Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence Nairobi Arboretum
A heated pool with private balconies over the Arboretum
About this hotel
The heated swimming pool at Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence sits inside the grounds of the Nairobi Arboretum, and every room's private balcony looks either onto the pool or the surrounding Arboretum flora. Rooms carry flat-screen TVs with cable channels and private bathrooms with rain showers, and turndown service adds a five-star touch that many nature-adjacent properties skip. Beyond the heated pool, guests can use the treatment rooms, steam room and sauna, or simply take advantage of the complimentary access to the Arboretum's jogging and walking paths, a genuine rarity among Nairobi hotels. The Fire Lake and Grill House restaurant serves American grilled cuisine with an African touch for breakfast through dinner, while The Arborista Coffee Lounge covers a faster grab-and-go option.
- Heated swimming pool
- Nairobi Arboretum access
- Steam room and sauna
- Private balcony rooms
Our take
This suits guests who want a heated pool and genuine green space without leaving central Nairobi, particularly during the city's cooler months when an unheated pool loses its appeal fast. It's less suited to travellers wanting to be within walking distance of KICC or the CBD's restaurant scene, given the quieter, park-adjacent setting, though the trade-off tends to reward guests staying more than a single night.
- ✓Book a pool-view or Arboretum-view balcony room specifically, not every room faces one or the other.
- ✓Use the complimentary park access for an early jog before the pool gets warm enough for a swim.
- ✓Try The Arborista Coffee Lounge for a quick breakfast if you want to maximise pool or park time.
Why we love it
- Heated pool, rare among Nairobi's hotel pools
- Complimentary access to Nairobi Arboretum's jogging paths
- Private balconies overlooking the pool or Arboretum flora
- Steam room and sauna alongside genuine treatment rooms
Why guests love itA guest visiting during Nairobi's cooler July weeks finds the heated pool doing exactly what it promises, warm enough for an actual swim rather than a quick, cold dip. A morning jog through the Arboretum before breakfast at The Arborista Coffee Lounge becomes an easy daily habit, and the balcony view over the park makes even the in-room downtime feel less like a standard hotel stay.