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Reviews of Emara Ole-sereni

5 out of 5
Emara Ole-sereni
Nairobi West, Nairobi, Nairobi County

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 50 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If I had to describe the Emara, I would say it is security wrapped in comfort. They are very accomodating to my desire to check in early and staying past my check out time because of my international flights. I would recommend speaking directly with the staff and not relying on the information from the TV. They have more information about the services of the hotel. They were also able to get me a doctor when I got sick. He came to my room. When things didnt go as I expected, they focused on resolving things quickly and immediatelly. I will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxanna, Compton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is pure luxury! Not only is it overlooking Nairobi National Park but the rooftop pool is beautiful. The beds are comfy and soft. The breakfast and dinner buffet are so delicious! We ordered room service for one of my nights and the food was so savory. I highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from RK on 21 Feb 2024
Dear Roxanna,Thank you for choosing Emara Ole sereni on your recent visit to Nairobi.We are glad to hear that you had a great stay. We appreciate your feedback about our pool, beds and the meals being delicious.We can not wait to welcome you back in the near future for a longer stay and even a even a better experience.Kind Regards,Rose KiraguGuest Relations.

10/10 Excellent

Micah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the rooftop and being able to look out at Nairobi National Park to watch the sunset. I appreciated the security as it made me feel very safe that it was required for vehicles to be checked upon arrival and bags sent through metal detector before entering. My room was very clean and comfortable. A special thanks to David! He provided me with tons of recommendations for things to do and bars/lounges. He even recommended an amazing drink while I had lunch at the restaurant on the third floor. He was a pleasure and though this was a solo trip whenever I saw him I didn’t feel alone. Thank you David and Alecko! If ever in Nairobi again, I will definitely stay at Emara Ole Sereni! I also will be recommending to all my family/friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from LM on 21 Feb 2024
Dear Micah,Thank you for having chosen to stay at Emara Ole Sereni while you were in Nairobi and for taking time to post your sincere views about our hotel.It's good to note that you had a good time and you were impressed by our hospitality. We have shared the amazing team.We promise that we shall continue offering the best service to all our guests and look forward to hosting you once again on your next visit to Nairobi.Kind RegardsLucy MuhuriDuty Manager

10/10 Excellent

Roxanna, Compton

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from LM on 25 Mar 2024
Dear Roxanna,Greetings from Emara Ole-Sereni,Thank you for taking time to rate the hotel and we appreciate the 5/5 rating.We look forward to hosting you in the near future.

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived on New Year's Eve so the lobby and front desk area was a mad house, took us 40 minutes to get to our rooms as the party gore's wouldn't let us board the lift. Otherwise our stay was pleasant
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Modern and tasteful s adjacent to game park
Stayed during day only until new years evening flight Bach to the UK. We chose the hotel for its proximity to the park and so we could catch some rest before our flight. Unfortunately due to New Year’s Eve celebrations starting before 6pm with loud music and the air conditioning not getting cold enough we could not sleep. The minimum setting was fixed at 19 deg, and no cold air could’ve been obtained. Overall the food and service and hotel ambience was perfect otherwise.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Rajul

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was centrally located not to far from the airport and had a really great roof top bar and restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from RK on 30 Nov 2023
Dear Dion,Thank you for your kind review of our property. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our centrally located hotel, as well as our fantastic rooftop bar and restaurant. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future.Warm regards,Emara Ole-Sereni Team

6/10 Okay

Frank

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel is vastly understaffed. Service is lacking but it is friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from RK on 30 Nov 2023
Dear Frank,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent stay at the Emara Ole-Sereni. We are glad to read that you found our staff friendly, despite the lack of service. At the Emara Ole-Sereni, we strive to make each guest experience as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. We understand how important staff is in providing excellent customer service and we take your comment seriously. Your feedback has been shared with our team and will be used to improve our services in the future.Thank you again for your feedback and we hope that we can welcome you back soon.Best regards, Emara Ole-Sereni Team

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hospitality
Loved the personal touches
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Rose on 27 Nov 2023
Dear Deanna,Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience with Emara Ole-Sereni. It means a lot to us that you loved our personalized service.We pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service.Thank you again for your kind words and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Best Regards, Emara Ole-Sereni Team

2/10 Terrible

jeannett

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from RK on 30 Nov 2023
Dear Jeannett,Thank you for your feedback and your recent visit to Emara Ole-Sereni. We appreciate you taking the time to rate us.At Emara Ole-Sereni, we strive for excellence in both food quality and service. While we are disappointed to hear that the overall experience did not meet all of your expectations, we are absolutely committed to continuously improving our products and services so that all of our customers have a very pleasant experience.Once again, thank you for your review and we look forward to welcoming you back soon and exceeding all of your expectations!Sincerely, Emara Ole-Sereni Team

4/10 Poor

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Upon attempting to check in we had to wait 20 minutes for our reservation to be "validated." And then double-check their work because the staff only "validated" 2 of the 3 nights I reserved. After the second night our key cards stopped working and I had to negotiate with the staff to allow us to stay a third night.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from MM on 24 Oct 2023
Dear Steven,Thank you for the feedback. we have shared the highlights with our operations team for improvement.Looking forward to hosting you in future when your travels bring you back.

