Nairobi

Ole Sereni Hotel

Name: Ole Sereni
Address: Nairobi, Kenya
Price range: From US$200 per person, per night

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Ole Sereni

About Ole Sereni Hotel

A comfortable and convenient hotel overlooking Nairobi National Park.

Ole Sereni is a good place to stay if you've just arrived in Kenya, or are heading home after your safari. Conveniently close to both the domestic and international airports, the hotel overlooks Nairobi National Park and a waterhole, so you're quite likely to see giraffe, zebra, antelope and buffalo from your room or the guest areas. It's certainly an unusual setting – close to both wildlife and the bustling Nairobi's city attractions. Recharge your batteries in clean and comfortable accommodation, get your laundry washed, enjoy the good restaurants and bar, or have a treatment at the spa.

Nairobi , Kenya

From $190 per person/per night

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148 Rooms

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Property details

The property

You'll find everything you need here. There are four restaurants: the Big Five, set on a veranda overlooking the park, serves grills, Italian, Indian and Oriental cuisine; the Waterhole Snack Bar offers light meals, plus wine and cocktails; Eagle's Steakhouse does what it says and very well; and, at the infinity pool, Ngong Pool Bar serves snacks and drinks beside the infinity pool. Clusters of seating dot the communal area, there's the aforementioned pool and spa, and facilities for weddings and conferences. There's also wi-fi throughout - handy before a safari!

The rooms

There are 134 tastefully decorated rooms: 28 standard, 60 superior, 14 deluxe, 24 executive and club rooms, six junior suites and two executive suites. The decor is calm and neutral, brightened with touches of African chic, and all the rooms have aircon, twin or double beds, en-suite bathroom, minibar, satellite TV, wi-fi and internet. The service is smiling and courteous.

Activities

The principal appeal of this hotel is its comfort, good food, relaxing atmosphere and proximity to the airports, but if you're staying for more than a day, visit the Travel Desk to investigate the tours on offer. Visit Nairobi Park (you can even arrange a meal in the bush), the Elephant Animal Orphanage, Giraffe Center, Out of Africa Karen Blixen's interesting museum and the Kazuri Beads factory. You can also venture further afield to Aberdare, Amboseli and Lake Nakuru parks.

Why we love it

The close proximity to both the international and domestic airport makes this an excellent and super-easy layover for your first night in Kenya.

Insiders Tip

If you arrive before sunset, head straight to the terrace for your first taste of safari - a sundowner overlooking the wildlife of the park!

Something to think about

The hotel itself is very reasonably priced but beware of the dinner menu - extensive but rather pricey too!

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How to book Ole Sereni

How do I book Ole Sereni?

Ole Sereni can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Kenya trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Kenya trips featuring Ole Sereni or get advice and suggestions from one of our Kenya specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Ole Sereni?

Stays at Ole Sereni start from around $190 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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