Mombasa

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Mombasa
Mombasa
Mombasa
Mombasa
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Where to stay in Mombasa

Executive parking ?

Nyali

If you're spending some time in Nyali, Nyali Beach and Mombasa Marine National Park are top sights worth seeing.

Nyali
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Galu Beach

Unique features of Galu Beach include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Galu Kinondo Beach or Colobus Conservation while you're exploring the area.

Galu Beach
The lions will sometimes come right up to the safari vehicles, if you're lucky. Let me tell you, their roars are pretty damn loud!
#Wildlife

Shanzu

Visitors to Shanzu enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Bamburi Beach is worth a stop.

Shanzu
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Old Town Mombasa

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Old Town Mombasa and surrounding area, you can visit Fort Jesus and Mombasa Island.

Old Town Mombasa
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Tudor

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Tudor and surrounding area, you can visit Mombasa Island and Fort Jesus.

Tudor
One of many spectacular Baobab trees in Mombasa.

Kikowani

While Kikowani isn't home to many top sights, Mombasa Island and Fort Jesus are some notable places to visit nearby.

Kikowani
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
Malindi Road, Bamburi Highway, Mombasa
Fully refundable
The price is ¥26,357 per night from Oct 31 to Nov 1
¥26,357
¥33,407 total
Oct 31 - Nov 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (302 reviews)
"The staff are very helpful, friendly and efficient."

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa
CityBlue Creekside Hotel & Suites, Mombasa

CityBlue Creekside Hotel & Suites, Mombasa

3.5 out of 5
Nyali Road, Tudor Creek, Mombasa, Coast
The price is ¥8,098 per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
¥8,098
¥9,556 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
7.8/10 Good! (167 reviews)
Disappointed
"The AC in the room didn’t work for two days. Each time they said, they fixed it and walked away and in 15 minutes later it didn’t work. Cold showers for two days. On the third day, they finally moved us to another room. This space is easy very good, but this time I was very disappointed. Maybe new ..."

Reviewed on Sep 5, 2025

CityBlue Creekside Hotel & Suites, Mombasa
Severin Sea Lodge

Severin Sea Lodge

5 out of 5
Malindi Road, Bamburi Beach, Mombasa, Mombasa County
The price is ¥19,279 per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
¥19,279
¥31,666 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (222 reviews)
"Only partial ocean view, mostly blocked by the palm trees. Breakfast is mediocre. The staff and room were outstanding!"

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

Severin Sea Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Tamarind Village Apartments

Tamarind Village Apartments

4 out of 5
Cement Silos Road, Nyali, Mombasa, Mombasa County
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Nyali Beach and Mombasa Marine National ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (24 reviews)
Clean, Safe and very comfortable
"Very comfortable apartment. Fully equipped. Staff were amazing, so helpful and made everything so easy for you."

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2025

Tamarind Village Apartments
Kilua Residences by CityBlue

Kilua Residences by CityBlue

4 out of 5
Dolphin Road, Shanzu, Mombasa, Mombasa County
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Bamburi Beach and Nyali Beach are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (16 reviews)
"Very beautiful resort with spacious rooms and excellent jolly staff and customer service. We loved our stay."

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Kilua Residences by CityBlue
Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments

Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments

5 out of 5
Mombasa Malindi Highway, Mombasa
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Bamburi Beach and Nyali Beach are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (97 reviews)
"Good place to stay"

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2025

Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Mombasa

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Top Destination
5 - Excellent
14
5 - Excellent 20%
4 - Good
42
4 - Good 59%
3 - Okay
13
3 - Okay 18%
2 - Disappointing
2
2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

nice Place o stay.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Just like it, even if it is too hot -Music and Environment counts.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I like to stay there, since the Mix of outside sitting, clubbing and the Music is perfect for me. Unfortunately some Areas are not that safe and the Gov do everything to make it worse.

4/5 - Good

John

Nice if you get the right place and people.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Walking the city can be challenging due to congestion but the beaches are marvelous

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Akambi wood carvers is best place to get wooden items. Fort Jesus lots to see and Shree temple was q good visit.

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