Furnished Apartments in Ruaka
The Moon Furnished Apartments in Ruaka is a block of furnished apartments located in Ruaka town, Kiambu County.
It is strategically placed to serve those who visit Nairobi and its environs but want to escape the hustle and bustle of the Nairobi City Central Business District and similar areas in other nearby towns without going too far away.
Read on to learn about this apartment block where we host everyone seeking short, medium, or long-term furnished rental places to stay in.
Furnished Apartments
Furnished apartments offer ample short-term, medium-term, or long-term living solutions to people, especially travellers. It is an alternative to hotels and motels. They offer the benefits of living at home without the inconvenience of renting and furnishing your own.
Not everyone is comfortable with hotels when travelling, and that is why fully furnished apartments are popular with people especially those new to a town, expatriates, and those on job transfers.
They will also afford you time to hunt for a suitable house without a rush. This is especially important for job transferees who want a place to call home while still looking for a home.
House hunting and furnishing of the same is an expensive affair, especially when done in a hurry. That is why it is advisable to live in a furnished apartment when you are new in town and searching for a permanent place, or in need of good living conditions while on holiday.
The Moon Furnished Apartments offers fully furnished studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments at very reasonable prices and arrangements. Contained in a six-floor block building, this apartment complex is situated in Ruaka town in Kiambu county, which is a fast-growing suburb just outside Nairobi City.
The Moon Furnished Apartments in Ruaka – Directions
To access The Moon Furnished Apartments from the Nairobi city center, the most convenient road is the Limuru Road. This road will take you straight to the Ruaka shopping center where the apartment block is located.
It is a short 14 Kilometer 30 minutes’ drive from the city center.
If you want to avoid the Nairobi City Center when going to The Moon Furnished Apartments, just follow any of the four Bypass roads that surround Nairobi. The apartment block is located a few meters from the junction of the Western and Northern Bypass roads in Ruaka. These two bypass roads seamlessly connect to the Southern and Eastern Bypass roads that, in turn, connect on the opposite side of Nairobi.
The apartment complex is located in a serene environment suitable for those who want to enjoy some peace outside the city.
Situated within easy reach of Runda, Gigiri, Redhill, Kyuna, Kitisuru, Westlands, and Parklands residential areas, these apartments are perfect to live in when in Nairobi or Kiambu county for business, work, leisure or any other reason.
The Moon Furnished Apartments in Ruaka – General Information
The Moon Furnished Apartments is a six-floor apartment block with 36 apartments. Each floor contains 2 studio apartments, 3 one-bedroom apartments, and one 2 bedroom apartment. These make a total of 6 two-bedroom, 12 studio, and 18 one-bedroom apartments for the whole block.
Each apartment has a kitchen/ kitchenette, a balcony, and a TV set connected to satellite channels. The kitchen/kitchenette contains a tabletop burner and a fridge. The bathrooms have a toilet and a shower area with all the necessary toiletries provided.
The Moon Furnished Studio [Bedsitter] Apartments in Ruaka.
Studio apartments are also known as bedsitters in Kenya. The Moon Furnished Studio Apartments open to a kitchenette area with a fridge and a tabletop gas stove. A partitioned area for the bathroom and the toilet are opposite. Next is a dining area connected to the sleeping area with a bed.
These apartments are ideal for those travelling alone and on strict budgets like corporate travellers on a work-related excursion. They can also serve leisure travellers or people looking for permanent accommodation but are not in need of large living space in the meantime.
The bedroom has a connecting door to the balcony from where you can relax and enjoy the view of Ruaka town. These studio apartments come with a sofa set and two armchairs which can also be used as dining chairs.
The Moon Furnished Studio Apartments’ price per day can be viewed in the ‘Rooms’ section of this website. We have special rates for long-term stays. See the booking section of this website to make a reservation.
The Moon Furnished One-bedroom Apartments in Ruaka
The one-bedroom apartments come with a partitioned sleeping room, fully equipped kitchen, washroom with toilet and shower, and a living room/sitting area. The bedroom opens out to the balcony which offers a nice view of the area.
