Title: TOP Hotels with a View in Central Kenya Coast for 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Central Kenya Coast Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Central-Kenya-Coast.dx6143884)[Hotels in Central Kenya Coast](https://expedia.co.uk/Central-Kenya-Coast-Hotels.d6143884.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Central Kenya Coast](https://expedia.co.uk/Central-Kenya-Coast-Holiday-Rentals.d6143884.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Central Kenya Coast](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Central-Kenya-Coast.d6143884.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Central Kenya Coast Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Central-Kenya-Coast.d6143884.Car-Hire-Guide)[Central Kenya Coast Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Central-Kenya-Coast.d6143884.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/7ef238a0d41bde90d94480994c346781.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # Search Hotels with a View in Central Kenya Coast ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__price_find.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Save instantly and earn perks with One Key [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check availability on Central Kenya Coast Hotels with a View Tonight [22 Oct - 23 Oct](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6143884&startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [23 Oct - 24 Oct](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6143884&startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) This weekend [24 Oct - 26 Oct](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6143884&startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [31 Oct - 2 Nov](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6143884&startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&adults=2&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## Top Central Kenya Coast Hotels with a View ![5 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4020000/4016400/4016348/800c6e7c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4020000/4016400/4016348/e7c99114.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4020000/4016400/4016348/ab98e22b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Beach/ocean view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4020000/4016400/4016348/f40eda43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa Mombasa 8.8/10 Excellent (305) "The staff are very helpful, friendly and efficient. " ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Ian £177 includes taxes & fees 20 Nov - 21 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mombasa-Hotels-Sarova-Whitesands-Beach-Resort-Spa.h4016348.Hotel-Information) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13240000/13231900/13231804/3d12d91a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Standard Double or Twin Room | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13240000/13231900/13231804/cccc26a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![3 bars/lounges](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13240000/13231900/13231804/ce5158dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13240000/13231900/13231804/31534c53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Severin Sea Lodge Mombasa 9.4/10 Exceptional (226) "Great stay" ![United Kingdom](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/uk.svg) Kristian £166 includes taxes & fees 6 Nov - 7 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mombasa-Hotels-Severin-Sea-Lodge.h13231804.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91390000/91384900/91384801/96d491e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea View | Beach/ocean view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91390000/91384900/91384801/fa9d67b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Beach/ocean view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91390000/91384900/91384801/6146b6cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea View | Memory-foam beds, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91390000/91384900/91384801/df6dd7ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Met Beach Resort Malindi 10/10 Exceptional (1) £84 includes taxes & fees 31 Oct - 1 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Malindi-Hotels-Met-Beach-Resort.h91384801.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17300000/17294200/17294104/0aa92aad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property – evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17300000/17294200/17294104/4f16a053.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Penthouse | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17300000/17294200/17294104/900226b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Suite | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17300000/17294200/17294104/e7feb7a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel English Point Marina & Spa Mombasa 8.2/10 Very good (356) "Perfect for family and entertainment " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) John £111 includes taxes & fees 19 Nov - 20 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mombasa-Hotels-Hotel-EnglishPoint-Spa.h17294104.Hotel-Information) ![3 outdoor pools, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42070000/42062800/42062775/18f8bcd7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Luxury Villa | Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42070000/42062800/42062775/505eebda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42070000/42062800/42062775/da5ac98f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42070000/42062800/42062775/33fe982b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Medina Palms Watamu 9.8/10 Exceptional (32) "Very clean, extremely friendly staff." ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Aaron £262 includes taxes & fees 28 Oct - 29 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Watamu-Hotels-Medina-Palms.h42062775.Hotel-Information) ![2 outdoor pools, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49250000/49246000/49245925/89b53035.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Garden view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49250000/49246000/49245925/f52a5c19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Beach views ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49250000/49246000/49245925/f5882833.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49250000/49246000/49245925/22028bd1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kobe Suite Resort Watamu 9.6/10 Exceptional (23) "Great experience" ![Italy](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/it.svg) Giovanni [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Watamu-Hotels-Kobe-Suite-Resort.h49245925.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4200/4114/3842d9d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Sports facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4200/4114/c2893893.