Pax Manor

Sep 14

Where Elegance Meets Tranquillity in Muthaiga, Nairobi

26 individually designed rooms
Royal 58 Restaurant
Esquire Cinema

Esquire Whisky and cigar Lounge
Gym
Innity swimming poo

Conference rooms
Beautifully landscaped gardens
Spa and wellness center

THE MANOR

Manor stands as a timeless sentinel amidst the lush greenery of Karura Forest an enduring echo of grace and grandeur. Within its storied walls, our cherished old clock, crafted from aged brass and said to have once belonged to a forgotten royal workshop, has faithfully marked the passage of time for over a century.

In the 1920s, when Muthaiga was still a verdant frontier, The Manor emerged quietly from the forest’s embrace. Legend has it that during its early years, whispers of visits by members of the British royal family stirred curiosity among colonial settlers. Some say the a young princess herself sipped tea on the veranda before she ever ascended the throne, though no record confirms it only the silent knowing of the clock.

Over the decades, Thee Manor became a retreat for writers, dignitaries, and explorers-names that flicker through time without the weight of documentation. The scent of mahogany and cigar smoke once mingled with spirited debates between wartime correspondents and postcolonial poets under its eaves. Some recall a Nobel laureate taking quiet refuge here in the 1970s, but the guestbooks, mysteriously misplaced, offer no proof.

In the post-independence era of the 1960s, The Manor stood in quiet remembrance, a vestige of a fading era. Yet, it never truly slumbered. Stories of secret meetings and whispered diplomacy continued to swirl within its drawing rooms, adding to its mystique-as the clock ticked on, a silent witness to it all.

Today the Manor breathes anew. What was once still and solemn now brims with life. Children’s laughter echoes through restored gardens, where trees mirror the majesty of Karura. Weddings and celebrations now grace the very halls that once hosted kings, scholars, and rebels alike.

Each room carries a name inspired by the wonders of nature homages to Kenya’s protected forests. From the stately Manor Chancellor Suite to the serene Meru Oak Tent in our Msitu area, each name is a tribute to heritage, both natural and storied. At The Royal 58, flavors dance on plates where ne cuisine once charmed visiting aristocracy. Our Spa offers serenity and quiet introspection. The Hermes Gym hums with energy, and the Esquire Whiskey & Cigar Lounge invites you to linger, as perhaps an early Commonwealth envoy once did, lost in thought beneath the steady rhythm of the clock.

Join us on this safari through time where the old world stirs just beneath the surface of the new, and every stone, name, and whisper carries a tale. Asante sana for being part of our unfolding story

Accommodation

Pax Manor features 26 individually designed rooms and suites, each offering unique themes and personalized experiences. All rooms are a 35 square meters to a maximum of 65 square meters and include:

In-Room Comfort & Furnishings

King-size beds with premium linens (Egyptian cotton sheets, down pillows, luxury mattresses)
Pillow menu (variety of pillow types to choose from)
Spacious work desk and chair
Lounge seating or sofa
Blackout curtains
24hour room service
Laundry and dry cleaning sevices

Beverage & Snack Options