Kenya Bed and Breakfast Inns | Places to Stay in Kenya

May 4, 2023 Lashaunda Abraham

Discover the best Bed and Breakfast Inns in Kenya including Severin Safari Camp, Talek Bush Camp, Flamboyant Bed And Breakfast, Banana House & Wellness Centre, Kahama Hotel Nairobi, Hotel Troy Nairobi, Marine Holiday House, Amani Gardens Inn, Khweza Bed & Breakfast Nairobi, Lamu House Hotel.
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1. Severin Safari Camp

Kitani Wildlife Area, Tsavo National Park West 00400 Kenya
Excellent
84%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 454 reviews

Severin Safari Camp

LOCATION Severin Safari Camp is hidden in the remote Kitani Wildlife area of Tsavo West National Park overlooking the Mt. Kilimanjaro. The eco friendly luxury camp offers a unique combination of adventure, wellness and relaxation for the sophisticated traveler who loves romantic pampering and unique wildlife experiences. The remote location of the camp and that it is unfenced allows wildlife to cross the floodlit waterholes. Masai warriors guard the camp ground 24 hours and accompany guests after darkness to and from the tents. Tsavo West and East National Park is recognized as the third largest national park in the world and rich with great herds of elephants, giraffes, zebras and impalas passing through the area in search for patches of grass. With over 22.000 square kilometers there is a lot to discover during the game drives. We recommend guests to visit the Mzima Springs, Roaring Rocks, Rhino Sanctuary, Poacher's Lookout, Taita and Chyulu Hills, Chaimu Crater and the various lava caves as the Laviathan. The Khama Rhino Sanctuary Trust is a community based wildlife project, established in 1992 to assist in saving the vanishing rhino, and to restore an area formerly teeming with wildlife to its previous natural state. ACCESS Severin Safari Camp is accessible either by regular scheduled flights from Mombasa and Nairobi Wilson airport or by short private charter flights. The nearest airstrips are Finch Hattons and Kilanguni (both about a 30 minute drive from the Camp) all which are serviced by the daily schedule flights from Nairobi Wilson operated by Safari Link and from Mombasa by Mombasa Air Safari. Flights in the luxurious Cessna Caravan of Severin Air Safaris are available on request. The Camp is also accessible by road and is located 250 kilometers away from Mombasa and Nairobi. The coordinates are the following: Latitude (S 2° 59' 54,54'') and longitude (E 37° 59' 07,51''). STYLE The Camp is constructed in an elegant natural design. The tents and suites are designed with handmade wooden furniture in a traditional African style. Light and warm colors make for a cozy, familiar atmosphere. The camp is perfectly integrated in the environment. The lounge and restaurant area is open and provides a wonderful panoramic view. ACCOMMODATION The camp offers 27 luxurious accommodations spread over 25 hectares of bush land. Tents: All the 21 octagon tents are equipped with running hot and cold water, shower, separate toilet with bidet, comfortable beds with mosquito nets and a private terrace. Each tent is equipped with 220V electricity, a SEVERIN hairdryer, a safe and offers free Wireless-LAN access. Junior Suites: The four lodge style junior suites additionally have a separate lounge, a sun deck with sun beds and a private courtyard with outdoor shower. The junior suites, called Mzima Springs, Roaring Rocks, Chyulu Hills and Shetani Cave have spacious naturally lit bathrooms with double washbasins and are especially suitable for families with two children. Executive Suites: The look-out decks of the roomy Kibo and Mawenzi suites offer a splendid view of Mount Kilimanjaro and the expanse of the savannah. Additionally equipped with a corner bath tub and connected to a second tent, the suites are also perfect for families. Coffee and tea making facilities and first fill of mini bar are inclusive when a Junior or Executive Suite is booked. Kitani Safari Lodge: The Kitani Lodge is located in close distance to the Camp and offers 8 Bandas for self-caterers. The Bandas are equipped with kitchenette, own bathrooms and beds with mosquito nets and give you a feeling of the authentic Africa. From the covered patio guests have a direct view on their private campfire from where they can watch the animals passing by - an authentic Africa experience amidst the Kenyan wilderness and the perfect location to discover Kenya and a real adventure on your own. BARAZA CONFERENCE TENT Severin Safari Camp is moreover ideal for hosting conferences out in the bush. The 80 sq meters conference tent is suitable for up to 30 persons