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![3 restaurants, breakfast served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4200/4114/38312996.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Family Room, Non Smoking, Garden View | Premium bedding, down duvets, free minibar items, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4200/4114/dbe08e1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Serena Beach Resort and Spa Shanzu 9.2/10 Wonderful (209) "Family friendly and excellent people skills by staff" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Osa £162 includes taxes & fees 5 Nov - 6 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mombasa-Hotels-Serena-Beach-Resort-And-Spa.h4114.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20170000/20169700/20169670/018cda53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![In-room safe, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20170000/20169700/20169670/ca920901.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property – evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20170000/20169700/20169670/f8865705.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20170000/20169700/20169670/b56ca7aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Royal Court Hotel Mombasa 7.8/10 Good (26) "Very convenient and well located in the centre of the town. Very friendly staff " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) POCHIRAJU £72 includes taxes & fees 21 Nov - 22 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mombasa-Hotels-Royal-Court-Hotel.h20169670.Hotel-Information) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91990000/91982400/91982335/w1080h479x0y4-39406cdb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91990000/91982400/91982335/cf4e7c40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Couples treatment room(s), hot tub, body treatments, hot stone massages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91990000/91982400/91982335/46abb29b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Beach/ocean view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91990000/91982400/91982335/ade3bebc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lions Luxury Eco-Resort & Spa Malindi 10/10 Exceptional (2) "The staff were absolutely delightful and brilliant. Corazone Ndeya, Brian Angila and Hakim Mukungu were so warm, friendly, patient and informative. The food served was also fantastic with the chef's preparation of prawns, fish and chicken were absolutely delicious. I look forward to coming back next year. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) GUEST-John £79 includes taxes & fees 29 Oct - 30 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Malindi-Hotels-Lions-Luxury-Eco-Resort-Spa.h91982335.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22470000/22464200/22464159/c3adcab9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22470000/22464200/22464159/477231f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22470000/22464200/22464159/9eb2199d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Room, Pool View | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22470000/22464200/22464159/a0c9124e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### CityBlue Creekside Hotel & Suites, Mombasa Mombasa 7.8/10 Good (169) "Very nice and spacious rooms. Great location for either Nyali or Mombasa. Only drawback is there's a lot of street noise for the apartments in the road side (but very quiet on the water side)." ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Philip £48 includes taxes & fees 6 Nov - 7 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mombasa-Hotels-CityBlue-Creekside-Hotel-Suites.h22464159.Hotel-Information) 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. [View all properties](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06®ionId=6143884&adults=2&nearby_group=view&sort=RECOMMENDED&openPlayBack=true) ## Top Central Kenya Coast Hotel Reviews ![Voyager Beach Resort](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1750000/1747500/1747416/8fcb978f_y.jpg) ### Voyager Beach Resort 10/10 Excellent "Bar well stocked, all frendly and helpful staff. Options of swimming pools..." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mombasa-Hotels-Voyager-Beach-Resort.h1747416.Hotel-Information) ![Hotel English Point Marina & Spa](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17300000/17294200/17294104/0aa92aad_y.jpg) ### Hotel English Point Marina & Spa 10/10 Excellent "Yes" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mombasa-Hotels-Hotel-EnglishPoint-Spa.h17294104.Hotel-Information) ![Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4020000/4016400/4016348/800c6e7c_y.jpg) ### Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa 10/10 Excellent "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 rooms are excellent and the beaches are unreal. " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mombasa-Hotels-Sarova-Whitesands-Beach-Resort-Spa.h4016348.Hotel-Information) ![Turtle Bay Beach Club](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5490000/5481100/5481072/b6439e08_y.jpg) ### Turtle Bay Beach Club 10/10 Excellent "All inclusive, but share what that means to vacationers. Just because on the beach someone is wearya Turtle Bay T shirt, doesn't mean they work for the Hotel." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Watamu-Hotels-Turtle-Bay-Beach-Club.h5481072.Hotel-Information) ![Serena Beach Resort and Spa](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/4200/4114/3842d9d0_y.jpg) ### Serena Beach Resort and Spa 10/10 Excellent "Great place for a coastal Kenya vacay. Loved everything about it " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mombasa-Hotels-Serena-Beach-Resort-And-Spa.h4114.Hotel-Information) ![PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort & Spa Mombasa](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12770000/12762000/12761959/c40c74ef_y.jpg) ### PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort & Spa Mombasa 10/10 Excellent "It is definitely kids friendly environment " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mombasa-Hotels-PrideInn-Paradise-Beach-Resort-Spa.h12761959.Hotel-Information) ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Accommodation - Flights - Packages - Cars - Holiday Homes - Other - [5 Star Hotels in Kenya Coast](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-Kenya-Coast-Hotels.s50-0-d553248635975749548.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Farmstay in Kenya Coast](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kenya-Coast-Agritourism.d553248635975749548-aaAgritourism.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - [Serviced Apartments in Kenya Coast](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kenya-Coast-Apart-Hotels.d553248635975749548-aaApartHotels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - 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