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Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments

5.0 star property
Luxury aparthotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

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Soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

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

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

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

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Studio | Bathroom | Shower, towels, soap, shampoo

Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Private bathroom
  • 47 sq m
  • 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 - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Haller Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Nguuni Nature Sanctuary - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Mtwapa Mall - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Nyali Beach - 13 min drive - 5.5 miles

Getting around

  • Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.) - 46 min drive

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

Luxury aparthotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
At Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the beach where you can enjoy volleyball. Each apartment provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, plus a kitchen with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences like a dryer and an electric kettle, and other amenities include free WiFi and room service. Housekeeping is not available.
Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments offers 86 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water. Accommodations at this 5-star aparthotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.

This Mombasa aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Beach

  • On a white sand beach

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Family friendly

  • Children's pool

Restaurants on site

  • Suli Suli Bar Restaurant

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Dining table
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: KES 3,500 per stay

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

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

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Gym
  • Health club
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 86 units
  • Garden
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for KES 3500 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cleaning fee: KES 250 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: KES 1500 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: KES 3500 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of KES 1500 per vehicle applies.

Where is Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments located?

Nestled on the beach, this Shanzu aparthotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Bamburi Beach, Leisure Golf Club, and Haller Park. Nguuni Nature Sanctuary and Rabai Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 98 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

hussein

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josephus

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
I will recommend this facility to anyone staying in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Affordable beach front stay

For such a large complex it never felt overcrowded. The restaurant below has a great menu and live entertainment on set nights. Staff were friendly and efficient. Full size fridge and cooking facilities in room were good. Not the most modern or chic place, but very clean and affordable.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Best value beach hotel in Mombasa

Great value apartments right on the beach. Rooms are spacious and comfortable and staff friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
A great place to stay and relax while having a beach just below. The have a great restaurant on site but prepare to wait as things are made to order. I had to wait to get soup for almost an hour. Otherwise, the property has a great and friendly staff. I surely recommend this location for a long or short stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

DirkJan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beach side on the quiet far end. Still best value for money IMHO. Walking distance to decent food. Nice beach walk. Cold beers at Blue Coconut and the entertainment is entertaining after a few drinks
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property administration was very helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Orinthal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The ambiance of the apartment eas made so nice by the wooden furniture. The worse thing was the quality if the dining service. The cooking was terrible and the servers were very slow. Also the many cats in the dining area was annoying. Otherwise it was fabulous, because everyone was very curtious.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Hartvig Bruun

Liked: Cleanliness

God ophold. Dårlig wifi Larm fra byggeri

Wifi meget dårligt. Virked halv tid. Larm fra arbejder på reparation af byggeri. 6 dage fra 8 am to 6 om. I 2 uger Service i bar var god.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rahma

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Andre

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

john

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Room comfort, communication
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

MR M

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great place to stay. Comfortable well equipped apartment, friendly efficient staff, beautiful beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Chinyere

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Niels

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort, communication
The bed was very hard - aircon. did not work - furnitures were very cheap and uncomfi.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Was a good stay service is good good lication
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The refreshing coconut at check in was a pleasant surprise! The beach acces is also a plus
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021