Karen Blixen Coffee Garden & Cottages Nairobi

Karen Blixen Coffee Garden & Cottages Nairobi is set in what used to be Karen Blixen’s old coffee farm estate. It is located in the heart of Karen, in beautiful gardens and a peaceful suburb approximately 20 miles from downtown Nairobi, Kenya. It is located in a beautiful, peaceful setting on Karen Road, about half a mile from the Karen Golf and Country Club.

It is the site of the original farmhouse, which was part of the Blixen property. Centrally and conveniently located, it is a short walk from the Karen Blixen Museum, Kazuri Bead Factory, and an easy 10-minute drive from the popular Daphne Sheldrick Elephant & Rhino Orphanage as well as the Giraffe Centre. Just 10 minutes away, it is also well-placed for a game drive in Nairobi National Park where one can spot the big game with the city skyline in the background.

The Southern bypass makes Wilson Airport, which is used for all safari flights in Kenya, a quick 20-minute drive. The bypass combined with the new Express Way on Mombasa Rd makes transfer to/from Jomo Kenyatta a breeze. Butterflies and birds are seen around the gardens among the sweet-smelling frangipani and brightly colored bougainvillea.

Diners can choose different areas for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The Blixen Pool Bar & Restaurant has an elegant and stylishly furnished indoor restaurant, a cozy bar with a fireplace and huge skylights, an adjacent pergola, and a garden right next to the beautiful heated pool. In-house guests can enjoy room service.

Accommodation & Facilities

Karen Blixen Coffee Garden & Cottages provides a range of accommodation options across 7 cottages. These include
✓3 Classic Rooms
✓ 6 Junior Suites
✓ 3 Deluxe Rooms
✓1 specially designated honeymoon cottage. Each cottage is versatile, offering configurations as single, double, or twin rooms. Upon request, a baby cot can be provided, and additional beds are available in the Deluxe Rooms and honeymoon cottage, ensuring flexibility and comfort for all guests.

Karen Blixen Coffee Garden & Cottages Nairobi Dining Experience

Karen Blixen’s passion for cooking blossomed from a rich tapestry of French, English, Italian, and Danish culinary influences. At Karen Blixen Coffee Garden & Cottages, we proudly revive her original recipes from the 1920s and 30s, offering guests a taste of historical gastronomy meticulously researched and recreated. Our menu goes beyond nostalgia, blending cosmopolitan flavors inspired by the Far East, India, and Africa, ensuring a culinary journey that delights the senses.

Indulge in our offerings, ranging from succulent beef and lamb to expertly grilled fish and sumptuous vegetarian dishes crafted from the freshest local ingredients. Enhance your dining experience with our extensive selection of the world’s finest wines. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Karen Blixen Coffee Garden restaurant promises an inviting ambiance and four distinct dining experiences tailored to satisfy every palate.

Atrium & Bar Dining Unit

For those seeking a unique and immersive experience, Atrium, our glass house beckons. This glass conservatory is where Babette and the Garden Restaurant converge to create an extraordinary fusion of flavors. Here, you can drink, dine, learn, and interact, all while enjoying the best of both worlds. The Atrium serves as a versatile space, perfect for hosting small parties and other special events for up to 40 guests. Imagine celebrating your most cherished moments surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of this stunning venue.

Note: Our Atrium and Bar dining section is open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. This schedule provides an ideal setting for both lunch and dinner, allowing guests to enjoy a variety of meal options within these hours.

Babette’s Fine Dining

Fine Dining is a haven for fine dining enthusiasts. With a contemporary cuisine that boasts a delightful fine dining experience, Babette is a culinary gem that will leave your taste buds craving for more. Step inside and be captivated by the elegant ambiance that sets the stage for an unforgettable meal.

Whether you choose to dine indoors or bask in the refreshing outdoor atmosphere, Babette can accommodate up to 60 guests inside and 20 guests outside, ensuring an intimate and exclusive experience.