They also have a laundry room where all the washing can be done. The sitting area has a three-seater sofa and a king chair for relaxing and unwinding after a long day. They are best suited to those who wish for more space and luxury in their living quarters.
The Moon Furnished 1 bedroom Apartments price per day can be viewed on the ‘Rooms’ section of this website. We have special rates for long-term stays. See the booking section of this website to make a reservation.
The Moon Furnished Two-Bedroom Apartments in Ruaka
They are ideal for those travelling with their families or those who want to cost-share on rent. They come with two separate sleeping areas/bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a living area/sitting room, a washroom with a shower area and a toilet, and a laundry room.
They also come with a five-seater sofa set which can also serve as a sleeping place for a guest.
The Moon Furnished 2 bedroom Apartments price per day can be viewed on the ‘Rooms’ section of this website. We have special rates for long-term stays. See the booking section of this website to make a reservation.
The Moon Furnished Apartments in Ruaka – Kitchen Amenities
The Moon Furnished Apartments kitchen (for one and two-bedroom) and kitchenette (for studio apartments) come equipped with all the essentials of a modern-day kitchen to afford you the opportunity of preparing your meals, especially for those travelling with their families.
The tabletop gas cooker plus the cooking utensils and cutlery provided gives you the freedom to cook and eat whenever you want.
The kitchen sink has running cold and hot water taps to make sure that all your cooking and cleaning in the kitchen goes smoothly. The electric kettle, toaster, and egg boiler are some of the extra luxuries you will enjoy while staying at The Moon Furnished Apartments.
Since sometimes food is bought ready or there are leftovers, the refrigerator will make sure that all extra food/perishables are properly preserved while the microwave will ensure that frozen food is defrosted and ready to eat within a few minutes.
The kitchen tops are made of granite and clients are provided with washing and cleaning materials plus kitchen towels to make sure that the kitchen remains clean after cooking.
Washed dishes can be dried in the dish rack while sugar and salt are contained in special dishes and shakers to complement the stylish look of the kitchen.
The Moon Furnished Apartments in Ruaka – Bathroom Amenities
Each apartment in The Moon Furnished Apartments has a private bathroom which is divided into a shower area and a toilet. The shower has the option of hot water with towels and bathroom slippers provided.
Shower soaps and toilet paper plus other toiletries are provided within the apartment. Any special preferences on toiletries can be purchased from one of the many supermarkets around.
The Moon Furnished Apartments in Ruaka – Living Room Amenities
The Moon Furnished Apartments living room will accord you the comfort and luxury required while on holiday or at work. The living rooms in the one- and two-bedroom apartments are divided into a dining area and a sitting area.
The dining area contains a dining set of a table and chairs to make sure that families can bond during meal times. The sitting area has a comfortable sofa set to relax in while enjoying the flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
You can also get comfortable while catching up with friends on social media via the free high-speed WIFI available in all rooms.
There is also a small space set aside in the living room with a work/study desk for those who wish to work indoors. The workstation is comfortable enough to allow you to work for long hours and take advantage of the free WIFI to ensure that correspondence between you and the office remains.
The Moon Furnished Apartments in Ruaka – Bedroom Amenities
The bedroom (s) or sleeping area (studio) in The Moon Furnished Apartments has a comfortable bed to end your days in style. Comfy beddings are available which are changed and cleaned every day.
The rooms are carpeted for the extra touch of comfort and there is a bedside socket to charge your phone, tablet, or laptop while using in bed. There is also a full closet to hang your clothes. The doors to the bedroom can be locked for more security or to guard sensitive personal belongings.
The Moon Furnished Apartments in Ruaka – Extra Amenities
These are the extra facilities available or provided at The Moon Furnished Apartments which makes this apartment block a preferred choice for those travelling for leisure or work.
