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Severine Cottages and Lounge

2.5 star property
Nairobi cottage in Karen with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Executive Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout curtains
2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout curtains
2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout curtains
2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout curtains

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Barbecue grill
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Lamwia Road, 15518-00509, Nairobi, 00509
  • Giraffe Centre
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Karen Blixen Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Chalet, 3 Bedrooms

2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout curtains

Chalet, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed, 1 Large Single Bed and 1 Large Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Executive Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout curtains

Executive Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Chalet, 2 Bedrooms

2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout curtains

Deluxe Chalet, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Pillow menu
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

Nairobi

Severine Cottages and Lounge puts you in the centre of Nairobi, 4 km (2.5 mi) from Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages and 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Karen Blixen Museum. .LED TVs with digital channels are featured in all 4 accommodations, and you can enjoy free WiFi, free wired Internet and furnished balconies or patios. 24-hour room service is available and kitchens come with fridges, microwaves and stovetops, so in-room dining is easy. Nice touches to enhance your stay include soaking tubs and bathrobes, while premium bedding and pillow menus invite a good night's rest. Coffee/tea makers, free bottled water and Netflix are also available.
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What's nearby

  • Giraffe Centre - 18 min walk
  • Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages - 6 min drive
  • Karen Blixen Museum - 6 min drive
  • Nairobi National Park - 11 min drive
  • David Sheldrick Elephant & Rhino Orphanage - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Lukenya (Kitengela) Station - 39 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cultiva Farm Kenya - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mangrove Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rib Racks Bbq - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Karen Hunters One Stop Centre - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Art Caffe - Hardy - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Severine Cottages and Lounge

Nairobi cottage in Karen with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Severine Cottages and Lounge. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Nairobi cottage.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Severine Cottages and Lounge offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 42-inch LED televisions come with premium digital channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

  • Playground

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 5 for children
  • 24-hour room service
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed: USD 30 per day

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Pets

  • No pets or service animals

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free bottled water
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a historical district
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near the airport

Things to do

  • Theme park nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 4 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Severine Cottages and Lounge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day.

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 English breakfast: from approximately USD 10 for adults and from USD 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 per vehicle
  • Late check-in fee
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 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 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, debit cards and cash
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 a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Severine Cottages and Lounge?

Severine Cottages and Lounge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Severine Cottages and Lounge?

Yep, Severine Cottages and Lounge has a free self car park.

What makes Severine Cottages and Lounge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as deep-soaking baths and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Severine Cottages and Lounge.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Severine Cottages and Lounge?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Severine Cottages and Lounge serve breakfast?

Sure does, English brekkie is offered daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Severine Cottages and Lounge?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Severine Cottages and Lounge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Severine Cottages and Lounge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Severine Cottages and Lounge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Severine Cottages and Lounge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Satyen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quiet setting...Immaculate cottages...Well kept and lovely garden areas...Good food.and wonderful service from friendly staff. After a long flight, Severine recharged me for my upcoming itinerary in Kenya. I look forward to my return! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erin, Dallas, TX

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a phenomenal time. We will definitely go back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It's safe and reliable. Cottages are spacious and comfortable. Staff friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

A

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Heidi, Seattle, WA

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Oh my the staff here are amazing. We are vegan and they made us fresh vegan samosas daily and vegan veg stir fry for dinner. They completely went above and beyond to accommodate us, even venturing out to buy soy milk for us. The only issue we had was in our cottage. Overall it was wonderful but the shower had a leak and the flooring was soggy. If the owners of this property could properly fix the shower I’d give this a 5 star.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Nadine, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Severine Cottages have cozy beds and an eco-friendly vibe. Very quiet location near to many of the activities one would like to do in the Karen suburb of Nairobi (visit the Giraffe Center and Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage; tour Nairobi National Park; shop at Langata Link, Kazuri Beads, The Souk, etc.; and eat at excellent restaurants like Talisman or Tamarind/Tamambo). The staff were fantastic. The only glitch was that they did not have our reservation through Expedia for some reason and our larger cottage was not available. They offered me and my father two separate smaller cottages, which worked well. There is an onsite restaurant, which offered a good breakfast. You can also have lunch or dinner on your own. My one recommendation was that, while the entrees were good, the side dishes could be upped a bit in quality. They weren't bad at all, and very plentiful, but for the price, they could step up their game with just a little extra effort in taste.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin, Clover, SC

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay. My wife and I stayed there during our honeymoon before and after our safari and was not disappointed. Very friendly staff and clean property. The on-site restaurant was fair priced and tasty. Can not think of anything bad about my experience there
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay
Wonderful relaxing couple of nights before heading on safari. The chalets are lovely and really well appointed and the location is quiet on the edge of the city but great for the National Park, Giraffe Center and elephant orphanage. Service was good and there is a little bar and restaurant where we got some really tasty food and then sat around the fire with a beer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, safe, comfortable, quiet, and great!
Severine Cottages was a hidden gem in the affluent Karen neighborhood of Nairobi. It is a short (less than 10 Minutes) drive to the Giraffe Center and Nairobi National Park. It is quiet and each room is its own cottage with updated appliances and amenities. The restaurant on site is great too - fair prices and delicious food with many choices. All the staff were so kind and welcoming. I felt very safe the entire time, early-30s female traveling alone. I highly recommend Severine Cottages for your next Nairobi trip!
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“Leopard “ room
Bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved being there
Liking it is absolutely dependent on expectations! We really enjoyed being there. We had travelled into an interesting Kenya....but a Kenya without hot showers or permanent shelters....and the Severine was like a gift to the weary! Lovely people, too! Absolutely recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an incredible find! It was absolutely spotless, the best bathroom, the cutest, most serene atmosphere, but most importantly, the staff was AMAZING! They were so welcoming and caring. It was wonderfully refreshing!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staf was extremely friendly and we loved practicing our Swahili on them. The food is awesome and it’s so quiet and peaceful there, we even added a night we loved it there so much. It is our go to place when we are in Nairobi now!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with group
I like this place a lot. Stayed two nights, it is comfortable. Only thing is, having non-dairy options would be nice for coffee and tea.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very friendly, kind and helpful. Also the size of the the cottages and the property itself was very ideal for our family of 4. Loved the fact that the distance to Giraffe center was like a 10 min walk!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

DT

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean, comfy beds, peaceful grounds and friendly staff! We loved our stay here! We left early at 6am and staff brought us coffee and breakfast to the room before we left. The driver however overcharges so negotiate a price beforehand.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Amazing rooms. Superb food. Friendly staff. Good choices for vegetarians
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place to stay
I would highly recommend Severine Cottages, for its location, amazing cottages and lovely staff. I stayed here 2 nights on my own until my friend joined me and I was made to feel so welcome and at home.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting with garden atmosphere and quiet surroundings. Set up for children. Lounge nice with fair food and prices. Excellent service with friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the coolest place. Within easy walking distance of the Giraffe Center and close to Nairobi National Park and the Elephant Orphanage without having to deal with Nairobi traffic. Nice little cabins with all the amenities of home. Very pleasant yard and garden. Mili was the first person we met formally in Kenya and she was amazing. Meals were great and they set us up with a great local taxi/guide who made everything easy. Every one there was great. It was a fantastic introduction to Kenya and when the time came, it was hard to say goodbye.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous and very safe. Beautiful grounds. Best part of place is the staff. Lynda and milly are so kind and helpful. Beautiful people!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Maureen, Kenya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My fiance and I loved the place the staff are so friendly. We are definitely going back again😄😄
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018