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Reef Hotel

3.0 star property
Travelers relax by the ocean at this family-friendly retreat where the pool beckons and nearby beaches await exploration

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Located on Nyali Beach, Reef Hotel provides a peaceful getaway with convenient poolside and swim-up bars. Guests connect with in-room WiFi, relax in the garden, and children have fun at the playground. The multilingual staff assists with tours, tickets, and luggage storage.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is NT$3,337
NT$3,938 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 19 - Mar 20

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, Non Smoking, Garden View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Sea View, Sea Facing

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Beach view
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Garden View, Garden Area | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Garden View, Garden Area

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Garden view
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Run Of the House

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Mombasa, Reef Hotel is near the beach. Two Tusks and Fort Jesus are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Wild Waters and Mamba Village. With scuba diving, snorkeling, and water skiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Mombasa travel guide
Map
Mount Kenya Road, Mombasa, 80100

What's nearby

  • Small cove with a rock
    Bamburi Beach
    6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • A hole in the sky at Dusk
    Nyali Beach
    7 min drive - 2.2 km
  • City Mall
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Haller Park
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Wild Waters
    3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Cafesserie - Maison de qualitè
    15 min walk
  • Pronto
    17 min walk
  • Tapas Cielo
    12 min walk
  • Maasai Beach Bar & Restaurant
    2 min walk
  • 10 street
    12 min walk

About this property

Reef Hotel

Family-friendly hotel near Nyali Beach
Consider a stay at Reef Hotel and take advantage of a swim-up bar, a poolside bar, and a terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a playground.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with a swim-up bar
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach umbrellas, tour/ticket assistance, and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All 146 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Balconies, daily housekeeping, and desks

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Reef Hotel are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: KES 1,200 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately KES 1200 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: KES 2500 per vehicle (one way)

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Reef Hotel Mombasa
Reef Mombasa
Reef Hotel
Reef Hotel Hotel
Reef Hotel Mombasa
Reef Hotel Hotel Mombasa

Frequently asked questions

Does Reef Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Reef Hotel?

As of 2026/3/6, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Reef Hotel on 2026/3/19 start from NT$3,337, 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 Reef Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Reef Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Reef Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Reef Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of KES 2500 per vehicle applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Reef Hotel?

Some rate plans available at this hotel are all-inclusive.

Where is Reef Hotel located?

This family-friendly Mombasa hotel is located by the ocean, within 1 mi (2 km) of City Mall and Nyali Beach. Haller Park and Wild Waters are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Reef Hotel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

7.4

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 113 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gavril

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I keep coming to this place almost every six months and stay one or two weeks. In the last year some repairs were made and the place looks better. It is a good value for the money!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Amenities
very noisy at night because of rhe music coming from the bar/club and the room needs to be updated. But pools staff and the beach are fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

hafswa

Liked: Staff & service
Good customer Service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Authentic Swahili experience.

What's there to say about a hotel started in 1972? If you're looking for modern amenities, you won't find it here. If you're looking for a time capsule of Swahili culture, you will find it here. Rooms have AC, a 3 pools were excellent, ocean view was excellent as well. Breakfast was authentically Swahili with really good mahamris.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay and beautiful hotel!

Reef Hotel is a fantastic place to stay—truly a super hotel in a stunning location. It’s set right on the ocean, with its own deck chairs in the resort with a small path down to the public beach, making it perfect for relaxing by the water. Our room was excellent—spacious, well-equipped, and everything worked perfectly. We had constant hot water, a working fridge and safe, excellent air conditioning, and a lovely balcony to enjoy the view. The hotel also felt very sustainable and blended beautifully into the local surroundings. One of the standout features was the variety of eating and drinking options—two restaurants, several bars, and even a club, offering something for every mood and time of day. We also felt very safe during our stay; security was clearly a priority, with a guard even watching over guests' belongings while swimming. The only downside was a lack of communication and coordination between different parts of the hotel, which led to a few minor inconveniences. However, this didn’t take away from what was otherwise a really enjoyable and memorable stay.
Our bedroom - one huge double bed and a single bed
This is the huge double bed with a lovely towel design
The view from the deck chairs above the beaches
The beach by the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After doing a 2 week long mission trip in Kenya, my partner and I ventured to Reef Hotel to enjoy R and R on the beach. Overall great value and enjoyable experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Suleiman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice beach front property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gavril

