Villa Rosa Kempinski
A spa-wrapped pool and jacuzzi near the CBD
About this hotel
Villa Rosa Kempinski's outdoor swimming pool and jacuzzi sit inside a spa wing with nine treatment rooms, a sauna and a fitness centre, ten minutes' drive from Nairobi's CBD. Spacious, elegantly furnished rooms carry city views, minibars, a desk and flat-screen TV, with some opening onto private balconies. Three restaurants cover local and international cuisine, including Italian dishes at Lucca and a deli-style option at Cafe Villa Rosa, so guests rarely need to leave the property for a full day of meals. A 24-hour front desk and free private parking cover the practical side, with Jomo Kenyatta International Airport 21 kilometres away and Nairobi National Park a further 30 kilometres out.
- Outdoor pool and jacuzzi
- Nine-treatment-room spa
- Three on-site restaurants
- City-view rooms
Our take
This suits guests who want a genuine spa afternoon built around the pool and jacuzzi rather than a quick swim, backed by real dining variety across three restaurants. The 21-kilometre distance from the international airport means it's better suited to a multi-night Nairobi stay than a same-day stopover between flights.
- ✓Book spa treatments ahead if visiting during a busy period, the nine treatment rooms fill quickly.
- ✓Try Lucca for Italian dishes rather than the main restaurant at least one evening during your stay.
- ✓Arrange the airport shuttle in advance given the surcharge and the 21-kilometre distance to Jomo Kenyatta International.
Why we love it
- Outdoor pool and jacuzzi inside a nine-treatment-room spa
- Three restaurants including an Italian menu at Lucca
- Elegant rooms with city views and some private balconies
- Ten minutes from Nairobi's CBD
Why guests love itA couple splits an afternoon between the outdoor pool and a spa treatment, then finishes the evening at Lucca over Italian dishes rather than venturing out into the CBD ten minutes away. The balcony view back at the room afterward, with the city lights just visible, makes the whole stay feel more like a genuine break than a stopover between meetings.