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Set in what used to be Karen Blixen’s old coffee farm estate, 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 minutes’ 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 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 minutes’ 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 have a choice of different areas for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The Blixen Pool Bar & Restaurant has an elegant and stylishly furnished indoor restaurant, cozy bar with a fire place and huge sky-lights, an adjacent pergola and garden right next to the beautiful heated pool. In-house guests can enjoy room service.
Hotel Rooms
Karen Blixen Rooms are designed to provide the highest levels of Comfort, Convenience and Efficiency. The hotel has 13 rooms, of these 3 are Classic rooms, 6 Junior Suites, 3 Deluxe Suites and 1 Honeymoon Suite. Guests staying in the Hotel have exclusive access to heated swimming pool.
Dining Experience Karen Blixen Coffee Gardens
Karen Blixen Coffee Garden has stirred up the local culinary scene with 4 dining units, two bars and a 24-hr coffee shop that cater to the needs of our diverse clientele. Each dining experience provides our guests with a taste of a broad selection of international and local cuisine.
Events & Celebrations
Karen Blixen is all about setting timeless memories. There is always so much to celebrate – birthdays, anniversaries, renewal of vows, tying the knot, honeymoons and so much more. Give Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages a chance to throw a party to celebrate your special occasion. We have 4 Events and celebration venues. Atrium venues caters for up to 35 guests, our canvas tent caters for up to 300 guests, Babettes venue caters for a maximum of 70 guests
Meetings & Conferences
Karen Blixen Coffee Garden maintains 2 meetings and conference rooms located in the Grogan house the only house that was transferred brick by brick to Karen from Cheromo, The house was built by Ewart Grogan in 1905. Our meeting rooms can accommodate up to 20 guests boardroom style with all the necessary amenities