Mombasa

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DIani Beach near Mombasa in Kenya

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, Nyali Beach and Mombasa Marine National Park are top sights worth seeing.

Nyali
Shanzu

Shanzu

Visitors to Shanzu enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Bamburi Beach is worth a stop.

Shanzu
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
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
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
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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
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa

4 out of 5
Malindi Road, Bamburi Highway Mombasa
The price is €195 per night from 30 May to 31 May
€195
30 May - 31 May
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! (361 reviews)
"Everything is great but don't rely on the hotel for an airport pickup or for the front desk to answer their phone"

Reviewed on 26 May 2026

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa
Voyager Beach Resort

Voyager Beach Resort

4 out of 5
Mount Kenya Rd. Nyali Beach Mombasa
The price is €165 per night from 31 May to 1 Jun
€165
31 May - 1 Jun
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! (784 reviews)
"The staff at Voyager is very kind and helpful in assisting the passengers."

Reviewed on 23 May 2026

Voyager Beach Resort
Leopard Beach Resort & Spa

Leopard Beach Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
Diani Beach Road Diani Beach
The price is €158 per night from 5 Jun to 6 Jun
€158
5 Jun - 6 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Diani Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (171 reviews)
"So to be honest, this hotel did not feel like a five star hotel at all. It felt more like an elevated three star hotel. The bedsheets were not very white. The towels were not very white either the ground of the property nice big Special you know greenery everywhere however the feel of the place was ..."

Reviewed on 23 May 2026

Leopard Beach Resort & 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 Nyali Beach and Bamburi Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (39 reviews)
"Was an amazing place except for breakfast .. eating the same meals everyday gets a bit too much but great customer service and we will return ! Keep up the great work , it’s a very gorgeous property and communication was very thorough . Phionav"

Reviewed on 21 May 2026

Kilua Residences by CityBlue, Mombasa
Mira Heights Suite & Conferencing

Mira Heights Suite & Conferencing

4 out of 5
Simba Road off Simba lane Nyali Mombasa Mombasa County
Stay at this apartment in Mombasa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nyali Beach and Mombasa Marine National Park ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)
"Very clean room with a great view, staff friendly and helpful gym very well equipped would definitely stay there again"

Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Mira Heights Suite & Conferencing
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! (31 reviews)
"Friendly staff and beautiful property"

Reviewed on 25 Apr 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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