Property Description
GemSuites – GemSuites Riverside offers fully furnished, serviced hotel rooms, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments and a penthouse for short and long stays in the Riverside area of Nairobi. Nightly bed and breakfast rates start from US$216, monthly stays from US$4,200, and GemSuites stays are booked through Sir Francis Homes.
GemSuites Riverside is a serviced apartment option for people who want the space of a home with the services of a hotel. The apartments are managed to international standards and suit business travellers, relocating families, consultants on long assignments and visitors who prefer more room than a hotel room offers.
Guests can choose a superior hotel room, a one bedroom apartment, a two bedroom apartment for up to four people, or a penthouse. Every option can be booked on a bed and breakfast, half board or full board basis, and the apartments can also be taken by the month on an accommodation-only basis.
The Riverside location puts guests close to Westlands, the CBD, embassies and international organisations. Call Sir Francis Homes to check availability at GemSuites for your dates and to confirm the current rate.
GemSuites at a glance
| Location | Riverside, Nairobi |
|---|---|
| Room types | Superior room, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, penthouse |
| B&B per night | From US$216 (superior room, single) |
| 1 bedroom per night (B&B) | US$300 single / US$360 double |
| 2 bedroom per night (B&B) | US$420 double / US$480 triple / US$540 quad |
| Monthly (accommodation only) | 1 bed US$4,200 / 2 bed US$4,800 |
| Booked through | Sir Francis Homes |
| Selling agent | Sir Francis Homes – 0722 720 812 |
GemSuites Riverside Serviced Apartments prices and unit types
GemSuites nightly rates through Sir Francis Homes are quoted in US dollars and include VAT, catering levy and service charge where applicable. On a bed and breakfast basis, a superior hotel room costs US$216 single or US$276 double, a one bedroom apartment US$300 single or US$360 double, a two bedroom apartment US$420 double, US$480 triple or US$540 quad, and the penthouse US$1,500 per night. For longer stays, a one bedroom apartment costs US$4,200 a month and a two bedroom US$4,800 a month, accommodation only. Half board and full board rates are shown in the table below.
Prices are the latest list prices shared with Sir Francis Homes and can change as the project sells. Call or WhatsApp 0722 720 812 for current availability and the latest price list.
Location: Riverside, Nairobi
Riverside is one of Nairobi’s most sought-after addresses, along Riverside Drive between Westlands and the Chiromo area. It is close to several embassies and high commissions, international organisations, major hotels and the University of Nairobi’s Chiromo campus. Westlands offices, Sarit Centre, Westgate and The Mall are a short drive away, and the CBD is only a few minutes along Chiromo Road.
Waiyaki Way and the Nairobi Expressway give a quick route to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Airport transfers can be arranged for guests at an extra charge.
Design, finishes and amenities
GemSuites rates by meal plan (US$ per night, through Sir Francis Homes):
Half board: superior room US$252 single / US$300 double; one bedroom apartment US$336 single / US$396 double; two bedroom apartment US$492 double / US$528 triple / US$576 quad; penthouse US$3,252.
Full board: superior room US$288 single / US$372 double; one bedroom apartment US$372 single / US$444 double; two bedroom apartment US$564 double / US$696 triple / US$828 quad; penthouse US$3,432.
Children aged 0–4 stay free, children aged 5–12 are charged 50% of the adult per-person sharing rate, an extra bed costs US$60 per night and a baby cot is free. Airport transfers cost US$42 per trip.
Is GemSuites Riverside Serviced Apartments a good investment?
For stays of a week or more, a furnished apartment at GemSuites often works out better value than a hotel of a similar standard, while giving you more space, a kitchen and more privacy. Families and groups can share a two bedroom apartment for much less than booking several hotel rooms, and the monthly rate is far cheaper per night than daily booking.
Who it suits
GemSuites suits business travellers, NGO and embassy staff, consultants on short contracts, families relocating to Nairobi who need a base while they look for a long-term home, and diaspora visitors coming home for the holidays. Sir Francis Homes can check availability for your dates and help you choose the right room or apartment.
Choosing a meal plan
Bed and breakfast suits guests who eat out or cook in the apartment. Half board adds one main meal a day, and full board covers all meals, which suits guests on busy work trips or families who want everything taken care of.
Buying with Sir Francis Homes
This development is marketed and sold by Sir Francis Homes, a Nairobi real estate agency that works with local buyers, investors and Kenyans in the diaspora. We arrange viewings, share the developer’s documents and walk you through each stage until you receive your keys.
- Book a viewing. Call or WhatsApp 0722 720 812 to see the homes in person or by video call. Viewings run Monday to Saturday, 9am–5pm.
- Choose your unit. We send the current availability, floor plans and price list so you can compare floors, sizes and views.
- Reserve it. A booking fee holds your chosen unit while your lawyer reviews the sale agreement.
- Sign and pay. You sign the sale agreement and pay the deposit, then follow the agreed payment plan.
- Handover. On completion you inspect the unit, receive your keys and begin the title or lease process.
Full payment is due on arrival at check-in. Cancellations between eight and two weeks before arrival are charged 75% of the reservation amount, and cancellations less than two weeks before check-in are charged in full. Confirm the rate, meal plan and terms in writing before you book. If you are buying from abroad, Sir Francis Homes can run the viewing on video, courier documents and coordinate with your lawyer, so you never need to travel before handover.
Before making any payment, we recommend that your advocate carries out an official title search on Ardhisasa, the Ministry of Lands online platform, and reviews the developer’s approvals. Our team will share the documents you need for these checks.
GemSuites – frequently asked questions
Where is GemSuites?
GemSuites is in the Riverside area of Nairobi, close to Westlands, the CBD and many embassies.
How much is a night at GemSuites?
Bed and breakfast rates start from US$216 a night for a superior room (single) and US$300 for a one bedroom apartment.
What are the monthly rates?
A one bedroom apartment costs US$4,200 a month and a two bedroom US$4,800 a month, accommodation only.
Are airport transfers available?
Yes. Airport transfers cost US$42 per trip.
How do I book?
Call or WhatsApp Sir Francis Homes on 0722 720 812 to check availability and book.
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Last updated 1 October 2026.
