Oakwood Hotel

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Warm, unassuming rooms with Wi-Fi in an informal hotel featuring a restaurant & a bar.

Google reviews

• STSteve T.Google review · 1 Aug 2025

  The Oakwood is one of the hotels I stayed at most often when I was working in Kenya. The main problem with it is that it does not have a real parking lot. If I was driving to Nairobi, I would usually stay someplace else, but if I was taking a Peugeot down from upcountry, the location here can’t be beat.

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• BMBeth M.Google review · 14 Nov 2022

  The proof is in the patronage: Oakwood has been my go-to Nairobi hotel since I discovered it nearly 20 years. I've been coming to Kenya for the last 45 years and there is no other place that I've remained as loyal to. I've also brought several friends here over the years who have also made it their base whenever they come to town. Why? - Great location for a reasonable price. Right in the central business district at less than a quarter of the price of the nearby big name hotels. Are the rooms comparable? No. Are they comfortable and clean? Yes! - Super helpful and friendly staff. Front desk, waiters, and cleaning staff are all fantastic! They'll go the extra mile for you every time! - Excellent security. I've never had any problems in all the years I've stayed here. Only downside is that parking is a problem. The hotel fronts on busy Kimathi st. So, coming with your own car can be a challenge. But, if you come by taxi and have luggage, you just need to alert the watchman who stands at the front entrance. He will meet you at the alley behind the hotel to help you. Highly recommend! Check it out!

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• EDElizabeth D.Google review · 14 Nov 2022

  The Oakwood has excellent service, a friendly staff, and a great breakfast. It is in walking distance to shops, one of the Maasai markets, and a good grocery store. I highly recommend it for short or long stays in Nairobi. Affordable, quiet, comfortable.

• TMTabasamu M.Google review · 10 Oct 2019

  Ambience from the 80s. It's quite historic. They actually have those old lifts that you see in movies. It's like a 4 star hotel. Open 24 hours ❤️❤️❤️❤️. Quiet place. It's a hidden jewel. Good food. Menu is a la carte. Food is always fresh. Prepared on oder by the Chef so expect a bit of a wait. Food is worth the wait. Staff are courteous. Good place to sit and talk.

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• GUGoogle userGoogle review · 2 Sep 2019

  The suite was huge and nice. If you stay for more than 2 weeks they even give you a welcome gift which would be a bottle of soft drink, cornflakes, crisps, a lotus powder pack and some bit more. I don't really remember everything. House cleaning services were good. The breakfast was good too. Not much variety for vegetarians though. But good enough otherwise. Loved my stay here.

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