Mombasa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Mombasa

Where to stay in Mombasa

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Nyali

If you're spending some time in Nyali, Mombasa Marine National Park and Nyali Beach 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 Diani - Chale Marine National Park and Reserve or Diani Beach while you're exploring the area.

Galu Beach
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Old Town Mombasa

While Old Town Mombasa may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Fort Jesus and Mombasa Island.

Old Town Mombasa
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Kikowani

While Kikowani may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Mombasa Island and Fort Jesus.

Kikowani
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Kinyozi

Though Kinyozi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mombasa Island and Fort Jesus.

Kinyozi
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Tangana

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

Tangana
CityBlue Creekside Hotel & Suites, Mombasa
CityBlue Creekside Hotel & Suites, Mombasa
3.5 out of 5
Nyali Road, Tudor Creek, Mombasa, Coast
The price is ₹3,923 per night from 26 May to 27 May
₹3,923
per night
26 May - 27 May
Our guests praise the room service in their reviews.
7.8/10 Good! (108 reviews)
"Beautiful property overlooking Tudor Creek. Wonderful facilities. Friendly staff. A lovely pool. Very safe."

Reviewed on 11 Apr 2024

CityBlue Creekside Hotel & Suites, Mombasa
Swahili Beach Resort
Swahili Beach Resort
5 out of 5
Diani Beach, Diani Beach, Coast Province
The price is ₹16,452 per night from 13 May to 14 May
₹16,452
per night
13 May - 14 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Diani Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 9 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Diani Beach and Kongo Mosque are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (186 reviews)
"1st room had bed bugs but I was relocated to another room on an upper level. Staff and service was great."

Reviewed on 2 May 2024

Swahili Beach Resort
Serena Beach Resort and Spa
Serena Beach Resort and Spa
4 out of 5
Shanzu Beach, Mombasa, Mombasa County
The price is ₹25,403 per night from 13 May to 14 May
₹25,403
per night
13 May - 14 May
Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their reviews.
9/10 Wonderful! (170 reviews)
"Quite good hotel overall, keep it up!"

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

Serena Beach Resort and 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.
Aqua Resort
Aqua Resort
2.5 out of 5
Diani Beach Road, Diani Beach, Kwale County
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Diani Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking and breakfast. Popular attractions Diani Beach and Kongo Mosque are located ...
7/10 Good! (14 reviews)
Reasonable stay
"The location is pretty good, the way to the ocean is close, but pretty rough. A good store is not within walking distance, but a 3 minute tuk-tuk ride away. The apartment is ok, a bit outdated, but roomy. The pool is spacious, looks outdated but clean, the good part is that there are usually not ..."

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2024

Aqua Resort
c3 Cowrie Shell Residences
c3 Cowrie Shell Residences
3.5 out of 5
Shanzu, Mombasa, Mombasa County
Stay at this aparthotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Bamburi Beach and Nyali Beach are located nearby.
6.2/10 (7 reviews)
Lovely Quite Apartment
"Nice apartment right on bamburi beach nice safe and secure apartment with good services"

Reviewed on 11 Apr 2024

c3 Cowrie Shell Residences
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! (19 reviews)
"My family really liked staying at the this hotel. Lovely staff, a wonderful stay!"

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2024

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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Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5/5 - Excellent

Harish
8 Apr 2020

It is a beautiful Town to visit as it lot of history with mix of old and new culture

3/5 - Okay

R&A
7 Mar 2020

The infrastructure definitely has room for improvement, especially the road from the airport – "rough" doesn't even begin to describe it! Works are in progress, though, so hopefully it will get better.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
29 Feb 2020

Having family in mombasa ,i have been going for many years .Friendly people all round worth a look .

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller
19 Jan 2020

Mombasa town is congested, frantic and hot. Worth a visit but hire a local guide ( not expensive) to find the best historic and cultural parts. Serena Beach hotel is a welcome oasis to return to!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
6 Jan 2020

Interesting and unique city...

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
20 Dec 2019

Just avoid staying at Sai Rock Hotel, it’s one of the worse hotels there!

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