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2nd Ngong Avenue | Upper Hill, PO Box 40842, Nairobi 00100, Kenya
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Country Lodge
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Toronto
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21 reviews 21 reviews
21 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Simple but solid in all aspects: rooms; gym (but get rid of the air freshner; breakfast; security.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 20, 2012

I have stayed at the Country Lodge about half a dozen times in the past three years. So long as the price doesn't increase it will remain my preferred choice in Nairobi. The Country Lodge is pretty simple but solid.

I like the rooms, especially the good-sized desks.

The gym is good although they should get rid of the automatic air fresher - I don't think breathing in those chemicals is good for my lungs (I don't care if the gym smells a little like a gym).

Breakfast: very fine.

Dinner: they don't offer this but I go for sushi at The Fairview next door.

So long as they don't increase the price (at least not very much) and I will keep returning.

  • Stayed February 2012, traveled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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New York, New York, United States
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“A safe, clean hotel...”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 20, 2012

This is a simple, clean hotel with sparing amenities. There is no restaurant, although they do serve breakfast. The room was nice, but nothing remarkable. The location is great - in a very safe area.

The reason I can't give it 4 or 5 stars is mostly because the hotel is cheap in ways that are surprising. There is no tissue box in the room. There is no hair dryer in the room. There is no shower gel, just a tiny bar of soap presumably meant to be used both for the sink and the shower. I had to go down to the front desk for more soap, and to borrow the hair dryer. Also, even though there were two of us staying, they only gave us one key card, so I had to ask for another. If they just fixed these things, this hotel would get my 4 star rating.

  • Stayed August 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Three excellent stays”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 16, 2012

I recently spent three separate one-night stays at the Country Lodge and was very happy with the accomodations. The rooms and decor are basic, with clean lines and blond wood. The showers are excellent with hot water and plentiful pressure. My rooms were all on courtyard side so it was quiet even with the windows wide open for ventilation. Cleanliness is excellent. The breakfast is plentiful and served in a very nice dining area. Having the Fairview's restaurants right next door is very convenient. Service was kind, though perhaps not as outgoing as it could be. Returning for my second and third stays I was offered a warm welcome back, however. And I was thoroughly surprised on my third stay, which happened to be my birthday, to be presented with cake and a card. This was a very unexpected and thoughtful touch and really made my day.

  • Stayed August 2012, traveled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Ideal business hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 15, 2012

Modern, clean, comfortable hotel. No air con so if you are travelling in the summer, might be a little uncomfortable but perfect for travelling in August. While not as cheap as it once was, well priced by Nairobi standards and neighbouring Fairview hotel provides good eateries for lunch and dinner.

  • Stayed August 2012, traveled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“stop over for safari”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 14, 2012

The stay was a stop over for safari.
Good clean arrangements .
Very vacation hotel, no locals , only people on holiday.
Lovely kind people, gracious and helpful.
No place to eat had to leave the hotel for dinner, nice breakfast.
Nice air flow, I was there after the rainy season, and it was a cooler season, probably gets too hot during summer with no air conditioning.

  • Stayed August 2012, traveled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Country Hotel
Country Hotel Nairobi
Address: 2nd Ngong Avenue | Upper Hill, PO Box 40842, Nairobi 00100, Kenya
Region: Kenya > Nairobi
Amenities:
Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Shuttle Bus service Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#2 Best Value Hotels in Nairobi
#5 Business Hotels in Nairobi
Price Range: $$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Country lodge- Nairobi's most popular limited service hotel(bed and breakfast). It has eighty four rooms designed for the business traveller with unbeatable rates that offers true value for money without compromising on service delivery and comfort. Our room rates include bed, breakfast, wifi and all taxes. Located in Nairobi's upper hill, the hotel provides a peaceful, quiet and safe environment. ... more   less 
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