Mombasa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A sunset over a calm sea with two people fishing in a small boat.
A heart-shaped object with the Kenyan flag on a sandy beach with ocean waves in the background.
A small boat anchored near a sandy beach with clear turquoise water.
A camel with two riders on a beach with clear blue water and a clear sky.
A beach with clear turquoise water, boats, and a sandy shore lined with trees.

Where to stay in Mombasa

Find the best Mombasa areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about 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.

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.

Shanzu

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

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.

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.

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa

4 out of 5
Malindi Road, Bamburi Highway Mombasa
The price is £260 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
£260
7 Nov - 8 Nov
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! (401 reviews)
"We checked in very late at night and went to bed close to midnight. The room had an AWFUL stench and the air condition was NOT working. We called and the technician arrived past mid night to check and was NOT able to restore the A/C. He told us the entire row of our side had problems with A/C and ..."

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2026

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa
Severin Sea Lodge

Severin Sea Lodge

5 out of 5
Malindi Road, Bamburi Beach Mombasa Mombasa County
The price is £147 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
£147
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 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. Popular ...
Severin Sea Lodge
CityBlue Creekside Hotel & Suites, Mombasa

CityBlue Creekside Hotel & Suites, Mombasa

3.5 out of 5
Nyali Road Mombasa Coast
The price is £50 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
£50
4 Dec - 5 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very good! (209 reviews)
"The rooms were clean and the staff were really nice and helpful"

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2026

CityBlue Creekside Hotel & Suites, Mombasa
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 ...
Kilua Residences by CityBlue, Mombasa
Beautiful 3 Bedroom Villa in Diani Beach-sleeps 8

Beautiful 3 Bedroom Villa in Diani Beach-sleeps 8

4 out of 5
Diani Beach Kwale County
Stay at this villa in Diani Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Diani Beach and Diani Snake Park are located nearby.
Beautiful 3 Bedroom Villa in Diani Beach-sleeps 8
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 Bamburi Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
"Amazing Amazing Amazing."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Mira Heights Suite & Conferencing
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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