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Red Buffalo House Hotel

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with restaurant, near Nairobi National Park

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Escape to Red Buffalo House Hotel, where a garden and outdoor furniture offer the perfect blend of tranquility and adventure. Unwind with a drink at the bar or enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant while taking advantage of in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, free self parking, and more.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (10)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self-serve laundry
  • TV in a common area
  • Reception hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is $12
$15 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Swaminarayan street, Langata, Nairobi

What's nearby

  • Nairobi National Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • GP Karting - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Uhuru Gardens Memorial Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Giraffe Centre - 14 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Karen Blixen Museum - 15 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 11 min drive
  • Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 24 min drive
  • Syokimau SGR Railway Station - 20 min drive
  • Syokimau Station - 22 min drive
  • Nairobi Station - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carnivore - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Inn / Chicken Inn Langata - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Red Buffalo House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Paris Lounge Langata - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Hidden Pine - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Red Buffalo House Hotel

When you stay at Red Buffalo House Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Nairobi National Park and Kenyatta International Convention Centre. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. A snack bar/deli and a garden are other highlights.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 12 children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • Reception hall
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch Smart TV
  • Satellite TV channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Chef

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately KES 200 to 500 for adults, and KES 200 to 500 for children

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have elevators.

Long-term renters welcome.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa.

Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Red Buffalo House Nairobi

Red Buffalo House Hotel Nairobi

Red Buffalo House Hotel Guesthouse

Red Buffalo House Hotel Guesthouse Nairobi

Frequently asked questions

Does Red Buffalo House Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Red Buffalo House Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Red Buffalo House Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Red Buffalo House Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Red Buffalo House Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Red Buffalo House Hotel?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a casino, but Lucky 8 Casino (12-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Red Buffalo House Hotel and nearby?

Red Buffalo House Hotel has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Red Buffalo House Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers local and international cuisine.

What's the area around Red Buffalo House Hotel like?

Red Buffalo House Hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Nairobi National Park and 3 minutes' walk from GP Karting.

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Reviews

Red Buffalo House Hotel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good hotel with attentive staff.
Jeff Kamande, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good food
Lazarus, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

It felt like a comfortable hostel
Madeline, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I had a good time and the hotel and staff were very nice thank you.
Lydiah, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice quiet and comfortable
raheem, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

A lovely little hotel.

We had a lovely stay here, a perfect place to land on arrival in Kenya. The staff were really kind and helpful and the food from the restaurant was delicious. Lovely views of the garden from our room.
M, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and tidy as expected and all the staff friendly. I returned to this place having stayed before. Location is perfect, it is just on the edge of the national park and close by the safari areas, ivory burning site and Uhuru gardens all are in walking distance. Despite feeling quiet and out of the city, it is only half an hour by bolt to central Nairobi. We always enjoy here. On this occasion there had been an accident nearby where a truck crash had knocked out electricity in the neighbourhood. However, the quick thinking management at Red Buffalo got a generator up and running so power was not affected for guests. Well done to them.
RAVEN, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Friendly staff, good spaces to relax.. however room toilet small and lacks good ventilation, noisy at night due to proximity to a busy highway and limited dining experience.
TOM, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel with good food. Drinks prices were completely reasonable and it is near CBD but not inside CBD. Had a nice dinner in the garden with the garden lights and music and breakfast was a lot for the price. It was good.
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

These guys were great. we were a little upset by a failed booking at a different place but they more than made up for it. The food and rooms were good. The garden was lovely for yoga and relaxing. If the coffee bar opened a little earlier it would be full marks
RAVEN, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I had a good time and the staff were great as usual. Thanks again and see you soon!
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I liked everything, especially the staff. Such wonderful people. The Red Buffalo is a hidden gem. I would recommend it to anyone visiting Nairobi.
Stephen, 21-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel and I like staying here when I'm in Nairobi. The staff treat me very well and the food is good. I like spending evenings in the garden and it is peaceful. The deluxe rooms are big. Thanks guys.
Martha, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Poor service; delicious breakfast

Our experience here was not the best, starting with how hard it is to find the hotel itself but also how surprisingly hard it is to do the check-in, the reception was not found and we had to go to the bar to find someone to check us in. We arrived at 9 pm and the room wasn’t ready!!! We had to wait 30 mins when they gave us our room the floor was all wet from mapping. We got into our room only not to sleep since they had people talking in the alley, horrible. That wasn’t all, they had a problem with the water pump of whatever and only hot water was working, pardon me I mean boiling water. I couldn’t shower and I couldn’t barely sleep. The only good thing about it was the apology of the manager next morning while we had a delicious and natural breakfast (included) Be aware, we might have had bad luck
Marcos, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very good for the price and welcoming staff.
John, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The staff was great.
tom, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good

We had a good stay
Paul, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

The environment is quite with a lot of trees
Chioma, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

For the price it was decent, just some minor things that need to be improved like some broken tiles
Kenneth, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Facilities like the corroded windows can be improved.
Swaleh, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

What a great experience. Already booked to return next week!
Faudia Aziza, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a good time. The room was nice. The food was fantastic. We had the pork ribs and chicken which were fantastic.The prices are affordable. We are definitely going back again!
Wanjiku, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

They have this soldier they call Maasai. Wow that dude is on top and very helpfull. Kudos guyz my stay was super great.
Jorum, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

By 8am the chef was yet to arrive to provide the said breakfast. The building needs some painting. Rust is the order of the day. Need mosquito nets in all the rooms.
Nel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Had a good stay. Thanks.
Craig, 1-night trip