Kenya Hotels|Nairobi, Kenya

Tribe Hotel

Name: Tribe Hotel
Telephone: 254732186000

Nairobi’s design-forward oasis

VERIFIED LUXURY

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Stepping into Tribe Hotel feels like discovering secret. From the moment you arrive, you’re enveloped in a sanctuary of contemporary Kenyan elegance tucked within the leafy, upscale enclave of Gigiri, Nairobi’s diplomatic neighborhood. The atrium lobby impresses with unique furniture and bold artwork. In fact, art plays a big role throughout the hotel, which showcases a collection of 900-plus original African pieces.

A gentle hum of music blends with the clink of cocktail glasses from Jiko, the stylish restaurant and lounge where expats and diplomats unwind on low-slung leather sofas beneath soft golden lighting.

Rooms are cocoons of calm — think floor-to-ceiling windows framing jacaranda trees and freestanding tubs with RikRak amenities. The pool, shaded by swaying palms, is a refreshing escape, while the Kaya Spa soothes with Kenyan ingredients and global therapies. Just minutes from the U.N. and Karura Forest, Tribe Hotel’s location, stylish design and quiet glamour set it apart from the pack.

Our Inspector's Highlights

Each of the 128 accommodations features a blend of natural stone and wood furnishings accented with colorful, locally made textiles. Thoughtful touches like fragrant lemongrass RikRak toiletries in the bathrooms and effective blackout curtains (a must after long flights or early safari wake-up calls) make each room a welcome respite.
Packed with hanging greenery and a curated art collection, Jinko is a casually chic spot for African cuisine and creative cocktails all day long. Flame-grilled fare is the specialty here, though the drinks and small bites on offer at the bar are equally as enticing.
Tucked behind swaying palms, the Nairobi hotel’s pool feels like a private retreat, complete with attentive staff delivering iced towels and passionfruit mocktails. The cabanas are prime real estate for lazy afternoons with just the right mix of shade and sun.
The 10,000-square-foot Kaya Spa is a wellness haven boasting five treatment rooms, a rhassoul chamber, a dedicated Thai massage suite and plentiful tranquility zones. Treatments heavily feature Kenyan bounty like coffee, chocolate, sea salt and even gold to refresh and rejuvenate with a local twist.
Tribe Hotel sits in Gigiri’s secure enclave, meaning quiet nights and easy walks to the U.N. or Village Market, one of East Africa’s largest malls. The concierge knows everyone, so squeezing in a last-minute safari fix or nabbing a dinner reservation at a hard-to-book spot is almost never a problem.

Nearby Attractions

A 10-minute drive from Tribe Hotel, Karura Forst is an urban oasis with serene walking trails, scenic waterfalls and even a bamboo forest.
Located 15 minutes away, Nairobi National Museum offers a deep dive into Kenya’s history and culture with an extensive art collection, vibrant exhibits and a lush botanical garden.
Looking to shop? Upscale shopping and dining hub Village Market is a quick five-minute commute from the boutique hotel. Browse boutiques, listen to live music and explore a weekend flea market to find local handicrafts.
For a walk on the wild side, head 30 minutes southwest to explore Nairobi Safari Walk, a compact wildlife experience offering boardwalk trails with close-up views of lions, leopards and rare antelopes. An extra 15-minute drive will take you to the Giraffe Centre, where you might get the chance to hand-feed endangered Rothschild giraffes.

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