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Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments

Property class: 5 and above

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A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a view of the ocean through large windows. - Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments (Mombasa)
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a desk with a chair, and a view of palm trees through the window. - Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments (Mombasa)
An interior view of a dining area with wooden furniture and a view to the outside. - Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments (Mombasa)
A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a seating area with a black chair, a glass partition, and a plant arrangement. - Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments (Mombasa)
A hotel courtyard with a swimming pool, multiple balconies, and string lights. - Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments (Mombasa)
Located close to Bamburi Beach, Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments provides an airport shuttle, a beach bar, and a grocery/convenience store. Adventurous travelers may like the fitness classes and beach volleyball at this aparthotel. The on-site restaurant, Suli Suli Bar Restaurant, features Regional cuisine. In addition to a terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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A spacious living area with a dining table, red sofas, and a balcony with white railings.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Pool View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, a painting on the wall, and a balcony with blue railings.

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining area with a glass table and chairs.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Pool View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A living room with a sofa, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located on the waterfront, Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments is in Shanzu, a neighborhood in Mombasa. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bamburi Beach and Nyali Beach. Wild Waters and Mamba Village are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkeling, and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours. Visit our Mombasa travel guide
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Mombasa Malindi Highway, Mombasa, 80100

What's nearby

  • A sandy beach with a rocky overhang and calm waters.
    Bamburi Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A beach with people walking, the sun shining through clouds, and the ocean in the background.
    Nyali Beach
    17 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Mombasa Go-Kart
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • City Mall
    8 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Wild Waters
    13 min drive - 5.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Infinity Deck
    5 min drive
  • Char Choma
    3 min drive
  • Yul's
    20 min walk
  • Lido
    3 min drive
  • Coco's Beach Bar
    3 min drive

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Property amenities

Beach

  • White sand beach nearby

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

Family friendly

  • Children's pool

Restaurants on site

  • Suli Suli Bar Restaurant

Food and drink

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

Dining

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

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: KES 25 per day

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • No housekeeping provided
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • 86 units
  • Garden
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 25.0 per day

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: KES 3000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Rollaway bed fee: KES 25.0 per day

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

Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:30 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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: anytime.

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 3000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments located?

Located in Shanzu, this luxury aparthotel is within a 10-minute walk of Bamburi Beach and Mombasa Go-Kart. Jomo Kenyatta Public beach and Shanzu beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 117 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything from the staff to the apartment was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
A very comfortable and clean place to enjoy for a weekend or an extended stay. The staff is very accommodating while being friendly and ready to assist. The restaurant has very tasty food to enjoy during your stay. The beach is also an added plus to the accommodation. I strongly recommend for travelers to consider this place for their next holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
All the staff were super nice and very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was in order…services from the staff were awesome ! I loved my stay there
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Amenities
Staff are courteous and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had 2 consecutive pre-paid reservations of 4-5 days each. The room I was given had no hot water. The front desk people knew that and yet they gave me another room only after 3 days and after I threatened to cancel the 2nd reservation. Otherwise the room is OK and the cleaning crew works hard. The food is so-so. You have to wait a lot. In the last days I discovered that the mexican food was better cooked than other menus. The property is squeezed on a very narrow plot and the pool is retardedly designed and not safe. It is also exposed to sun only between 11 am to 1 pm. The neighboring plots are terrible! If I ever return to this place it will be because their rooms have a kitchenette. And only after the Malindi Road is done.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The hotel restaurant was excellent. Food good and well prepared. They cleaned our room each day and being able to sit on the beach is an added bonus. A real gem hidden away from the hustle of Mombasa.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean. Serene.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication
Staying at this hotel was OK. Staff was OK. Communication Was a bit odd.
Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I reslly enjoyed my stay , thank you all so much
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Accommodation was good. However, apartments are poorly furnished with lots of wear and tear. Restaurant food was expensive and not fresh. No hot water at night.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Rent og greitt - og kjøkkenet hadde nødvendig utstyr. Det var rent og greit på rommet og ellers i bygget. Personalet var diskret og hjelpsomme; - en feil på a/c anlegget ble fikset mandag morgen etter å ha bli meldt fra lørdag kveld. Det var delvis sjø-/strand-utsikt, men litt "innestengt pga byggets utforming. En fin uterestaurant i hagen (med grei mat) kompenserte på en bra måte. Stranden var rimelig ren og fredelig (ikke mye mas med med selgere/ "beach boys").
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Rolig sted med muligheter for å lage mat på leiligheten. Hyggelige ansatte som hjelper til hver gang du spør om noe 😊
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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