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The Heron By Sarovar Portico India

Property class: 4

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A traditional interior with ornate wall decorations, a red sofa with multiple cushions, a wooden chair, and a coffee table.
A restaurant with wooden furniture and a view of the street.
An indoor swimming pool with a water fountain, palm trees, and a bar area with people.
Exterior
A spacious lounge area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a bar counter.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $72
$62 nightly
$72 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22

Explore the area

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Jakaya Kikwete Road, Opposite Provincial Police Headquarters, Nairobi, 00100
  • Place, Uhuru Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Nairobi
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Kenyatta International Convention Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden bench, a desk, and a mirror.

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a phone, two wall-mounted lamps, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Premier Suite, 1 Double Bed

A living room with a sofa, armchair, and a small table with a decorative item. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

Premier Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • City view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden headboard, a wardrobe, and a bedside table.

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden bench, a desk, and a mirror.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Nairobi

A stay at The Heron By Sarovar Portico India places you in the heart of Nairobi, within a 5-minute drive of Nairobi Hospital and University of Nairobi. .This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Kenyatta International Convention Centre and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Arboretum.

What's nearby

  • Uhuru Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Central Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Nairobi - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • City Market - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Kenyatta International Convention Centre - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station - 26 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bricklayers Arms - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Serena Nairobi Hotel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Java Upper Hill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Daily Café & Bistro - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Heron By Sarovar Portico India

The Heron By Sarovar Portico India offers 108 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a steam room.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 108 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a health club, an outdoor pool, and a steam room. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy Regional cuisine at BASHASHA, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 5 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle 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 AM.
BASHASHA - This coffee shop specializes in Regional cuisine and serves light fare only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
CASBAH - This bar serves lunch and dinner. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
MDALASINI - This fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: KES 2,500 for adults and KES 1,500 for children
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • BASHASHA
  • CASBAH
  • MDALASINI

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Health club
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1"on-site accessible parking spaces 1", on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)

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 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are available for KES 30.0 per day

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately KES 2500 for adults and KES 1500 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: KES 4500 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: KES 4500
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Rollaway bed fee: KES 30.0 per day

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Heron Portico

Heron Portico Hotel

Heron Portico Hotel Nairobi

Heron Portico Nairobi

Heron Hotel Nairobi

The Heron By Sarovar Portico India Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 341 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 341 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 341 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 341 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 341 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the staff are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

JONATHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access for Wilson Airport so good for a short stop over.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

LINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
5 Stars - Everything was wonderful ✨, especially the staff 😊👍.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a home away from home. Staff are unparalleled.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely heated swimming pool. Good food and service.clean nice rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yohannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very good place to stay, and great value for money.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spa was great, food delicious and people/atmosphere wonderful. Thanks especially to Emily Dennis Wesley
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent rooms, customer service and location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were good vegetarian options available at the hotel restaurant. It is a lovely hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel - comfortable and modern but still feels like Africa.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is nice. Emily was very helpful at breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff at Heron are second to none! Truly a home away from home!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool is heated, and property safe/clean/lovely. The staff is great, and there are good vegetarian options in the restaurant. We appreciated being able to get a late checkout, and storing luggage while we went on safari. We would stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pool was warm in the morning, and Gym and Spa staff were terrific.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, comfortable with a local appearance - the right balance of traditional Kenya and modern comforts - staff were extremely helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andre Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall I enjoyed my stay. All the staff were polite and welcoming. My room was ideal.That breakfast buffet was good every day, likewise the cafe, pool and gym. Next time I am in Nairobi, I will return to this hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aynan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Customer service is 10/10, also is good location close to malls , classy restaurants. I would recommend to everyone that visiting to Nairobi .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good experience
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and neat. The swimming pool was perfect, and the spa and gym staff very friendly. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yohannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful, and has a unique quality and ambiance. Very much liked it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great, as usual
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023