Orchid Homes

Guest Houses
8.4
/10
Very Good
39 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Nathaniel

10.0
/ 10
Great staff. Very helpful and kind. Great breakfast. Had reliable hot water. Comfortable beds. Drawbacks: hard towels and no space heaters in cold season.

yacob

10.0
/ 10
I had a great time. Very clean place and great location in the Gigiri area close to thd UN and the US embassy.

Charlotte

10.0
/ 10
Very friendly staff, very clean and comfortable guest house, beautiful garden and pool.
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Gigiri Court, Karura, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya, 44038

Main Facilities

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24-Hour Front Desk
WiFi
In Nairobi (Gigiri)
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In Nairobi (Gigiri)

Location


Located in Nairobi (Gigiri), Orchid Homes is within a 5-minute drive of Karura Forest and United Nations Office at Nairobi. This guesthouse is 4.7 mi (7.5 km) from University of Nairobi and 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from Uhuru Park.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Embassy of Sweden - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Village Market - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Embassy of Italy - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Embassy of the United States of America - 1 km / 0.6 mi
United Nations Office at Nairobi - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Banana Hill Art Gallery - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
High Commission of Canada - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Karura Forest - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
World Agroforestry Centre - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Rosslyn Riviera Mall - 2.8 km / 1.8 mi
Funscapes Theme Park - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Two Rivers Mall - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
The Aga Khan University Hospital - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Aga Khan University Nairobi - 5.7 km / 3.5 mi

The nearest airports are:
Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 13.4 km / 8.3 mi
Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 25.4 km / 15.8 mi

Facilities


Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.

Business Facilities


Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Dining


At Orchid Homes, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Rooms


Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned rooms featuring LCD televisions. 32-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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Things to Do

  • TV lounge
  • Garden
  • Sun loungers

General

  • Smoking area
  • Parking
  • Terrace

Transportation

  • Airport transfer
  • Storage

Hotel Services

  • Laundry service
  • 24-hour Receptionist

Food and Drinks

  • Breakfast

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Public Facilities

  • Safety deposit box

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Orchid Homes

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Important Note
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
From 12:00
Check-out:
Before 10:00

  • 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.

Service Animals Not Allowed

Professional property host/manager, Contactless check-out is available, No cribs (infant beds) available, Cashless transactions are available, Contactless check-in is available, Essential workers only - NO, No elevators

General Information

Popular Facilities
24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 12:00 - to 10:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at Orchid Homes
9
Number of floors in Orchid Homes
2
Another facilities in Orchid Homes
TV lounge, Garden, Sun loungers, Smoking area, Parking

Frequently asked question in Orchid Homes

What are available facilities at Orchid Homes?
There are top facilites at Orchid Homes such as 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Orchid Homes?
The standard check-in time at Orchid Homes is starting from From 12:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:00
Does Orchid Homes provide breakfast?
Yes, Orchid Homes provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of Orchid Homes?
Orchid Homes is a 3.5-star hotel.
How many floors does Orchid Homes have?
Orchid Homes has 2 floors.
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More Reviews from Other Guests in Orchid Homes

8.4
Very Good
From 39 reviews
Cleanliness

8.8

Room Comfort

8.4

Service and Facilites

8.8

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Traveler Reviews Orchid Homes

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Top reviews
Charis
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Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The grounds are very sweet, and the patio a lovely place to sit.
Lillian
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Business and Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 34 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Convenient location to the embassy
Nathaniel
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Business and Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great staff. Very helpful and kind. Great breakfast. Had reliable hot water. Comfortable beds. Drawbacks: hard towels and no space heaters in cold season.
yacob
icon-Business and Leisure
Business and Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 44 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I had a great time. Very clean place and great location in the Gigiri area close to thd UN and the US embassy.
Charlotte
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Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 98 week(s) ago

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Very friendly staff, very clean and comfortable guest house, beautiful garden and pool.
SIRE
8.0
/10
Reviewed 104 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Poor internet connection and Orchid is not providing transport to its guests
Shaheer
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Business
8.0
/10
Reviewed 131 week(s) ago

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Very friendly and accommodating staff.
Taylor
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Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 133 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
Frederick
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Business and Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 211 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The staff were helpful and very courteous.
Travis
8.0
/10
Reviewed 224 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

