Mombasa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Mombasa
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Mombasa
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Where to stay in 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.

Nyali
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Galu Beach

Unique features of Galu Beach include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Diani - Chale Marine National Park and Reserve or Diani Beach while you're exploring the area.

Galu Beach
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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
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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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Kinyozi

Though Kinyozi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mombasa Island and Fort Jesus.

Kinyozi
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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
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa
4 out of 5
Malindi Road, Bamburi Highway, Mombasa
The price is AU$397 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$397
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (250 reviews)
"An amazing property right on the beach. Great staff and superb service"

Reviewed on 19 Feb. 2025

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa
Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa
Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa
5 out of 5
Diani Beach Road, Diani Beach
The price is AU$219 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$219
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Diani Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (342 reviews)
"Property is kind old but the resort employees did outstanding service for the customers."

Reviewed on 6 Feb. 2025

Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa
Hotel English Point Marina & Spa
Hotel English Point Marina & Spa
4 out of 5
Cement Road, Mombasa, Mkomani
The price is AU$266 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$266
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (308 reviews)
"The choice of different restaurants was nice since I stayed a few days. The staff are all very nice and professional. I enjoyed a room upgrade due to my travel status with Expedia, which was a nice surprise and very welcome. I would stay here again."

Reviewed on 17 Feb. 2025

Hotel English Point Marina & 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.
Tamarind Village Apartments
Tamarind Village Apartments
4 out of 5
Cement Silos Road, Nyali, Mombasa, Mombasa County
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Mombasa Marine National Park and Jain ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (21 reviews)
"When looking for an apartment stay in Mombasa, Tamarind Village is the place"

Reviewed on 11 Nov. 2024

Tamarind Village Apartments
Aqua Resort
Aqua Resort
2.5 out of 5
Diani Beach Road, Diani Beach, Kwale County
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Diani Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Diani Beach and Kongo ...
7.4/10 Good! (24 reviews)
"The apartment was clean, fully furnished kitchen, I can say it was good to stay in Aqua Resort."

Reviewed on 16 Nov. 2024

Aqua Resort
Kilua Beach Resort
Kilua Beach Resort
4 out of 5
Beach Rd, Mombasa, Mombasa County
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Nyali Beach and Bamburi Beach are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (10 reviews)
"They were doing a lot of Renovations, but I can tell that the Resort continues to meet standards."

Reviewed on 1 Feb. 2025

Kilua Beach Resort
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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We have done Safari with Kenya safari in East Tsavo and it was excellent:) It is easy to access from Mombassa. We have also enjoyed visiting the Craft Community Initiative in Mombassa and old city. Our guide was very knowleadgable.

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