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
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
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 ₩285,344 per night from Jan 29 to Jan 30
₩285,344
₩361,674 total
Jan 29 - Jan 30
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (331 reviews)
Staff was amazing . Food at Thai Chi by the sea was one of the best in Thai food and fresh sea food . Overall it was a great experience for me & my family .

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa
Voyager Beach Resort

Voyager Beach Resort

4 out of 5
Mount Kenya Rd. Nyali Beach Mombasa
The price is ₩235,183 per night from Jan 29 to Jan 30
₩235,183
₩293,979 total
Jan 29 - Jan 30
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (751 reviews)
Everything was great, we had a fabulous stay. The staff is very respectful and cares about the customers. Festus from house keeping is awesome, always smiling and does the job to perfection. The leader of the entertainment group and the whole crew are very talented and gave us a lively and enjoyable ...

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Voyager Beach Resort
Cocoa Luxury Resort, Nyali

Cocoa Luxury Resort, Nyali

3.5 out of 5
Moyne Drive Mombasa
The price is ₩105,670 per night from Jan 29 to Jan 30
₩105,670
₩135,257 total
Jan 29 - Jan 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Nyali Beach and Bamburi Beach are located ...
7/10 Good! (267 reviews)
Everything was nice and we liked

Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026

Cocoa Luxury Resort, Nyali
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! (24 reviews)
Clean rooms, well air conditioned, and great service. We were impressed.

Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025

Kilua Residences by CityBlue, Mombasa
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (104 reviews)
Staff are courteous and helpful

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026

Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments
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! (28 reviews)
Lovely complex with friendly staff. Pools and gardens are lovely. Some nice restaurants nearby if you take a taxi.

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

Tamarind Village 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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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.

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