The King Post Aparthotel - Nairobi

$$$$||View on mapNairobi, KenyaRhapta Road, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya, 00800|
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The King Post Aparthotel - Nairobi
Rhapta Road, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya, 00800·View on map
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Overall Score
Very good
7.5Very good
Highest Rated
Location8.9
Staff8.3
Free WiFi8.0
Lowest Rated
Value for money7.9
Comfort7.7
Cleanliness7.6
Facilities7.3
Who stays here
Couples32%
Solo32%
Families20%
Groups14%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good
7.5Very good
Highest Rated
Location8.9
Staff8.3
Free WiFi8.0
Lowest Rated
Value for money7.9
Comfort7.7
Cleanliness7.6
Facilities7.3
Who stays here
Couples32%
Solo32%
Families20%
Groups14%

Boutique hotel in Nairobi with Swahili architecture and a full-service spa

Architecture & Design

The King Post's castle-like building is built with a blend of Swahili, Omani, and Indian architectural styles. Interiors feature handcrafted mahogany and oak furnishings, with local craftsmanship used throughout the furniture and decor. The result is a distinctive visual identity that sets the property apart from other hotels in Nairobi.

Rooms & Suites

Each apartment at The King Post includes a fully furnished kitchen, private bathroom, and beds draped with mosquito nets. Executive suites offer fully equipped kitchens and luxurious decor for extended stays. The property provides family rooms and spacious two-bedroom suites, and the rooms have safe deposit boxes.

Wellness & Spa

King's Gym & Spa provides a full circuit of services, including body treatments, massages, facials, and a steam room. Guests access fitness classes, yoga classes, and a personal trainer within the fitness center. The spa also offers spa/wellness packages and a hammam, plus beauty services such as haircuts, manicures, and pedicures.

Dining & Entertainment

The Tavern restaurant serves a wide selection of food and drinks, and Café Chumba provides hot and cold beverages. The hotel runs themed dinner nights and happy hour events, and room service is available for breakfast in the room. A coffee house on site and wine/champagne offerings round out the dining options.

Location & Services

The King Post Nairobi sits opposite a shopping arcade with a supermarket and is a 15-minute drive from both the Railway Museum and the Karen Blixen Museum. Guests benefit from a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a barber/beauty shop on the property. The property includes an outdoor pool with artificial waterfalls, free parking, and accessible parking.

  • Architecture: Castle-like building with Swahili, Omani, and Indian influences
  • Rooms: Apartments with handcrafted mahogany furnishings and full kitchens
  • Wellness: King's Gym & Spa with steam room, hammam, and personal trainer
  • Dining: The Tavern and Café Chumba on-site
  • Spa services: Body treatments, massages, facials, and beauty salon
  • Entertainment: Themed dinner nights and happy hour events
  • Location: 15 min from Railway Museum and Karen Blixen Museum
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 08:30-23:59
until 10:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of USD 15.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Building
Number of rooms:38
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Rooms and availability

Studio
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Three-Bedroom Suite
  • Max:
    6 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
Two-Bedroom Suite
  • Max:
    5 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
Baggage storage

Baggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Outdoor dining area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

Pedicure

Manicure

Facial

Body wraps

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Yoga class
  • Sports trainer

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Grocery shopping service
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Dinner

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cribs

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Turkish bath
  • Steam room
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage

Room view

  • Garden view

Room features

  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about The King Post Aparthotel

💵 Lowest room price 42 US$
📏 Distance to center 2.6 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 8.0 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Wilson, WIL

Location

Rhapta Road, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya, 00800
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Rhapta Road, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya, 00800
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Rhapta Road, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya, 00800
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Reviews of The King Post Aparthotel

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