with various seating lay outs and equipped with modern communication and presentation techniques. We offer free Wireless LAN in all areas of the camp. An open air terrace is available for coffee breaks and informal gatherings. We offer different Baraza Meeting Packages. We will be glad to provide you with further information. RESTAURANT AND BAR We serve breakfasts, lunches and dinners in our a la carte "Out of Africa" restaurant. Guests are welcome to choose between a selection of delicious and carefully prepared meals served alongside a comprehensive selection of wines. Our specialty is meat from the Kenyan highlands served on a hot stone or as fondue accompanied with locally grown vegetables, salads and herbs. We also invite our guests to enjoy a bush breakfast or barbeque amid the dreamlike scenery of the African wilderness. The "Thorn Tree" Bar offers refreshments of your choice. Early morning coffee or tea and refreshing sundowners can be served on the private terrace of your tent. Around the campfire one swap safari stories or simply enjoy the romantic feel of the African bush with its sounds and smells. Great varieties of wild animals seek the floodlit waterhole at night and provide amazing wildlife experiences. KENBALI SPA Experience the unique freedom of senses at our KENBALI SPA: Inspired by the African wilderness and ancient South East Asian techniques for relaxation, our Wellness area is an oasis of calm and relaxation. After your day in the bush, enjoy the fantastic backdrop of the wilderness from the pool or relax with a pleasant massage in an absolutely private atmosphere. Trained therapists are there to advice you on what to choose from the Relaxing Menu. At the bar you can enjoy refreshments or have your drink whilst relaxing on sun beds with the stunning view of Mt. Kilimanjaro. KENBALI FITNESS TENT A Work Out in the middle of the Kenyan bush? The new KENBALI fitness tent offers a nice view and is equipped with professional equipment from Precor. This includes treadmill, stepper, bike and weight bench. Yoga mats and -pillows are at your disposal as well. SAFARI EXPERIENCES The Severin Safari Camp is an ideal starting point for guided game drives and excursions in the surrounding areas. Tsavo National Park is the largest game reserve in East Africa and the third largest worldwide. Discover the beauty of the nature, which cannot be found anywhere else in Africa. In robust safari vehicles and accompanied by our experienced driver guides you get the real "Africa feeling" in the wilderness during the game drives. It is also very exciting to experience the African savannah by night. Equipped with spot lights and accompanied by our skilled tracker, you will be astonished how active the animals get after sun set. Discover the secrets of the African wilderness on foot with our Masai guide. We also invite you for a 4 h game walk with a KWS ranger. Learn about their work and how to track the footprints of smaller and larger wild animals. A very unique experience is the Sundowner at Poacher's Lookout. You enjoy the beautiful sunset while having a glass of sparkling wine and canapa©s with the music of "Out of Africa" in the background. Playing cards, board games and a small library are available for your use. A safari shop is located in the reception area. THE ENVIRONMENT Luxury in the wild - at Severin Safari Camp that is no paradox. Our camp meets ecological tourism standards in order to ensure that the park's sensitive ecosystem is preserved. This allows humans and animals to coexist in harmony. The Camp has been carefully constructed to minimize the impact on the fragile Tsavo West ecosystem; we utilize solar technology whenever possible, have implemented strict waste management system and have a biological waste water treatment plant. Waste water from tents and the kitchen is collected and filtered through lava stones, gravel and sand. It is important for us to educate our guests and staff to safeguard the environment and nature. We ensure all driver guides and guests abide the park rules of Kenya Wildlife Service and keep to the stipulated roads. For the interested we take you back stage and show you how we take every precaution to protect the fragile Tsavo environment. The guided walk will take you to our solar panel system, waste management system and explain you of biological waste water treatment plant works. Children are the future of Kenya. The Severin Safari Camp works very closely with the orphanage Mij Wa Salama in Mombasa, to improve the lives of the children. The camp has been granted the 'TUI Environmental Champion Award", "International Spa Standard" and won the "Travelife Gold Award".

