Reviews of Tamarind Tree Hotel
Wildlife sightings and reviews
35 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Tamarind Tree Hotel and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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It was quite late as I recall so I was tired. Overall it was comfortable.
There were some hair balls in the shower and it could have a tad cleaner but considering its function I can’t complain.
The buffet breakfast was really good.
I was overcome with all the birds and the foliage. That was so beautiful." See all these reviews: 12n in Kenya
"Tamarind Tree Hotel review"
It was very loud at night as it seems their bar area is used by locals for fun too and we were there during a very loud celebration." See all these reviews: 13n in Kenya
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Food wise buffet breakfasts were excellent. Lunch & dinner menus were the same every day. Maybe a different menu for dinner would be good.
Staff were very friendly & on the whole excellent.
All facilities at the hotel were very good." See all these reviews: 15n in Kenya
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Staff was very courteous and responsive." See all these reviews: 10n in Kenya
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After I got settled, I discovered my watch battery had died. When I tried to go down to the lobby for guidance about getting a new battery, the elevator wouldn't work for me. I discovered my room key was showing red not green so I couldn't get down to the lobby. A nice guest used his key so I could go down. The staff arranged for me to go by car ($30 USD) to Galleria mall to get - not a new battery but a new watch. At least I had a working watch.
The last night at the hotel there was a band. My room was above the bar, so I got very little sleep. And I had to ask more than once for more drinking water. They kept forgetting. But otherwise, the hotel was comfortable and the restaurant fine - very slow service, long wait for food, and a bit on the expensive side, but reasonable if you ordered from the bar menu." See all these reviews: 12n in Kenya
"East Africa Manager"
"Tamarind Tree Hotel review"
The only reason I give it a "Good" is because our last night, a Saturday night, the music and noise from the party down stairs and the bars next door was all night long and very loud. Sleep was difficult and we had an early wake up to catch our flight.
Meals were reasonable and very good." See all these reviews: 13n in Kenya
"East Africa Manager"
"Tamarind Tree Hotel review"
Also a definite plus: it's basically next door to Carnivore which - as tourists - is a must-try restaurant in Nairobi.
In short: there are surely fancier hotels in Nairobi but this is a convenient, reasonably priced choice." See all these reviews: 8n in Kenya
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