Macushla House

Macushla House - Where to stay in Nairobi

Macushla House is a converted home situated in the leafy, quiet Langata area of southwest Nairobi. This residential suburb is about 18km from downtown Nairobi and 30km from the international airport.

Because Macushla House is owner-managed, it has a very personal and intimate feel to it.
Each of the six rooms is individually furnished and has high wooden ceilings, rich curtains and mosquito nets (happily not often necessary!) on the four-poster beds. The bright en-suite bathrooms all have a shower over the bath.

All the main areas of the house are ornately furnished with an abundance of bright colours and patterns. The heavily African-themed lounge with its zebra-print sofa, is a comfortable place to relax, browse the books and magazines, or play chess. A second, small, cosy lounge has a fireplace and bar. The small dining room has high-backed, wrought-iron chairs and serves excellent food.

Outside there is a large covered veranda, with cushioned wicker chairs and sofas in vivid colours, and large, comfy seats and benches. This is a lovely area to sit and enjoy the peace and quiet with a drink, or mingle with other guests. There is also a descent-sized swimming pool set amid the lush gardens, though it is unheated so it can be a bit chilly, especially in the cooler season in July and August.