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 £215 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
£215
15 Aug - 16 Aug
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! (376 reviews)
"It was. All around perfect!!"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa
PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort & Spa Mombasa

PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort & Spa Mombasa

5 out of 5
Shanzu Beach Mombasa
The price is £122 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£122
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Bamburi Beach and Nyali Beach are located ...
PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort & Spa Mombasa
Serena Beach Resort and Spa

Serena Beach Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
Shanzu Beach Mombasa Mombasa County
The price is £152 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
£152
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Serena Beach Resort and 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 Bamburi Beach and Nyali Beach are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (43 reviews)
"The room was clean, spacious and well organized. The staff was friendly. I enjoyed the stay"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 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 Bamburi Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, good service and very clean, recommend"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026

Mira Heights Suite & Conferencing
Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments

Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments

5 out of 5
Mombasa Malindi Highway Mombasa
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Bamburi Beach and Nyali Beach are located ...
8.2/10 Very good! (111 reviews)
"The hotel restaurant was excellent. Food good and well prepared. They cleaned our room each day and being able to sit on the beach is an added bonus. A real gem hidden away from the hustle of Mombasa."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Cowrie Shell Beach 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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