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 & Ms S
London
"Ole-Sereni review"
1 night Arrived 14 Feb 2014
"We were given a road view room when we think we were due a deluxe park view room. However, it was too late at night when we arrived to bother to complain - especially as check in had taken so long anyway.
The new road being built right outside will make the hotel pretty noisy.
We did go back to the hotel for a meal before our flight home and that was very good - in the 4th floor restaurant." See all these reviews: 8n in Kenya
The new road being built right outside will make the hotel pretty noisy.
We did go back to the hotel for a meal before our flight home and that was very good - in the 4th floor restaurant." See all these reviews: 8n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Good
Service:
Average
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Average
Mr MW & Mr M
UK
"Adequate stop-over"
1 night Arrived 3 Feb 2014
"We had to stop over in Nairobi for a night to get an early flight the next morning and this is the closest hotel to the airport.
Though the decor isn't to European tastes, it served its purpose just fine ." See all these reviews: 12n in Tanzania; 1n in Kenya
Though the decor isn't to European tastes, it served its purpose just fine ." See all these reviews: 12n in Tanzania; 1n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Average
Location:
Good
Service:
Average
Rooms:
Average
Mr & Mrs K
Maidstone
"Ole Sereni comments"
1 night Arrived 27 Jan 2014
"Overall impression was of "an old lady past her prime" (I don't know how old it is but that does not matter)
The bed was the hardest thing I have ever slept on - seriously uncomfortable and I hardly slept despite being tired after a long haul flight.
Three items in the room were broken or did not work - the most important being the door lock which in the current security environment in Kenya worried me quite some." See all these reviews: 5n in Kenya
The bed was the hardest thing I have ever slept on - seriously uncomfortable and I hardly slept despite being tired after a long haul flight.
Three items in the room were broken or did not work - the most important being the door lock which in the current security environment in Kenya worried me quite some." See all these reviews: 5n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Poor
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Poor
Food:
Good
Feedback Response
We were very concerned to read Mr and Mrs Ks feedback about the Ole-Sereni. The hotel is relatively new, having open in 2009, although the building dates from the late 1990s. Other travellers have commented adversely as well as positively on the beds and it would appear that there is a wide range of variation in their hardness.
We contacted the hotel for an explanation of the other points in particular the fact that the room did not lock, which is totally unacceptable and we have had no explanation as to how Mr and Mrs K were given a room in this condition. However the hotel has agreed to refund these travellers for their very sub-standard stay and the general manager has asked us to pass on his sincere apologies and his assurances that he will ensure a much better experience for our travellers in future.
We contacted the hotel for an explanation of the other points in particular the fact that the room did not lock, which is totally unacceptable and we have had no explanation as to how Mr and Mrs K were given a room in this condition. However the hotel has agreed to refund these travellers for their very sub-standard stay and the general manager has asked us to pass on his sincere apologies and his assurances that he will ensure a much better experience for our travellers in future.
Mr & Mrs S
UK
"Ole-Sereni location is great"
1 night Arrived 23 Jan 2014
"Ole-Sereni is very well positioned for accessing the airport as you can take a back road to avoid the terrible Nairobi traffic. It was lovely to have a great buffet breakfast overlooking Nairobi National Park.
The two downsides for us were the hard beds (a travel agent we met says she asks for her guests to be given extra padding!) and the fact that we were given a room directly above the entrance and there was considerable noise from vehicles/people arriving and departing throughout the night." See all these reviews: 7n in Kenya
The two downsides for us were the hard beds (a travel agent we met says she asks for her guests to be given extra padding!) and the fact that we were given a room directly above the entrance and there was considerable noise from vehicles/people arriving and departing throughout the night." See all these reviews: 7n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Excellent
Mr N & Ms S
Zambia
"Convenient and comfortable overnight-er"
1 night Arrived 27 Dec 2013
"Flying into to Nairobi late-ish evening, we needed an overnight stay before travelling on. Ole-Sereni was perfect: well located relative to the international airport (and Wilson - although we were not going on there on this occasion) and with a breakfast terrace overlooking the national park (so plenty of early morning bird life to enjoy)."
See all these reviews: 13n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
The T-R family
London
"Ole-Sereni review"
1 night Arrived 26 Dec 2013
"we were only here for one night but found the food and service excellent , our only comment was that the beds were rather uncomfortable !"
See all these reviews: 12n in Tanzania; 1n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Mr & Miss S
London
"Convenient location in Nairobi"
1 night Arrived 4 Oct 2013
"Conveniently located for an overnight stay and has a good view over Nairobi National Park, however the current construction work to build a major road junction on the front doorstep of the hotel risks spoiling future hotel stays for guests."
See all these reviews: 7n in Mozambique; 5n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr & Mrs W
W Sussex
"Ole-Sereni review"
1 night Arrived 10 Jul 2013
"friendly efficient and very comfortable."
See all these reviews: 8n in Tanzania; 5n in Zanzibar; 1n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Good
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Good
Dr and Mrs P
Greece
"Ole-Sereni review"
1 night Arrived 22 Jun 2013
"Conveniently located near both airports, the international and the local one. Nice room, modern, tastefully decorated, a bit on the small size yet very comfortable.
Very good service, dining across the park and able to have a quick breakfast before 6 am. Certainly an ideal place for a night's stay upon arrival for a safari." See all these reviews: 8n in Kenya
Very good service, dining across the park and able to have a quick breakfast before 6 am. Certainly an ideal place for a night's stay upon arrival for a safari." See all these reviews: 8n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
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