Mombasa

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Mombasa
Mombasa
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 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 Fort Jesus.

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 Fort Jesus.

Kikowani
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
Malindi Road, Bamburi Highway Mombasa
The price is HK$1,490 per night from 7 Jan to 8 Jan
HK$1,490
HK$1,889 total
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
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! (317 reviews)
Staff was very accommodating and eager to please

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa
Severin Sea Lodge

Severin Sea Lodge

5 out of 5
Malindi Road, Bamburi Beach Mombasa Mombasa County
The price is HK$1,392 per night from 16 Jan to 17 Jan
HK$1,392
HK$2,110 total
16 Jan - 17 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (241 reviews)
Clean spacious rooms. Beds are comfortable and bathrooms are nice and well lit.

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Severin Sea Lodge
CityBlue Creekside Hotel & Suites, Mombasa

CityBlue Creekside Hotel & Suites, Mombasa

3.5 out of 5
Nyali Road Mombasa Coast
The price is HK$464 per night from 8 Jan to 9 Jan
HK$464
HK$550 total
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (174 reviews)
Staff, Rooms, Beach, view, value 10/10,

Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

CityBlue Creekside Hotel & Suites, Mombasa
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! (21 reviews)
It gives 'resort' vibes but it doesn't have the luxury of a resort. Things I liked: friendly and helpful staff, right on the beach, large pool, restaurant, room was HUGE - was literally a one-bedroom apartment. Things I didn't like: Alcohol-free hotel, one of the two elevators were broken, shower ...

Reviewed on 10 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! (102 reviews)
I reslly enjoyed my stay , thank you all so much

Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments
Amkia Villas Diani

Amkia Villas Diani

3.5 out of 5
Nomad Mvindeni, Road Diani Beach Kwale County
Stay at this villa in Diani Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Diani Beach and Diani Snake Park are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Gorgeous place, Lena and the accommodating staff were amazing, the spotless pool, the spacious luxurious rooms, it's all just incredible.

Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

Amkia Villas Diani
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!