Mombasa

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Mombasa
Mombasa
Mombasa
Mombasa
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Where to stay in Mombasa

Executive parking ?

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
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.

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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 Fort Jesus.

Tudor
One of many spectacular Baobab trees in Mombasa.

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$229 nightly
The price is $267 total per night from Jan 3 to Jan 4
$267 total
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Total with taxes and 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! (319 reviews)
everything was perfect!

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa
Severin Sea Lodge

Severin Sea Lodge

5 out of 5
Malindi Road, Bamburi Beach Mombasa Mombasa County
Fully refundable
$189 nightly
The price is $223 total per night from Jan 3 to Jan 4
$223 total
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (240 reviews)
A+

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025

Severin Sea Lodge
CityBlue Creekside Hotel & Suites, Mombasa

CityBlue Creekside Hotel & Suites, Mombasa

3.5 out of 5
Nyali Road Mombasa Coast
$58 nightly
The price is $68 total per night from Jan 6 to Jan 7
$68 total
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (174 reviews)
Staff, Rooms, Beach, view, value 10/10,

Reviewed on Nov 27, 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
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! (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 Dec 10, 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! (102 reviews)
I reslly enjoyed my stay , thank you all so much

Reviewed on Dec 21, 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 WiFi, 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 Nov 29, 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

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Top Destination
5 - Excellent
14
5 - Excellent 20%
4 - Good
42
4 - Good 59%
3 - Okay
13
3 - Okay 18%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

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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