Mombasa

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Where to stay in Mombasa

Mombasa Island as seen from the aerial view.  The New Nyali bridge  and Tudor Creek is visible

Nyali

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

Nyali
Sailboat at the diani beach in Kenya. Beautiful view on ocean

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
This is why you don't get out of the vehicle. No one wants to be lunch.

Shanzu

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

Shanzu
Fort Jesus Mombasa

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 Mombasa Marine National Park.

Tudor
Neighborhood on the coast of Mombasa, Kenya

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
The price is NT$5,834 per night from Mar 7 to Mar 8
NT$5,834
NT$7,394 total
Mar 7 - Mar 8
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (344 reviews)
1. I complained a noisy AC 3 times and nothing was done to stop this. I didn’t have a restful sleep. 2. Staff were a bit slow/ I did not feel welcomed 3. Pool was under renovation/ noisy. 4. Rooms aren’t as per the photos. Very small and congested 5. Room service doesn’t pick up the phone. Had to ...

Reviewed on 2026/2/23

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa
Voyager Beach Resort

Voyager Beach Resort

4 out of 5
Mount Kenya Rd. Nyali Beach Mombasa
The price is NT$5,128 per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
NT$5,128
NT$6,409 total
Mar 6 - Mar 7
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in Mombasa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (765 reviews)
The staff were all fantastic ,room was clean had a fantastic time .Can't wait to go back !

Reviewed on 2026/2/25

Voyager Beach Resort
Hotel English Point Marina & Spa

Hotel English Point Marina & Spa

4 out of 5
Cement Road Mombasa Mkomani
The price is NT$4,147 per night from Feb 28 to Mar 1
NT$4,147
NT$5,018 total
Feb 28 - Mar 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (393 reviews)
Disgusting rooms, with cockroaches, broken and old furniture and unclean towels and bathrooms that were not cleaned and had to be cleaned in front of us. Staff were very nice, helpful and lovely, this neglect is to be placed on management/owners who are cost-cutting due to apparent financial ...

Reviewed on 2026/2/24

Hotel English Point Marina & Spa
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.
Kilua Residences by CityBlue, Mombasa

Kilua Residences by CityBlue, Mombasa

4 out of 5
Dolphin Road, Shanzu Mombasa Mombasa County
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Bamburi Beach and Nyali Beach are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (30 reviews)
Lovely stay pls only downfall no alcohol in the actual residence

Reviewed on 2026/2/25

Kilua Residences by CityBlue, Mombasa
Tamarind Village Apartments

Tamarind Village Apartments

4 out of 5
Cement Silos Road Mombasa Mombasa County
Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Nyali Beach and Mombasa Marine National ...
9/10 Wonderful! (29 reviews)
The hotel needs renovation. Overall is a good hotel

Reviewed on 2026/1/25

Tamarind Village Apartments
Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments

Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments

5 out of 5
Mombasa Malindi Highway Mombasa
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Bamburi Beach and Nyali Beach are located ...
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
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5 - Excellent 20%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 59%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 18%
2 - Disappointing
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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.