Bonsai Villa Homestay

Property class: 2.5

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Reviews

6.6 out of 10
Located close to United Nations Office at Nairobi and Karura Forest, Bonsai Villa Homestay provides a rooftop terrace, an art gallery on-site and a shopping centre on-site. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a facial, a massage or a body scrub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a library.
The current price is ₹3,838
₹4,550 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a wardrobe, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed, a nightstand with a plate of fruit and water bottles, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a sliding door closet.

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A compact hotel room with a wooden bed, a small bedside table with a plant, and a television mounted on the wall.

Economy Single Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a minibar.

Exclusive Villa, Multiple Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 10 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 20
  • 2 Single Beds and 9 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area visible through an open doorway.

Deluxe Studio Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 King Beds

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About the area

Located in Gigiri neighbourhood, Bonsai Villa Homestay is connected to a shopping centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Karura Forest and Nairobi National Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a match while in town? See what's going on at Moi International Sports Centre. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Nairobi travel guide
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Gigiri Drive, Nairobi, Nairobi County

What's nearby

  • Village Market
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Banana Hill Art Gallery
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Embassy of Italy
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • United Nations Office at Nairobi
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Karura Forest
    2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station
    41 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson)
    32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hero Bar
    3 min walk
  • Harvest
    1 min walk
  • Pomodoro
    6 min walk
  • Jiko Restaurant - Tribe Hotel
    10 min walk
  • Artcaffe
    7 min walk

About this property

Bonsai Villa Homestay

  • Guest house near United Nations Office at Nairobi
  • Located close to Karura Forest, Bonsai Villa Homestay provides a rooftop terrace, an art gallery on-site and a shopping centre on-site. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a facial, a massage or a body scrub. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
    • Free self-parking
    • Limo/town car service, cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) and a nature reserve
    • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff and a TV in reception
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Bonsai Villa Homestay boast comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Rainfall showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
    • TVs with satellite channels
    • Private gardens, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 5:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; KES 1,000 for adults and KES 500 for children

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle shuttle
  • Designer stores
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Shopping centre
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Meals are available by reservation only and cannot be requested after check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls and an off-lead area are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for KES 25.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately KES 1000 for adults and from KES 500 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: KES 3050 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: KES 25.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Does Bonsai Villa Homestay have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Bonsai Villa Homestay?

As of 14 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bonsai Villa Homestay on 14 Nov 2026 start from ₹3,838, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Bonsai Villa Homestay pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bonsai Villa Homestay?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bonsai Villa Homestay?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Bonsai Villa Homestay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Bonsai Villa Homestay provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of KES 3050 per vehicle applies.

Where is Bonsai Villa Homestay located?

Located in Gigiri, this spa guesthouse is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from United Nations Office at Nairobi, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Karura Forest and Kenyatta International Convention Centre. Moi International Sports Centre and Nairobi National Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Bonsai Villa Homestay Reviews

6.6

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

7.0

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 4 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service
My girlfriend and her father showed up and were told their reservation was not recognized and that Expedia had not paid them nor protected the reservation although this was confirmed more than a month in advance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022