Mombasa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

Beaches and restaurants are notable features of Galu Beach. You might consider stopping by Galu Kinondo Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

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 Shree Cutch Satsang Swaminarayan 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 Shree Cutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple.

Kikowani
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
Malindi Road, Bamburi Highway, Mombasa
The price is £167 per night from 7 Jun to 8 Jun
£167
7 Jun - 8 Jun
includes taxes & fees
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! (269 reviews)
"Really enjoyed our stay the staff very friendly, accommodation good, food choice excellent and location and amenities great"

Reviewed on 23 May 2025

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa
Southern Palms Beach Resort
Southern Palms Beach Resort
4 out of 5
Diani Beach Road, Diani Beach
The price is £236 per night from 7 Jun to 8 Jun
£236
7 Jun - 8 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Diani Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (196 reviews)
"Great place to stay. I liked the food and the staff, very friendly. However, the local vendors can be a little aggressive and intimidating. They had events nightly on the resort so really no need to leave resort. Ran into some minor issue with Wi-Fi and room selections. Overall I would definitely ..."

Reviewed on 14 May 2025

Southern Palms Beach Resort
Hotel English Point Marina & Spa
Hotel English Point Marina & Spa
4 out of 5
Cement Road, Mombasa, Mkomani
The price is £110 per night from 20 Jun to 21 Jun
£110
20 Jun - 21 Jun
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! (331 reviews)
Great hotel
"Great place to stay"

Reviewed on 29 May 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
Beach Rd, 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 Nyali Beach and Bamburi Beach are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (13 reviews)
"Lovely spot! Rooms were spacious and comfortable"

Reviewed on 22 Apr 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)
"Staff were friendly and very helpful. Pool area was clean and the food excellent"

Reviewed on 2 Mar 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
9
5 - Excellent 43%
4 - Good
7
4 - Good 33%
3 - Okay
4
3 - Okay 19%
2 - Disappointing
1
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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