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Kivi Milimani Hotel: Traveller Reviews

Milimani Road | P.O.Box 20681, Nairobi 00100, Kenya
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Kivi Milimani Hotel
Ranked #53 of 69 hotels in Nairobi
2.5 of 5 stars 63 Reviews
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sheffield
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
“Great hotel, good food, value for money budget hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012
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My wife and stayed at the Kivi Millimani for two nights before and after a long overland journey. The hotel decor and exterior is in need of a little overhaul but otherwise it is a great hotel and good value for money.

After a long flight it we were welcomed by friendly staff who assisted us without hassle and sorted everything that we needed including a personal walking tour of Nairobi. The general area outside is safe in the daytime but like the rest of Nairobi, don't walk around at night unless in a group.

We chose to eat in the hotel's restaurant and were not disappointed as the food was gorgeous and the service was great. likewise breakfast was equally as appetising with a good selection in the buffet.

The hotel was frequented mainly by backpackers and overlanders starting and finishing their safari but also local businessmen in suits. The atmosphere felt good and the security was high – this is Nairobi. The rooms were basic, clean and spacious and we thought this was a great hotel at a good price.

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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San Francisco, California
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“A basic hotel with decent service”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012
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This is a basic hotel which has all the amenities needed but certainly does not offer more. The rooms are definitely dated but was clean. The bathroom was fine although the shower never got warmer than luke warm. They have 2 computers in the lobby for visitors to use as well as a reasonable money exchange in the lobby.

The service at this hotel was better than expected though. They helped us (granted, under the guidance of our tour guide before he left) arrange taxis to our restaurant. More, I had to leave very early in the morning (3 AM) and before I left, I needed to leave some things for my tour leader to pick up and help me mail internationally. The staff member who was there was nice and helpful and amazingly, all my stuff got mailed.

Basically, expect a 2 star hotel and get that with 2.5-3 star service!

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Brisbane, Australia
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“Very Poor Service”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

I stayed there based on the recommendation of my tour company. Very poor service at reception. I asked a question and they sent for a taxi driver. When i checked out they said I had not paid and I had. They made me go and get the proof. Food is good but it takes at least 45 minutes for it to arrive. Rooms are reasonable.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled solo
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“In need of an upgrade”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2011
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Stayed here before and after my overland trip, the first night was good the bathroom was rundown but didn't make me go eek, at the end of my trip i stayed here again that room was in a different end of the hotel and it was non stop noise and light coming into my room all night and the bathroom did make me go eek. Also when i checked in my room was made yet but they let me drop my bags off in it, when my bed was made the covers were still wet, the front desk didn't care much when i let them know that. It was nice however sitting outside on a nice day but i would not choose to stay here

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled solo
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2011
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This hotel was fine for the pirce we paid.
Hotel is rundown, and i'd be avoiding the lift unless absolutley necessary!
Staff were friendly.
Dinner was fine, took over an hour to come out once ordered though!
If I had a choice to stay somehwere else I would have, however we stayed here at the beginning of our Intrepid Overland trip.
Also it's not really near anything.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Address: Milimani Road | P.O.Box 20681, Nairobi 00100, Kenya
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