Mombasa Travel Guide

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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 Diani - Chale Marine National Park and Reserve or Diani Beach while you're exploring the area.

Galu Beach
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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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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
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Tangana

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Tangana and surrounding area, you can visit Mombasa Island and Sikh Temple.

Tangana
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Kinyozi

Though Kinyozi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mombasa Island and Sikh Temple.

Kinyozi
Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa
Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa
5 out of 5
Diani Beach Road, Diani Beach
The price is NZ$274 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
NZ$274
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Diani Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (331 reviews)
Great stay
"The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. We had a great stay, food was very good, toiletries were eco friendly using aromatics essential oils. Location close to everything you need."

Reviewed on 5 Jan. 2025

Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa
Severin Sea Lodge
Severin Sea Lodge
4 out of 5
Malindi Road, Bamburi Beach, Mombasa, Mombasa County
The price is NZ$424 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
NZ$424
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan
Stay at this 4-star beach 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! (192 reviews)
"Overall very good. Wr were 5 adults and we enjoyed the lodge."

Reviewed on 29 Dec. 2024

Severin Sea Lodge
CityBlue Creekside Hotel & Suites, Mombasa
CityBlue Creekside Hotel & Suites, Mombasa
3.5 out of 5
Nyali Road, Tudor Creek, Mombasa, Coast
The price is NZ$90 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
NZ$90
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
7.8/10 Good! (142 reviews)
"Our 2 days Was okay. The bathroom had stains that can be removed with some stains remover the bed was a bit dusty and the noisy was too loud till midnight. But Friendly helpful staff and lovely breakfast thank you.."

Reviewed on 5 Jan. 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.
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 WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Bamburi Beach and Nguuni Nature Sanctuary ...
8/10 Very Good! (93 reviews)
"The ambiance of the apartment eas made so nice by the wooden furniture. The worse thing was the quality if the dining service. The cooking was terrible and the servers were very slow. Also the many cats in the dining area was annoying. Otherwise it was fabulous, because everyone was very ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jan. 2025

Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments
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 WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Mombasa Marine National Park and Jain ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (21 reviews)
"When looking for an apartment stay in Mombasa, Tamarind Village is the place"

Reviewed on 11 Nov. 2024

Tamarind Village Apartments
Lux Suites the Palms Apartments Nyali
Lux Suites the Palms Apartments Nyali
3.5 out of 5
Green wood Lane Nyali, Mombasa
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Mamba Village and Wild Waters are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (2 reviews)
"Nice to stay at a condo hotel, great hospitality ans service by all staff. Located far away from restaurants, food, services so need to use Uber /Bolt for transportation."

Reviewed on 3 Mar. 2024

Lux Suites the Palms Apartments Nyali
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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We have done Safari with Kenya safari in East Tsavo and it was excellent:) It is easy to access from Mombassa. We have also enjoyed visiting the Craft Community Initiative in Mombassa and old city. Our guide was very knowleadgable.

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