Ole Sereni

–Great location - show map
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Scored 8
Rated very good

Staff

8.8

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About this property

Overlooking the Nairobi National Park, Ole-Sereni features an outdoor pool, 2 restaurants and a snack bar. The hotel's health club offers aerobics, steam, sauna, massage facilities and a salon. Ole-Sereni Hotel is decorated with the characteristic style of a safari lodge, including bright colors, wooden details and artwork in raw materials. The contemporary rooms come with wall-mounted flat-screen TVs, free WiFi and a small coffee table. In the bathrooms, black marble combines with large shower boxes, and bathrobes and slippers are available upon request. The main restaurant has a large deck where you can spot wildlife. It offers grills, Italian, Indian and Oriental cuisine. Evening entertainment and steaks can be enjoyed at Eagle's, which offers views of the National Park and Nairobi's skyline. The Waterhole Snack Bar offers light meals and snacks. Ole-Sereni is a 10-minute drive from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Free private parking is available.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free Wifi
  • Fitness center
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Spa
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
1 full bed
or
3 twin beds
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
3 sofa beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Julie
United States United States
“They have done some updates to modernize the hotel (e.g. removing carpets in rooms, modern paint colors) but they have kept the "old" charm with real wood and classic decor. On one side of the hotel you have a view of Nairobi national park. The...”
Sivasankaran
United States United States
“Dinner at Big Five restaurant was excellent but a bit pricey. The room itself was comfortable.”
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“great views across the national park. nice decor and safari theme. staff are helpful and kind.”
Seena
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Front desk staff super and helpful. Breakfast good.”
Vera
Liberia Liberia
“Proximity to the airport. Quiet despite being at 2 major highways.”
Mariano
Argentina Argentina
“Best place to stay in Nairobi. It's safe, the hotel is fantastic and the service is great.”
Joyce
United States United States
“Staff was able to help us check in early due to flight cancellation.”
Andrew
United States United States
“The room is nice, the bed comfortable, the staff friendly, the work out facilities and spa wonderful and the breakfast delicious and it’s in a good location. I keep coming back for these reasons.”
Jeanne
United States United States
“Nice location close to airport and overlooking the national park. Spacious rooms. The staff were very welcoming. Nice pool. The steak restaurant is excellent. Good hotel gym.”
James
United States United States
“The view was excellent, and really was comfortable. Breakfast was awesome with many kinds of food at the buffet. The staff were extremely helpful and kind.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

4 Restaurants On Site
Eagle's Steakhouse
  • Cuisine
    Seafood • International • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian
The Big Five
  • Cuisine
    African • Sushi • Asian
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Romantic
The Waterhole
  • Cuisine
    African • Pizza
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal
Ngong Poolbar
  • Cuisine
    African • American
  • Dietary options
    Halal

Amenities of Ole Sereni

Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free Wifi
  • Fitness center
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Spa
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

Ole Sereni takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
$50 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The hotel reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Ole Sereni of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.