Above and Beyond

Reviewed By guy1996

On our journey to the Chyulus out of Tsavo, part of the road collapsed causing our Landover to fall down a valley onto its roof. Luckily all the passengers were only minorly injured and I dislocated my shoulder. Nick Haller arranged two teams to collect us and take us back to Severin Camp. Severin Camp put us up for the night and I stayed there the next 3 nights trying to retrieve the car. It’s in moments of crisis like this when the people who really care go above an beyond to help. I reached out to the Tsavo trust, KWS, Wardens Engineers, Finch Hattons Camp and others. However they didn’t even return my calls after my plea for help. KWS wanted to charge me 150 k for their tractor loader. And the Senior warden Oyugi even made me pay for the park entry of my recovery teams and vehicles. However Severin camp were excellent in offering help. They allowed me the use of their vehicles to go the the crash site daily (over an hour away) and return in the evening. Philip, the camp technician, drove me there each day. On the day we finally got the car out by lifting it with a bucket loader from Mtito, Phillip helped with the whole recovery process. When the digger was pulling the recovered car back to Mtito Andei it was about to run out of fuel. Philip rushed me to Mtito late that evening to return with enough diesel to refuel the digger and let the car be towed the rest of the way. Daniels, the head at reception, was very helpful in organising this and gave us lifts from the main camp to our Banda seeing as we did not have a vehicle of our own now. All the other staff were equally as helpful when they were on duty. Severin even gave us a 10% discount due to the circumstances. During our extended stay I found it hard to fault the camp. The food was delicious, all the facilities were excellent and the camp was beautifully maintained. Thank you for all the extra help you gave us.

2. Talek Bush Camp

Talek Gate C14, Maasai Mara National Reserve Kenya
Excellent
77%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 57 reviews

Talek Bush Camp

Tented campsite located few minutes walk from Talek gate in Masai mara national reserve. One of the best locations for Safari game drives as its close to the main animals concentration areas and the great migration crossing points. The camp offers a various sizes of double & single tents with many Off-tent bathrooms and shower rooms. Guests can enjoy a variety of meals and drinks at our restaurant with a big dining and recreation area. On-location car parking is available, and we offer a secure campsite with 24/7 security.

Lovely stay

Reviewed By Roving04776252450

The staff at the camp were really lovely and friendly. The pool was a hit with the kids as it was hot. Tents worked perfectly and being on the river so close to park entrance was ideal. We used a local guide from the camp whose English was passable but his skills were tip top and found tons of animals

3. Flamboyant Bed And Breakfast

Diani Beach Road Flamboyant, Diani Beach, Ukunda 80400 Kenya
Excellent
68%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
6%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 34 reviews

Flamboyant Bed And Breakfast

Flamboyant is located on one of the most stunning stretches of Diani Beach. With only ten bedrooms the atmosphere is intimate and personal. The bed and breakfast comprises a mix of ocean, pool & courtyard view rooms. It has a big swimming pool which not only if perfect for a refreshing swim but serves as a great focal point. Flamboyant has a gentle, cosmopolitan and fresh vibe!

Great - Private / Quiet / Very Affordable

Reviewed By E1128PNgracen

Highly recommend! We were traveling for field work so we needed a quiet, private and affordable place and Flamboyant ticked all the boxes! The booking process was wonderful, Angela helped us choose the best room. We stayed at the Baobab we loved the lounge areas (well air conditioned) within the cottage which offered a view of the beach, perfect for catching up with work and just chill and you can walk to the beach from your room. Only downside for us was the food portions the prices are reasonable but such small servings! We didn't want to have to go outside the establishment for meals but had no choice, good news is they can pack breakfast/snacks for you (upon request) if you have an early morning. Will definitely stay here AGAIN!

4. Banana House & Wellness Centre

318 Plot Shela, Mkunguni, Lamu Island 80500 Kenya
Excellent
77%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 237 reviews

Banana House & Wellness Centre

Banana House is a boutique hotel in Shela, Lamu Island. It has all the charms of a quietly elegant private home with 16 rooms spread over three houses situated in a magnificent tropical garden with swimming pool. True Wellbeing is experienced the minute you step through the door. Peaceful, warm welcome, organic food, fresh air, you immediately relax. Our social responsibility, yoga, massage and the love that Monika and Banana have put into the House to give it a warm and homely atmosphere makes Banana House unique. So…welcome to Banana House. Welcome home!