6/10 Okay

Carl

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from RK on 30 Nov 2023
Dear Carl,Thank you for your feedback and your recent visit to Emara Ole-Sereni. We appreciate you taking the time to rate us.At Emara Ole-Sereni, we strive for excellence in both food quality and service. While we are disappointed to hear that the overall experience did not meet all of your expectations, we are absolutely committed to continuously improving our products and services so that all of our customers have a very pleasant experience with us.Once again, thank you for your review and we look forward to welcoming you back soon and exceeding all of your expectations!Sincerely, Emara Ole-Sereni Management Team

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, staff goes out of their way to be kind and helpful. Great rooms. Would recommend without reservation!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from MM on 24 Oct 2023
Dear Todd,Thank you for the positive feedback. Looking forward to hosting you in future when your travels bring you back

10/10 Excellent

Ikenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Serene Environment
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from MM on 24 Oct 2023
Dear Ikenna,Thank you for the positive feedback. Looking forward to hosting you again when your travels bring you back

10/10 Excellent

Panayiotis, FLORENCE

Travelled with family
Very clean property, spacious and clean rooms, and very accommodating staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from MM on 30 Sept 2023
Thank you for the positive feedback. We are glad that we were able to meet your expectations. Please come back for another stay when in Nairobi.

10/10 Excellent

Gisele

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most serene hotel in Nairobi
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from MM on 30 Sept 2023
Thank you for enjoying the serenity of our premises. Looking forward to host you once more when your travels bring you back.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

charmaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly and Florence goes above and beyond to make you feel comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from MM on 30 Sept 2023
Thank you very much for the positive feedback. Looking forward to hosting you again when your travels bring you back.

10/10 Excellent

Nawar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed at period
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from MM on 30 Sept 2023
Thank you for appreciating our hotel. We look forward to hosting you again when your travels bring you back to Nairobi.

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is conveniently located between both airports, sits on the edge of Nairobi's National Park, has comfortable rooms with soft beds and a couple very nice restaurant/lounge areas, including a rooftop bar with expansive views and a nice vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Erick Maina on 25 Jul 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're glad you enjoyed our convenient location, comfortable rooms with soft beds, and the delightful restaurant/lounge areas, including our rooftop bar with expansive views and a nice vibe. Your kind words inspire us to continue providing exceptional service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check-in staff were professional & met our expectations
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Erick Maina on 25 Jul 2023
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We greatly appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to learn that your check-in experience with our staff was professional and met your expectations.Our team takes great pride in providing exceptional service to all our guests, and it's truly rewarding to know that we succeeded in making your check-in process a smooth and pleasant one.We will make sure to pass on your appreciation to our check-in staff, as they will be delighted to know that their efforts have contributed to a positive and memorable stay for you.Once again, thank you for choosing our hotel for your recent stay. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon for another exceptional experience.If there is anything else we can assist you with or if you have any additional feedback to share, please feel free to let us know. We are always here to ensure your stay with us is nothing short of exceptional.

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Erick Maina on 25 Jul 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive review of our hotel! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience during your stay, and we truly appreciate your kind words.Providing exceptional service and ensuring our guests have a memorable stay is our top priority, and we are delighted to know that we met your expectations. Your perfect rating of 10 means a lot to us, and it motivates our team to continue striving for excellence in everything we do.We are grateful for your compliments, and we will be sure to share your feedback with the entire team. Your encouragement serves as a great encouragement for all of us to maintain the high standards we set for ourselves.Should you plan to visit again, please do not hesitate to reach out to us directly. We would love to welcome you back and make your next stay even more enjoyable.Once again, thank you for choosing our hotel, and we look forward to having the pleasure of hosting you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Erick Maina on 25 Jul 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback with us. We are absolutely thrilled to learn that you had a wonderful experience during your stay with us, and we truly appreciate your perfect rating of 5 out of 5!Our team works tirelessly to ensure that every guest enjoys a memorable and comfortable stay, and it's truly rewarding to know that our efforts have met your expectations. Your kind words motivate us to continue delivering the best service to all our guests.We are particularly pleased to hear that you had a great time at our hotel. Our commitment to providing a welcoming and pleasant atmosphere is a top priority, and it's delightful to know that you enjoyed every aspect of your stay.Should your travels bring you back to Nairobi, we would be absolutely delighted to have the opportunity to welcome you once again to Emara Ole Sereni. Please feel free to reach out to us directly if there's anything we can assist you with in the future.Thank you once again for choosing us as your accommodation, and we hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Bertille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with views of Nairobi National Park - I managed to spot some animals from my hotel room (giraffes, gazelles). The food/buffet was very nice with many different options and reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Patrick Kimamo - Front Office Manager on 31 May 2023
Dear Bertille,Thank you for choosing to stay with us on your recent visit and for reviewing your experience.We are pleased to read that you enjoyed the variety in our buffet and that you were able to spot a few animals from the comfort of your room.It was a pleasure hosting you and we look forward to your next stay with us.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Toronto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful hotel! The room was perfect, over looking the park. It had everything we needed. Staff were all pleasant and very friendly. Will definitely be staying at again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Erick Muinuki on 20 May 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience at Emara Ole Sereni. We are delighted to hear that you found our hotel beautiful and that your room offered a perfect view overlooking the park. It is our utmost priority to ensure that our guests have a comfortable and enjoyable stay, so we are thrilled that your room had everything you needed.We are especially grateful for your kind words regarding our staff. We strive to provide exceptional service, and it brings us great joy to hear that our team members were pleasant and friendly throughout your stay. Your compliments will be shared with the entire team, as it serves as a motivation for us to continue delivering memorable experiences to our valued guests like yourself.Thank you for choosing Emara Ole Sereni, and we truly appreciate your loyalty. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit, where we will make every effort to ensure your stay is even more remarkable.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Patrick Kimamo - Front Office Manager on 29 Mar 2023
Dear Michael,Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking your time to review your recent experience.We look forward to welcoming you back.

