Mombasa Travel Guide

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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

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 Mombasa Marine National Park.

Tudor
Neighborhood on the coast of Mombasa, Kenya

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 Fort Jesus.

Kikowani
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
Malindi Road, Bamburi Highway Mombasa
The price is AU$334 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
AU$334
25 Feb - 26 Feb
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (344 reviews)
1. I complained a noisy AC 3 times and nothing was done to stop this. I didn’t have a restful sleep. 2. Staff were a bit slow/ I did not feel welcomed 3. Pool was under renovation/ noisy. 4. Rooms aren’t as per the photos. Very small and congested 5. Room service doesn’t pick up the phone. Had to ...

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa
Voyager Beach Resort

Voyager Beach Resort

4 out of 5
Mount Kenya Rd. Nyali Beach Mombasa
The price is AU$290 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
AU$290
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Mombasa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (763 reviews)
Large, clean room with a good ocean view.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Voyager Beach Resort
Hotel English Point Marina & Spa

Hotel English Point Marina & Spa

4 out of 5
Cement Road Mombasa Mkomani
The price is AU$228 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
AU$228
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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 attractions ...
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, 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! (29 reviews)
The breakfast was disappointing and not enjoyable, so I ended up having my meals at the hotel next door — it was pricey, but definitely worth it. The staff were friendly and eager to help, though communication in English was a bit challenging. Unfortunately, my first room seemed to have fleas, but ...

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Kilua Residences by CityBlue, Mombasa
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (29 reviews)
The hotel needs renovation. Overall is a good hotel

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Tamarind Village Apartments
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 ...
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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