Beautiful charming hotel

Reviewed By Camper12192849585

Lovely hotel with a lot of charm. Gardens and pool area particularly beautiful, and great location close to Shela Beach. Staff were friendly and helpful. I work in travel and always choose boutique hotels for their personal service and most of the staff did not disappoint. The owner was around a lot and we saw her daily but it was strange to not have any acknowledgment or welcome from her. Food was very good, really enjoyed the Swahili dinner in particular, and very good value. Breakfast also very good and great to have Oliver serve us each day. He was a credit to the hotel and made us feel very welcome. The spa across the path (I think it is connected to the hotel) is amazing and again really good value. We got a full body 90-minute massage for about £40 a head. Highly recommend. Overall, definitely recommend Banana House.

5. Kahama Hotel Nairobi

Murang'a Road P.O. Box 33003, Nairobi 00600 Kenya
Excellent
32%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
5%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 244 reviews

Kahama Hotel Nairobi

Nairobi's best kept secret can now be revealed. Kahama Hotel Nairobi next to the Globe roundabout is Nairobi's answer to a 2-star hotel with the comforts of a 3-star Hotel.

absolutely poor Wi-Fi & Unnecessary Charge

Reviewed By Eman118118

In terms of the rooms, the rooms are good, clean and average. In terms of wifi it’s very poor and disappointing. You can’t have a room in the far corners otherwise the signal will be very poor and it’s sad especially if you are spending 4,000 Kenya shillings (£25) per night, you would at least expect ALL rooms to have great signal and for there to be more wifi. They have the money and facility but seem to be very limited to certain rooms. My little cousin accidentally spilled a drink by mistake, and they had the audacity to charge us for the glass break which is outrageous and goes against basic human rights. Wifi needs to be improved, how can you just have good wifi for certain rooms but not all especially when you’re spending so much money which clearly doesn’t get invested back into the business. And charging your loyal customers for such little things especially when we come every year is damn right unfair and unacceptable. No customer should be complaining or having trouble when staying in a hotel that claims to be one of the best in the country and goes against their word and moral standards. I expect improvement and a more enjoyable experience for myself and other customers that wish to stay here.

6. Hotel Troy Nairobi

73 Magadi Road PO Box 15495-00509, Nairobi Kenya
Excellent
32%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 114 reviews

Hotel Troy Nairobi

Hotel Troy is a your home away from home. Located outside the city center, we offer a peaceful and calm atmosphere for business or leisure. All rooms are self contained with executive and standard rooms available. Free room service and free wireless internet is provided to all guests along with ample and secure parking. Conference facilities and events grounds are also available. We are 10 minutes away from Wilson airport and 20 minutes from JKIA. Located just minutes away from attractions such as Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Sanctuary, Nairobi National Park, Mamba Village, Giraffe center and Karen Blixen Museum makes staying with us convenient and enjoyable for all.

Quiet and comfortable place

Reviewed By KnBank

A wonderful oasis in the Karen area away from the bustling Nairobi business district. Very cozy cottages with more than ok standards. Super service minded staff will look out for your needs. Joseph is the go to guy, serving both restaurant and pool bar. The only set back was overpriced transportation if you ask the hotel reception. Better to go Uber or booking.

7. Marine Holiday House

Dolphin Road, Malindi 20100 Kenya
Excellent
79%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 164 reviews

Marine Holiday House

Marine Holiday House in Malindi features traditional thatched Makuti-roofed buildings surrounded by tropical gardens. The resort has a a large pool with a beautiful wooden bridge and is only 800 m from the beach and Marine National Park - Malindi. The rooms include African-style furniture and decor and have access to a patio or balcony. All rooms come with either garden or pool views. Guests can enjoy the entertainment area with lounge and TV. African cuisine is served at the resort bar and restaurant. Marine Holiday House is 4 km from Malindi Museum and 6 km from Malindi Airport.

An Amazing Hidden Treasure

Reviewed By freddwaruh

Place os really beautiful and quiet. Very serene cleanliness is top notch. They have very sizeable rooms and big bathrooms. Also there are fans that help controlling the 32°c temperature. The pool is clean and accommodates all ages and experience levels. The staff is very friendly don't shy away from requesting assistance. High recommendations for the food as well and all this in an affordable package. The list goes on and on Close to the Marine Park Beach and other great sites (Vasco da gama, snake farm, first church, Pier, also not that far is the gede ruins) Low note. Sheets and towels need faster replacing. Would have loved to get some shower gels and lotions to reducing luggage. An AC would still be better than fans but I guess cost would go up as well. Also pick up and drop off from the airport would really be great.

