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    Southern Sun Mayfair Nairobi

    1 098 reviews
    #19 of 196 Hotels in Nairobi
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    Cnr. Parklands Road & Msapo Close, Parklands, Nairobi 00800, Kenya
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    Southern Sun Mayfair Is One Of Nairobi's Best Known Landmarks That First Enjoyed Its Heyday In 1940's Colonial Kenya. It Has Been Extensively Refurbished To Provide Modern Facilities, Yet Retains The Understated Charm And Elegance Of Yesteryear. The Hotel Is Situated Close To The City Centre And Only 20KM From Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. We Welcome Guests To Experience The Traditional Warmth And Hospitality For Which Both Kenya And Southern Sun Are Renowned.
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    Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
    Free parking
    Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
    Breakfast included
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    Banquet Room
    Business Centre with Internet Access
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    Multilingual Staff
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    Very welcoming hotel staff
    I absolutely enjoyed my stay in this beautiful hotel. The staff was super friendly and welcoming. I would definitely recommend it to anybody visiting Nairobi for business, holiday or any other reasons.
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    Review collected in partnership with Tsogo Sun Hotels
    Date of stay: March 2019
    Home away from Home
    Nice place, courteous staff, beautiful and serene environmnent. i felt at home.The staff met all my needs and demands. The room was thoroughly cleaned daily. The meals were spectacular. Every country had some displayed. The evening cool music on thurday evening was very nice.…
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    Date of stay: March 2019
    Home from home.
    I just love this hotel. The staff will do anything for you. They are extremely welcoming, the rooms are excellent. This has become a home from home for me. I cannot praise it highly enough and i hope you give it a try.
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    Review collected in partnership with Tsogo Sun Hotels
    Date of stay: March 2019
    Response from GlobeTrotting748057, Manager at Southern Sun Mayfair Nairobi
    Responded 1 week ago
    Dear Mr. Palmer, Thank you for taking the time to give us your positive feedback on your stay, services and our facilities. We are glad you had a great experience here, and will definately share your sentiments with the team. We do look forward to another opportunity to be of host to you in the near future. Kind Regards
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    A Kenyan Gem
    This lovely, old hotel is a gem set in beautiful gardens, but the staff members are what really make it shine. I will never forget one young woman on staff who saw us take the wrong walkway on the way to the dining room. She personally guided us there and came back later to…
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    Review collected in partnership with Tsogo Sun Hotels
    Date of stay: February 2019
    Response from GlobeTrotting748057, Manager at Southern Sun Mayfair Nairobi
    Responded 1 week ago
    Dear regentbob, We appreciate the you have taken to give us your positive feedback on your stay, services and our facilities. We are glad you had a great experience here, and will definately share your sentiments with the team Hoping to be of host to you in the near future. Kind Regards
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    Heaven in Nairobi
    Excellent hotel with two super pools in a gorgeous green garden, super friendly and efficient staff, great location, all the comfort you need Any possible request is immediately followed up with a smile
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    Review collected in partnership with Tsogo Sun Hotels
    Date of stay: March 2019
    Response from GlobeTrotting748057, Manager at Southern Sun Mayfair Nairobi
    Responded 1 week ago
    Dear Evitshka, Thank you for taking the time to give us your positive feedback on your stay, services and our facilities. We are glad you had a great experience here, and will definately share your sentiments with the team Looking forward to hosting you again in the near future. Kind Regards
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    How much one pays for Swimming?
    If you are a guest nothing, but I am not sure what you would pay if you are not a guest or whether they even let non-guest into the hotel to swim. They have a gym for non-guests so I imagine access to the pool is somehow linked to Gym membership.
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    How much one pays for Swimming?
    It is free.
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    How far is it from the airport in minutes in a car?
    Dear Jill L Thank you for your interest in Southern Sun Mayfair Nairobi. Travel time from the airport depends on the arrival time of your flight. Kindly advise on what time your flight arrives in order for us to answer your question as accurately as possible. Best regards, Michael Phillipson General Manager
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    Hi, I would like to know if you have smoking rooms?
    Dear Vikram D Thank you for contacting us and for your interest in Southern Sun Mayfair Nairobi. Yes we do have smoking rooms available. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you require any further assistance. Best regards, Michael Phillipson General Manager
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    hi i was asking about using gym swimming pool facilities is there a monthly fee as i will be in nairobi for 5 weeks
    Dear _billy_mooker Thank you for your message and interest in our fitness centre We usually do not offer one month memberships, however we can offer you a once off one month membership offer of KES7000. Please advise if you would like to accept this offer. Kind regards, Michael Phillipson General Manager
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    "Stay only for Dinner, not for sleep."
    "Try to get ground floor, you will want easy access to the wonderful grounds."
    "ask for a view"
    "Make sure your room is not on the outside/street side."
    "People who love the nature would enjoy the most !!!"
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    PRICE RANGE
    €171 - €222 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    southern sun mayfair nairobi hotel nairobiholiday inn nairobinairobi holiday inn
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    KenyaNairobi
    NUMBER OF ROOMS
    171
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