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Red Buffalo House Hotel

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near Nairobi National Park

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Front of property
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Balcony
Lounge
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

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is HK$97
HK$114 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Netflix
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Double Room

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room

Highlights

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

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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

  • Syokimau Station - 22 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carnivore - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Inn / Chicken Inn Langata - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Paris Lounge Langata - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Artcaffe - Freedom Heights - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Red Buffalo House - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Red Buffalo House Hotel

Guest house near Nairobi National Park
Take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities and a bar at Red Buffalo House Hotel. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), outdoor furniture and a 24-hour front desk
  • A TV in reception and a reception hall
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and soap
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services and satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, a personal chef and free infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: KES 200 to 500 for adults and KES 200 to 500 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
12 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately KES 200 to 500 for adults and KES 200 to 500 for children

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, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Red Buffalo House Nairobi
Red Buffalo House Hotel Nairobi
Red Buffalo House Hotel Guesthouse
Red Buffalo House Hotel Guesthouse Nairobi

Frequently asked questions

Is Red Buffalo House Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Red Buffalo House Hotel?

As of 1 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Red Buffalo House Hotel on 2 Nov 2025 start from HK$96.88, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Red Buffalo House Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Red Buffalo House Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Red Buffalo House Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Red Buffalo House Hotel located?

Located in Nairobi West, this guesthouse is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Nairobi National Park and 8 mi (12.8 km) from Karen Blixen Museum.

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Red Buffalo House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 77 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good for the price and welcoming staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

raheem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Disliked: Cleanliness
Cleanliness is wanting
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dieter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For me i like to come back...........
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Eric David

Liked: Staff & service
The property is located in between slums and high end apartments. Gives an individual of what living in Nairobi is like
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Edward

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I only stayed one night checked out all night loud music, very unfriendly staff at check, no hot water it was a nightmare never again i paid two for 2 nights just wanted out , no water even to wash never recommended to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Alma

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Im very sorey to say this but we see online is not what is onsite, first of all, there was no water in the washroom, its also unsafe in a way that someone kept knocking and trying to open my room in the middle of the night. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Ronald

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The sheet wasn't clean, the food was cold . I booked online and given a cumulative discount of 15$ and pay at the premises. At the premises i was given a different price different from the online discount by expedia of 2072ksh but later the staffer was nice and agreed to give me a discount. But mostly on the kitchen side try to amend it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Morine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Red Buffalo house is a rundown bar with filthy rooms that they have taken good photos of to scam people. The grounds of the place look bad and the place feels unsecured with lots of people in the bar area. The bathroom of room was very tiny with a tiny sink that I could not use. To sum it all up, I woke up to a flooded room bse the bathroom roof leaks. There was no staff on site in the morning untill I had to leave to find another place to freshen up
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
For the price it was decent, just some minor things that need to be improved like some broken tiles
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
By 8am the chef was yet to arrive to provide the said breakfast. The building needs some painting. Rust is the order of the day. Need mosquito nets in all the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Chioma

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The environment is quite with a lot of trees
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lazarus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Madeline

It felt like a comfortable hostel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

tom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorum

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have this soldier they call Maasai. Wow that dude is on top and very helpfull. Kudos guyz my stay was super great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Levis Kamau

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

KENNEDY

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pathetic. Terrible. Poor meals and expensive. It is a brothel not a hotel. Go there at your own risk
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAVEN

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

8/10 Good

TOM

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything, especially the staff. Such wonderful people. The Red Buffalo is a hidden gem. I would recommend it to anyone visiting Nairobi.
Stayed 21 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff Kamande

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel with attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024