The Heron By Sarovar Portico India is a hotel destination wedding venue in Nairobi, Kenya, hosting 120 at dinner. Best months: February, July, August, September.

The Heron By Sarovar Portico India

NairobiNairobi County, Kenya

The Heron By Sarovar Portico sits 25 minutes from Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), with 108 rooms available for wedding guests and a banquet space that holds up to 120 people for a seated ceremony, seated dinner or standing reception.

Guests
120 at dinner
Rooms
108 rooms
Season
Best weather Jul–SepAisle estimate
Getting there
NBOabout 25 min by car

About the venue

The Heron By Sarovar Portico sits 25 minutes from Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), with 108 rooms available for wedding guests and a banquet space that holds up to 120 people for a seated ceremony, seated dinner or standing reception.

Couples can host indoors or outdoors in the gardens, with in-house catering, an on-site bar, a pool and on-site parking all handled at the hotel.

Accommodation ranges from 21sqm Standard Rooms to 31sqm Junior Suites and Premier Suites sleeping up to three, each with air conditioning, room service, tea and coffee facilities and a flat screen TV.

Smaller celebrations are welcome too, with a minimum of 12 guests.

  • Banquet and meeting space seating 120 for a ceremony or dinner, or 120 standing
  • 108 guest rooms on site, from 21sqm Standard Rooms to 31sqm Junior Suites
  • Indoor and outdoor reception options, including gardens
  • In-house catering and an on-site bar

Ask about your month

Tell the venue your year and month, your guest count and your budget. They reply with the dates they have free and what a wedding with them costs.

Year

Month

A dot marks the months with the best weather.

Pick a month to send this.

  • You do not need a fixed date

Capacity, rooms and facilities

Last updated

Capacity

Seated dinner
120 guests
Standing reception
120 guests
Ceremony, seated
120 guests
Smallest party taken
12 guests

Staying over

Rooms
108 rooms
Room types
7 listed

House rules

Pets
No
Children
Yes

Best weather to marry

Aisle estimate
  1. January: good
  2. February: best
  3. March: good
  4. April: good
  5. May: good
  6. June: good
  7. July: best
  8. August: best
  9. September: best
  10. October: good
  11. November: good
  12. December: good
Best weatherGoodWeather does not tell you whether a date is free.
Nearest airport
NBO, 25 min by car
Parking
Yes

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

How many guests can the venue hold?
Up to 120 guests for a seated ceremony, a seated dinner or a standing reception. The minimum booking size is 12 guests.
Can we hold the ceremony outdoors?
Yes. The hotel offers both indoor and outdoor reception space, including gardens.
Is accommodation available for our guests?
Yes, the hotel has 108 rooms. Superior and Standard Rooms sleep two, while Junior Suites and Premier Suites accommodate up to three. All listed rooms include air conditioning, room service, tea and coffee facilities and a flat screen TV.
How far is the venue from the airport?
Transfers take about 25 minutes from Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
Do you allow pets and children?
Children are welcome at the hotel. Pets are not permitted.

Sources and booking notes

Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.

Venue wedding information

Planning with Aisle: Start for free · Ask us a question

Sources for individual venue facts
  • Seated dinner: 120 guests

    “Spanning 177 square meters, the fully equipped, Swahili-themed venue accommodates up to 120 guests in a theater or reception setup, making it ideal for conferences, seminars, and wedding receptions.”
    Read the source for seated dinner
  • Standing reception: 120 guests

    “Spanning 177 square meters, the fully equipped, Swahili-themed venue accommodates up to 120 guests in a theater or reception setup, making it ideal for conferences, seminars, and wedding receptions.”
    Read the source for standing reception
  • Ceremony, seated: 120 guests

    “Spanning 177 square meters, the fully equipped, Swahili-themed venue accommodates up to 120 guests in a theater or reception setup, making it ideal for conferences, seminars, and wedding receptions.”
    Read the source for ceremony, seated
  • Smallest party taken: 12 guests

    “The halls can hold 12 – 120 guests and are ideal for weddings, workshops, training, corporate events, and meetings.”
    Read the source for smallest party taken
  • Rooms: 108 rooms

    “The Heron Portico has 108 rooms and suites; four dining, lounge and bar areas; banquet and conference facilities for up to 120 participants; a heated swimming pool; a ‘state of the art’ fitness centre; steam room and sauna; hairdressing salon; gift shop; a business centre and also free wi-fi in the bedrooms.”
    Read the source for rooms
  • Room types: 7 listed

    “Superior Room 2 Single Beds, 24Sqm, Air Conditionned, Room Service, Tea And Coffee, Flat Screen Tv”
    Read the source for room types
  • In-house catering: Yes

    “When hunger calls, Bashasha serves a tempting selection of international cuisines, while Casbah Steak House & Bar brings together delicious food and lively music for an enjoyable dining experience.”
    Read the source for in-house catering
  • Bar on site: Yes

    “Savour international cuisine at Bashasha, enjoy delicious food and lively music at Casbah Steak House & Bar, or unwind poolside at Sirocco Aqua Bar.”
    Read the source for bar on site
  • Pets: No

    “No pets or service animals allowed”
    Read the source for pets
  • Children: Yes

    “Children are welcome”
    Read the source for children
  • Nearest airport: NBO, 25 min by car

    “NBO”
    Read the source for nearest airport
  • Parking: Yes

    “From flawless decor and sound to delightful dining and ample secure parking, we’ve got everything you need for a smooth, stylish celebration.”
    Read the source for parking
  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
    Read the source for event spaces
  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “Spanning 177 square meters, the fully equipped, Swahili-themed venue accommodates up to 120 guests in a theater or reception setup, making it ideal for conferences, seminars, and wedding receptions.”
    Read the source for reception indoors
  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “Our pool and restaurant areas excellent choices for private events, while our largest conference room – Marhaba – has been known to host wedding receptions and the like.”
    Read the source for reception outdoors
  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “Relax by the outdoor swimming pool, rejuvenate at the spa, or stay active at the fitness centre.”
    Read the source for swimming pool
  • Gardens: Yes

    “In terms of the food and beverage offerings, we have a multicuisine restaurant, a lounge bar, a garden café and a poolside restaurant.”
    Read the source for gardens

Could this be your venue?

Ask about prices and free dates for the month you have in mind. You do not need a fixed date.