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Where to stay in Nairobi
before or after your safari

A comfortable night, the right airport and a smooth transfer. Choose a Nairobi stay that fits your flights, safari plans and budget.

Hemingways Nairobi hotel and gardens in Karen
Start with your plans

The right area makes all the difference

Tell us which airport you use, when you land and how your safari begins. We will help you choose the hotel around those details.

Our starting point: for a late JKIA arrival, look at an airport hotel; for a Wilson departure, consider south Nairobi; for an extra day in the city, look at Westlands or the centre; for a quieter luxury stay, consider Karen. Final recommendations depend on your route and flight times.
Late arrival or early flight

JKIA airport stopovers

If your international flight arrives late or leaves early, an airport-area hotel usually keeps the overnight simple. Crowne Plaza is within the JKIA complex; the other options are in the surrounding airport area. We plan the transfer around your actual flight.

Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport, Nairobi Premium Airport Hotel

Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport

Within the JKIA airport complex

An upscale hotel within the JKIA airport complex, with a rooftop pool and dining options. A convenient choice for late arrivals, early departures and overnight connections.

Available on request
Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi Airport, Nairobi Mid-range Airport Hotel

Hilton Garden Inn Nairobi Airport

Mombasa Road, JKIA area

A comfortable airport-area hotel for international arrivals, departures and transit nights. Ask us to coordinate your room and airport transfer with your flight schedule.

Available on request
Photo: Hilton
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi, Nairobi Premium Airport Hotel

Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi

Mombasa Road, opposite JKIA

A modern hotel opposite JKIA with spacious accommodation and outdoor pool facilities. Well placed for an airport overnight before safari or before your journey home.

Available on request
Kozi Suites Nairobi Airport, Nairobi Value Suite Hotel

Kozi Suites Nairobi Airport

Nairobi Airport branch, JKIA area

A value-focused suite stay in the JKIA area for guests seeking a practical airport stopover. We will confirm the Nairobi Airport branch and your preferred room type when quoting.

Available on request
67 Airport Hotel, Nairobi Value Airport Hotel

67 Airport Hotel

Mombasa Road, JKIA area

An affordable airport-area hotel with dining and pool facilities. A practical option for a short overnight stop, with room availability and transfers confirmed when we plan your stay.

Available on request
Before a flying safari

Wilson Airport & south Nairobi

JKIA and Wilson are different airports. If your itinerary includes a Wilson Airport departure, choose your overnight with that flight in mind. Tamarind Tree is in Lang’ata, while The Boma offers another south Nairobi option.

Tamarind Tree Hotel, Nairobi Mid-range City Hotel

Tamarind Tree Hotel

Lang’ata, near Wilson Airport

Set beside the Carnivore grounds in Lang’ata, with comfortable rooms and a pool. A useful choice for Wilson Airport departures and visits to Nairobi National Park.

Available on request
The Boma Nairobi, Nairobi Premium City Hotel

The Boma Nairobi

South C, Red Cross Road

A contemporary hotel in South C with dining, a pool and wellness facilities. Its location off Mombasa Road works well for an overnight stay before or after safari.

Available on request
Explore Nairobi between flights

Westlands & city-centre stays

For time to enjoy restaurants, museums or shopping, a city stay can be a better fit than an airport overnight. Westlands and the city centre offer different settings; allow for traffic when planning airport transfers.

ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands, Nairobi Value City Hotel

ibis Styles Nairobi Westlands

Rhapta Road, Westlands

A practical value stay in Westlands, with contemporary rooms and easy access to the neighbourhood’s restaurants and shops. A good option for a short Nairobi stop before or after safari.

Available on request
Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands, Nairobi Premium City Hotel

Hyatt Place Nairobi Westlands

Lower Kabete Road, Westlands

A contemporary Westlands hotel near Sarit Centre, sharing rooftop leisure facilities with Hyatt House. Suits guests looking for an upscale city base before or after safari.

Available on request
Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel, Nairobi Mid-range City Hotel

Best Western Plus Meridian Hotel

Murang’a Road, Nairobi city centre

A central Nairobi base for guests who want a comfortable city stay. Its city-centre location suits sightseeing and an overnight stop before continuing your Kenya journey.

