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Emeli Hotel

3.5 star property
Nairobi hotel with outdoor pool and indoor pool

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Located in Ngara West, Emeli Hotel offers a warm welcome with continental breakfast and international cuisine at the rooftop restaurant. Relax by the indoor or outdoor pool, take in city views from your room with free WiFi, or enjoy an evening stroll on the sun-kissed rooftop terrace. With an area shuttle and 24-hour front desk nearby attractions are within reach.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Restaurants
  • Indoor pool and outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • 24-hour room service
  • Childcare
  • Meeting rooms
  • Area shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Conference space
  • Concierge services

Feel at home (6)

  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Television
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free self-parking
  • Outdoor swimming pools

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Pool Access, City View

Highlights

Balcony
LED TV
Designer toiletries
Free bottled water
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Park View

Highlights

Balcony
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Free bottled water
Living room
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Kipande Road P.O Box 54204, Nairobi, NAI, 00200

What's nearby

  • University of Nairobi - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Aga Khan University Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Kenyatta International Convention Centre - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Sarit Centre - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • United Nations Office at Nairobi - 9 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 16 min drive
  • Nairobi (NBO-Jomo Kenyatta Intl.) - 29 min drive
  • Syokimau Station - 27 min drive
  • Nairobi Station - 29 min drive
  • Syokimau SGR Railway Station - 30 min drive
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Lord Delamere Terrace - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Boulevard Hotel Nairobi - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chandarana Supermarket - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mawimbi Seafood - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Number 7 Cocktail Bar - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Emeli Hotel

Emeli Hotel features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute drive of United Nations Office at Nairobi. After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Also, Nairobi National Park and Thika Road Mall are within a short drive.
VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 52 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Minimum check-in age – 18

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport; 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

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

    • Supervised childcare*

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site valet parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Off-site

    • Area shuttle*

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour room service

Travelling with children

  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • An indoor pool

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LED television

Sleep well

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
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Special features

Dining

On-site venue – Overlooking the pool, this restaurant specialises in international cuisine.
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 20 per night

Policies

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Discover

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Emeli Hotel?

Yes, there's an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Emeli Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Emeli Hotel?

Yes, there's free self and valet parking.

Is there an on-site casino at Emeli Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Lucky 8 Casino (7-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Emeli Hotel and nearby?

Emeli Hotel has an outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near Emeli Hotel?

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

What's the area around Emeli Hotel like?

Emeli Hotel is a short 8-minute walk from Nairobi National Museum and 11 minutes' walk from University of Nairobi.

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Emeli Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Poor

Hotel closed down since April 2018!!
I have used Expedia numerous times without problems. However, this time we arrived to find the hotel had been closed since April of this year!! We booked this hotel in May!! And now, looking back at some reviews there is one that says the same thing so why are you still advertising it. Luckily, we had a very kind taxi driver who drove us to another hotel . I am very disappointed and hope you will refund the hotel cost, £59.86, together with the extra taxi cost,£7, as soon as possible. I look forward to your comments and hope you remove this hotel to stop other people having the same experience!
Frances, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

I didn't stay in, I found the hotel closed meaning no longer operational for more more than a month as I was told by the security guard at the gate. I had to find another hotel. I want a full refund.
2-night trip

6/10 Good

Suihkusta ei tullut lämmintä vettä, aamiainen niukka

2/10 Poor

Pessimo
Emeli hotel, molto ingannevoli le foto sul sito, la realtà è molto diversa, dire disastroso è dire poco, camere piccolissime e tristissime, bagno con rubinetto rotto, soffione doccia rotto e attaccato al soffitto, niente acqua calda, niente phon, un solo asciugamano. Ho cambiato tre stanze in due giorni ma erano tutte pessime. Piscina coperta guasta. Colazione continentale??? Ma non scherziamo! Rumoroso e sporco Da dimenticare
Elena, 2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Staff are nice, WiFi work well, good breakfast
We have booked superior room and room is pretty big and nice. Only one thing that room not really clean as we expected in what we paid. A bit noisy on the road but ok. Staff are very nice and happy to help. Good breakfast there also
Nutsiree, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Agradable hotel que no resulta caro.
Muy agradable el personal y la estancia en sí. Sólo existieron algunos problemas para lograr conectarme a la red. También la regadera del baño no tenía puerta ni cortina, por lo cual estaba frío a la hora del baño.
Armando, 2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Correct
Ras
Boutlelis, 2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

