Severin Sea Lodge

Hotels
8.9 (2515 reviews)
Malindi Road, Bamburi Beach , Mombasa , KE

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Variety of food options
Cons:
Slow check-in
Some cleanliness issues
Food-related health complaints

Categories

Cleanliness
8.55
Some mentions of average cleanliness; improvements needed.
Service
9.22
Friendly and attentive staff with overall positive experiences.
Location
9.26
Great location near the beach, praised in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
8.71
Rooms generally clean and comfortable; some complaints about odors.
Amenities
8.92
Well-maintained facilities; issues with specific amenities like pool.
Value for Money
8.7
Good value perception considering overall service and amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.75
Variety in food options but some complaints about specific meals.
Overall Experience
9.12
Overall excellent stay, with highs and lows balancing out.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 11:54

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience comfort and elegance at Severin Sea Lodge with air-conditioned rooms, private balconies, and modern amenities including free WiFi.

Dining Options
Indulge in a culinary journey at our multiple restaurants, offering a variety of cuisines from à la carte to buffet with stunning views of the Indian Ocean.

Exciting Activities
From cycling to diving, enjoy a range of activities both on-site and nearby. Relax by the outdoor pool or explore attractions like Nyali Beach and Fort Jesus.

Book now to elevate your stay at Severin Sea Lodge in Mombasa.

Important information:

Please note that this property does not allow swimwear, shorts, sleeveless T-shirts for men, miniskirts, hot pants any revealing clothes for women in the restaurant during meals. Guests are also not allowed in service area on bare feet.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: MBA

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 2515 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.55
Service: 9.22
Location: 9.26
Room Quality: 8.71
Amenities: 8.92
Value for Money: 8.7
Food and Beverage: 8.75
Overall Experience: 9.12
J
jonathan • family_with_children • gb
9
Rarely do I go to a hotel that I would return to but in this case I would
Pros:

Everything was great

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
R
Robert • couple • ca
9
Lovely, secure beachfront hotel in a serene setting
Pros:

Very helpful and friendly staff in all areas of the hotel. The Chef and his staff were especially thoughtful, engaging and went above expectations to make sure we enjoyed the food.

Cons:

No complaints or concerns!

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
P
Peris • solo_traveller • ch
9
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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WAMBUI • family_with_children • ke
10
Pros:

I had fun the stuff is really friendly ..

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
R
Rudy • couple • be
8
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Tonya • couple • au
9
Severin Sea Lodge is an excellent place to relax next to the Indian Ocean enjoying great food and accommodation.
Pros:

Great property with great design of resort and rooms. Close to the warm sea and 2 cooler swimming pools with 2.5 m depth. Very clean and tidy grounds.

Cons:

Too many hawkers on the beach chasing business

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
A
Alekperov • couple • ke
6
While the sea resort atmosphere improved the total impression, this wasn't value for money stay.
Pros:

Location was great - right next to the ocean. Personnel were friendly. Massage was fantastic. A la carte dinner at sea food restaurant was very good, and service by the waiter was at high level.

Cons:

Unfortunately, several aspects of our stay fell short of the standards we would reasonably expect from a five-star hotel.

We booked a sea-view room, but it was only on the third attempt that we were allocated a room with a satisfactory view. Although the ocean was visible from the first two rooms, both predominantly overlooked the gardens. The first also had a distinctly unpleasant odour.

The dining experience was particularly disappointing. Both breakfast and the à la carte lunch felt more suited to a basic three-star hotel canteen. The food was greasy and barely palatable, while the coffee was unpleasant. One would expect coffee in Kenya to be one of those beverages being of high quality. Being charged separately for a cappuccino at breakfast was also unexpected.

When we ordered fresh pineapple juice with mint, we were instead served what appeared to be packaged mixed juice with sprigs of mint added. This gave the impression of a deliberate substitution rather than an innocent misunderstanding. Fortunately, another member of staff replaced it with a freshly prepared drink matching our order.

The in-room safe also malfunctioned, and arranging a replacement took approximately three hours. This required me to remain in the room with our valuables while the matter was resolved, taking time out of our stay.

Finally, the absence of bathrobes was another unexpected omission for a hotel advertised as five-star.

Although individual members of staff helped resolve some of these issues, the overall experience did not reflect the level of comfort, quality and service we had expected.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Walter • solo_traveller • us
10
Great stay
Pros:

Location and cost

Cons:

No complaints

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
T
Toby • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
J
JackieMc61 • family_with_children • gb
10
UK visitors
Pros:

This is a quality boutique hotel, ideally situated on a quiet avenue within a 2 minute short walk to a lovely shopping mall, on the sea front.
The host was amazing, helping us with contacts when our car had a flat tyre, and giving my husband a waterproof jackets for us to go whale watching in the rain. Nothing was too much trouble and Tabirth, was amazing with the breakfasts and anything else we needed. Would definitely stay here again 10/10

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
E
Eugene • solo_traveller • ke
10
A perfect beach getaway in Mombasa!
Pros:

Well maintained.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
F
Fadumo Omar • family_with_children • gb
10
Very nice place, excellent for families, friends gathering and events
Pros:

Rooms were comfortable and clean. All the food options for breakfast, lunch, dinner and as you wish orders were excellent!

Cons:

Clean, comfort and helpful staff

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
J
JOON HO • solo_traveller • kr
10
It looks Paradise. I will stay here again if I come to Mombasa.
Pros:

Room is very cozy and separate from others. Swimming pool was also great.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
F
Frankie • couple • ke
8
My stay was amazing
Pros:

The breakfast was good I loved it

Cons:

How the chef served white people while I had to wait yet I was first one there it happened 2 times on my breakfast

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
S
Sarah • family_with_children • ug
8
It was Exceptional
Pros:

Everything. It was nice

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Kierenb123 • family_with_children • gb
6
Nice hotel but no good if you smoke
Pros:

Very nice pool. Staff were very friendly. A good selection for breakfast.

Cons:

Not taking any cash is disappointing. Not recommended if you're a smoker. There is only a small area in the corner, so you can't enjoy a drink or get any table service. Unfortunately I wouldn't return again.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
C
christine • solo_traveller • at
9
Zur Erholung super, da reichen aber 3 tage, sonst ist mir zu fad :-)
Pros:

Die Zimmer sind groß und geräumig, ein Balkon ist auch vorhanden.
Das Frühstück sehr gut in Auswahl und Sortiment.
Die Pools sehr gut angelegt und auch der Strand ist gleich da.
Immer wieder ein Genuss, hier ein paar Tage auszuruhen.

Cons:

Meine Nachbarn ober mir haben nachts mal die Möbel umgestellt?
Man hört halt sehr vieles und die Zimmer sind sehr hellhörig.
Sonst gibts eigentlich nicht viel zu beanstanden.
Ah ja, ausser, ich war ja alleine, wurde aber darauf hingewiesen, wenn ich jemand mitnehme, den bitte zu melden.
(NEIN, ich mache hier alleine Urlaub, und hole mir niemanden!)
Und beim Essen, Paare und Gruppen wurden angesprochen und gefragt, wie der Tag war, und es wurde nachgeschenkt, ich kam mir ziemlich *blöd* vor.
Es ist wsl nicht so üblich, alleine hier Urlaub zu machen.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Louise • couple • gb
10
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Warrilow • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Nice beach

Cons:

Lucky lucky men pain in the arse

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Warrilow • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee