Four Points Nairobi Airport: Our full report

Four Points Nairobi Airport is just a 5-minute drive from the international terminal buildings.

Part of the Marriott group and more fully known as Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport, this is a relatively new addition to the ranks of Nairobi's airport hotels. It is set within the perimeter of the airport, very convenient for any late arrival or early-morning flight departures.

When you make your booking with Expert Africa for a stay at the Four Points Nairobi Airport, your flight details are passed on and a hotel driver will be there to meet you on arrival with your name on a board. It's a short drive through the airport area to the hotel.

The ground-floor entrance lobby is modern, light and airy and consists of the reception, the Lobby Bar (which serves drinks and snacks during the day) and a comfortable seating area furnished with modern brightly coloured furniture in tones of beige, green and yellow.

The hotel has two restaurants. On the ground floor you have the Marketplace – a contemporary restaurant decorated in neutral shades of green and brown with indoor and outdoor dining on the terrace, offering international cuisine including pastas, pizzas and burgers. It is open 24 hours. There is also the Tazama Rooftop restaurant on the fifth floor, with views towards Nairobi National Park in one direction and the airport runway in the other. This is open for lunch and dinner and specialises in roasts and grills. Here you will also find a bar and casual seating area, as well as the open-air, unheated swimming pool with comfortable sunloungers. If you have young children who want to swim, they'll need close supervision, even in the children's pool, as there is no barrier barrier between it and the adult pool. When we last stayed at the hotel, there was quite a buzz up here, with visitors enjoying a meal and drink on a warm evening, with background music playing. It all created a relaxed, fun atmosphere.

Each of the hotel's 172 en-suite rooms are modern in design with themes of white, blue and grey. These are made up of a selection of standard rooms, deluxe rooms and suites. Each has large twin or double beds, air conditioning, a 42-inch TV, a writing desk, internet access, tea and coffee making facilities and an electronic room safe. There is a minibar with a selection of soft drinks, beer and wine, as well as crisps, nuts and chocolate bars should you be feeling peckish.

The bathrooms are sleek and modern with a single wash basin, shower and toilet. Toiletries, bathrobes and slippers are provided.

The Four Points by Sheraton Nairobi Airport has a fitness room with a selection of cardio and weight machines as well as a spa and steam room should you wish to pamper yourself during your stay.

Our view

With international standards, stylish accommodation and a choice of restaurants, as well as complimentary transfers from the airport, the Four Points Nairobi Airport is ideally located very close to the terminal buildings of JKI Airport Nairobi.

Tamara Hoskyns-Abrahall

Kenya expert

Geographics

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Ideal length of stay: One night
Directions: The Four Points Nairobi Airport is within the security perimeter of Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and accessed by the hotel’s own vehicles which will pick you up and drop you off as required. This is a complimentary transfer service and there may be other people in the vehicle with you. It’s a journey of less than five minutes.
Accessible by: Fly-and-Transfer

Food & drink

Usual board basis: Bed & Breakfast
Food quality: The food here is very good for a hotel of this standard. There are two dining venues: The Marketplace and Tazama. The Marketplace is open 24 hours a day.
Dining style: Individual Tables
Dining locations: Indoor and Outdoor Dining
Further dining info, including room service: 24-hour room service is available.
Drinks included: Drinks are not included. Each room has a minibar stocked with soft drinks, beer and wine and costs range from around £2 for a fruit juice, £4 for a beer and £9 for a 250ml bottle of wine.

Children

Attitude towards children: Children are welcome
Property’s age restrictions: There is no age restriction
Special activities & services: The rooftop pool is fun for older children supervised by their parents – there is no lifeguard on duty.

Communications

Power supply notes: There is a generator in case of any power cuts.
Communications: Complimentary WiFi is available throughout the hotel.
TV & radio: Large flat-screen TVs are installed in each room.
Water supply: Mains
Water supply notes: The hotel has mains water supply.

Health & safety

Malarial protection recommended: Yes
Dangerous animals: Low Risk
Security measures: The hotel is within the airport security zone and the hotel has security gates on entry. Every vehicle is checked on arrival.
Fire safety: There are fire extinguishers throughout the hotel.

Activities

4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Cultural excursion
Elephant encounter

Extras

Disabled access: In Place
Laundry facilities: Laundry is available at an additional cost.
Money: Most currencies can be exchanged for Kenya shillings at reception.
Accepted payment on location: Most international currencies and credit cards are accepted.