What are the Solar Ice Rink opening hours?

Daily 11am to 10pm; one-hour sessions at 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm and 9pm. Busiest: Weekend afternoons and school holidays.

What is the best time to visit Solar Ice Rink?

Weekday 11am session. It is busiest Weekend afternoons and school holidays.

How do you get to Solar Ice Rink?

Off Mombasa Road; use the hotel parking. Ride-hailing: Ask for the Panari Hotel, Mombasa Road. Public transport: Matatu along Mombasa Road, then a short walk into the hotel Inside the Panari Hotel on Mombasa Road, south-east of the city centre.

Solar Ice Rink in Mombasa Road, Near South C, Nairobi: Tickets, Hours and Family Guide

Amusement and family entertainment in Mombasa Road, Near South C, Nairobi

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An indoor ice rink at the Panari Hotel on Mombasa Road with one-hour skating sessions, skate hire and a cold rink that suits older children best.

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Panari Hotel, Mombasa Road, Nairobi, Mombasa Road, Near South C, Nairobi

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What is Solar Ice Rink?

The Solar Ice Rink is inside the Panari Hotel on Mombasa Road, Nairobi, and is billed as East Africa's first ice skating rink. Public skating runs in one-hour sessions through the day.

Admission includes skate hire, and children under nine must skate with an adult. It is a cold, indoor outing, so bring gloves, long trousers and socks; the hotel has food and parking on site.

Family cost snapshot: KES 243,024 for 2 adults + 2 childrenadults KES 1,500 each. children (Under 12) KES 120,012 each. Food, activities and rentals are extra.

Solar Ice Rink ticket prices 2026

Visitor type	Adult	Child (Under 12)
Standard rate	KES 1,500	KES 120,012

Adults KSh 1,500; children under 12 KSh 1,200; skate hire included. A Friday evening three-hour session was advertised at KSh 2,000.

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💡 Money-saving tips for families

Skates included Hire is part of the session fee | Fridays are cheaper per hour

Is it right for your child's age?

Age group	Verdict	What to expect
0-2 years	Poor	Cold ice and few supports for toddlers \| 3-5 years

Key details

Address: Panari Hotel, Mombasa Road, Nairobi, Nairobi
Opening hours: Daily 11am to 10pm; one-hour sessions at 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm and 9pm
How long to plan: 1 to 2 hours
Suitable ages: All ages; under 9s must skate with an adult
Setting: Indoor
Phone: +254 711 091 000

What to expect when you visit

Arrive about 15 minutes before your session to pay, collect skates and lace up. Sessions last an hour, which is enough for beginners.

Bring gloves, socks and long trousers, and expect the ice to be busy on weekend afternoons and in school holidays. Hold the rail until you find your balance.

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Facilities

Toilets

Safety notes

Ice is hard and falls are common: keep beginners near the rail, wear gloves, and hold hands with small children. Under-nines must be accompanied.

Tickets and costs

Free entry rules: No
Extra costs (activities, rentals, food): Skate hire, Friday evening three-hour session, birthday parties

Plan your visit

Best time to visit: Weekday 11am session
Busiest times: Weekend afternoons and school holidays
How to get there: Inside the Panari Hotel on Mombasa Road, south-east of the city centre.
By car: Off Mombasa Road; use the hotel parking.
Uber / Bolt estimate: Ask for the Panari Hotel, Mombasa Road.
Public transport: Matatu along Mombasa Road, then a short walk into the hotel
Combine with: Nairobi National Park | Bomas of Kenya
What to bring: Socks | Gloves | Long trousers | Warm top

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How much does it cost to visit Solar Ice Rink?: Adults pay KES 1,500 and children (ages Under 12) pay KES 120,012. Adults KSh 1,500; children under 12 KSh 1,200; skate hire included. A Friday evening three-hour session was advertised at KSh 2,000.
What are the Solar Ice Rink opening hours?: Daily 11am to 10pm; one-hour sessions at 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm, 7pm and 9pm. Busiest: Weekend afternoons and school holidays.
How long do you need at Solar Ice Rink?: Plan for 1 to 2 hours.
What is the best time to visit Solar Ice Rink?: Weekday 11am session. It is busiest Weekend afternoons and school holidays.
How do you get to Solar Ice Rink?: Off Mombasa Road; use the hotel parking. Ride-hailing: Ask for the Panari Hotel, Mombasa Road. Public transport: Matatu along Mombasa Road, then a short walk into the hotel Inside the Panari Hotel on Mombasa Road, south-east of the city centre.