Note: Our Babettes dining section is open daily from 6:00 pm to 10:00 p.m. This schedule provides an ideal setting for dinner, allowing guests to enjoy a variety of meal options within these hours.

The Hattons Bar & Lounge

Hattons Lounge is a small, exclusive poolside retreat with both indoor and outdoor seating, nestled amid beautiful trees and lush gardens. Guests can enjoy the convenience of requesting early breakfasts, take-away meals, or late check-in dinners, while also relishing an all-day dining experience. Located along Karen Road, the exclusive Hattons Lounge is set in what used to be Karen Blixen’s old coffee farm estate.

It is about 20 miles from downtown Nairobi and about half a mile from the Karen Golf and Country Club. Centrally and conveniently located, it is a short walk from the Karen Blixen Museum, Kazuri Bead Factory, and an easy 10-minute drive to the popular David Sheldrick Elephant & Rhino Orphanage as well as the Giraffe Centre.

Note: The Hatton dining section is open daily 24 hours. This schedule provides an ideal setting for Breakfast, Lunches, and Dinner, allowing guests to enjoy a variety of meal options within these hours.

The Garden Restaurant

The Garden Area provides an outdoor seating experience, perfect for brunch, lunch, and dinner, catering to individuals, couples, families, and friends. At Karen Blixen Coffee Garden, we understand that ambiance plays a crucial role in enhancing your dining experience.

That’s why our classical design is imbued with a modern twist, creating a captivating atmosphere that combines timeless elegance with contemporary allure. As you enter our bar and lounge area, you will be enveloped in a warm and inviting ambiance, making it the perfect spot for friends to gather, collaborate, and indulge in delightful conversations.

Authentic Swahili brunch at Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages in Nairobi. Indulge in a delicious Swahili brunch experience at Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages, featuring coastal flavors and a serene garden setting.

Note: Our Garden Dining section is open daily from 11:00 am to 10:00 p.m. This schedule provides an ideal setting for lunch and dinner, allowing guests to enjoy a variety of meal options within these hours.

Karen Blixen Coffee Garden & Cottages Nairobi Hotel Facilities

✓Conference – Yes
✓ 24-hour security
✓ Internet – WIFI Free
✓ Children Allowed – yes
✓ Check-in time – 1300hrs
✓Check out time – 1000hrs
✓Airport transfers – Available
✓Pets – Pets are not allowed
✓ Airport transfers – Available
✓ Baby cots available on request
✓Transfer and excursions available
✓ Room configurations – Single, Double/ Twin
✓ Suitable with guests with physical challenges –Yes
✓ Parking and Transport – Parking free, Airport shuttles (at an extra charge)
✓Close to Wilson Airport and half an hour to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
✓ Close to Karen Blixen Museum, Elephant orphanage, Giraffe Centre & Nairobi National Park
✓ Food and Drink – Restaurants (The Garden Restaurant, Babette’s, Bar & Atrium, Hattons Lounge)
✓ Heated swimming pool – A large free-form swimming pool with a pleasant waterfall and a pool bar awaits you to cool off in the afternoon sun
✓Conferences – We have a conference room that can seat a maximum of twenty people boardroom style with all the necessary amenities such as Wi-Fi, LCD projector, and drop-down screen

Meetings & Conferences up to 20 Guests

We have a conference room that can seat a maximum of twenty people boardroom style with all the necessary amenities such as

1. Wi-Fi,
2. 85 Inch TV Screen.
3. Refreshments are served at the adjoining terrace with a view of the landscaped gardens

2025 Karen Blixen Coffee Garden & Cottages Nairobi Non-Resident Accommodation Rates Per Night Include;

Accommodation on Bed & Breakfast Basis

Notes

* A baby cot can be provided upon request
* Children below two years stay free of charge
* Third bed priced at 20% less of per person sharing rate. Subject to availability
* Children from 12 years will be charged the full rate. This applies to today rooms as well
* Children between 2 and below 12 years old will be charged ½ the rate of the single rate if sharing with an adult
* Maximum single rooms allowed per booking are 4 rooms. Any additional single will be charged as a double room
* Check-in 1200 hours. and check out 1100 hrs. Early check-in could be arranged subject to room availability. Late Check out can also be arranged as a day room subject to room availability

