Mombasa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Mombasa
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Mombasa
Mombasa
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Where to stay in Mombasa

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Nyali

If you're spending some time in Nyali, Nyali Beach and Mombasa Marine National Park 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 Galu Kinondo Beach or Colobus Conservation while you're exploring the area.

Galu Beach
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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
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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 Mombasa Island and Sikh Temple.

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 Sikh Temple.

Tudor
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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 Sikh Temple.

Kikowani
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
Malindi Road, Bamburi Highway, Mombasa
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (278 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa
Diani Sea Resort

Diani Sea Resort

4 out of 5
Diani Beach Road, Diani Beach
The price is ₹18,398 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
₹18,398
₹21,710 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Diani Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Diani Beach and Diani Snake Park ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (77 reviews)
"Friendly staff! Good facilities. Good food.."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Diani Sea Resort
Hotel English Point Marina & Spa

Hotel English Point Marina & Spa

4 out of 5
Cement Road, Mombasa, Mkomani
The price is ₹12,082 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
₹12,082
₹14,619 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (337 reviews)
"Amazing staff, property is up kept well, food choices and selection where excellent. Lots to do close by and very safe."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

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

Kilua Residences by CityBlue

4 out of 5
Dolphin Road, Shanzu, Mombasa, Mombasa County
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Bamburi Beach and Nyali Beach are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (14 reviews)
"My stay was really good but the hot water wasn’t working. The reception was very nice and welcoming."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Kilua Residences by CityBlue
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 Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Nyali Beach and Mombasa Marine National ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (22 reviews)
Clean, Safe and very comfortable
"Very comfortable apartment. Fully equipped. Staff were amazing, so helpful and made everything so easy for you."

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

Tamarind Village Apartments
Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments

Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments

5 out of 5
Mombasa Malindi Highway, Mombasa
Stay at this 5-star 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! (97 reviews)
"Good place to stay"

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2025

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

4.1
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 43%
4 - Good
7
4 - Good 33%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 19%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 5%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

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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