Available on request
Nairobi Serena Hotel, Nairobi Premium City Hotel

Nairobi Serena Hotel

Kenyatta Avenue, beside Central Park

An established Nairobi hotel with landscaped gardens and a pool beside Central Park. A relaxing city base for a pre-safari night or a longer Nairobi visit.

Available on request
Sarova Stanley, Nairobi Premium Heritage Hotel

Sarova Stanley

Kimathi Street, Nairobi city centre

A landmark heritage hotel in Nairobi’s city centre, known for its classic rooms and Thorn Tree Café. Suits guests who want to experience the city before heading into the parks.

Available on request
A quieter safari bookend

Karen & special stays

Choose Karen when you want more time to unwind before or after the parks. Hemingways offers a quiet luxury stay. Giraffe Manor is a distinctive experience that needs advance availability checks rather than a last-minute stopover.

Hemingways Nairobi, Nairobi Premium Luxury Suites

Hemingways Nairobi

Karen, Nairobi

A peaceful all-suite hotel in Karen with generous space and landscaped grounds. A premium choice for couples and guests who want a restful start or finish to their safari.

Available on request
Giraffe Manor, Karen, Nairobi Premium Boutique Manor House

Giraffe Manor

Karen, Nairobi

A 1932 manor house where the resident Rothschild giraffes put their heads through the dining room windows at breakfast — twelve rooms, a two-room spa and an infinity pool set in the giraffes’ own pasture.

Advance availability check recommended
Give yourself time

One night or two?

Your plansA useful starting pointWhat to confirm
Arriving before safariOne night gives you time to rest before an early start.Arrival time, hotel check-in and safari pickup.
Arriving late or taking a long journeyConsider two nights if you want a gentler start.Whether you want a rest day or a Nairobi excursion.
Returning from safari for a late flightA day room may be useful for a shower and rest.Day-room availability, check-out time and the airport transfer.
Returning for an early flight the next morningAn airport overnight can simplify departure.Your return route, flight time and transfer arrangements.
Nairobi traffic can change transfer times considerably. We plan around your confirmed itinerary rather than promising a fixed journey time. Early check-in, late check-out, day rooms, meals and transfers are subject to availability and may cost extra.
Questions we hear often

Planning your Nairobi overnight

Are JKIA and Wilson Airport the same airport?
No. JKIA handles international flights and some domestic services; Wilson is used by many safari flights. Check the airport named on your ticket and allow for a road transfer if changing airports.
Can PMK arrange the hotel and airport transfer?
Yes. Tell us your arrival and departure times, number of guests, room needs and preferred budget. We can quote the hotel and transfers together with your safari, with inclusions confirmed before booking.
Is the Nairobi hotel included in my safari price?
Only when it is named as included in your itinerary or quote. Before-safari and after-safari nights, airport transfers and meals should be confirmed separately rather than assumed.
What if I land early in the morning?
Hotel rooms may not be ready at your arrival time. We can request early check-in or quote the previous night when you need guaranteed room access, subject to the hotel’s terms and availability.
Can I use a day room after safari?
Ask us to check. A day room or late check-out can give you somewhere to rest before an evening flight, but availability, access hours and rates depend on the hotel.
Can we add Nairobi sightseeing?
Yes. If your schedule allows, ask us about Nairobi National Park, the Giraffe Centre or other city visits. We will check timing, entry arrangements and availability before adding them to your itinerary.
Do you have family rooms or twin rooms?
We can request family rooms, connecting rooms or twin beds where offered. Tell us children’s ages and room preferences so we can confirm a suitable arrangement before booking.
Let us join up the journey

We can arrange your Nairobi stay around your safari

Send your flight times, hotel preference and budget. We will check the room options and plan the transfers around your itinerary.

  • Before-safari, after-safari or both
  • Airport and safari pickup arrangements
  • Room type, meal plan and price confirmed in your quote
  • Family, twin and day-room requests checked with the hotel
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