Disability facilities – In The Moon Furnished Apartments, those with disabilities should not be worried about not getting proper facilities. That is because the management has specially designed some rooms to cater to this group of people. All you need to do is state your disability while booking or making reservations and your special needs will be properly taken care of.
Laundry room – The one and two-bedroom apartments have a special laundry room with an iron board and an iron box to make sure that your clothes stay sharp while on holiday or going to work.
Cleaning services – The apartments have dedicated housekeeping personnel to clean the rooms daily. This team can also handle all your laundry, ironing, and shoe shining at an additional fee. At The Moon Furnished Apartments, satisfactory service delivery is 100% guaranteed.
Parking and access – The basement and ground floor of The Moon Furnished Apartments is the designated parking zone. Here, the parking is free and safe for all your vehicles. Access to the rooms is through the elevator or the stairs which have panel lights to help visitors navigate the stairs even at night. You don’t have to worry about a long climb of stairs while you can use the elevator.
Front office services – The Moon Furnished Apartments have dedicated personnel at the front office 24/7 to make sure that all your needs are properly and timely addressed. They will be responsible for your luggage plus check-in/ check-out requests.
In addition, they will take care of special requests like car hire and related services at a small cost. With the professionalism of this crew, your stay at The Moon Furnished Apartments is guaranteed to be smooth and satisfactory.
Power – This apartment block is connected to Kenya’s national power grid to make sure that all the rooms stay powered. There is also a standby generator that ensures that you never lack power even after power outages in the national grid.
The generator supplies the same power voltage as the grid connection and therefore all the services like ironing and laundry will still be operational even during a grid power outage. Note that every apartment has a power meter to measure the amount of electricity used which will be an extra charge to the client.
Water – The Moon Furnished Apartments are connected to the County water supply lines but in case the council water is not enough, there is a borehole that is used to pump water to all the apartments. Before this water reaches the apartments, it is taken through purification to make it safe for human consumption.
Here, you will never have to worry about the water supply. The water in this apartment block is provided for free and no extra charge will be charged to the clients.
The Moon Furnished Apartments in Ruaka – Common areas
The Moon Furnished Apartments block has some areas that are not private and are shared by all the tenants. They are under CCTV surveillance to make sure that all tenants are secure, have equal access and that none gets alienated from them. These areas have also been designated as non-smoking areas to protect the non-smoking tenants. The apartment block however has smoking areas where smokers can enjoy their cigarettes in peace.
Fitness center – The Rooftop of The Moon Furnished Apartments has a fitness center for clients to do physical exercise. While staying in these apartments, you will have unlimited access to the gym. This gym is fitted with treadmills, cross trainers, dumbbells, and a standing bicycle for cycling. There is also a shared washroom where you can shower after a session in the gym.
Entertainment- The rooftop also has an open, glass-walled terrace, surrounded by potted plants that can be used to hold parties. It has chairs and a long square-shaped concrete table which can be used as the central point when entertaining.
Tenants can use the area for drinks and barbeque and relax while enjoying the expansive view of Ruaka town. The drinks and meat for barbeque can be purchased from the many surrounding supermarkets.
The Moon Furnished Apartments in Ruaka – Meals
The Moon Furnished Apartments do not offer ready meals and there are no restaurant services within the premises. However, clients can access these services from the myriad of restaurants surrounding the apartments.
For fast food lovers, the Pork Pit Restaurant, Subway Restaurant, and KFC restaurant are just a few walking minutes away. For hot drinks, beverages, and snacks, the Art Cafe and Java House are less than 150 meters away. With all these nearby restaurants and cafes, you won’t lack anything any time of day or night.
Remember that all apartments have their own equipped kitchens/ kitchenette. For those who like to cook their own meals, The Moon Furnished Apartments is the place to stay. You can shop for your supplies from the surrounding supermarkets like the Cleanshelf and Quickmart Supermarkets both less than 200 meters away.
Besides the many grocery shops within Ruaka town, there are also the Ndenderu and Wangige open-air markets for all groceries and farm produce. These two markets are less than thirty minutes’ drive away from the Moon Furnished Apartments.
