Although every Kenyan adventure starts or ends with a night in Nairobi, it doesn't have to involve a run-of-the-mill city hotel. House of Waine is proof of this. Set well outside the central business district on 2.5 acres of soul-satisfying gardens, this boutique hotel starts your vacation off on the right foot. Once the family home of the Waine family, it still retains the feel of a stately, yet homely place to rest and regroup, or plan and prepare. Rooms are individually decorated to make every successive trip something to look forward to.
The boutique hotel has only eleven rooms and the decor and furnishings of each celebrates a different Kenyan culture or landscape. The Manyatta is inspired by the Maasai while the Ziwa is decorated in cool clue and earthy browns. The Malaika is the only suite and has an extended lounge area. The Victoria has a cast-iron four-poster bed and fireplace. Each room sees daily fresh flower deliveries and all luxury amenities expected from a top-class hotel.
Each room is completely individual and totally different from the one down the corridor. There's a style for every taste, palate and preference.
Be sure to review all of the room types before you book to get the one that's right for you.
House of Waine is a bit of a drive from the airport (be wary of timings) but for some well-deserved relaxation at the start or end of a trip, it's a wonderful little oasis.
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House of Waine 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 House of Waine 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.
Stays at House of Waine start from around $280, or US$280, 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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