Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments

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Independent
8 (527 reviews)
Mombasa Malindi Highway, Mombasa, 80100 , Mombasa , KE
254-729061000

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Children allowed

Facilities

Boat tours nearby
Fitness facilities
Parasailing nearby
Health club
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Designated smoking area
Concierge service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location is great
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Cons:
Issues with cleanliness
Food prices are high
Room amenities lacking

Categories

Cleanliness
7.64
Issues mentioned regarding cleanliness from several reviews.
Service
8.61
Generally positive feedback on staff friendliness, but some issues noted.
Location
8.65
Positive comments about the beachfront location.
Room Quality
7.6
Mention of room issues such as blocked sinks, which impact perception.
Amenities
8.63
Good amenities mentioned, but some shortcomings noted in reviews.
Value for Money
7.59
Mixed reviews on food pricing and overall value.
Food and Beverage
7.14
Some dissatisfaction with restaurant pricing and food quality.
Overall Experience
8.11
Overall experience was good but with a few notable issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 05:52

Property Description

Recreation and Relaxation
Take advantage of the health club and outdoor pool, then wind down at the beach bar.

Deluxe Dining and Services
Indulge in regional cuisine at Suli Suli Bar Restaurant and benefit from concierge services, room service, and more.

Convenient Location and Comfort
Stay connected with complimentary WiFi, enjoy kitchen amenities, and relax in air-conditioned rooms just steps away from Bamburi Beach.

To experience luxury on the beach at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments, book now for an unforgettable stay in Mombasa.

Important information:

  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Smoking

    Smoking permitted

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Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 527 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.64
Service: 8.61
Location: 8.65
Room Quality: 7.6
Amenities: 8.63
Value for Money: 7.59
Food and Beverage: 7.14
Overall Experience: 8.11
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Kui Kalinga • solo_traveller • ke
5
Nice apartments but dared can do with a refresh but good location on the beach
Pros:

The apartments were beachfront which was great a short walk on the beach to various restaurants on the beach. the staff at the restaurant and security were very helpful.

Cons:

My room was filled with cockroaches and the lady at the reception was reluctant to move my room inspite of my complaints and a housekeeping coming and seeing the infestation in the fridge and room she only moved me on my last night.

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Godsent • solo_traveller • ng
7
Pros:

Clean room.. quiet environment, friendly staff.. good good..

Cons:

Kitchen, the breakfast was not given.
It should be improved.
The breakfast was too limited. You can't eat and be satisfied. It should be improved on.

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Joshua • extended_group • us
10
Easy going
Pros:

Safe, quiet, clean, quick response and flexible

Cons:

Farther away from downtown than i expected

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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michael • couple • de
10
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Frank • family_with_children • nl
8
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Jacek • couple • pl
10
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Pauline • family_with_children • ke
6
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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jacek • couple • no
8
2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Medina • family_with_children • gb
8
Will be back
Pros:

Lovely staff
Great setting

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Doreen Munene • family_with_children • ke
10
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • solo_traveller • ke
10
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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RogerR • solo_traveller • de
9
Für mich steht fest nächster Aufenthalt wieder im Cowrie Shell
Pros:

Geräumiges Zimmer ruhig und Angenehm das Personal immer Hilfsbereit und zuvorkommend sehr Sauber nicht nur das Zimmer das ganze Haus und die Aussenanlage.

Cons:

Nichts war wirklich alles Super

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Szymon • couple • pl
10
2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Maik • couple • de
9
Pros:

Sehr sauber und gute Lage

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Frode • couple • no
7
An OK hotel perfectly located by the beach
Pros:

The location of the hotel was excellent. Fresh water in the shower and the tap. Good AC. Power generator if the power went out. Secure. Nice food in the hotel restaurant.

Cons:

There was a dead mosquito on the wall that was never cleaned away. Lots of broken tiles in the bathroom. The shower was squirting in all directions. The same with the tap in the kitchen. The kitchen was falling apart. The bed was really hard and a bit too short. The whole room looked as if it had been forgotten and no maintenance had been done for years. Lots of noise from the parking lot. A lot of garbade in the sand in front of the hotel at the beach entrance that was very uncomfortable to walk on. All the hotels should really make an efford to clean the beach. Way too much garbage everywhere. The Wi-Fi was really slow and bad. So many different Wi-Fi names for the same hotel. All the access points should send out the same Wi-Fi name. My Kenyan girlfriend was almost not let into the hotel a day she came back alone. Balcony door had a big crack.

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Mercy • family_with_children • ke
10
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Yvonne • family_with_children • de
8
Pros:

Top Lage. Direkt am einsamen Strand.

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Fred • family_with_children • at
8
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Ally • couple • gb
7
Had a great experiance.
Pros:

Very close to the beach, pool facilities and clean. Security was good. Staff very pleasant efficient
and helpful. Jimmy and Rachel at reception were always helpful and pleasant. Had the air condition unit replaced when the old one failed promptly. Definitely would go back.

Cons:

Can't think of anything that needs real improvement

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Robert • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Nice, clean, quiet space next to the beach. Friendly knowledgeable staff, good service, and decent prices.

Cons:

Very minor gumble, really; it would be nice to see more traditional choices on the food menu, many of which happen to be accidentally vegan ;)

(There are no real vegan options other than snacks).

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee