Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments

5.0 star property
Luxury beachfront aparthotel with outdoor pool, near Bamburi Beach

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Beach/ocean view
Studio | Soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Gym
    Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
Main amenities
  • 86 apartments
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Health club
  • Children's pool
  • Beach bar
  • Room service
  • Business center
  • Airport shuttle
  • Shopping center shuttle
  • Train station pick-up service
Feel at home
  • Children's pool
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
The price is $65
includes taxes & fees
$55 per night
Dec 7 - Dec 8

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
  • 818 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
  • 1216 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
  • 2206 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Private bathroom
  • 505 sq ft
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Mombasa Malindi Highway, Mombasa, 80100

What's nearby

  • Bamburi Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Nguuni Nature Sanctuary - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • City Mall - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Mtwapa Mall - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Nyali Beach - 18 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Vipingo (VPG) - 19 min drive
  • Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.) - 46 min drive
  • Ukunda (UKA) - 98 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Kendas Arcade Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dublin Street - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Severin Sea Lodge - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Shots Bar and Bistro - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pirates Beach Resort - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments

At Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments, you can hit the beach to play volleyball or sip a drink at the beach bar, plus you'll be just steps from Bamburi Beach. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, and guests can also take advantage of a health club. Suli Suli Bar Restaurant serves Regional cuisine and the bar/lounge is a great place to grab a cold drink. A children's pool and a snack bar/deli are offered, and in-room conveniences include dryers and refrigerators.

Languages

English, Swahili

At a glance

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Umbrellas

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)

Family friendly

  • Children's pool

Restaurants on site

  • Suli Suli Bar Restaurant

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 beach bar and 1 bar
  • Dining table
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Room service available

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra beds: KES 3500 per stay

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • 1 meeting room
  • Business center

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.
  • Elevator
  • Soundproofing
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Safe at front desk
  • Free bottled water
  • Convenience store
  • Wedding services
  • No housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Beach volleyball on site
  • Fitness classes on site
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Ecotours 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • 86 rooms

Special features

Dining

Suli Suli Bar Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Cleaning fee: KES 250 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of KES 1500 per vehicle (one way)
  • Train station pick-up service is offered for an extra charge
  • Shopping center shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for KES 3500 per stay

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
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 there is a smoke detector on the property.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property is professionally cleaned.

Also known as

Cowrie Beach
Cowrie Shell Apartments
Cowrie Shell Beach
Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments
Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments Mombasa
Cowrie Shell Beach Mombasa
Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments Mombasa
Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments Aparthotel
Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments Aparthotel Mombasa

Frequently asked questions

Does Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is KES 1500 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as volleyball. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the aparthotel's other amenities, which include a health club and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments?
Yes, Suli Suli Bar Restaurant offers Regional cuisine.
Does Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, there is a kitchen which also includes a toaster, cookware, and a refrigerator.
What's the area around Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments like?
Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments is located a short 1-minute walk from Bamburi Beach.

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

I will recommend this facility to anyone staying in the area.
Josephus, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

The property administration was very helpful.
James, 6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The proper is right on the beach. We love that. The swimming pool was very nice. Comfortable. The staff were helpful. Very pleasant people all around.
Judith, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice apts fully equipped. The towels and pillows are a little tired, but clean and great location. Expedia has 2 options, do not use c3 Cowrie as that's not thru the front desk. Also, breakfast is not included, restaurant is now separately owned. All units have AC and works good.
Jay, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

john, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Victor, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Best value beach hotel in Mombasa
Great value apartments right on the beach. Rooms are spacious and comfortable and staff friendly
Michael, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Philip, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay. Comfortable well equipped apartment, friendly efficient staff, beautiful beach.
MR M, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Chinyere, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The bed was very hard - aircon. did not work - furnitures were very cheap and uncomfi.
Niels, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Was a good stay service is good good lication
chris, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The refreshing coconut at check in was a pleasant surprise! The beach acces is also a plus
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Anna, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Bed was aweful - Felt like I was sleeping on the floor, but with the matress springs poking me in the ribs. Worst sleeps I've had in a long time. The studio apartment I was given was not in a great condition, A/C started to leak / Balcony door frames were coming of the wall and there was this weird smell in the studio flat. Staff were polite, but that's apart it, mainly focused there attention on those who they thought would tip them more, then those who they thought would not - Got better service from security staff at the gate then from front of house staff. Certain staff need to improve on there personal hygiene as well, in terms of smell. The beach apperently belong to the restaurant which isn't part of the hotel, so if you want a sunbed then you'll need to purchase a expensive meal or drink, irrelevant if your a guest of the hotel. So instead once you come into the beach take a right turn and walk for 5 minutes, you'll see a lot more nicer beachfront hotel cafes, which are worth the money, then this one. During the night you can hear security opening and closing the gate - Security is very weak compared to other Kenyan hotels I've stayed at. Would I come back and stay here agin? Never! Was it worth the money I spent at this hotel? No.
Adam, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The property was fantastic, the stuff were so helpful and kind. I rily love the place and hoping to go back again in March. Very good place to relax, amazin.
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

The apartments felt like home away from home. I recommend especially for families with young children
Grace, 6-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very quite place and clean.The staff were so kind and helpful.
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Some hiccups but the staff were responsive enough to sort them out quickly, one minor issue is that you do notice the age creeping in their in room amenities like a TV with lines across the picture and worn out key card that needed to be remagnetized twice to work, but all in all a decent accommodation on a modest budget, would give it 3.9 🌟 /5
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay and I will be back.
Delightful apartments with full range of services. Slight hiccup with power failure and staff were totally accommodating until failure was fixed. Great swimming pool and right on the beach. Very pleasant and clean environment Very accommodating when we wanted extra days and an extra child to stay. Only downside was that the lifts sometimes didn't work but gave me extra exercise by using the stairs so that was a bonus. And the boys loved the gym. Highly recommended and I will definitely be back.
Peter, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great customer service Cleanliness Security consciousness
5-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic, marvellous, fabulous
It was amazing i realy enjoyed
Margaret, 2-night trip with friends
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2/10 Poor

5-night trip
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