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Bonsai Villa Homestay

2.5 star property
Pet-friendly guesthouse connected to a shopping centre in Nairobi with free parking

Photo gallery for Bonsai Villa Homestay

Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Handrails in stairways
TV
Balcony
Electric kettle

Reviews

4.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Gigiri Drive, Nairobi, Nairobi County
  • Village Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Embassy of the United States of America
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • United Nations Office at Nairobi
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms

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

Economy Single Room

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Deluxe Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
TV
Blackout curtains
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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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Economy Single Room

Economy Single Room

Highlights

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

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Nairobi

At Bonsai Villa Homestay, you'll be connected to a shopping centre and 0.9 km (0.6 mi) from United Nations Office at Nairobi. Highlights at this guest house include an outdoor swimming pool, free self-parking and a 24-hour business centre. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with body wraps, body scrubs and mani/pedis. Business travelers can take advantage of meeting rooms, limo/town car service, and coworking space. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 5:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, including food and water bowls and an off-lead area. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Gigiri guest house include Karura Forest and Kenyatta International Convention Centre.
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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
  • Sarit Centre - 9 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
  • ‪Artcaffe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Karel T Lounge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cj's Village Market - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Bonsai Villa Homestay

Pet-friendly guesthouse connected to a shopping centre in Nairobi with free parking
Public spaces have free WiFi. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre, meeting rooms, and coworking spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the business-friendly Bonsai Villa Homestay. The guest house can provide limo/town car service and tour/ticket assistance. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Nairobi guest house.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Locker space
  • 1 conference room
Bonsai Villa Homestay offers 16 accommodations with complimentary slippers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. Satellite televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Hairdryers, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials.

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
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

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 provided

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 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
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, 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 are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • 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

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guest house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Bonsai Villa Homestay?

Bonsai Villa Homestay offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Bonsai Villa Homestay?

Yep, Bonsai Villa Homestay has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Bonsai Villa Homestay?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Does Bonsai Villa Homestay have a pool?

Bonsai Villa Homestay has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Bonsai Villa Homestay a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Bonsai Villa Homestay.

Does Bonsai Villa Homestay serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer on weekdays between 5:30 AM and 10:30 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bonsai Villa Homestay?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bonsai Villa Homestay?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Bonsai Villa Homestay?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Bonsai Villa Homestay, with dog exercise areas and food and water bowls on offer.

Bonsai Villa Homestay Reviews

Reviews

4.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 2 reviews

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