Mombasa

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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
This is why you don't get out of the vehicle. No one wants to be lunch.

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

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
Neighborhood on the coast of Mombasa, Kenya

Kikowani

While Kikowani isn't home to many top sights, Mombasa Island and Fort Jesus are some notable places to visit nearby.

Kikowani
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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
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa

4 out of 5
Malindi Road, Bamburi Highway Mombasa
The price is CA $307 per night from Mar 14 to Mar 15
CA $307
CA $389 total
Mar 14 - Mar 15
includes taxes & 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (349 reviews)
Beautiful and clean hotel with excellent staff!

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa
Hotel English Point Marina & Spa

Hotel English Point Marina & Spa

4 out of 5
Cement Road Mombasa Mkomani
The price is CA $180 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
CA $180
CA $218 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (396 reviews)
The room was a suite, beautiful once. But withno maintenance it had deteriorated to an absurd amount, bathhroom cabinet doors almost falling off in your hands, dirty paint, tv has 4 channels 3 are football, hdmi ports removed, even the room number had missing numbers The pool is the best feature ...

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

Hotel English Point Marina & Spa
CityBlue Creekside Hotel & Suites, Mombasa

CityBlue Creekside Hotel & Suites, Mombasa

3.5 out of 5
Nyali Road Mombasa Coast
The price is CA $73 per night from Mar 18 to Mar 19
CA $73
CA $87 total
Mar 18 - Mar 19
includes taxes & 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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (186 reviews)
When we checked in at night, No toiletries in the bathroom, we had to wait for the next day to get them. The toilet seat was not flashing down anything at all, the balcony doors were not closing shut and needed to be fixed as well. Early in the morning while jet legged, workers were fixing the roofs ...

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
Paradise just beautiful

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

Kilua Residences by CityBlue, Mombasa
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! (11 reviews)
The was very helpful I enjoyed my stay I would recommend

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026

Amkia Villas Diani
Tamarind Village Apartments

Tamarind Village Apartments

4 out of 5
Cement Silos Road Mombasa Mombasa County
Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Nyali Beach and Mombasa Marine National ...
9/10 Wonderful! (29 reviews)
The hotel needs renovation. Overall is a good hotel

Reviewed on Jan 25, 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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