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Red Buffalo House Hotel

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with restaurant, near Nairobi National Park

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Front of property
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Lounge
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Balcony
Escape to Red Buffalo House Hotel, where a garden and outdoor furniture offer the perfect blend of tranquility and adventure. Unwind with a drink at the bar or enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant while taking advantage of in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, free self parking, and more.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (10)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self-serve laundry
  • TV in a common area
  • Reception hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is HK$97
HK$115 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exterior

Sky Park Lounge

  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk
The price is HK$134
HK$159 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Aug - 14 Aug
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About the area

Map
Swaminarayan street, Langata, Nairobi

What's nearby

  • Nairobi National Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Yaya Centre - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Kenyatta International Convention Centre - 9 min drive - 6.6 km
  • David Sheldrick Elephant & Rhino Orphanage - 14 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Giraffe Centre - 14 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 11 min drive
  • Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.) - 24 min drive
  • Syokimau Station - 22 min drive
  • Nairobi Station - 24 min drive
  • Syokimau SGR Railway Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carnivore - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Inn / Chicken Inn Langata - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Spring Valley Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Big Square - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chicken Inn - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Red Buffalo House Hotel

Red Buffalo House Hotel puts you a short five-minute drive from Nairobi National Park. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. A snack bar/deli and a garden are other highlights.

Languages

English

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Up to 12 children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • On-site parking is limited

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • Reception hall
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
ROOM

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch Smart TV
  • Satellite TV channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Chef

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Access via exterior corridors
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Special features

Dining

On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately KES 200 to 500 for adults and KES 200 to 500 for children

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Long-term renters welcome.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Red Buffalo House Nairobi
Red Buffalo House Hotel Nairobi
Red Buffalo House Hotel Guesthouse
Red Buffalo House Hotel Guesthouse Nairobi
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Frequently asked questions

Does Red Buffalo House Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Red Buffalo House Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Red Buffalo House Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Red Buffalo House Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Red Buffalo House Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an on-site casino at Red Buffalo House Hotel?

No, this guest house doesn't have a casino, but Lucky 8 Casino (12-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Red Buffalo House Hotel and nearby?

Red Buffalo House Hotel has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Red Buffalo House Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers local and international cuisine.

What's the area around Red Buffalo House Hotel like?

Red Buffalo House Hotel is in Lang'ata, a short 12-minute walk from Uhuru Gardens Memorial Park.

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Red Buffalo House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Breakfast
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Reviews

8/10 Good

Good food
Lazarus, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

The staff was great.
tom, 5-night trip

8/10 Good

It felt like a comfortable hostel
Madeline, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

These guys were great. we were a little upset by a failed booking at a different place but they more than made up for it. The food and rooms were good. The garden was lovely for yoga and relaxing. If the coffee bar opened a little earlier it would be full marks
RAVEN, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

They have this soldier they call Maasai. Wow that dude is on top and very helpfull. Kudos guyz my stay was super great.
Jorum, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Good hotel with attentive staff.
Jeff Kamande, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice quiet and comfortable
raheem, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Friendly staff, good spaces to relax.. however room toilet small and lacks good ventilation, noisy at night due to proximity to a busy highway and limited dining experience.
TOM, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

A lovely little hotel.

We had a lovely stay here, a perfect place to land on arrival in Kenya. The staff were really kind and helpful and the food from the restaurant was delicious. Lovely views of the garden from our room.
M, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice hotel and I like staying here when I'm in Nairobi. The staff treat me very well and the food is good. I like spending evenings in the garden and it is peaceful. The deluxe rooms are big. Thanks guys.
Martha, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice hotel with good food. Drinks prices were completely reasonable and it is near CBD but not inside CBD. Had a nice dinner in the garden with the garden lights and music and breakfast was a lot for the price. It was good.
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I had a good time and the hotel and staff were very nice thank you.
Lydiah, 1-night trip

4/10 Poor

Pathetic. Terrible. Poor meals and expensive. It is a brothel not a hotel. Go there at your own risk
KENNEDY, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

We had a good stay
Paul, 1-night trip

2/10 Terrible

When I arrived the generator was running so I asked whether it will run all night and whether there was electricity. I was assured that there would be electricity. When I got to the room it was dump and smelled like mold. They had a fan running though to try and dry it I guess. I left to go the other side of the city. When I came back the motel was dark with no one in sight. A few hoots brought the maasai who
Levis Kamau, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

What a great experience. Already booked to return next week!
Faudia Aziza, 6-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I had a good time and the staff were great as usual. Thanks again and see you soon!

10/10 Excellent

We had a good time. The room was nice. The food was fantastic. We had the pork ribs and chicken which were fantastic.The prices are affordable. We are definitely going back again!
Wanjiku, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Cleanliness is wanting
Joshua, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Had a good stay. Thanks.
Craig, 1-night trip

4/10 Poor

Proximity to where I was going
Collins, 1-night trip

4/10 Poor

It doesn't look the same as it appears in pictures posted in the Expedia website.
Thomas, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

The property is located in between slums and high end apartments. Gives an individual of what living in Nairobi is like
Eric David, 6-night trip

10/10 Excellent

For me i like to come back...........
Dieter, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I have stayed at a few hotels in Nairobi but his one was good and not expensive at all. Staff was good and the room was nice and big. Had a great dinner from Chef Paul. Will come back again. Thank you so much.
Martha, 1-night trip