Orchid Homes

3.5 star property
Comfortable guesthouse near United Nations Office at Nairobi

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Deluxe king room with balcony and Jacuzzi | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Deluxe king room with balcony and Jacuzzi | Balcony view
Front of property
Deluxe king room with balcony and Jacuzzi | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Dining
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Restaurant
    RestaurantRestaurant
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Laundry
    LaundryLaundry
The price is AED 224
AED 264 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2

Explore the area

Map
Gigiri Court, Nairobi, 44038
  • Popular LocationVillage Market11 min walk
  • Popular LocationUnited Nations Office at Nairobi15 min walk
  • Popular LocationKenyatta International Convention Centre11 min drive
  • AirportNairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)47 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Queen with Bathtub

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior suite with living room & bathtub

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Single room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe king room with balcony and Jacuzzi

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double room

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room with Bathtub

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Nairobi

Orchid Homes is located in Gigiri, a neighborhood in Nairobi. Shoppers can check out City Market, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Karura Forest and Uhuru Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Moi International Sports Centre.

What's nearby

  • Village Market - 11 min walk
  • United Nations Office at Nairobi - 15 min walk
  • University of Nairobi - 9 min drive
  • The Sarit Centre - 9 min drive
  • Kenyatta International Convention Centre - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station - 45 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hero Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Harvest - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Karel T Lounge - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Artcaffe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Amaica Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Orchid Homes

Guesthouse near United Nations Office at Nairobi
Located close to Karura Forest and University of Nairobi, Orchid Homes provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • A TV in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Orchid Homes have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • 1 restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 30 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Orchid Homes Guesthouse Nairobi
Orchid Homes Guesthouse
Orchid Homes Nairobi
Orchid Homes Nairobi
Orchid Homes Guesthouse
Orchid Homes Guesthouse Nairobi

Frequently asked questions

Does Orchid Homes have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Orchid Homes?

As of 18 Jun, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Orchid Homes on 28 Jun, 2024 start from $72.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Orchid Homes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Orchid Homes?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Orchid Homes?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Orchid Homes?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Orchid Homes provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 30 per vehicle applies.

Where is Orchid Homes located?

Located in Gigiri, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of United Nations Office at Nairobi and Karura Forest. University of Nairobi and Uhuru Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Orchid Homes Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 36 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

SIRE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Poor internet connection and Orchid is not providing transport to its guests
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Frederick

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Shaheer

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very friendly and accommodating staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Feels Like Home!
Returning to Orchid Homes felt like returning home! A simple but lovely guest house, location is ideal for access to the UN Compound, and an easy walk to Craft Centre or Village Market. Wifi works well, staff is friendly, rooms are clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were helpful and very courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very quiet
A nice old mansion, very quiet. The pool was too cold to swim in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I are seniors. They gave us a room in the attic. Two flights of stairs with no lift and no help. The room had no internet and we did not want to go down again to complain. There is no phone in the room. It was freezing and no heating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sodiq

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Appalling room in charming villa
Turning a villa into a hotel makes every room unique--but our room (Sage, on the ground floor) was appalling. Just in front of the reception, the restaurant and the hotel entrance door, the room's door has no noise insulation, making every conversation between the hotel personnel and guests sound like inside the room. When guests start making breakfast and checking out at 6am in the morning, it's impossible to sleep. The cherry on the cake? The room's door has a glass that cannot be shaded or covered, making it possible for people on the stairway in from of the room to look directly into the room (over the bed!). More: lapidated bathroom with a tiny sink and no mirror--the sliding door had no handle on the inside making it impossible to close. Mattress very uncomfortable. No hotel sign from the road whatsoever, not even on the doorbell, the guard on duty was not present when we come and we had to call the property to be sure to be at the right address. I truly hope that the other rooms are better (the villa is really nice) but a normal hotel cannot have guests play Russian roulette on room selection!
Tiny sink in a corner, with no mirror
No handle on bathroom's door
No handle on bathroom's door
Bathroom's door from the outside
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine only the tv had no signal. It had all the apps but i guess it was just the weather condition because it happens. But i was there for business so it was good and quiet
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2021