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A home away from home

3.0 star property
Apartments in Ruaka with kitchens and balconies
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Flat-screen TV, Netflix
Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Economy Apartment, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking
Flat-screen TV, Netflix
Flat-screen TV, Netflix

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Limuru Rd, Ruaka, Kiambu County
  • Village Market
    6 min drive
  • Smiles Cafe
    16 min walk
  • Capital Centre
    19 min drive
  • Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    56 min drive

Room options

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Economy Apartment, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Economy Apartment, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
  • 140 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Economy Apartment, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished

Economy Apartment, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
  • 140 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Comfort Apartment, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Apartment, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
  • 140 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Ruaka

At A home away from home you'll be 3 km (1.9 mi) from Two Rivers Mall and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Funscapes Theme Park. .Each apartment is soundproofed and features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with free WiFi, a balcony and a sitting area. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, Netflix and an iron/ironing board are also available. Housekeeping is available on request. .This apartment building offers free WiFi in public areas, dry cleaning/laundry services and a lift. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Village Market - 6 min drive
  • Two Rivers Mall - 6 min drive
  • United Nations Office at Nairobi - 10 min drive
  • Westgate Shopping Mall - 12 min drive
  • Sarit Centre - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Syokimau SGR Railway Station - 30 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Karura. Coffee House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Silver Stream Spur Steak Ranch - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Thigiri Ridge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Club 69 (LXIX) - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ankole Kitusuru - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A home away from home

Apartments in Ruaka with kitchens and balconies
A home away from home offers its guests laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and an ATM. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Ruaka apartment.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
A home away from home offers 2 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features complimentary slippers and an iron/ironing board. Rooms open to balconies. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Accommodation at this 3-star apartment has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Cot: KES 1,000 per day

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: KES 1,000 per day

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • ATM
  • Blackout drapes
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Window guards

General

  • 2 units
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting units available
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10 AM; check-in end time: 5 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for KES 1000 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for KES 1000 per day.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: KES 5000.0 per stay
  • Cleaning fee: KES 800.0 per person, per week.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee and varies based on length of stay
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: KES 1000 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: KES 1000 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include window guards
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes window guards in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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A home away from home Ruaka
A home away from home Apartment
A home away from home Apartment Ruaka

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at A home away from home?

A home away from home offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at A home away from home?

Yep, A home away from home has a free self car park.

Is A home away from home family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that A home away from home is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at A home away from home?

No, A home away from home does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at A home away from home?

Check-in begins at 10 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at A home away from home?

No, pets are not allowed.

A home away from home Reviews

Reviews

6.0
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6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
fearing.
Never got there.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 22 nights in Nov 2019