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Patrick Kimamo - Front Office Manager on 27 Mar 2023
Dear Emma,Thank you for staying with us and for reviewing your experience.We look forward to welcoming you back on your recent experience.

8/10 Good

Momodou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stay at the Ole Sereni hotels for the views of the park. The location is beautiful. It is quiet, easy access to the airport and clean with very good service. Food options are great
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Patrick Kimamo - Front Office Manager on 27 Mar 2023
Dear Momodou,Thank you for making us your preferred hotel and for reviewing your recent experience.We look forward to welcoming you back.

10/10 Excellent

Griffin

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Patrick Kimamo - Front Office Manager on 17 Feb 2023
Dear Griffin,Thank you for staying with us and for reviewing your experience.We look forward to welcoming you again.Yours Sincerely,

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like the proximity to the park and the mall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from Patrick Kimamo - Front Office Manager on 30 Jan 2023
Dear Diana,Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for reviewing your recent experience.We look forward to welcoming you back.Yours Sincerely,

10/10 Excellent

vernancy, snellville

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was awesome. I will stay here again December 2023.
Response from Patrick Kimamo - Front Office Manager on 29 Dec 2022
Dear Vernancy,Thank you for the review.We look forward to welcoming you back.

6/10 Okay

Luiza

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Response from Patrick Kimamo - Front Office Manager on 26 Dec 2022
Dear Luiza,Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and for reviewing your experience.We look forward to welcoming you back.

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing place. The Rooms are superb especially the Apartment rooms. The rooftop bar and pool is stunning. Great view of the Nairobi National park from the rooftop bar and restaurant and some room.
Response from Patrick Kimamo - Front Office Manager on 26 Dec 2022
Dear Paul,We are excited to read that your recent stay with us was amazing.We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit.

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from Patrick Kimamo - Front Office Manager on 6 Jan 2023
Dear Anthony,Thank you for reviewing your stay with us.We look forward to welcoming you back.

2/10 Terrible

Nadya

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from Patrick Kimamo - Front Office Manager on 6 Jan 2023
Dear Nadya,Thank you for reviewing your recent experience with us.It is our hope that you will give us the opportunity to host you again in the near future.

6/10 Okay

Jian-Qing

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property, but checkin process was terrible. Couldn’t find my reservation.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doris

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Relatively new and very clean and well maintained. Staff service is exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Response from Masha on 28 Feb 2022
Dear Doris, Thank you for your compliments. We do not take it for granted.

8/10 Good

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Response from Masha on 24 Nov 2021
Thank you Peter for the positive review. We will put more effort to meet our guest's expectations. We do not take it for granted.

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful
I loved my stay because of the vicinity to the park and other attractions. The facility was beautiful but the only issue is that the power continued to go out the whole 4 days there. f
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hendrik

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ole P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ole P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

stefan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir hatten ein Zimmer mit Ausblick zum Park, welches ein wenig durch die am Hotel verlaufende Strasse getruebt wurde. Sicherlich keine grosse Sache, aber sicherlich stoerend, wenn man denkt der Park beginnt gleich am Hotel. Ansonsten einfach nur herrlich, Morgens die Vorhaenge beiseite zu ziehen und von Wasserbueffeln, Antilopen und Zebras begruesst zu werden.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2021
Response from Masha on 16 Nov 2021
Dear Stefan, Thank you for your compliments. We however, have no way of taking decision on the road that runs along the National Park. We are happy that you managed to view the Game from your room. Thank you.

4/10 Poor

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Keine 5*. Max 3*
Das Hotel hat keinen 5* Standard. Die Musik der Disco am Samstagabend ist in vielen Zimmer sehr laut hörbar. Der Bass ist extrem störend. Viele sehr angeheiterte junge Erwachsene am Samstagabend welche sehr laut sind in den Gängen. Die Scheiben sind nicht isoliert und man hört die Autobahn auf beiden Seiten des Hotels die ganze Zeit extrem laut Für einen Flughafentransfer um 02.00 konnte dieses 5* Hotel keinen Taxi buchen und empfahl Uber, welches aber wegen der Corona Ausgangsperre nicht möglich war.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Response from Masha on 14 Aug 2021
We will revert to the guest directly