Cottages

* There is a swimming pool for in-house guests
* There are no triple rooms in the one-bedroom cottages but a baby cot can be added
* Karen Blixen pool restaurant offers late-night room service and early morning breakfast
* There are three units which house two en-suite bedrooms and a joint sitting room (Family Style Cottage)
* All rooms are furnished with a fireplace, verandah, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, mini-refrigerator, shower, and hair dryers
* Meals can be arranged at the pool restaurant, bar, garden, or in the rooms. Full board and half board available on request
* The Karen Blixen Coffee Garden has 12 en-suite rooms each with large bathrooms and one large Honeymoon (Executive) Suite
* Management reserves the right to change rates if there are major fluctuations in the US dollar exchange rate or other issues such as increased government taxes

2025 Karen Blixen Coffee Garden & Cottages Nairobi Resident Accommodation Rates Per Night Include;

Accommodation on Bed & Breakfast Basis

Notes

* A baby cot can be provided upon request
* Children below two years stay free of charge
* Third bed priced at 20% less of per person sharing rate. Subject to availability
* Children from 12 years will be charged the full rate. This applies to today rooms as well
* Children between 2 and below 12 years old will be charged ½ the rate of the single rate if sharing with an adult
* Maximum single rooms allowed per booking are 4 rooms. Any additional single will be charged as a double room
* Check-in 1200 hours. and check out 1100 hrs. Early check-in could be arranged subject to room availability. Late Check out can also be arranged as a day room subject to room availability

Cottages

* There is a swimming pool for in-house guests
* There are no triple rooms in the one-bedroom cottages but a baby cot can be added
* Karen Blixen pool restaurant offers late-night room service and early morning breakfast
* There are three units which house two en-suite bedrooms and a joint sitting room (Family Style Cottage)
* All rooms are furnished with a fireplace, verandah, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, mini-refrigerator, shower, and hair dryers
* Meals can be arranged at the pool restaurant, bar, garden, or in the rooms. Full board and half board available on request
* The Karen Blixen Coffee Garden has 12 en-suite rooms each with large bathrooms and one large Honeymoon (Executive) Suite
* Management reserves the right to change rates if there are major fluctuations in the US dollar exchange rate or other issues such as increased government taxes

Karen Blixen Coffee Garden & Cottages Nairobi are adjacent to the Karen Golf and Country Club where guests can enjoy a host of leisure activities, including golf, tennis, and squash. A host of other amenities such as shops, restaurants, and financial services can all be found nearby, within the Karen suburb.

The Coffee Garden sits on 5 acres of land with large hundred-year-old trees, beautiful gardens and pool, and hundreds of different varieties of blooming flowers, and a large population of birds. 

The Coffee Garden has 12 En-suite rooms each with large bathrooms and one large Honeymoon (Executive) Suite. There are 3 units which house two en-suite bedrooms and a joint sitting room (Family Style Cottage).

There are no triple rooms but an extra bed can be used for small children. All rooms are furnished with fireplaces, verandahs, satellite TV, Wi-Fi, mini-refrigerator, bath and shower, and hair dryers.

There is a swimming pool for guests. Karen Blixen pool restaurant offers late-night room service and early morning breakfast. Meals can be arranged in the pool restaurant, bar, garden, or your rooms. Full board and half board available on inquiry. There is also a small gym, spa (massages, manicures, facials, etc.) 

Guests can also play golf at the Karen Country Club, horse racing at the National Race Course, horse riding at Karen Riding School. Click here for available activities.

Mobile: + 254-721-242-711
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Reservations: +254 718-179-967
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://africanspicesafaris.com