Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages is a luxury boutique hotel, situated on a historic site in the leafy suburb of Karen, Nairobi.
The reception at the Karen Blixen Coffee Garden and Cottages, Ltd. is the Historic Swedo House which was the original hunting lodge/farm house, built between 1906 and 1908. It is located approximately half a mile from the Karen Blixen Museum (Bogani House from the film “Out of Africa”) and is a 30-minute drive from downtown Nairobi.
The luxury hotel cottages were built in 2001, and are adjacent to the Karen Golf and Country Club where guests can enjoy a host of leisure activities, including golf, tennis, and squash. A host of other amenities such as shops, restaurants, and financial services can all be found nearby, within the Karen suburb.
There are 13 en-suite cottages – 6 one-bedroom cottages, 3 family cottages, and 1 honeymoon cottage. They can be configured into a single, double, or twin. A baby cot is provided on request.