Spa & steam
Six treatment rooms, a eucalyptus steam room and a heated outdoor pool.
Karen, Nairobi
Slow mornings. Long views. Quiet luxury.
A hillside hotel twenty minutes from the city: considered rooms, a kitchen that cooks with the season and a spa that asks nothing of you.
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Welcome to Njiwa Hills Hotel
An address for people who would rather be unhurried.
Njiwa Hills Hotel is a small, personal stay in Karen, with a kitchen garden and a promise to stay small.
Guests come for a weekend and find themselves booking the next one at breakfast.
- Rooms & suites
- 42Rooms & suites
- Welcoming guests since
- 2011Welcoming guests since
- Gardens & lawns
- 5 acGardens & lawns
- Average guest rating
- 4.8Average guest rating
Rooms & suites
Where you'll wake up
Five ways to stay, every one with breakfast, fast Wi-Fi and a bed worth leaving late for.
Rooms
Classic Room
A calm garden-facing room with a king or twin bed, a writing desk and a rain shower. Our most popular choice for solo and business stays.
- Sleeps
- 2
- Size
- 28 m²
- Bed
- King or twin
- View
- Garden
fromKES14,500/ per nightView room
Rooms
Deluxe Garden Suite
Separate sitting area, a private patio and a deep soaking bath. Wake to birdsong and the smell of cut grass.
- Sleeps
- 3
- Size
- 42 m²
- Bed
- King
- View
- Garden patio
fromKES19,800/ per nightView room
Rooms
Executive Suite
A generous suite with a lounge, work desk and a bathroom that feels like a spa. Includes lounge access and evening canapés.
- Sleeps
- 3
- Size
- 55 m²
- Bed
- King
- View
- Hills
fromKES26,500/ per nightView room
Experiences
More than a room
Spend an afternoon at the spa, a morning in the park or an evening on the terrace.
Game drives
Dawn drives with a guide and a breakfast laid out in the bush.
Sundowners
Charcoal-grilled bites and cocktails on the terrace from 4pm.
Pool & loungers
A heated pool with towels, loungers and poolside service.
Garden weddings
A lawn for up to 200 guests, with a chapel-style pavilion.
Dining
The Terrace Kitchen
Seasonal Kenyan produce from farms around Nairobi, cooked over charcoal and served with a view across the hills.
- Breakfast buffet and à la carte
- Sundowner cocktails from 4pm
- Private dining for up to 18
- Breakfast
- 6:30am – 10:30am
- Dinner
- 6:00pm – 10:30pm
Spa & wellness
Unwind, properly
Six treatment rooms, a eucalyptus steam room and a heated outdoor pool. Couples' rituals and massages with locally pressed oils.
- Signature 90-minute hot-stone massage
- Steam room and sauna free for guests
- Couples' suite with private plunge
- Open daily
- 9:00am – 8:00pm
- Treatments from
- KES 4,500
Included with every stay
The details we never charge for
- Breakfast for two included
- Free high-speed Wi-Fi
- Heated outdoor pool
- Spa and steam room
- Free secure parking
- Airport transfers
- 24-hour concierge
- Conference halls
Gallery
A look around
Offers
Reasons to book direct
Best-rate guarantee when you book with us on WhatsApp or by phone.
MidweekStay three, pay two
Book three consecutive nights midweek and the third is on us, breakfast and spa access included.
fromKES29,000/ for 3 nightsBook offer
CouplesRomantic escape
A suite, a candle-lit dinner for two, a couples' massage and late check-out.
fromKES58,000/ per coupleBook offer
FamiliesFamily weekend
Two adjoining rooms, breakfast, kids' activities and a picnic on Saturday.
fromKES42,000/ 2 nightsBook offer
Guest notes
What guests write to us
“We came for our anniversary and stayed an extra night. The staff remembered our names by the second morning, and the steam room was exactly what we needed.”
Njoki & Peter M.
Anniversary weekend
Find us
Easy to reach, hard to leave
Nearby
- Karen Blixen Museum5 min
- Giraffe Centre8 min
- Nairobi National Park gate15 min
- Jomo Kenyatta Airport35 min
Opening hours
- Reception
- Open 24 hours
- Terrace Kitchen
- 6:30am – 10:30pm
- Spa
- 9:00am – 8:00pm
Before you arrive
Good to know
What time is check-in and check-out?
Check-in is from 2:00pm and check-out is by 11:00am. Early check-in and late check-out can be arranged subject to availability.
Do you offer airport transfers?
Yes. A meet-and-greet transfer from the airport costs KES 4,500 each way. Send us your flight number on WhatsApp and we'll confirm the pickup.
How do I pay a deposit?
We take a one-night deposit by M-PESA Paybill, card or bank transfer. The balance is settled at check-out.
Is the hotel suitable for children?
Very. We have family suites, cots, a kids' menu and a shallow pool area with a lifeguard on duty at weekends.
Can I hold a wedding or event here?
We host weddings of up to 200 guests on the lawn and corporate events in four halls. Message us for dates and a tailored quote.
Direct bookings
Your room is waiting.
Message us for the best available rate, a free room upgrade when we can, and a welcome drink.