SUPER ACCOMMODATING HOTEL.
We were a group of 3 adults traveling and the hotel was so kind to set up another bed in the suite area without us even asking. Staff was super nice and were to make sure we had everything we needed. Even had the stomach meds that I so needed.
Mary, 3-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Comfortable and clean hotel with great service.
Emeli hotel was very clean and comfortable. The staff were amazing and very accommodating! Breakfast was delicious - good quality, fresh food. Wished my stay was much longer than 1 night!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

the city view
I stayed in a Suite that faces the city if you undisturbed by the morning commute they are the best,
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

DON'T book this! We got robbed inside the hotel!
DON'T book this hotel. We got robbed inside the hotel the 11th of July 2016 while eating dinner. They took all the electronics, camera, charger, etc. We contacted the hotel staff to call the police but they first refused which is against the law in Kenya. The manager for the security came 1.5 h later and got very annoyed that the hotel didn't call the police which they in the end said they did, the police confirmed they never called. The security manager which is from a separate company brought us to the police to help us.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Hade bokat rummet för 3 nätter (semester). Negativt: Väldigt litet rum, ingen ac, inget trevligt område, dålig mat, iskallt duschvatten, hårda sängar. Positivt: snäll och hjälpsam personal, bra Wi-fi, tv-kanaler, fin utsikt från restaurang/bar som ligger längst upp.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Ok Hotel near city center. Rooms are good and clean, but the food could was nothing special. With the price for the Hotelroom you would expect a better breakfast. The service from the staff was good and friendly.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Nettes Hotel für einen Stadturlaub in Nairobi,
Nettes Hotel. schöner Empfang, Rezeption problemloser Check in und Check out, sehr nettes hilfsbereites Personal.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Location is close to the city centre
staff are awesome people, price is very reasonable and great breakfast
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

의외로 괜찮은
아쉬운 점은 냉장고와 에어컨이 없어서 아쉬웠지만 에어컨은 불편한 점이 없었습니다. 기대안한 숙소였지만 괜찮은 수영장과 친절한 직원들. 깨끗한 침구류.. 그리고 주변에 멋지 레스토랑도 있어서 아주만족스러웠습니다.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Stay somewhere else!
The bed was too hard and we had to take the cushions off the couch to pad it in order to sleep comfortably. World's tiniest bathroom is here!! If you weigh more than 150 lbs, don't expect to get in/out of the shower stall easily. The sliding glass door only allows very skinny people in! When you turn on the water heater, you get scalding hot water. Your other choice is freezing cold water! We had to "help" each other shower as 1 would stand outside and turn the water heater on & off as required so that we would neither burn nor freeze! The TV was on the wall, right in front of the balcony door. If you weren't careful, you would go head first into the TV when leaving the balcony.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Very simple stay
If you plan to spend a lot of time at the hotel, then this is not for you. We stayed just one night then left in the morning. Before we left, we walked to the National Museum. My room had a view of the Nairobi River Park (also known as John Michuki Memorial Park). The traffic from the busy street below could be heard but I had earplugs. The pool is beautiful and clean, with a fabulous view. The restaurant was open for complementary breakfast but didn't seem to have food any other time of day. However, we ordered in the middle of the day and were able to get small snacks and drinks. The rooms are small but comfortable.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Good stay
A very clean and quiet room, perfect after a long journey. Friendly staff. Would book again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

Prima, maar niet zoals de verwachting aangaven
Stopcontacten zitten ver verstopt onder een kastje, geen airconditioning op de kamer en ontzettend gehorig s'nachts. Zwembad op het dakterras is prima. Wifi op de kamer was beperkt, maar deed het wel. En het bestellen van eten duurde ontzettend land en was afgekoeld eer je het kreeg.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Easy walk to Natural History Museum
Lovely view of park around museum from the one side. Unfortunately that side also faces the road which makes it rather noisy. Staff were very pleasant and helpful.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Hotel Construction and Facilities are very good
The Hotel Staff and Guards were excellent. I missed my flight and came one day late and was given a superior room in compensation. Excellent initiative. Very good buffet breakfast. Hot showers and magnificent View Roof top Pool. The staff accommodated myself and my friends entertaining ourselves well past closing hours [2am].
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Very friendly and helpful staff! Great food and beautiful rooftop view!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Nairobi Visit
Not my first trip to Nairobi. Will stay here again. No Air Conditioning but that's not unusual. Traffic jams in the area affect access to the Hotel sometimes. Food was average with nice view from restaurant. Room was clean and Hotel grounds were secure. Staff was great and helpful.