Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments

P O Box 10655, Mombasa, Kenya
Good
87 reviews
7.8

Check-in dates

07.10.2026
to
08.10.2026

Guests and Rooms

2 adults · 0 children · 1 room
Location

With a stay at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments in Mombasa (Shanzu), you'll be steps from Bamburi Beach and 7 minutes by foot from Mombasa Go-Kart. This beach aparthotel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Nyali Beach and 27.7 mi (44.5 km) from Diani Beach.

Amenities

Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a health club and an outdoor pool. This aparthotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. If you'd like to spend the day shopping, you can hop on the shuttle (surcharge).

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 86 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. 43-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and electric kettles, and you can also request rollaway/extra beds (surcharge).

Dining

Enjoy Regional cuisine at Suli Suli Bar Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the beach bar.

Attractions

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Bamburi Beach - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Mombasa Go-Kart - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Haller Park - 3.8 km / 2.3 mi
City Mall - 5.1 km / 3.2 mi
Mtwapa Mall - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Nyali Beach - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi
Wild Waters - 8.2 km / 5.1 mi
Mamba Village - 8.6 km / 5.3 mi
Mombasa Marine National Park - 10.8 km / 6.7 mi
Colobus Conservation - 12.7 km / 7.9 mi
Mombasa Island - 13.7 km / 8.5 mi
Sikh Temple - 13.8 km / 8.6 mi
Jain Temple - 13.9 km / 8.6 mi
Shree Cutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple - 14.2 km / 8.8 mi
Holy Ghost Cathedral - 14.2 km / 8.8 mi

The nearest airports are:
Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.) - 20.3 km / 12.6 mi
Vipingo (VPG) - 18.5 km / 11.5 mi
Ukunda (UKA) - 46 km / 28.6 mi

Business Amenities

Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service.

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Facilities

Beach volleyball on site
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Train station pickup (surcharge)
Airport transportation
Pool umbrellas
Number of meeting rooms - 1
Windsurfing nearby
Sailing nearby
Free WiFi
Scuba diving nearby
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Designated smoking areas
Health club
Number of beach bars - 1
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Garden
Water skiing nearby
Wheelchair accessible parking
Tours/ticket assistance
Wedding services
Boat tours nearby
Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
Fitness classes on site
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Grocery/convenience store
Parasailing nearby
Business center
24-hour front desk
Number of restaurants - 1
Golfing nearby
Ecotours nearby
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Snorkeling nearby
Snack bar/deli
Children's pool
Laundry facilities
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Free self parking
Elevator
Fitness facilities
Terrace
Pool sun loungers
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Concierge services

Helpful Information

Check-in / Check-out
Check-in from: 2:00 PM
Check-out until: 10:00 AM
Additional check-in information
  • 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
Check-in Special 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.
Mandatory Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cleaning fee: KES 250 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional Fees
  • 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.

Know Before You Go
  • 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.

Guest rating

7.8
Good
87 reviews
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.8
Service
8.0
Location
8.6
Amenities
8.0
Condition
8.0
Cleanliness
8.2
Neighborhood
7.8
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