Bonsai Villa Homestay

2.5 star property
Pet-friendly guesthouse connected to a shopping center in Gigiri with free parking

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Front of property
Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Outdoor dining
Reception
Reviews
4.0

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
The price is AED 374
Price available on 01/06/2024

Explore the area

Map
Gigiri Drive, Nairobi, Nairobi County
  • Popular LocationVillage Market6 min walk
  • Popular LocationUnited Nations Office at Nairobi11 min walk
  • Popular LocationKenyatta International Convention Centre12 min drive
  • AirportNairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)43 min drive

Room options

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Exclusive Villa, Multiple Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 20
  • 2 Twin Beds and 9 Double Beds

Economy Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Nairobi

Located in Gigiri neighborhood, Bonsai Villa Homestay is connected to a shopping center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Karura Forest and Nairobi National Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game 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 mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.

What's nearby

  • Village Market - 6 min walk
  • United Nations Office at Nairobi - 11 min walk
  • Karura Forest - 3 min drive
  • The 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
  • Karel T Lounge - 5 min walk
  • Artcaffe - 6 min walk
  • Amaica Cafe - 17 min walk

About this property

Bonsai Villa Homestay

Guesthouse 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 mall on site. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a hot stone massage, a body scrub, or a facial. 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 sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Limo/town car service, cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), and massage treatment rooms
  • Coworking spaces, a bicycle shuttle, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Bonsai Villa Homestay feature comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 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 transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 5:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends: KES 1000 for adults and KES 500 for children

Things to do

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Art gallery
  • Bike cleaning
  • Bike shuttle
  • Designer stores
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping mall
  • Spa services

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Lockers available

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • 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.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 6 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

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

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately KES 1000 for adults and 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 elevators
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.

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?

Check-out 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 traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with family
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