By SCM Staff Writer I Friday, October 10, 2025
NAIROBI, Kenya – Aksaya Estates Limited, a leading real estate investment firm, has solidified a major partnership with Marriott International to introduce the Courtyard by Marriott brand to Kenya’s key international gateway, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi.
The new Courtyard by Marriott Nairobi Airport, which has already commenced construction, is slated to open its doors in 2027, promising to significantly enhance the hospitality landscape for business and leisure travellers utilizing the busy airport.
The approximately 180-room hotel is designed with the modern traveller in mind, featuring well-appointed rooms and suites that prioritize flexibility and smart layouts to optimise work, relaxation, and overall guest experience.
Amenities are set to elevate the standard of airport-adjacent stays, including two dedicated restaurants and bars, and an expansive, beautifully landscaped courtyard highlighted by a fire pit. Wellness facilities will be equally premium, with a rooftop fitness centre and an 18-metre swimming pool offering views, alongside versatile indoor and outdoor event spaces catering to corporate and social gatherings.
Aksaya Estates has also demonstrated a commitment to sustainable development, with the property having already secured Preliminary EDGE Advanced Certification, the stringent sustainable building certification from the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
The JKIA project marks the second collaboration between Aksaya Estates and Marriott International in Kenya. Aksaya Estates is already the owner and operator of the highly successful Sankara Nairobi, an Autograph Collection property situated in the city’s vibrant Westlands district.
The addition of the Courtyard by Marriott Nairobi Airport will integrate the property into the prestigious Marriott Bonvoy global travel programme, connecting its guests to Marriott International’s expansive portfolio of over 9,600 properties across more than 30 leading brands worldwide. The move underscores Nairobi’s growing importance as both a regional hub and a destination for long-term real estate investment.
