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Papillon Garden Bar Villa: Traveller Reviews

PO Box 86291-80100, Bamburi, Kenya
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Papillon Garden Bar Villa
Ranked #4 of 5 Bamburi B&B and Inns
3.0 of 5 stars 2 Reviews
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“Worst experience ever!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2011
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During the busy new years season, The german owner gave us a decent rate via phone, we got to the property, she increased the rate with no explanation, shes was quite rude and snobbish. the receptionist told us that this isn't out of character for her. we asked for a manager, he was nowhere to be found and was not answering his phone.
The rooms are old and showers do not drain. They have ants all over the walls, dirty windows, there was only 1 towel for a room that sleeps 3, theres no air conditioning, broken room windows, dirty bedside rug. The place feels very cold and no one seems to care about customer service. We absolutely hated this property and checked out the next day. we checked into the property next door (Kahama) which was divine.

  • Stayed December 2010, travelled with friends
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“....Cheap but great quality”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2009
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Have just returned from a great stay at the Papillon Hotel formally known as the Fontana in Bamburi Mombasa North Beach. The hotel is run by a German lady, it is beautiful and inexpensive. It offers a garden bar, pool and good security. The rooms are basic and are in need of a bit of reconstruction work but they do have hot and cold water facilities. The restaurant is beautifully designed, covered by the shingle and is in the shape of a tribal hut it offers both international and Kenyan food.

It’s location is great it is set on the main road with about a 2 minute walk to the beach and 10 minutes to the bank. The staff in true Kenyan style are very warm and welcoming . Unfortunately they do not yet have an email or website address but can be contacted on [--] would recommend this for a cheap but memorable holiday

  • Liked — The atmosphere
  • Disliked — Somethimes we had problems with the shower!
  • Stayed December 2008, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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