House of Waine

House of Waine

HOUSE OF WAINE “A heritage of luxury”

House of Waine is a luxury boutique Hotel offering a cool retreat from the bustle of the Kenyan capital “Nairobi”, this boutique Hotel is located o the former coffee plantation of Karen Blixen about 5 minutes from the Karen Blixen Museum and 3.5 kilometers from Nairobi Giraffe Centre. House of Waine sits on 2.5 acres that blends with the elegance of gracious living with the spirit of modern Africa in an exclusive and Serene setting.

Style and Character of House of Waine

House of Waine is a colonial style villa with two wings, the hotel is owned and run by Waine family (Waine is an acronym comprising the initials of family members’ names). The hotel was built in 1978 as a private home, then renovated and opened as a hotel in 2004 but it still retains the atmosphere of a private home from the Out of Africa Era of the 1920s.

House of Waine features a large outdoor pool which is heated, a lounge scattered with coffee tables and sofas and immaculate gardens perfect for strolling in the long evening.

ROOMS & SUITES

House of Waine has a total of 11 spacious rooms indvidually styled and names reflecting different themes, 9 of these rooms can be single/Double or Twin rooms. All of these rooms feature large marble bathrooms filled with natural light from the large windows.

Cottage

Cottage at House of Waine are recently redesigned cottages perfect for a small group or family guests, the cottage consists of a double and single en-suite bedrooms accommodating 3 guests. The Cottage features a private dining room for up to six, a full kitchen and its own small private garden.

Amenities in cottage

  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Direct dial telephone
  • Individually controlled Air conditioning
  • Eco friendly bathroom toiletries
  • Flat-Screen TV
  • Separate shower and bath
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Magnified makeup mirror
  • Tea and coffee making facilities in the non-alcoholic bar with cookies, milk and coffee supplied daily
  • Laptop safes
  • Baby cots available on request
House of Waine
House of Waine

SUITES “Malaika”

Malaika suite is the grand dame of the the hotel designed by an equally grand dame.

Amenities Malaika Suite

  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Direct dial telephone
  • Individually controlled Air conditioning
  • Eco friendly bathroom toiletries
  • Flat-Screen TV
  • Separate shower and bath
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Magnified makeup mirror
  • Tea and coffee making facilities in the non-alcoholic bar with cookies, milk and coffee supplied daily
  • Laptop safes
  • Baby cots available on request

ROOMS AT HOUSE OF WAINE

At House of Waine, there are 11 guest rooms available for guests on a Kenya safari experience in Nairobi city. These rooms are categorized as

Sahara

Sahara room at the hotel is decorated with golden sands of the Sahara captured in the objects d’arts, artwork and fabrics.

Bustani

Bustani room at the hotel is a garden room featuring direct access to our expansive gardens.

Pwani

Pwani is a coastal theme room with inviting and calming sea blues and greens, these rooms are great for resting, relaxing and rejuvenate.

Makan

Makan room at the hotel is an Indian themed room paying homage to the Indian community which has played a great role in the development of Kenya, Makan room is filled with warm shades of the red chili pepper  and omate fabrics.

Kanini

Kanini is the smallest room at House Waine, this room is child friendly and interconnects with Makan room.

Victoria

Victoria room at House of Waine is a quaint room and the only room with a working fireplace, this room is a reminiscent of the Victoria Era. The main feature of the Victoria room is the wrought iron four poster bed and elegant claw foot tub.

Tembo

Tembo room at the hotel is named after a Swahili slag “Tembo” meaning elephant, as it said an elephant never forgets, a stay in Tembo room will be an unforgettable experience. Tembo room features different hues and textures reflecting of the elephant hide and the natural habitat of elephants.

Ziwa

Ziwa room is named from a Swahili word for Lake, the room features abundance of turquoise reflecting a shimmering lake

Safari

Safari room at House of Waine  is named from Arabic word “safa” meaning a long journey in Swahili, this word was first used in the English language by Sir Richard Burton, a famous explorer. This room features décor that pays tribute to the past and present of explorers.

Manyatta

Manyatta room is a home to a portrait of a Maasai moran (warrior) painted by a local artist, Philipa Marrion. This room is in a resemblance of a Maasai Manyatta (circular hut)

House of Waine
House of Waine

AMENITIES IN ROOMS AT HOUSE OF WAINE

  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Direct dial telephone
  • Individually controlled Air conditioning
  • Eco friendly bathroom toiletries
  • Flat-Screen TV
  • Separate shower and bath
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Magnified makeup mirror
  • Tea and coffee making facilities in the non-alcoholic bar with cookies, milk and coffee supplied daily
  • Laptop safes
  • Baby cots available on request

Other facilities and services at House of Waine include

  • Secure parking
  • Restaurant and bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Wi-Fi

House of Waine is one of the best luxury accommodation facilities to stay at during your Kenya safari in Nairobi city.

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