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Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments

Property class: 5 and above

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Take advantage of an airport shuttle, a beach bar and a corner/local shop at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments. Adventurous travellers may like the fitness classes and beach volleyball at this aparthotel. The on-site restaurant, Suli Suli Bar Restaurant, features Regional cuisine. In addition to a terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is £45
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a green sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a balcony with a view.

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A spacious living area with a dining table, red sofas, and a balcony with white railings.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Pool View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a painting on the wall, and a balcony with blue railings.

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining area with a glass table and chairs.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Pool View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A living room with a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located on the waterfront, Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments is in Shanzu, a neighbourhood in Mombasa. Two Tusks and Fort Jesus are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Nyali Beach and Haller Park. Wild Waters and Mamba Village are also worth visiting. Scuba diving, snorkelling and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby. Visit our Mombasa travel guide
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Map
Mombasa Malindi Highway, Mombasa, 80100

What's nearby

  • A sandy beach with a rocky overhang and calm waters.
    Bamburi Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A beach with people walking, the sun shining through clouds, and the ocean in the background.
    Nyali Beach
    17 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Mombasa Go-Kart
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Wild Waters
    13 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Mombasa Island
    20 min drive - 9.3 miles

Getting around

  • Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.)
    48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Char Choma
    3 min drive
  • Yul's
    20 min walk
  • The Moorings Floating Restaurant
    6 min drive
  • The DAU RESTAURANT at PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort Shanzu
    5 min drive
  • Banhorf
    5 min drive

About this property

Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments

  • Luxury aparthotel located in Shanzu
  • Take advantage of an airport shuttle, a beach bar and a corner/local shop at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as fitness classes and beach volleyball, at this aparthotel. The on-site restaurant, Suli Suli Bar Restaurant, features Regional cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and a garden.
  • Other perks include:
    • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self-parking
    • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), local meal delivery service and wedding services
    • Concierge services, a front desk safe and a lift
  • Room features
  • All 86 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Showers and shampoo
    • 43-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Beach

  • White sand beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Children's pool

Restaurants on site

  • Suli Suli Bar Restaurant

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: KES 25 per day

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Business centre
  • Laptop workspace
  • Meeting room

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets or service animals

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • No housekeeping service
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Gym
  • Health club
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 86 units
  • Garden
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for KES 25.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: KES 3000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Rollaway bed fee: KES 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments?

As of 28 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments on 29 Aug 2026 start from £45, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of KES 3000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments located?

Located in Shanzu, this luxury aparthotel is within a 10-minute walk of Bamburi Beach and Mombasa Go-Kart. Haller Park is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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