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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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
Severin Sea Lodge

Severin Sea Lodge

5 out of 5
Malindi Road, Bamburi Beach, Mombasa, Mombasa County
The price is ฿5,767 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
฿5,767
฿8,746 total
5 Nov - 6 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star 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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (226 reviews)
I spent 4 nights there on holiday. I enjoyed the traditional look of the hotel, the security, and the overall experience of the hotel itself was amazing.

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Severin Sea Lodge
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
Malindi Road, Bamburi Highway, Mombasa
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿6,151 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
฿6,151
฿7,797 total
14 Nov - 15 Nov
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! (305 reviews)
My 3rd visit, and it is now hard to envisage going anywhere else. It really is close to perfection. The facilities are exceptional, the staff equally so. So friendly (and genuinely, you dont get the impression they are told to be so) the restaurants are excellent with a huge variety every day. The ...

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

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

Hotel English Point Marina & Spa

4 out of 5
Cement Road, Mombasa, Mkomani
The price is ฿4,548 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿4,548
฿5,503 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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! (357 reviews)
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Reviewed on 14 Oct 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.
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! (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 4-star beach aparthotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Bamburi Beach and Nyali Beach are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (17 reviews)
Family friendly property

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

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 3.5-star villa in Diani Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Diani Beach and Diani Snake Park are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Great villa with a very nice pool. There was 24hr security and free parking for our rental scooter. We were able to contact John easily via WhatsApp for any issues or recommendation requests we had. Great stay!

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Amkia Villas Diani
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
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5 - Excellent 43%
4 - Good
7
4 - Good 33%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 19%
2 - Disappointing
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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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