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

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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Tangana

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

Tangana
Severin Sea Lodge

Severin Sea Lodge

5 out of 5
Malindi Road, Bamburi Beach Mombasa Mombasa County
The price is AU$383 per night from 20 Dec to 21 Dec
AU$383
20 Dec - 21 Dec
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! (233 reviews)
Everything was great except the wifi kept kicking off

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

Severin Sea Lodge
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
Malindi Road, Bamburi Highway Mombasa
The price is AU$267 per night from 21 Nov to 22 Nov
AU$267
21 Nov - 22 Nov
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! (307 reviews)
Very nice resort on the sand beach, booked all inclusive package, highly recommend

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa
CityBlue Creekside Hotel & Suites, Mombasa

CityBlue Creekside Hotel & Suites, Mombasa

3.5 out of 5
Nyali Road Mombasa Coast
The price is AU$93 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
AU$93
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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! (173 reviews)
We were allocated a very spacious room with 2 4 poster beds . Also had a sunny balcony on the mornings Rooms were cleans every day with fresh towels and free bottles of water supplied

Reviewed on 13 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.
Tamarind Village Apartments

Tamarind Village Apartments

4 out of 5
Cement Silos Road Mombasa Mombasa County
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Nyali Beach and Mombasa Marine National Park ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (26 reviews)
Lovely complex with friendly staff. Pools and gardens are lovely. Some nice restaurants nearby if you take a taxi.

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Tamarind Village Apartments
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! (18 reviews)
The rooms were very clean, the staff was very friendly. I did have to ask a 2nd time for an iron but other than that everything was phenomenal!! It is also important to know that this particular property is alcohol free (there is no bar on the HOTEL premises). However if you walk to the beach, there ...

Reviewed on 12 Nov 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! (100 reviews)
Everything was in order…services from the staff were awesome ! I loved my stay there

Reviewed on 15 Nov 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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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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