathtub

Family Room with Bathtub

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Gigiri Court, Nairobi, 44038

What's nearby

  • Village Market - 11 min walk
  • United Nations Office at Nairobi - 15 min walk
  • Karura Forest - 3 min drive
  • University of Nairobi - 9 min drive
  • Sarit Centre - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station - 45 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 34 min drive

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

Guest house near United Nations Office at Nairobi
Located close to Karura Forest and University of Nairobi, Orchid Homes provides a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a restaurant.
Other perks at this guest house include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • A TV in reception, a front desk safe and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Orchid Homes boast comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 10 for adults and from USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 30 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Orchid Homes?

As of 1 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Orchid Homes on 7 Mar 2025 start from AU$127.42, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Orchid Homes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Orchid Homes?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Orchid Homes?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Orchid Homes?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Orchid Homes provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 30 per vehicle applies.

Where is Orchid Homes located?

Located in Gigiri, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of United Nations Office at Nairobi and Karura Forest. University of Nairobi and Uhuru Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Orchid Homes Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 39 reviews

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 Excellent

Charlotte

Very pleasant place!
Very friendly staff, very clean and comfortable guest house, beautiful garden and pool.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Shaheer

Very friendly and accommodating staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Andreas

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

SIRE

Poor internet connection and Orchid is not providing transport to its guests
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Frederick

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Frederick

The staff were helpful and very courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Travis

Very quiet
A nice old mansion, very quiet. The pool was too cold to swim in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sodiq

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Tiny sink in a corner, with no mirror
No handle on bathroom's door
No handle on bathroom's door
Bathroom's door from the outside
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

lotte

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great place to stay I enjoyed my vacation. I will recommend my friends
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Victor

excellent
wunderbar
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

All of the staff were amazing and so helpful to our family! Would highly recommend staying here if traveling with kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Angeline, Vienna

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020