The two are the biggest open-air grocery markets on this side of Nairobi, and you will be guaranteed a fresh supply of groceries every day. In this market, everything is fresh straight from the nearby farms and you will not have to worry about refrigerated products.
The Moon Furnished Apartments in Ruaka – Security
Personal security is something that every client wishes to have whenever they are travelling. At The Moon Furnished Apartments, your personal and property security is assured.
The apartment block has a concrete perimeter wall fence which is topped with razor wire and an electric fence. This is a strong deterrence to burglars and unauthorized people who may be tempted to enter the compound.
The premises have CCTV cameras on the perimeter wall, the main gate, as well as in all common areas to ensure that all tenants are secure every time they are inside.
To top it off, there are smoke detectors in every apartment to safeguard against fire and also a security alarm strategically placed in every apartment for the tenants to sound in case they feel threatened.
Fire extinguishers are also strategically placed within the premises to help in firefighting in case of fires. A water hose that can reach any corner of the apartment block is available in case there is a fire that cannot be put off by the available fire extinguishers.
In addition to that, the management keeps emergency phone numbers of both the Nairobi and Kiambu county fire departments in case they are needed. They are both located less than half an hour’s drive away.
These security measures are enforced and overseen by a 24-hour guard crew of well-trained security guards from a reputable security firm.
The Karuri Police Station serving the area is less than a 5-minute drive away should police reinforcements be necessary in case of a security breach. With all these security protocols in place, you can understand why The Moon Furnished Apartments block is among the most secure locations in this part of town.
The Moon Furnished Apartments in Ruaka – Neighbourhood at a Glance
The Moon Furnished Apartments block is conveniently situated just outside the city but still grants easy access to the same. All your working and leisure activities will be easily catered for from these apartments.
For shopping enthusiasts, the Two Rivers Mall, which is the biggest shopping mall in East and Central Africa, the Village Market, the Rosslyn Riviera Mall, the Quickmart supermarket, the Cleanshelf supermarket, and countless other shopping locations that are minutes away from The Moon Furnished Apartments will satisfy your needs.
For the Safari people, Karura Forest, Giraffe Center, and the Nairobi National Park among other wildlife attractions are within reach from The Moon Furnished Apartments.
For the diplomats and those visiting embassies and consulates in Nairobi, the embassies of the USA, Malaysia, Chile, Qatar, Botswana, Angola, and Zimbabwe are among the many diplomatic residences near The Moon Furnished Apartments.
For those who want a weekend getaway to enjoy drinks with friends or colleagues, La Veranda Sports Bar, Havilah, La Cascada Sports Bar, Maskani Sports Lounge, and Club Decimo will keep you entertained while staying at these apartments.
Click here to read more about the Prominent Neighbours of The Moon Furnished Apartments for more detailed information about this neighbourhood.
The Moon Furnished Apartments in Ruaka – House Rules
The Moon Furnished Apartments has laid down some rules and regulations which enable the management to serve you better. The check-in time is calculated from noon every day while the check-out time is 11 AM. These time frames enable the caretakers to properly help those checking in and those checking out to ensure a smooth transition.
All pre-payments and cancellations are subject to accommodation type and the amounts to be paid or forfeited will be communicated during the initial inquiry. This avoids clashes between the management and the tenants on payment matters.
All additional fees like electricity, cleaning, laundry, or car services will be calculated and paid for daily and will not be added on the initial payment or final payment. This is because these services are offered at the request of the tenant. Proper inquiries about these services should be made before check-in to make sure that the tenant is well-informed about the availability and payment details of the said services.
We welcome you to The Moon Furnished Apartments in Ruaka
The Moon Furnished Apartments is the ideal residential place for those coming to Nairobi City and its environs for work or leisure or for those who wish to make a getaway from the stresses of the city but still want to be close to the city. Visit our Contact Us Page on this website to talk to the management for more inquiries, reservations, and bookings.
