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Bonsai Villa Homestay
2.5 star property

Pet-friendly guesthouse connected to a shopping centre in Gigiri with free parking

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Front of property
Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing
Terrace/patio
Reception
Reviews
4.0

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Map
Gigiri Drive, Nairobi, Nairobi County
  • Popular LocationVillage Market6 min walk
  • Popular LocationUnited Nations Office at Nairobi11 min walk
  • Popular LocationKarura Forest3 min drive
  • AirportNairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)45 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms

Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
TV
Blackout curtains
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Exclusive Villa, Multiple Bedrooms

Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Exclusive Villa, Multiple Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Blackout curtains
10 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 20
  • 2 Single Beds and 9 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Economy Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Nairobi

Located in Gigiri neighbourhood, Bonsai Villa Homestay is connected to a shopping centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Karura Forest and Nairobi National Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Moi International Sports Centre. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Village Market - 6 min walk
  • United Nations Office at Nairobi - 11 min walk
  • Karura Forest - 3 min drive
  • Two Rivers Mall - 6 min drive
  • Kenyatta International Convention Centre - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station - 41 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hero Bar - 3 min walk
  • Harvest - 1 min walk
  • Karel T Lounge - 5 min walk
  • Artcaffe - 6 min walk
  • Amaica Cafe - 17 min walk

About this property

Bonsai Villa Homestay

Guest house near United Nations Office at Nairobi
Located close to Karura Forest, Bonsai Villa Homestay provides a rooftop terrace, an art gallery on-site and a shopping centre on-site. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a hot stone massage, a body wrap or a body scrub. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Limo/town car service, cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) and luggage storage
  • Barbecues, coworking spaces and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms at Bonsai Villa Homestay boast comforts, such as premium bedding, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

Languages

English, French, 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
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 5:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; KES 1,000 for adults and KES 500 for children

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle shuttle
  • Designer stores
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Shopping centre
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets on request
  • Change of towels on request
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste on request
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Meals are available by reservation only and cannot be requested after check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for KES 25.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately KES 1000 for adults and from KES 500 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: KES 3050 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: KES 25.0 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 cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Bonsai Villa Homestay have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Bonsai Villa Homestay?

As of 2 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bonsai Villa Homestay on 12 May 2024 start from RM 331.59, excluding 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 Bonsai Villa Homestay pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bonsai Villa Homestay?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bonsai Villa Homestay?

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

What time is check-out at Bonsai Villa Homestay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Bonsai Villa Homestay provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of KES 3050 per vehicle applies.

Where is Bonsai Villa Homestay located?

Located in Gigiri, this spa guesthouse is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from United Nations Office at Nairobi, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Karura Forest and Kenyatta International Convention Centre. Moi International Sports Centre and Nairobi National Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Bonsai Villa Homestay Reviews

Reviews

4.0
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4.0/10

Staff & service

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service
My girlfriend and her father showed up and were told their reservation was not recognized and that Expedia had not paid them nor protected the reservation although this was confirmed more than a month in advance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019