Valentine’s Day is one of those days that probably enthuse as many people as it distresses, with all the hues of pink and red on décor, roses, and semblances of love. Valentine’s Day falls on a weekend this year, so you can check into your favorite hotel, spend the weekend and get pampered with your loved one.
Thinking of how to get the Valentine mood more romantic? The hotels listed below have excellent treat options for couples with offers on dinner, accommodation, and entertainment to give you value for money and make the day extra special. Here are the top 10 Valentine’s Day treats in Nairobi, a great chance to show your loved one how romantic you are.
1. Tango to Thai at Heron Portico
Heron Portico is one of Nairobi’s top-rated business hotels with top-notch amenities, excellent food, and accommodation in an idyllic atmosphere. At Heron Portico, you and your loved one get to dance Salsa (with instructions) and participate in live Thai cooking at Siroco Aqua Bar in a fun-filled evening dubbed ‘Tango to Thai’ this Valentine’s Day. A couple’s dinner will cost Ksh. 5,000 only, while dinner accommodation, late breakfast, and late checkout will cost Ksh 19,995.
2. Hilton Hotel Nairobi
The exquisite Hilton Hotel has always been a top choice for guests who want luxury accommodation and delicious meals within Nairobi’s CBD. The embellished dining compartments at Hilton’s Traveller’s restaurant complement the antique train design and tasteful furnishings, and with delectable Valentine dinner awaiting you, yours will be a smashing dining experience. The tranquility of the rooms by the pool upstairs will give you the feeling of waking up by the beach, but if picturesque views of the city are your thing, choose the rooms in the tower. A romantic dinner costs Ksh. 3,500 per person and Ksh 16,000 per couple is inclusive of dinner, accommodation, and breakfast the next morning.
3. A Valentine’s to remember at Sankara Hotel
Located in Nairobi’s Westlands, Sankara is a 5- star hotel that redefines opulence and provides cosy and classy accommodation and sumptuous meals. At Sankara, a sumptuous buffet dinner at the posh Artisan restaurant comes with a signature Dalla Cia wine bottle and roses for the lady for Ksh 5,000 per person. At the Sarabi Pool and Supperclub located on Sankara’s rooftop, couples will get a bottle of G.H Mumm Brut R Rosé Champagne with dinner and be entertained by an acoustic band for Ksh. 12,000 per couple. A Sleepover at Sankara will cost you US $399 or the US $519 depending on the room you choose. The accommodation package includes buffet breakfast at Artisan, Champagne, truffles and an hour-long Angsana Spa massage that is valid for six months.
4. Valentine’s Treats To Get Your Heart at Crowne Plaza
Crowne Plaza in Nairobi’s Upper Hill is renowned for refined dining and swanky accommodation. At Sikia Fine dining restaurant, a 5-course meal chosen from the enticing Valentine’s menu accompanied by sparkling wine and a little takeaway gift will cost Ksh 5,500 per person. Baraka restaurant, on the other hand, will have a special Valentine’s buffet dinner with a complimentary cocktail for Ksh 3,800. If you want to have breakfast served in your room the next morning, take the accommodation package that comes with a bottle of sweet red wine and macarons for Ksh 14,999.
5. Enjoy a Fairy Tale Weekend this Valentine at Panari Hotel
Panari Hotel on Mombasa road is posh and dainty, and this Valentine’s Day, the hotel promises you a Fairy Tale Weekend with a variety of dining options and a special Valentine accommodation package. On the eve of Valentine’s Day at Red Garnet restaurant, a 3-course meal with a bottle of wine will go for KSh.4,500 per person while a romantic dinner will cost couples Ksh. 12,000. Red Garnet is located on Panari Hotel’s 3rd floor and allows such beautiful and exclusive views of the Nairobi National Park. Valentine buffet dinner at the Atrium comes with a bottle of Baileys for Ksh. 8,000 per couple.
Panari’s special accommodation package includes ice skating, spa treatments, and exceptional room amenities. The offer is on full board basis with amazing Valentine’s Day breakfast and picnic lunch at Nairobi National Park while on a Game Drive, all for Ksh. 28,000 per couple. The offer extends to Sunday the 15th with discounts for the extra night.
6. Dine and dance to your best love song at Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club
Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club’s Valentine Dinner and Dance is an amazing opportunity for couples to dine and dance to some of the best love songs of the decade. A welcome drink at the lounge will prepare you for a 4-course dinner with a complimentary bottle of wine at the Fine Dining Restaurant. The dinner costs Ksh. 10,000 per couple while Standard accommodation with dinner and breakfast will go for Ksh. 25,000. A premium accommodation package that includes a half-hour hot stone massage will cost Ksh. 30,600.
7. Enjoy a 7-course Valentine’s dinner and & Champagne Breakfast in Bed at Tribe Hotel
Tribe is a modern, luxurious and sophisticated hotel that offers a wide range of culinary delights at Jiko Restaurant. With presumably the only 7-course Valentine dinner in Nairobi, Jiko’s dining experience will be one of a kind. It will cost Ksh. 6000, with vegetarian dinner priced at Ksh. 5,500 and Dessert Buffet at Ksh. 3500. Endless Dinner at Jiko includes the 7-course dinner for two and a Champagne toast for Ksh. 15,000. Luxurious accommodation in a superior room at the Tribe together with the 7-course dinner at Jiko, and champagne breakfast in bed will cost Ksh. 28,800.
8. Cook a romantic meal for your sweetheart at Palm Cafe and Heri Heights Apartments
If you prefer accommodation in apartments instead of hotels, then choose Heri Heights Luxury Serviced Apartments on Kolobot Drive along State House Road. The Apartments are spacious and elegantly furnished with manicured lawns all around and amazing views of the City. You can cook or order the delicious 3-course Valentine Dinner at Palm Cafe which comes with a welcome cocktail, chocolates, and roses for Ksh. 2,500. Stays in a studio or one-bedroom apartment between 12th and 15th February will cost Ksh. 11,000 per couple. The deal is inclusive of breakfast served on your balcony, a bottle of wine and a chocolate-covered strawberries platter.
9. A Valentine’s weekend retreat at Nairobi Tented Camp
Nairobi Tented Camp has an amazing Valentine’s weekend retreat offer in the heart of Nairobi National Park. Residents and non-residents get a self-drive, candlelit romantic dinner with a bottle of Sparkling wine and soft drinks and breakfast in the forest the nest day for only 18,400 Kenya shillings per couple. Afternoon game drives and lunch for overnight guests will be discounted and the usual park and camping fees payable at the gate apply.
10. Enjoy a Gala Evening with music, dance, and dinner at Hotel Royal Orchid Azure
Hotel Royal Orchid located on Lantana Road in Westlands has prepared an exciting and romantic evening for couples. There will be delicious foods for Valentine’s dinner accompanied by music and dance, and spending the night in the swanky rooms, later on, will all cost Ksh. 9,000 per person.
There’s something for you this Valentine! If you are planning for a special gift to give to your ‘special someone’ and show them just how much you love and care, give them a treat they deserve from any of these places. We just made your Valentine very romantic!
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