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The Sarova Stanley

5.0 star property
A historic Nairobi sanctuary where travelers can savor Thai cuisine, enjoy spa treatments, and swim while staying connected in Kenya's capital

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The Sarova Stanley in Nairobi Central is a luxurious haven. Guests can dine at three restaurants with Thai cuisine, rejuvenate at Tulia Spa, or swim in the outdoor pool. The historic property features designer stores and free WiFi throughout.
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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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2 bars/lounges, poolside bar

Stanley Club Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Club Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, desk

Stanley Queen Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Stanley Club Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Club Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Stanley Premium Club Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Club Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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City view

Heritage Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Club Lounge
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Stanley Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Nairobi Central neighborhood, The Sarova Stanley is connected to a shopping center. Kenya Railway Golf Club and Royal Nairobi Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Nairobi Railway Museum and Arboretum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Nairobi City Stadium or Nyayo National Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Nairobi travel guide
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Corner of Kenyatta Ave. and Kimathi St., Nairobi, 00100

What's nearby

  • Ripe mangoes stacked at a local fruit and vegetable market in Kenya, Nairobi; Shutterstock ID 124598530; Purchase Order: -
    City Market
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nairobi Landmarks, Kenya
    Kenyatta International Convention Centre
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • In my opinion the best hotel in Nairobi, its cozy and welcomming.
    University of Nairobi
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • City Square
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Uhuru Park
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station
    25 min drive
  • Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Azuri Cafe n resturant
    2 min walk
  • Thai-Chi
    1 min walk
  • Cafe Pronto
    2 min walk
  • Azuri
    2 min walk
  • Java Mama Ngina
    4 min walk

About this property

The Sarova Stanley

Luxury historic hotel located in Nairobi Central
Take advantage of a poolside bar, designer stores on site, and a coffee shop/cafe at The Sarova Stanley. Indulge in a deep-tissue massage, Ayurvedic treatments, and a manicure/pedicure at Tulia Spa, the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Thai cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool along with pool umbrellas
  • Free valet parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), concierge services, and a banquet hall
  • A porter/bellhop, wedding services, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 212 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, free tea bags/instant coffee, and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of the World.

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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 secured valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Pool Deck Restaurant
  • Thai Chi Restaurant
  • The Exchange Bar
  • Thorn Tree Cafe

Things to do

  • Designer stores
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,443 square feet of conference space
  • 9 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • 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.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1902
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer to the property via required shuttle and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance 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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 20 (one-way)
  • 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 50 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
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
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
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Sarova Stanley
Sarova Stanley Hotel
Sarova Stanley Hotel Nairobi
Sarova Stanley Nairobi
Stanley Sarova
The Sarova Stanley Hotel
The Sarova Stanley Nairobi
The Sarova Stanley Hotel Nairobi

Frequently asked questions

Does The Sarova Stanley have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Sarova Stanley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sarova Stanley?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Sarova Stanley?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does The Sarova Stanley provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 40 per person applies.

Where is The Sarova Stanley located?

Located in Nairobi Central, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Maasai Market, Tom Mboya Statue, and National Archives. City Hall and Jeevanjee Gardens are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

The Sarova Stanley Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 506 out of 791 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 791 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 791 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 791 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 791 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly helpful and provided me an extremely safe and enjoyable stay. The hotel is beautiful and the rooms are large and spotlessly clean. Probably the best hotel I’ve ever stayed at and I’ve traveled the world .
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

david andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very pleasant and helpful. The restaurants were excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANIL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent service with nice amenities and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANIL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable room, excellent service
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel with attentive and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Pilar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff, very attentive and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rose Mwaka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

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

Great place

Excellent hotel. Centrally located. Fabulous restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older, beautiful hotel with a lot of character and charm had everything that you wanted. The staff was friendly, accommodating, and helpful. Couldn’t ask for a better people I would definitely stay in this hotel again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ira H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old world charm and character with modern conveniences and incredibly caring staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff here are excellent. Very welcoming and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was warm and friendly, the rooms were clean and comfortable. Charming 125 year old hotel with a lot of history. The breakfasts were spectacular, plan on getting that added.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely historic hotel in the centre of Nairobi. We had a club room which gave us access to the 1902 Lounge. The service from the hotel staff was excellent and we had a great history tour of the hotel from Maxwell, who was very knowledgeable. It was a very memorable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yadav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice swimming pool still can be used after checked out which was really helpful to wait.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mawin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and staff
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Boris

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

A nice hotel

This is a high quality hotel. The rooms were clean and comfortable, the staff was friendly. We liked our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yadav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and excellent service. It is in the core area and you feel a bit noisy otherwise we really had an excellent stay!! Staff are very polite and service oriented.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loretta Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Excellent food
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The level of service from everyone was incredible
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sarova is a beautiful property. But what makes it exceptional is the staff - they are beyond excellent. Their service is outstanding. This property is highly recommended for visitors to Nairobi.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic hotel; wonderful staff; highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent time. Wonderful place, great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

tabytha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Stay, friendly staff
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David Odhiambo Mumbo

Liked: Amenities
Simply the best staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The quality of service and facilities, definitely 5%
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025