Southern Sun Mayfair

4.0 star property
Family-friendly Nairobi hotel in Parklands with 2 restaurants

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Room service
    Room service

Room options

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room

Highlights

Balcony
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Parklands Road,, Nairobi, NAI, 74957

What's nearby

  • Sarit Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Westgate Shopping Mall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • University of Nairobi - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • The Aga Khan University Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • United Nations Office at Nairobi - 9 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Syokimau Station - 30 min drive
  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Havana Bar & Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Java Express - M.p Shah - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Open House Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beit É Selam - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ashiana - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun Mayfair

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Yaya Centre
At Southern Sun Mayfair, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, golfing on site, and a casino. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Be sure to enjoy lunch and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to an airport shuttle and a free daily manager's reception, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool
  • Tennis courts, self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge), a gift shop, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
Room features
All 171 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6 AM–10 AM
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Free daily reception
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • Oasis

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness center
  • Golfing
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Spa services
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Casino
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Free newspapers
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Shuttle transfer per adult: KES 37 (one way)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: KES 37 per person (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Southern Sun Mayfair have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

How much is parking at Southern Sun Mayfair?

Self parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at Southern Sun Mayfair?

Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Southern Sun Mayfair?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Southern Sun Mayfair provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of KES 37 per person applies.

Where is Southern Sun Mayfair located?

Located in Parklands, this family-friendly Nairobi hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Oshwal Religious Centre and Sarit Centre. Westgate Shopping Mall and Diamond Plaza II are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Southern Sun Mayfair Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 82 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Phumlani

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A disappointed rewards member
Compared to the rest of the southern sun hotels I’ve used over the years. This is the worst!! The rooms are not appealing, the towels are not clean. They look something between white and brown. The bathrooms are a turn off. The workmanship on the plumbing is just untidy. This hotel needs a serious revamp. The walkways are so dull. It looks so dingy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mayfair hotel is an a calm and cooled oasis in the middle of bust Nairobi
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff. Friendly and helpful. Great breakfast facility and food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jurgen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very friendly staff and beautiful place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and very nice property with beautiful gardens.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Excellent service as always. Home away from home. Great for meetings especially since the gardens are very beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place. The staff was wonderful at check in and recommended activities during our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

John, Windygates, now Strathmiglo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Hotel
Fantastic staff and management. I was made to feel really welcome. I hope t return soon.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worth a stay
A very good experience ,well managed South African Hotel Group ,good friendly staff ,well spread out lush green property.Older rooms need refurbishment but maintained well.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the hotel has a nice atmosphere, very similar to some of the established, traditional hotels in the country. The staff are friendly and helpful. However, it is in quite desperate need of renovation.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

danut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A garden oasis in Nairobi
I just spent a great week at the Southern Sun Mayfair in Nairobi. The hotel is very secure and provides a lovely garden environment with lots of trees and flowers. An Oasis in the active city of Nairobi. The nearby National Museums of Kenya provide a great outing and are only minutes away by UBER. The Elephant Orphanage and Giraffe Center are don't miss local attractions. I have stayed here 4 times and the rooms and beds are very comfortable. The staff is attentive, friendly, and efficient providing an excellent environment for meetings and relaxation. The breakfast buffet is fantastic, and the chef cooks a wonderful made to order omelet. My favorite is a beverage by the the pool, especially at the end of the day when this oasis is cool and quiet. A great place to stay in Nairobi.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love it!
Lovely old fashioned hotel in a Secluded location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sheetal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best at the price
Best Hotel I've stayed in at this price in Nairobi so far. Unfortunately some noisy guests outside quite late into the evening at one point, but otherwise, very pretty, well appointed, clean and comfortable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018