Airbnbs
Airbnbs in Nairobi.
Furnished apartments for short stays, and apartments to buy and run as an Airbnb, in Westlands, Riverside and Kilimani. Airbnbs are new at Rico Homes: tell us what you are looking for, to stay or to invest, and we will come to you first.
Buying for Airbnb
What makes a good Airbnb apartment.
Business travellers, consultants, diaspora visitors and tourists all look for furnished apartments that are secure, well run and close to where they need to be. The apartments that do well usually have:
- Steady demand from short-stay guests in the area.
- Building rules that allow short stays, in writing.
- Good security, parking, backup power and fast internet.
- Easy access to offices, shopping centres, restaurants and hospitals.
- A realistic price, service charge and setup budget.
Investor checklist
Before you buy an apartment to run as an Airbnb.
Judge it as a home and as an income: it should make sense on location, cost and management, and still be worth owning if you let it long-term or sell it later.
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Demand in the area
Who stays nearby: business travellers, diaspora visitors, tourists or longer-term tenants. Westlands and Riverside draw corporate and embassy guests; Kilimani suits lifestyle stays.
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The building’s rules
Confirm that the development allows short-stay or furnished letting before you reserve, not after.
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Running costs
Service charge, utilities, internet, cleaning, management fees and maintenance, every month, whether the apartment is booked or not.
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Furnishing budget
Furniture, appliances, linen, decor and kitchen kit, plus replacing them as guests wear them out.
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What guests expect
Security, parking, a gym or pool, backup power and an easy arrival. Buildings that have them are easier to fill.
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A fallback plan
Choose an apartment that would still let well long-term, or sell well, if short stays slow down.
Questions
What people ask about Airbnbs.
Are Airbnb apartments in Nairobi a good investment?
They can be, when the apartment is in a strong location, the building allows short stays, the amenities are what guests want and the apartment is managed well. Compare the price, service charge, furnishing costs and realistic occupancy before you buy. We will not promise you a return, but we will help you test the numbers.
Airbnb or a long-term let?
Short stays can earn more where there is business travel and tourism, but income varies month to month and the apartment needs furnishing and running. A long-term let is steadier and needs less management. The right choice depends on the building’s rules, the area and how hands-on you want to be.
Studio, one bedroom or two?
Studios and one-bedroom apartments cost less to buy and furnish, and are easier to manage. Two bedrooms and larger can suit families, groups and longer stays in the right location. Your budget and the guests you want decide it.
Can I buy for Airbnb from abroad?
Yes. Work with your own advocate, verify the title and the developer’s documents, keep a record of every payment and have a clear plan for who will manage the apartment day to day. We run viewings by video if you cannot fly in.
Register your interest
Tell us what you are looking for.
To invest in an Airbnb apartment, or to stay in one. A few details are enough to start, and we will come back to you as Airbnbs are added.
Thank you, .
We have your details and will come back to you as Airbnbs are added.
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