8. Amani Gardens Inn

71 Church Road, Westlands, Nairobi 00800 Kenya
Excellent
50%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
6%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 140 reviews

Amani Gardens Inn

Amani Gardens Inn, formerly the Mennonite Guest House has a 50-year reputation of warm hospitality and quiet gardens. Located in Westlands, our guest house is situated conveniently close to major shopping malls, banking centers, and restaurants, yet the place still retains the feel of a retreat in the countryside with our old English-style buildings and ancient trees. You can spend the morning quietly reading under a 100-year old jacaranda tree, or hop in a taxi and be exploring down town a few minutes later. Amani means peace in Swahili which is a distinctive of the Mennonites. We hope you will find our gardens a peaceful oasis in the middle of a bustling city. Amani means peace in Kiswahili. Spacious gardens, friendly staff, and traditional American food bring our guests back again and again. Amani Gardens is under the Mennonite Board of East Africa.

Filthy and Noisy

Reviewed By 378danae

This hotel was extremely filthy. There were mud hand marks on the walls. The phone didn’t plug it in anywhere and was unusable as was the in room safe. The shower was unusable as there are wires hanging out with smoke stains. The doors do not shut completely so your room is filled with mosquitoes at night so you need to use the net that has never been washed. No refrigerator -no drinkable water. This used to be a missionary home which did not allow alcohol or smoking. This is no longer the case. They also run a daycare there during the daytime and basketball games at night making it a very noisy stay.We were supposed to stay four nights but instead had to leave after two nights. We were overcharged we were told $80 a night and we’re charged $120 per night. We transferred to the Doubletree Hilton which was cheaper at $100 a night. It was impeccably clean -had a refrigerator ,a safe ,in room drinking water and an amazing breakfast buffet every morning.

9. Khweza Bed & Breakfast Nairobi

Ngara Road Opposite Ngara Police Post, Nairobi 00200 Kenya
Excellent
33%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
7%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 275 reviews

Khweza Bed & Breakfast Nairobi

Khweza Bed and Breakfast Nairobi offers high quality affordable accommodation minutes away from the Nairobi city centre (approx 1 km). Our rooms are warm and welcoming, have distinctive African decor with the privacy of a hotel and the warmth of home. Khweza Bed and Breakfast Nairobi, is a rewarding lodging alternative, ideal for business travelers, families and leisure travelers. Amenities include: hot instant showers, TV, wireless internet access and a rooftop bar and restaurant offering a variety of African dishes with a magnificent panoramic view of the Nairobi city skyline. We also offer airport transfers and tours and safaris to different parks in the country.

Perfect for budget travelling

Reviewed By Pálmar R

I travelled solo in Kenya for two+ months with multiple stops in Nairobi in between adventures outside of the city. Every time I came back I wanted to come back to my Khweza. I must have stayed here at least 7 times for 2-5 nights at a time. The rooms are simple and nice and basically all you need for budget travelling. The included breakfast was always really nice and they offered cleaning service for my clothes for a fair price. But the MAIN thing is the lovely staff who were always helpful, always smiling and so much joy and good vibes. So I knew I could always have a good time only by having conversations with the wonderful staff. There also were many young energetic travellers coming and going + fun Nairobi locals I met who came there for a dinner or the bar. The location is good for experience of real Nairobi and very easy to get ubers from the front door. The price is very good in my opinium for the room + breakfast so I highly recommend this place for adventure travellers and would always come here if travelling to Nairobi again!

10. Lamu House Hotel

Kenyatta Avenue Seafront, Lamu Island 80500 Kenya
Excellent
84%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 258 reviews

Lamu House Hotel

Boutique hotel made of 2 Swahili houses adjoin, with 10 superior rooms, plunge pool. Luxury accommodation, in the Old Stone Town of Lamu, located on the seafront. Restaurant & coffee shop. Traditional dhows for comfortable excursions.

Superb!

Reviewed By sophiekF5153YK

A beautiful hotel with gorgeous rooms and stunning interior design The restaurant, lounge areas and pool is also very well presented. The people and staff were so friendly, welcoming and kind. The food was some of the best we had in Lamu. It’s location near the centre of old town makes it very handy for getting around by foot or by boat.

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