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Karen Gables

4.6(230 reviews)

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It feels like staying in someone's luxurious country home — cozy fireplaces everywhere, English breakfast that's absolutely excellent, and grounds beautiful enough to wander for hours. The rooms are comfortable and well-maintained, and staff are incredibly kind without being intrusive.

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Wheelchair accessible

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4.6

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Based on 230 reviews

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Stephanie Goebel

4 months ago

This is the best bed & breakfast. It strikes the completely right balance of feeling like you’re staying in someone’s luxurious country home and you’re staying in a hotel. The staff is so kind and att...

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Jonathan Woodall

5 months ago

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Chad Williams

a year ago

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wayne weideman

a year ago

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Fatema Alseelawi

a year ago

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Karen KE, Mbagathi Ridge, Nairobi, Kenya

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Karen Gables is located at Karen KE, Mbagathi Ridge, Nairobi, Kenya, Karen, Nairobi.

Karen Gables has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 230 reviews.

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WHAT A RELAXED AND GRAND WAY to begin our bucket list trip to East Africa From the outset, we were torn between spending the first 4 nites of our 3 week safari adventures in either Karen Gables or on...

What a charming and beautifully decorated place. You could spend a day just going room to room and looking at everything. Beautiful grounds with a nice pool, and phenomenal food. Very much appreciated...

It is a delightful home turned hotel with very good food & bar. The intimate dining areas in and around the house are particularly fun. We had great service and enjoyed the interesting decor and beaut...

This place is incredibly beautiful and serene. The staff are exceptionally friendly, and everything is impeccably clean. The food is excellent, offering a wide variety of dishes to choose from. The ga...