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Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments

5.0 star property
Ocean-view aparthotel with a beach bar, near Bamburi Beach

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Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Front of property
Studio | Soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

Overview of Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments

Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

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Map
80100, Mombasa, Mombasa Malindi Highway
  • Popular LocationBamburi Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationNguuni Nature Sanctuary5 min drive
  • Popular LocationNyali Beach18 min drive
  • AirportMombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.)41 min drive
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Room options

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
  • 76 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
  • 113.0 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
  • 205 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Studio | Bathroom | Shower, towels, soap, shampoo

Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Private bathroom
  • 47 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Mombasa

Located in Mombasa, Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bamburi Beach and Nyali Beach. Wild Waters and Mamba Village are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkeling, and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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What's nearby

  • Bamburi Beach - 1 min walk
  • Nguuni Nature Sanctuary - 5 min drive
  • City Mall - 6 min drive
  • Mtwapa Mall - 6 min drive
  • Nyali Beach - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dublin Street - 8 min drive
  • Kingston Beach Lounge - 5 min drive
  • La marina - 8 min drive
  • Severin Sea Lodge - 10 min walk
  • Shots Bar and Bistro - 7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments

Ocean-view aparthotel with a beach bar, near Bamburi Beach
At Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the beach where you can enjoy volleyball. Each apartment provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, plus a kitchen with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences like a dryer and an electric kettle, and other amenities include free WiFi and room service. Housekeeping is not available.
Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments offers 86 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water. Accommodations at this 5-star aparthotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.

This Mombasa aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Beach

  • On a white sand beach

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Children's pool

Restaurants on site

  • Suli Suli Bar Restaurant

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Dining table
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: KES 3,500 per stay

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets or service animals

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Free bottled water
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • No housekeeping service
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball on site
  • Children's pool on site
  • Fitness classes on site
  • Gym on site
  • Health club on site
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 86 units
  • Garden
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for KES 3500 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cleaning fee: KES 250 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: KES 1500 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: KES 3500 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Cowrie Beach
Cowrie Shell Apartments
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Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments Mombasa
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Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments Aparthotel
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Frequently asked questions

Does Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments?

As of Apr 25, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments on May 5, 2024 start from ￥8,328, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of KES 1500 per vehicle applies.

Where is Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments located?

Nestled on the beach, this Mombasa aparthotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Bamburi Beach, Leisure Golf Club, and Haller Park. Nguuni Nature Sanctuary and Rabai Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 88 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 88 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The proper is right on the beach. We love that. The swimming pool was very nice. Comfortable. The staff were helpful. Very pleasant people all around.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay, Hollywood

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice apts fully equipped. The towels and pillows are a little tired, but clean and great location. Expedia has 2 options, do not use c3 Cowrie as that's not thru the front desk. Also, breakfast is not included, restaurant is now separately owned. All units have AC and works good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

john

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Best value beach hotel in Mombasa
Great value apartments right on the beach. Rooms are spacious and comfortable and staff friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

MR M

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great place to stay. Comfortable well equipped apartment, friendly efficient staff, beautiful beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Chinyere

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Niels

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
The bed was very hard - aircon. did not work - furnitures were very cheap and uncomfi.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

chris

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Was a good stay service is good good lication
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021