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Tamarind Tree Hotel

Reviews of Tamarind Tree Hotel

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21 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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Rachel
Stirling

"Tamarind Tree Hotel review"

2 nights Arrived 29 Jan 2024
"Good location for airports, food was OK. Staff were friendly but felt pressured to leave tips all the time, even for a coke at the poolside." See all these reviews: 9n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average

Rooms:
Good
Food:
Average
Facilities:
Good
Service:
Good
Activities:
Good
Ms M.
USA

"Tamarind Tree Hotel review"

3 nights Arrived 25 Jan 2024
"The reservation for two beds not correct. The room assigned had a one bed which was not a great way to start the trip when very tired upon arrival. However, the hotel staff quickly found a twin bed room so all was fixed. Nevertheless, an irritant. I am rating the hotel room "good" based on the reservation mix-up.

The staff was quick to answer any and all questions. Given the fact this was a first trip to Kenya (and Africa), their patience was much appreciated.

The location seemed a little sketchy but it didn't matter since I wasn't interested in exploring the city. The hotel grounds were great and it was terrific to sit outside and enjoy the warmer weather." See all these reviews: 13n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
HLG
Manitoba

"Tamarind Tree Hotel review"

3 nights Arrived 25 Jan 2024
"Very good and convenient to Wilson Airport" See all these reviews: 13n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Ms D.
Canada

"Tamarind Tree Hotel review"

2 nights Arrived 22 Oct 2023
"I find the rooms very spacious and clean and well decorated, and the staff were very pleasant and helpful." See all these reviews: 11n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Gwendolyon
Ithaca,NY

"Welcome to Nairobi!"

2 nights Arrived 22 Oct 2023
"Everything at the Tamarind was lovely.

The rooms were beautiful and comfortable. The staff were exceptionally friendly and accommodating. The food was delicious. The pool was lovely.

The only issue we had was when we decided to order off of the menu for dinner one evening rather than the buffet. It took more than 1 hour to receive our food and unfortunately when we did, one of the orders was not made as requested. The staff insisted that it be sent back, and when a new dish was replaced, it still did not fit the request (although at that point our traveling companion was really hungry and had absolutely no interest in sending it back). It is possible that the particular server was having a particularly tough evening.

Regardless, the buffet food is all diverse and delicious, so if (when) I return, I will only eat off the buffet, and then the experience will be perfect." See all these reviews: 11n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Gar
USA

"Tamarind Tree Hotel review"

2 nights Arrived 22 Oct 2023
"Staff, hotel, room, restaurant - all very good.

The buffets had many choices to accommodate any picky eater, as well as the adventurous ones, like myself.

Service was good all around - everybody was polite and helpful.

The pool was wonderful, although there were no pool towels readily available. Perhaps we missed them...?

The elevator got stuck one morning, with only me in it, between floors. That was a bit harrowing, although short lived. When I mentioned it to a staff member, her reply was " it is ok because there is an engineer available if it happens again."" See all these reviews: 11n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Ms J from FL & IL
USA

"Tamarind Tree Hotel review"

2 nights Arrived 22 Oct 2023
"Plenty of spaces for groups to casually gather.

The swimming pool was fabulous, as was the included morning breakfast buffet.

A bit more drinking water provided in the room would be welcome." See all these reviews: 11n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Mrs H.
Canada

"Tamarind Tree Hotel review"

2 nights Arrived 11 Oct 2023
"Nice hotel, attentive staff." See all these reviews: 11n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent

Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Service:
Good
Activities:
Good
Foxy
Yorkshire, UK

"Tamarind Tree Hotel review"

2 nights Arrived 11 Oct 2023
"Hotel was lovely and staff helpful." See all these reviews: 15n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Mrs J.
USA

"Tamarind Tree Hotel review"

2 nights Arrived 7 Jul 2023
"Our room was very comfortable. Our only complaint was the music from the bar could be heard all night long. We did have a late dinner the first night and the service was very slow. However, service at breakfast was very attentive." See all these reviews: 12n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good

Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Service:
Good
Facilities:
Excellent
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