The Best Mombasa Hotels: Where to stay in Mombasa

It’s important to understand the map of Mombasa in order to decide on which Mombasa Hotels you would want to stay in. On the Main Island, there are a good number of Mombasa town hotels most of them are not on the beachfront. For most people going to Mombasa the allure of the beach is too strong. Everyone wants to stay in a beachfront Mombasa hotel.

Most Mombasa hotels that have a beachfront are in the areas below;

• Nyali Beach
• Bamburi Beach
• Shanzu Beach

Mombasa Hotels in Nyali Beach

Nyali beach is the closest beach to Mombasa Mainland. It’s a busy beach with a hand of Mombasa Hotels. Some of the best Mombasa hotels in the Nyali area include;

• Voyager Beach Resort
• Nyali Sun Africa Beach Hotel & Spa
• The Reef Hotel Mombasa
• Bahari Beach Hotel
• Mombasa Beach Hotel
• Nyali Beach Hotel

If you intend to stay in a Mombasa hotel near the Nyali area and you are not ready to experiment on the service being offered, go to Voyager Beach Resort. It’s an all-inclusive Mombasa hotel that has a vibrant kids club and a good number of pools for Adults.  The Nyali area is a high traffic area. It’s ideal for those who want to experience the Mombasa way of life.

Mombasa Hotels in Bamburi

Bamburi Beach is about 25 minutes drive from the Moi International Airport. This is a more serene area of Mombasa and it has some awesome Mombasa hotels.  Some of the popular hotels in this area include;

• Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort
• Kenya Bay Beach Hotel
• Bamburi Beach Hotel
• Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments
• Sai Rock Beach Hotel & Spa
• Travellers Beach Hotel
• Milele Beach Hotel

Sarova White Sands Beach Resort and Spa have over the years proved to be a favorite Mombasa hotel for many in this part of Mombasa. Travellers Beach Hotel is equally good and worth consideration for anyone looking to compare the two Mombasa hotels.

Mombasa Hotels in Shanzu

Further away from Mombasa Island is Shanzu beach. If you are looking for a quiet place in Mombasa, Shanzu beach is the place to go.  Shazu beach has a good number of high-end Mombasa hotels. Some of the hotels include;

• Serena Beach Resort & Spa
• Pride Inn Paradise Beach Resort
• Flamingo Beach Resort & Spa
• Pangoni Beach Resort & Spa
• Mombasa Continental Resort
• Eden Beach Resort and Spa

The three main Mombasa hotels worth considering in the Shazu area are Serena Beach Resort & Spa, Pride Inn Paradise Beach Resort and Flamingo Beach Resort & Spa. The Shanzu area is a great place for honeymooners and families.

Things to do in Mombasa

Workshops

Visit the Bombolulu Workshops which are popular attractions for tourists who love jewelry, wood and leather crafts and textiles.

Temples

Hindu Temples are a sight to behold in the Coast region and thus attributes to cultural diversity. Here you will be able to view idols, artifacts, pictures, and cultural paintings.

Mtwapa Creek

Filled with beautiful vegetation and small marinas, this Indian Ocean inlet is a sight to behold famous for bird watching,  biking tours along and around the creeks and also serves as the starting point for trips fro deep fishing.

Nyali Theatre

Visit the theatre that showcases Hollywood and Bollywood new releases at a fee. The same roof houses a casino with a bowling alley and an Italian Restaurant.

Dhow Safaris

Take a dhow (traditional Arab sailing ship),  ride to Funzi Island and explore the River Mangroves by canoe for lots of birdlife up close and crocodiles. Take a shower at a magical sandbank in the Ocean and feast on seafood and a lobster at Robinson Crusoe Island.