Close to Jomo Kenyatta international airport, a conveniently located hotel on the border with Nairobi National Park
Multiple restaurants, bars, business facilities, spa, indoor pool, and outdoor pool facing Nairobi National Park
A mix of air-conditioned rooms and suites with park or city views and wi-fi connection
Nairobi National Park, shopping, museums, and restaurants
If you have time to spend, enjoy Ole Sereni’s wellness and dining options.
Ole-Sereni’s Duma Spa offers a range of pampering treatments, including signature facials and massages – ideal for post-travel relaxation. There’s also a well-equipped gym and an outdoor swimming pool. At Emara Ole-Sereni, the impressive rooftop infinity pool showcases spectacular views of the Nairobi cityscape.
Ole-Sereni’s restaurant has views overlooking Nairobi National Park and includes an adjoining sports bar. The hotel caters to special dietary requirements as long as management is notified in advance. Newer Emara Ole-Sereni has a fresher, more contemporary feel, some interesting dining options, and a swanky rooftop bar.
Ole-Sereni and Emara Ole-Sereni are located just off the Mombasa Road, approximately 12 kilometres from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and neighbouring Nairobi National Park. Despite the close proximity, guests should leave 1–1.5 hours for transfer times, particularly during the busier weekday hours. It’s approximately 8 km by car to Wilson Airport for domestic flight arrivals and departures.
Ole-Sereni has a selection of restaurants, including a steakhouse and a fine dining restaurant.
There’s also 24-hour room service for those who prefer to dine in-room, and the hotel has a spa, a well-equipped gym, and an outdoor swimming pool. At Emara Ole-Sereni, you’ll find an all-day buffet restaurant and a ground-floor café serving French pastries, coffee, and desserts. The Sky Lounge has one of the best rooftop terraces in Nairobi, with impressive views over the city and Nairobi National Park.
Rooms at Ole-Sereni are divided into three categories: Cozy Rooms, Club Rooms, and Wow Suites.
Cozy Rooms are entry-level accommodations facing either the park or the city, Club Rooms are larger and have small balconies, and Wow Suites feature separate living rooms, jacuzzis, and guest bathrooms. All accommodations are air conditioned and include Wi-Fi connection, electronic safes, LCD TVs, and minibars. Emara Ole-Sereni is more upscale in style, with a selection of city- and park-facing rooms and suites with a choice of double or twin configurations. Oversized windows boast panoramic views, and each unit has a tea-and-coffee station, mini-fridge, high-speed internet, and direct dial telephone.
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