Tribe Hotel is the calm, design-led choice in Gigiri, the green diplomatic quarter in the north of Nairobi that is home to the United Nations offices and many embassies. It stands on Limuru Road beside The Village Market, one of the city’s most pleasant shopping and dining centres, so you have restaurants, a supermarket and craft shops a minute’s walk from the lobby. The 128 guest rooms and suites are spacious and calm, finished in natural materials. Jiko, the signature restaurant, serves African-inspired dishes built around local farmers and fresh, organic ingredients, and there is an open-air rooftop bar, a café and an all-day pastry shop. The Kaya Spa, inspired by the sacred Kaya forests of the Kenyan coast, has six treatment rooms, and there is a gym and an outdoor pool with a poolside bar. Expedia lists it as a five-star property rated 9.0 out of 10 from more than 280 reviews, with reviews into late September 2026.
Location and getting around: Gigiri is about twenty to thirty minutes north of the city centre, depending on traffic, and the hotel is about 25 kilometres from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, so allow time for the journey. Karura Forest is a short drive down Limuru Road, making it ideal for a morning walk, and Westlands is close. The Lang’ata sights, such as the Giraffe Centre and the Sheldrick nursery, are across the city, so set out early or book a tour with pickup.
The rooms: rooms are generous, with large bathrooms and work areas; suites add living space for longer stays.
Who it suits: couples who want a quiet, stylish retreat, business travellers visiting the UN and embassies, and anyone who likes having a mall, restaurants and a forest nearby. It also works well for families thanks to the pool and the Village Market on the doorstep.
Good to know: breakfast is charged separately on some rates. Parking and valet are free, with height restrictions. The pool is open during the day only. The hotel can arrange paid airport transfers.
Why stay here
- ✓Next to The Village Market
- ✓Jiko restaurant
- ✓Open-air rooftop bar
- ✓Kaya Spa
- ✓Outdoor pool with bar
- ✓Gym
- ✓Free parking and valet
- ✓Close to Karura Forest
Good questions
Where is Tribe Hotel in Nairobi?+
It is on Limuru Road in Gigiri, right next to The Village Market. The area is home to the UN offices and many embassies.
Does Tribe Hotel have a pool and spa?+
Yes, there is an outdoor pool with a poolside bar, open during the day, and the Kaya Spa. There is also a gym.
How far is Tribe Hotel from the airport?+
The hotel is about 25 kilometres from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Allow extra time in rush-hour traffic.
