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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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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Maik • couple • de
9
Pros:

Sehr sauber und gute Lage

2026-02-08 • 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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Mercy • family_with_children • ke
10
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
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Martin • couple • ug
10
I loved my holiday at the apartment and I shall surely recommend it
Pros:

The apartment was just as I expected

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Urs • family_with_children • ch
5
2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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margit • family_with_children • at
9
Cons:

Sehr , sehr langsames WiFi

2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Faith • solo_traveller • ke
10
Enjoy beach cocktails bar and sunny balcony 😊
Pros:

Good security cleanliness super location .
Good warm welcome .& good take care off. Reception their so friendly. I Always visit cowrie shell .when I visit kenya

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Genet Amsalu • family_with_children • de
6
I like the place because It's a safe place,A peaceful place to get rest from long work fatigue
Pros:

It's a very good building, located next to the beach and 5.5Km away from City Mall. The beach is clean and enjoyable. They have a beach side bed outside of the compound, but you need to ask the guard for the bed so that he'll bring it for you. The gym and swimming pool is nice. The room is very modest. Most importantly the staff are hospitable and friendly.They clean the room everyday and no extra charges for that. The room cleaners are loyal. Especially Brayan, what a guy! He was the one who was cleaning our room almost everyday. He is a hard working, friendly, and loyal boy. I really wish him every success in his future. We'll definitely be back in the near future.

Cons:

What I didn't like was there were Cockroaches around the table, this may be because of the hot weather. But I recommend them to clean that area with Cockroach killer, because some people have Cockroach phobia.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Kenneth • solo_traveller • gh
7
Pros:

The balcony was great to allow for relaxation in the evenings. it was great for the breezy evenings.

Cons:

The smell of the room was a bit stuffy and had a strong woody smell.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Gustave • couple • nl
6
Pros:

Replacement room much better.

Cons:

The matrass was made of concrete and the airconditioner made much noise but didn't cool. We asked for another room, which room was much better.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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chepchumba • couple • ke
10
Exceptional 10/10
Pros:

Exceptional Stay
The staff were friendly, the room was cozy and easy access to the beach was a plus.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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William • couple • zm
7
Enjoyed my stay and accomplished my mission
Pros:

Generally clean beach

Cons:

Bathroom could have been better cleaned, mosquitoes 🦟 net was required

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • ch
8
sehr erholsam
Pros:

gute Zimmer, freundliches Personal, traumhafte Lage am Strand.

Cons:

Restaurant vergleichsweise recht teuer.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Noel john • solo_traveller • ie
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Bonney • couple • ke
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Edgar Gerd • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-01-16 • via Nuitee