Blue Post Hotel and Restaurant
About
Blue Post Hotel and Restaurant offers families a delightful dining experience alongside the stunning Chania Falls, where kids can watch the cascading waters while enjoying a meal. The spacious outdoor seating areas provide plenty of room for children to move around, and the combination of local Kenyan dishes and familiar international options ensures even picky eaters find something they love.
Highlights
- ✓Spectacular views of the 20-meter Chania Falls from dining tables
- ✓Spacious outdoor gardens where kids can walk around safely between courses
- ✓Mix of Kenyan specialties (nyama choma, ugali) and familiar international dishes like burgers and fries
- ✓Historic colonial-era building with interesting architecture and photo opportunities
- ✓Safe, family-friendly atmosphere popular with both locals and international visitors
Pro Tips
- 1.Arrive early (around 11am for lunch) to secure a table on the outdoor terrace with the best waterfall views before tour groups arrive.
- 2.Bring insect repellent as the riverside location can attract mosquitoes, especially during rainy seasons.
- 3.Request a table near the railing so kids can safely watch the falls while you wait for food, which can take 30-45 minutes during busy periods.
- 4.Download offline maps before visiting as cell service can be spotty in this area, about 45 minutes from central Nairobi.
- 5.Carry small denomination Kenyan shillings for tips and souvenirs from local vendors near the entrance.
Best Time to Visit
Visit on weekday mornings (Tuesday through Thursday, 11am to 1pm) when it is less crowded than weekends. The dry seasons (January to March and July to October) offer the most pleasant weather and easier access to the outdoor seating areas.
What to Know
Expect to spend 1,500-3,000 Kenyan shillings per person (roughly $12-25 USD). The restaurant accepts both cash and major credit cards, though carrying some cash is advisable. Parking is available on-site and restrooms are Western-style.
Seasonal Notes
Open year-round, but outdoor seating is most enjoyable during the dry seasons (January to March and July to October). During rainy seasons (April to June and November to December), the falls are more dramatic but outdoor dining may be limited. The restaurant gets especially busy on Kenyan public holidays.
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