A nice old mansion, very quiet. The pool was too cold to swim in.
Verified traveler
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Business and Leisure Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 244 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Verified traveler
2.0
/10
Reviewed 249 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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!
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Business with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 249 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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
Verified traveler
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Business and Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 252 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great place to stay I enjoyed my vacation. I will recommend my friends
Verified traveler
2.0
/10
Reviewed 257 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Hosts phone etiquette quite unreceptive...felt like it was an interruption...! I stayed at a another location opposite the sites location address...not what i had seen on the site. At check out, she insisted i had not made a payment. She was clueless, and after a hectic 20 min or so...she confirmed the payment had hit her account. WIFI unavailable, TV buffered all the while, couldn't work. Water heater is disfunctional...a very unpleasant experience.
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 271 week(s) ago

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The place was clean but not very private. The receptionist on site kept knocking at the door and intruding. Otherwise, it's a cute little place.
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with Children
10.0
/10
Reviewed 273 week(s) ago

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All of the staff were amazing and so helpful to our family! Would highly recommend staying here if traveling with kids.
Verified traveler
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Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 326 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Small room (Sage) with dilapidated bathroom. Beautiful main hall and living roon. Nice pool area out back, too bad it's weedy. Nice breakfast room and service.
Verified traveler
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Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 326 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Maggie is super friendly. The staff is efficient and great.
Verified traveler
10.0
/10
Reviewed 326 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great and convenient place to stay in Nairobi. Agnes and Maggie were stellar!
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8.4
Very Good
From 39 reviews
Cleanliness

8.8

Room Comfort

8.4

Service and Facilites

8.8

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Traveler Reviews Orchid Homes

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Top reviews
Charis
icon-Business
Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The grounds are very sweet, and the patio a lovely place to sit.
Lillian
icon-Business and Leisure
Business and Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 34 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Convenient location to the embassy
Nathaniel
icon-Business and Leisure with Partner
Business and Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great staff. Very helpful and kind. Great breakfast. Had reliable hot water. Comfortable beds. Drawbacks: hard towels and no space heaters in cold season.
yacob
icon-Business and Leisure
Business and Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 44 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I had a great time. Very clean place and great location in the Gigiri area close to thd UN and the US embassy.
Charlotte
icon-Business
Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 98 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Very friendly staff, very clean and comfortable guest house, beautiful garden and pool.
SIRE
8.0
/10
Reviewed 104 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Poor internet connection and Orchid is not providing transport to its guests
Shaheer
icon-Business
Business
8.0
/10
Reviewed 131 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Very friendly and accommodating staff.
Taylor
icon-Business
Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 133 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
Frederick
icon-Business and Leisure
Business and Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 211 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The staff were helpful and very courteous.
Travis
8.0
/10
Reviewed 224 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

A nice old mansion, very quiet. The pool was too cold to swim in.
Verified traveler
icon-Business and Leisure Family
Business and Leisure Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 244 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Verified traveler
2.0
/10
Reviewed 249 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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!
Read More
Verified traveler
icon-Business with Partner
Business with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 249 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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
Verified traveler
icon-Business and Leisure
Business and Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 252 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great place to stay I enjoyed my vacation. I will recommend my friends
Verified traveler
2.0
/10
Reviewed 257 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Hosts phone etiquette quite unreceptive...felt like it was an interruption...! I stayed at a another location opposite the sites location address...not what i had seen on the site. At check out, she insisted i had not made a payment. She was clueless, and after a hectic 20 min or so...she confirmed the payment had hit her account. WIFI unavailable, TV buffered all the while, couldn't work. Water heater is disfunctional...a very unpleasant experience.
Read More
Verified traveler
6.0
/10
Reviewed 271 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The place was clean but not very private. The receptionist on site kept knocking at the door and intruding. Otherwise, it's a cute little place.
Verified traveler
icon-with Children
with Children
10.0
/10
Reviewed 273 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

All of the staff were amazing and so helpful to our family! Would highly recommend staying here if traveling with kids.
Verified traveler
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 326 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Small room (Sage) with dilapidated bathroom. Beautiful main hall and living roon. Nice pool area out back, too bad it's weedy. Nice breakfast room and service.
Verified traveler
icon-Family
Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 326 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Maggie is super friendly. The staff is efficient and great.
Verified traveler
10.0
/10
Reviewed 326 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great and convenient place to stay in Nairobi. Agnes and Maggie were stellar!
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40