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I come here very often for 1-2 weeks each time. There were some repairs and paint jobs done lately, so that the place looks better. The food is OK, the A/C still works, the pool is clean...
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great beach location. Good service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Valerio

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Totally decadent, rooms are extremely noisy, slamming the doors all night through because the doors can close easily, total nightmare at night if you care of resting. Decadent room with a shower not even working properly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharleen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
This is a great hotel on the beach. Lots of security so always felt safe. So nice to o have all inclusive so no messing about where to eat. Many choices and all included.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Lennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel roof leaks in lobby as very old building that cou
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Option

Great hotel. Beautiful views of the beach, a nice pool, excellent food and drinks, and helpful staff. I needed to shower after checking out and going diving, and they accommodated my need while also watching my bags. Great service!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

JAMES

1.Like....the external environment was good. 2.The rooms needs retouch.They are currently in bad state.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing in the bathroom work.I had to become a plumber in order to us the bathroom. The food was overpriced The bedroom was very uncomfortable for me get a goodnights rest. Everything in the room was very old and out of date. Even the TV refuses to respond.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tesfa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2 star hotel

Photo of the property needs to be updated because everything is old. Also the room’s toilet has bad odor coming from the sink. Break fast lack variety and cleanliness . Terrible experience!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Gavril

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I am a repeat customer that stayed here for weeks at the time. It is not too bad. The rooms need a lot. The entire place need a renovation. The landscape is poorly maintained. The water in the pool smells like birds feathers. The food is good. Compared to similar places is even better. The all inclusive is a joke. While bottled beer and some bottle sodas are included, bottled water is not. I just don't get it! Maybe I am not too smart! At the restaurant they charge you for the free bottle water they put in the rooms unless they serve it by the glass (and the glasses do not look too clean, I doubt that the hotel has a commercial steam dishwasher). The good news is that you can buy good bottled water (Keringet) from the gift shop. The bottled water they put in rooms (Aquelle) does not taste good. The people are nice yet they are properly trained how to explain all inclusive customers why bottled water is not included but bottled sodas are!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ein tolles Hotel, sehr nettes Personal zuvorkommend und Kundenorientiert. Die Zimmer sind gut. AC und Moskitonetz (haben jedoch kleine Löcher) Kleinigkeiten halt
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

THOMAS KLAUS

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
las fotos de la publicidad no reflejan la realidad las habitaciones son horribles del año 1972 sin reformar no hay ascensor la playa sucia en general todo viejo nada recomendable
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Run down and too many non residents who pay a small entrance fee to use the facilities while residents who pay much more have no privacy....take care there are thieves working in this hotel also seperately reported by other on line reviewers.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

pradeep

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Gòod view of ocean, very good gardens and friendly staffing team
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Okumu

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms looked old, I changed into two different rooms the first one wasn’t smelling fresh and the balcony door couldn’t lock.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Room comfort

Good value

Good value for the money
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Vince, Bolton

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I paid in full upon arrival. However upon checking out they demanded a furyher 2000 KES because the dollar / KES rate had changed. I'm sure if it had moved the other way, they would offer me a small refund. I refused to pay but did when it became apparent that the cashier would have the diffetence deducted from his salary. The garden and pool are is fabulous, as are the staff. The rooms are tired though and not really worth the money. The AC is ineffective. I would not stay here again though purely because of the odious practice I've described above.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Ronnie, Nairobi

Disliked: Amenities
In general a tired hotel. Bedrooms plain and towels that needed to be replaced 3 years ago.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020