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Aberdare Country Club Hotel Nairobi Kenya Nairobi, Kenya
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LOCATION: Nestling on the slopes of Kamatongu Hill, the cottages of the Aberdare Country Club offer splendid views of the plains below with the Aberdare range of mountains to the West and Mt Kenya to the East. Originally the private residence of a wealthy English family, the house was called Steep, the main building consisting of the present dining room, lounge and bar, built in the early 30s with a total of 6 bedrooms. The Club now has 46 guest rooms, and is situated on 1,300 acres of now electrically fenced private land, home to several species of plains game. To be found in this beautiful sanctuary are eland, waterbuck, giraffe, zebra, impala, ostrich, warthog, bush pig and two leopards. The Aberdare Country Club is a haven of unhurried charm, set in gardens bursting with the profuse colour of over one hundred species of flowers. Tables are scattered, and the numerous birdbaths dotting the grounds are visited by many different varieties of birds. ACCOMMODATION: The Club has a total of 46 en-suite rooms, of which 19 are double bedded and 29 are twin bedded. 38 of the guest rooms are in cottages with 2 bedrooms with interconnecting doors. Most guest rooms have fireplaces. Some of the guest rooms can be converted to triples. 9 extra beds are available. Honeysuckle Cottage set above the main building comprises of one double-bedded room, one twin-bedded room and one single room, in a cottage on its own, with two separate bathrooms. Each room is furnished with bedside tables, dressing tables, built-in wardrobes, rugs, coffee tables and lounge chairs; telephone; water flasks and drinking glasses; umbrella; tea and coffee making facilities; bible. Each bathroom has 115 240 v shaving socket; shower stall, separate bathtub, washbasin and flush toilets. Room 1 and rooms 7 to 17 have baths with shower attachments (no separate shower stalls); shampoo, bath and shower gel; freshly laundered towels; hot and cold running water. HOTEL FACILITIES & SERVICES: Located in the main building, the main dining room is divided into 5 sections, 3 of which are inside and have fireplaces. Two verandahs, one which seats 50 and the other 16, have lovely views of the grounds and rolling hills beyond. The menu is a cosmopolitan combination of European, African and Asian dishes, made from the abundance of fresh Kenyan produce. A full vegetarian menu is available for all the meals. Both breakfast and lunch are served buffet-style, while dinner is Table dhôte, with a choice of main courses. Afternoon tea/coffee is served with pastries and cakes on the terrace. Seating Capacity is 200 people for lunch (including the terrace) and 120 for breakfast and dinner. The dining room is open for breakfast from 0700 to 0930 hours, for lunch from 1245 to 1430 hours, for tea from 1600 to 1730 hours and for dinner from 2000 to 2130 hours. Also located in the main building, next to the dining room, the Gura Bar has two fireplaces, which are lit throughout cool days. Comfortable leather settees and velvet armoires are set in cosy sections, while bar stools surround the bar. Animal carvings and shields received from regiments who have visited the Club animate the bar, which also extends to the terrace. The television lounge is situated in a small room behind the bar, and sports satellite television and comfortable chairs for easy viewing. Liqueurs, beers, soft drinks, fresh juices, cocktails, wines, spirits, tea and coffee are all served here. The seating capacity is 60 people seated in the room. The Gura Bar is open from 0800 to 1400 hours, and 1800 to 2000 hours. Located at the swimming pool, this bar is set on a raised platform with high stools, around the geometric bar and has a commanding view of the game sanctuary. Beers, soft drinks are all served. Seating Capacity is unlimited. The swimming pool bar is open from 1000 to 1800 hours. The Aberdare Country Club has proven to be a popular venue for conferences. A choice of three conference rooms is available. If conference participants are residents of the Club, no charge is made for hire of the rooms. Each room is set with water-jugs and glasses, and is equipped with telephones. Tea/coffee is served in the morning and afternoon free of charge. Running tea / coffee is available upon request, at an additional cost. BUSINESS CENTRE CONFERENCE EQUIPMENT THE ABERDARE ROOM THE SATIMA ROOM Kenya Africa Hotels, Kenya Africa Apartments and Kenya Africa Hotel Suites |
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