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Royal Canaan Nairobi Hotel

4.0 star property

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Front of property
Outdoor pool
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, pool views
Executive Room, 1 King Bed | Living area | LCD TV
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $145
$123 nightly
$145 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 4 - May 5

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Lr No 1/574 Tigoni Road Off Chakka Road, Kilimani, Nairobi, Nairobi, 00100
  • Place, Yaya Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Nairobi Golf Club
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Arboretum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard King Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard King Room

  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Queen Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Queen Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room

  • City view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior King Room

  • City view
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive King Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive King Room

  • City view
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Nairobi

With a stay at Royal Canaan Nairobi Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Nairobi, within a 15-minute drive of Nairobi National Park and United Nations Office at Nairobi. .This hotel is 10 mi (16.1 km) from Thika Road Mall and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Yaya Centre.

What's nearby

  • Yaya Centre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lucky 8 Casino - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Prestige Plaza - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Royal Nairobi Golf Club - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Arboretum - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station - 33 min drive
  • Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arabian Palace - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Artcaffe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sierra Brasserie - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Golden Spot - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kesh Kesh - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Royal Canaan Nairobi Hotel

Royal Canaan Nairobi Hotel offers 94 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 43-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a health club.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.
Make yourself at home in one of the 94 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. 43-inch LCD televisions are provided, with cable programming available. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Relax and unwind with massages and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a health club and an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy international cuisine at Mosaic, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a pool view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Nairobi? This hotel has 958 square feet (89 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 4 meeting rooms. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Mosaic - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Terrace Bar - Level 1 - This bar serves dinner and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 23 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Mosaic
  • Terrace Bar - Level 1

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • 958 square feet of conference space
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2016
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Chef service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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 must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 8 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 23 for adults and USD 15 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 35 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 3)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30 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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and 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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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Royal Canaan Nairobi Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 118 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Fawz, Vallejo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Edman

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay and staff are very friendly...Always stay with Royal Canan hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Edman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
He couldn’t find my reservation. Took 15 min to find it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Idan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good amenities, nice breakfast, good security, very pleasant staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lual, Columbia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joycelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bashir, WESTERVILLE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and great customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bashir, WESTERVILLE

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Athian

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anton

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I enjoyed the stay and want to thank you everyone for their friendly service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abeba Baraki

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a fantastic stay at this hotel! The facilities are impressively modern one standout feature was the automatic door sign system for "Clean" or "Do Not Disturb," which was both convenient and thoughtful. The room was spotless and well-maintained, and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout my stay. Great job to the entire team!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

fartun

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawud William

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajeev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good facility, good service, good restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dominique

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place, friendly for both the pocket, guest and value for money.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy, Roswell

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and pleasant. Great for a small meeting or celebration but also Staycation.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Poul

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Fair hotel

Fine hotel. Very little space for work. Useless pool. Outdoor area uncosy. Nice personnel. Decent food. Good gym! - but needs a cleaning. Fine but small rooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Kampala

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

We would like to thank the staff they were so good to us and we highly recommend this place. Family friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuot

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024