Mombasa Travel Guide

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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!
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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

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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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 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
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
Malindi Road, Bamburi Highway Mombasa
Stay at this beach hotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their 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 21 Jan 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 ₹15,096 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
₹15,096
₹18,870 total
28 Jan - 29 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Mombasa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their 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 19 Jan 2026

Voyager Beach Resort
Cocoa Luxury Resort, Nyali

Cocoa Luxury Resort, Nyali

3.5 out of 5
Moyne Drive Mombasa
The price is ₹6,532 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
₹6,532
₹8,360 total
28 Jan - 29 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Nyali Beach and Bamburi Beach are located ...
7/10 Good! (265 reviews)
Nice beach view room

Reviewed on 13 Jan 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
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Bamburi Beach and Nyali Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (24 reviews)
Clean rooms, well air conditioned, and great service. We were impressed.

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Kilua Residences by CityBlue, Mombasa
Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments

Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments

5 out of 5
Mombasa Malindi Highway Mombasa
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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 9 Jan 2026

Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments
Tamarind Village Apartments

Tamarind Village Apartments

4 out of 5
Cement Silos Road Mombasa Mombasa County
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Nyali Beach and Mombasa Marine National Park ...
9/10 Wonderful! (28 reviews)
The hotel needs renovation. Overall is a good hotel

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

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

4.1
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 43%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 33%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 19%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 5%
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5/5 - Excellent

Harish

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

3/5 - Okay

R&A

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

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

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

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

Interesting and unique city...

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

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

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