Hemingways Nairobi, an SLH Hotel

We stayed at Hemingways for 24 hours before flying home to the USA. The property is beautiful, with grand rooms and manicured gardens, but our check-in experience left a lot to be desired. As an Amex Platinum cardholder, the hotel reached out to inquire about our arrival time and to ask whether we wanted to check in as early as noon. I said we would be arriving around 1 pm, though in actuality we arrived closer to 2 pm. However, when we arrived, we were informed that the room with two beds I had reserved was not ready and would only be available after 6 pm, which left us with no place to freshen up and change before our 4 pm spa appointment. We were then offered a room with one bed and told that if we accepted it, we would have to relinquish our reservation for two beds. Suffice it to say, it is bizarre for a hotel to know when we are arriving, not have the reserved room ready, and then offer something less than what was prepaid. We were also told that the hotel was fully booked and had no other options. My friend and I protested, and after about twenty minutes, they magically found an empty room for us to use until our actual room was ready. The disorganization—or lack thereof—is something that should not be happening at a property that boasts Michelin credentials. Other highlights of Hemingways include the lovely gym and spa. We had 90-minute massages, which were very good. The butler service is nice, though the phones don’t always work to reach them, and the golf carts that take guests up the steep hill to reception are very much appreciated. Breakfast was decent but nothing to rave about. I’ve seen more expansive buffets at other hotels. In short, I enjoyed my stay but wasn’t overly impressed.

My family and I visited this amazing hotel for dinner. To celebrate my mums birthday. The ambience and food was amazing. All the staff were so friendly. Special mention to Eunice our waitress, who was able to recommend dishes which we really loved. She remembered all our orders for 12 people which is a plus. We really enjoyed dinner at this place and we are definitely coming back...

Excellent hotel. Abit far from the city centre but it had an amazing environment surrounded by nature. The rooms were massive. The overall experience was great! The gym could been better on the other hand the pool was lovely.

Amazing Stay with Hemingways in Nairobi! We actually had not planned our stay here at first, but we had an extended layout in Nairobi so we decided to come here to spend some time. We were very impressed and so glad we did! Rooms was beautiful, clean, and spacious. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful with all of our logistics. We only had breakfast but it was very good and fresh. The property is beautiful, featuring gardens, a pool, and plenty of trees for birds to constantly come onto the property. We also did a small spa treatment and really enjoyed that as well. All in all, we will be staying at more Hemingways properties in the future!

Went for a family lunch and was amazed by the quality of service provided. We were met by cheerful and interactive staff who made our time there blissful. The food was delicious and finger licking to say the least. The nature all around felt like a warm hug. Special recognition to our waiter, Mr Gibson, who was a special delight.

Stopped by for lunch - very relaxing and comfortable venue with nice atmosphere ||Service : ok though starters toom a while to come ||Main course came in good time ||Food overall - beautifully presented and in the main good - my fish was almost inedible it was so salty - given the quality of the establishment I would have expected better. It ruined a perfectly good dish.||To be fair when I mentioned it - they acknowledged by giving the coffee ordered with compliments - though I still paid for the inedible fish

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding Experience at Hotel Hemingway for lunch Our waiter, Derrick was exceptional — enthusiastic, welcoming, and highly engaging. He made us feel genuinely valued and extremely grateful for the warm hospitality and attention to detail throughout. His passion and professionalism really elevated the whole experience. The venue, service, and overall atmosphere were excellent, with everything running smoothly and efficiently. We felt very appreciative of the care and effort put into every aspect of our visit, and we would not hesitate to return in the future. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a high-quality experience with exceptional service.

The service was professionally done with precise excellence especially from my waiter Gibson Kyalo who was kind and very courteous . The food was delicately prepared with filling portions. The environment was calming and serene with birds waddling around. Views were astonishing and I got to get the glimpse of a golden sunset. A very beautiful experience and I would recommend.