Reviews of Ole-Sereni
Wildlife sightings and reviews
59 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Ole-Sereni and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
Mr J
Basingstoke
"Ole-Sereni review"
1 night Arrived 18 Jul 2016
"Reasonable stopping off point for an overnight wait for an early flight."
See all these reviews: 5n in Rwanda; 5n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Facilities:
Good
Mr M
Farnham
"Standard Hotel"
1 night Arrived 6 Feb 2016
"Ideally situated for the next stage."
See all these reviews: 6n in Seychelles; 4n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Average
Mr C
Harrogate
"convenient for the Airport"
1 night Arrived 15 Jan 2016
"Very convenient; the day room given to me was a little worn around the edges."
See all these reviews: 9n in South Africa; 4n in Rwanda; 1n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Mr & Mrs F
Ealing
"overnight stay between flights"
1 night Arrived 4 Jan 2016
"We used the Ole-Sereni only as somewhere to stay overnight between flights in and out of Nairobi International airport. This is a high quality hotel with good facilities and a good view from the terrace of the Nairobi National Park (pity about the power lines!). Also we saw no animals but we only were there for breakfast and expected to see wildlife at our ultimate destinations in Rwanda and Namibia so enjoyed our first morning eating breakfast overlooking the park.
Our main comment is that Nairobi Airport at present is best avoided as the temporary immigration and customs hall (after a fire in the original terminal) is overcrowded, inefficient, not air-conditioned (so uncomfortably sweaty) and it takes ages to get through it. But if you have to pass through Nairobi and need somewhere nearby to stay the Ole-Sereni is a pleasant "oasis" ten minutes drive from there airport.!" See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia; 10n in Rwanda; 1n in Kenya; 1n in South Africa
Our main comment is that Nairobi Airport at present is best avoided as the temporary immigration and customs hall (after a fire in the original terminal) is overcrowded, inefficient, not air-conditioned (so uncomfortably sweaty) and it takes ages to get through it. But if you have to pass through Nairobi and need somewhere nearby to stay the Ole-Sereni is a pleasant "oasis" ten minutes drive from there airport.!" See all these reviews: 19n in Namibia; 10n in Rwanda; 1n in Kenya; 1n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B
Bath
"Stop over in Nairobi"
1 night Arrived 3 Oct 2015
"You cannot expect too much from a stop over hotel but the Ole-Serini is tired and did not provide a pleasant stay. Our room faced a busy road, the air condition unit was ineffective and noisy and there was a constant sound of a generator or plant equipment throughout the night. Food was average.
The location is not too far from the International and wilson airports. In this respect it is convenient but the proximity to a national park - it is immediately adjacent - is not a major advantage and you are unlikely to see anything other than bush.
Our ground transport to Wilson went via another hotel called Boma. It did not look anything special but was mentioned as a possible overnight base by other travellers." See all these reviews: 10n in Kenya
The location is not too far from the International and wilson airports. In this respect it is convenient but the proximity to a national park - it is immediately adjacent - is not a major advantage and you are unlikely to see anything other than bush.
Our ground transport to Wilson went via another hotel called Boma. It did not look anything special but was mentioned as a possible overnight base by other travellers." See all these reviews: 10n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Poor
Location:
Good
Service:
Average
Activities:
Poor
Rooms:
Poor
Food:
Poor
Facilities:
Poor
Mr G
Falmouth
"Ole-Sereni review"
1 night Arrived 4 Sep 2015
"Good overall."
See all these reviews: 12n in Seychelles; 6n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr G
Falmouth
"Ole-Sereni review"
1 night Arrived 30 Aug 2015
"Ole-Sereni good overnight. Excellent food and location. Every thing else good.
Overall 4 stars" See all these reviews: 12n in Seychelles; 6n in Kenya
Overall 4 stars" See all these reviews: 12n in Seychelles; 6n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs Q
Berks
"Ole-Sereni review"
1 night Arrived 30 Jul 2015
"reception staff not very professional and slow. not the first time i have been there nothing has changed."
See all these reviews: 10n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Good
Service:
Average
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
Mr & Mrs B
Wokingham
"Short, efficient stay"
1 night Arrived 30 Jun 2015
"Decent room and a good breakfast early the following morning."
See all these reviews: 6n in Tanzania; 3n in Rwanda; 1n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Dr W & Dr D
Leeds
"Ole-Sereni review"
1 night Arrived 5 Jun 2015
"Very convenient for international and domestic airports.
Good food and service.
Rooms adequate for a one night stay.
We would definitely use this hotel again as an airport hotel" See all these reviews: 15n in Kenya
Good food and service.
Rooms adequate for a one night stay.
We would definitely use this hotel again as an airport hotel" See all these reviews: 15n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
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