6/10 Okay
Shannon
20 Nov 2022
Shannon
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Bonsai Villa Homestay
2.5 star property
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Reviews
4.04.0 out of 10
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Spa
- Pet-friendly
- Breakfast available
- 24/7 front desk
- Laundry
Explore the area
Gigiri Drive, Nairobi, Nairobi County
- Village Market6 min walk
- Embassy of the United States of America8 min walk
- United Nations Office at Nairobi11 min walk
- Nairobi (WIL-Wilson)32 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms
Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room, 1 Bedroom
Deluxe Triple Room, 1 Bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
View all photos for Standard Double Room
Standard Double Room
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Exclusive Villa, Multiple Bedrooms
Exclusive Villa, Multiple Bedrooms
- Sleeps 20
- 2 Twin Beds and 9 Double Beds
View all photos for Economy Single Room
Economy Single Room
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Twin Bed
View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room
Deluxe Twin Room
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
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About the area
Nairobi
With a stay at Bonsai Villa Homestay in Nairobi (Gigiri), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of United Nations Office at Nairobi and Karura Forest. .This spa guesthouse is 6.4 mi (10.2 km) from Kenyatta International Convention Centre and 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Moi International Sports Centre.
What's nearby
- Village Market - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- United Nations Office at Nairobi - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Karura Forest - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
- Two Rivers Mall - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
- Sarit Centre - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
Getting around
- Syokimau Station - 41 min drive
- Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
- Hero Bar - 3 min walk
- Harvest - 1 min walk
- Artcaffe - 6 min walk
- Karel T Lounge - 5 min walk
- Cj's Village Market - 6 min walk
About this property
Bonsai Villa Homestay
Pet-friendly guesthouse with free parking connected to a shopping center in Nairobi
Bonsai Villa Homestay offers 16 accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Satellite television is provided.
Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials.
Make yourself at home in one of the 16 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Treat yourself with massages, body treatments, and facials. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 5:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 5:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Languages
English, French, Swahili
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
- Free uncovered self-parking on site
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available
- 24-hour return 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 shops
- Outdoor pool
- Shopping centre
- 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 centre
- Coworking spaces
- A meeting room
Outdoors
- BBQ grill(s)
- Garden
- Nature reserve
- Outdoor furniture
- Picnic area
- Pool sunloungers
- 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 any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- This property does not have any lifts
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- 6 on-site accessible parking spaces
- Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
More
- Designated smoking areas
- TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bed sheets
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Premium bedding
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- 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
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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Bonsai Villa Homestay Reviews
Reviews
4.0
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4.0/10
Staff & service
Reviews
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveller
Travelled with family, Business traveller
10 July 2019
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.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019