Hospitality with a difference
Wasini Luxury Homes which opened its doors to customers last January is a fully serviced, lavishly furnished five star luxury apartments, situated in the up market and leafy suburb of Nairobi’s Westlands Area. It is conveniently located in close proximity to the main highway, shopping malls, restaurants and the United Nations as well as many other international organisations. It is only 10 minutes away from Nairobi’s city centre.
It has 40 units: 32 x 2 bedroom units, 6 x 1 bedroom units and 2 x 2 bedroom penthouses - all overlooking a lush tropical garden, stunning terrace, the swimming pool area and a very unique pond. Wasini Luxury Homes is the ideal accommodation for business people from all over the world.
All units have unique furniture and fixtures, a fully fitted and fully equipped kitchen, lounge with home theatre system, 32’’ LCD TV, all bathroom with accessorised vanity top, hair dryer, Jacuzzi for two, tender touch bed linen and towels.
Extra features include: Club House with fire place and lounge, bar, pool table, 42’’ Plasma TV, restaurant, swimming pool, fully equipped gym run by a professional physiotherapist, massage room, steam bath and sauna, Wi-Fi connection, Satellite TV – DSTV/GTV and local CCTV, electric fence, 24 hour security (UN directive compliant), alarm button, digital safe boxes, fire alarm system, firefighting equipment, fire blankets in all kitchens, caretaker available 24 hours, laundry services, ample and secure parking for residents and guests, friendly, hospitable and well trained members of staff to make your stay memorable. Taxi service can be arranged on request.
Wasini targets the high end of the market. These include corporates who want to have a seminar, say on strategy within the city but away from their office. Businesspeople and employees of international bodies who are seconded here and want a place to stay for a month or two. Kenyans in the diaspora who come home and don’t want to disturb their families. Others include honeymooners, daters or those seeking for a quiet place for the weekend. The penthouses can be booked for a longer time and are already booked for a year.
For the visitors who intend to stay longer, the apartments have a fully equipped kitchen and they can make their own food or employ the services of the resident chef.
Behind the success of the luxurious and cosy homes and hotel is Valentina Kioko, the property’s CEO and whose knowledge in Interior Design helped make the property what it is today.
The mother of three is married to Bob Kioko, one of the three directors of the property. The apartments’ renovation and refurbishment were left in her hands and though she had a very rough time with male workers who despised her because she was a woman, she did not let their indifference bog her down.
For those who want to do a similar business, she says they should first have vision, plan how the vision will be actualised, assess their finances, do market research and always put aside a budget for marketing and satisfy their clients because if one client is happy, five others will know. But when one is not happy, 100, 000 others will know.
Wasini Luxury Homes lives by the motto “You do not have a second chance to make a first impression” and strives to make your stay unforgettable.
Valentina Kioko
Tel: +254-0-4454350/1/2
Cell: +254-0-720082321
Email: valentina.kioko@wasiniluxuryhomes.c0m
