Spurwing Guest House

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Scored 8.1
Rated very good

Staff

9.2

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Spurwing Guest House in Nairobi offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and modern amenities. Each room includes a kitchen, dining area, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can relax on the sun terrace, enjoy the garden, and dine at the restaurant and bar. Additional facilities include an outdoor fireplace, waterpark, and indoor play area. Convenient Location: Located 9.3 mi from Wilson Airport, the guest house is near attractions such as Nairobi National Museum (11 mi) and Karen Blixen Museum (3.7 mi). Free shuttle service and tour desk enhance the stay. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its attentive staff and excellent service support, Spurwing Guest House ensures a comfortable and memorable experience for all visitors.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental

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Toby
Kenya Kenya
“Wonderful staff, superb location, great breakfast, all spot on 👍🏼”
Laura
United States United States
“The airport pick up and drop off were seamless. We had a very professional driver. The hotel is set in nature. It feels very homey. The staff is very friendly and helpful. This is a good place to stay if you are going to the elephant orphanage...”
Ana-maria
Germany Germany
“They had good breakfast and good laundry service, staff was friendly and they had a guard at the gate the whole time. It was clean. They have a very cute dog called Baraka.”
Chris
Kenya Kenya
“Owner, manager and staff are super friendly and accommodating, that is why I came back, hospitality of it´s best. Beautiful garden, pond and trees with rare big birds, they sound! So close to the Hub Karen for eating, shopping or just hanging out.”
Ozana
Australia Australia
“Very attentive genuine staff. Lovely house, amazing room. Can't fault the place, would go back again.”
Forrest
United States United States
“Fantastic stay! The hospitality and staff are unrivaled with their commitment to going above and beyond for their guests, always with a warm smile. The location is very close to local restaurants, malls, and tourist attractions so it is a...”
Terinder
Kenya Kenya
“The grounds and the staff absolutely excellent. Love the place”
Anna
Denmark Denmark
“This place was so cozy and very beautiful. You always felt so welcome, and the staff were the sweetest and always willing to help. Especially Elijah, who always took care of everything, made delicious food - and the best, and most fluffy, pancakes...”
Steven
South Africa South Africa
“The property was beautiful. The staff was attentive and friendly. The breakfast was delicious.”
Lucy
Comoros Comoros
“Breakfast had lots of choice, provided early at my request. Room was clean, spacious, very comfortable bed! Outside seating area next to lake was really special. Staff were all super helpful.”

Hosted by Susan Maina

9.2
Host Review Score
Susan Maina
ABOUT US: A HOSPITABLE HIDEAWAY - HOME AWAY FROM HOME. An elegant country design Guest House surrounded different trees & flowers., In the serene, quiet private suburbs of Karen – 30 minutes from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport conveniently located [5] five minutes’ walk to THE HUB- MALL & THE OLD KAREN [DUKAS]. The walk to THE WATERFRONT is approximately 10 minutes while driving to THE JUNCTION or YAYA CENTER MALL takes 20-30 minutes.
The Host/Manger [Sue] together with her support team assures all guests totality of a memorable stay in this [Home-Away-From-Home-Guest House]. All the Staff have many years of work experiences and trained in some of the leading colleges in Nairobi where they acquired great value of service delivery. [Sue] has equally wide experiences in the Travel & Hospitality Industry with over 30 work years.
NEARBY EXCURSIONS [10-20 MINUTES] DAVID SHELDRICK –Elephant Orphanage, Giraffe Center, Karen Blixen Museum, Kazuri Bead-works, Flip-Flops, Horse Ridding, Karen Golf Club, Nairobi National Park/Safari walk - [all located 10-20 minutes ride from our Guest House. Other places of interest are the City Tour – Nairobi Museum, Kiambethu Tea Farm, Lake Naivasha – Hells gate or The Crescent Island, Lake Nakuru National Park or more so, why not Go-On-A-Real SAFARI. Detailed program - Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage: Located near Nairobi National Park. This orphanage for Elephant Calves and Rhinos from all over Kenya was founded and still managed by David Sheldrick, the widow of one of Kenya’s best known Game Wardens David Sheldrick. David Sheldrick was at the center of the 1970’s Ivory poaching wars in Tsavo National Park. Today, David Sheldrick orphanage is a focal point for Elephant Conservation. Elephant calves orphaned by poaching are brought here from all over the country. They receive extremely specialized treatment here, and literally receive personal care 24 hours a day from highly dedicated staff who becomes surrogate mothers to the calves/plus many more tourist sites.
Languages spoken: English,Swahili

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1

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Amenities of Spurwing Guest House

Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 10:30 AM to 11:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
$60 per person, per night

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Spurwing Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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