Mombasa is such an ideal place for travellers on vacation not least because of the landmark representations of history (Fort Jesus for instance), wildlife (Marine national park for instance), fun activities (Mombasa Go-kart) etc.
This means also however, that there are many people who want to go to the city hence the cost of living in the city is quite high.
As such, tourist amenities such as transport as well as hotels can mean to be a pain and it will be especially true if you are looking for high end services in this case beach waters.
Having looked at a host of options though, I am glad to say that you do not have to sacrifice comfort over cost.
In here, I share about what are mostly 3 star hotels but with a good record of offering remarkable services.
For each of them, I will tell you about the pricing, ranking on Google Travel, and what other things they offer on top of the Indian Ocean waters.
Thereafter, you can make a choice well knowing that it will certainly fit your expectations.
1. The Reef Hotel
Starting price: $100
Google Travel rank: 4.4/5
This one is in fact a 4 star hotel and it is located alongside Nyali beach. The Reef Hotel has been in service for more than forty years so the management and consequently the staff working under them knows exactly what they are doing.
The services offered on top of accommodation include; restaurants, bars, parking, Wi-Fi etc. As for the rooms, contingent on the kind that you are sleeping in, you will have laundry services, telephone, air conditioning, a balcony, and a desk.
The Reef is also very welcoming to families. They have a room known as the “Family room” for instance, which specifically targets parents and children. It comes with a double bed, two single beds, and a TV.
You do not have to separate with your kids while on vacation then if you do not want to. Moreover, it is 100% non-smoking environment.
The hotel’s location is great too given what else is in close proximity. You want to buy to do some shopping (and Mombasa is a good place for that), shopping malls are easy to reach from The Reef. And so are golf courses and a range of all sorts of clubs.
2. Cocoa Boutique Hotel
Starting Price: $87
Google Travel rank: 4.4/5
If you prefer to be on the North Coast, then this hotel is the option for you to pick as it is the one of its kind located there. With two restaurants and a bar, Cocoa Boutique certainly provides everything that you would expect to find at hotels. Others include; air conditioning, Wi-Fi, laundry services, spa etc.
They also go over and above what everybody else does however, to include things like; Doctor on call care, currency exchange, porters, and wake up services. The hotel has also been designed to ensure access to the different facilities by persons with disabilities.
As for the rooms, you can expect the following from them; a mini bar, hairdryer, coffee maker, sea view, coffee maker, alarm clock, TV, bathroom, sitting are and a balcony among other things. The categorisation is; Deluxe rooms, Executive Sea View, and Executive King Sea View.
3. Sai Rock Beach Hotel & Spa
Starting price: 233,833
Google Travel rank: 4.0/5
The hotel has 63 rooms divided into the standards of; super deluxe, deluxe, and standard. If you wish, there are self-contained apartments too which allow you more autonomy if like me, you cherish your own space. These come with accessories such as; hair dryers, air conditioners, TV, and mini-fridges.
On the outside, Sai Rock provides swimming (and this includes a kid’s pool), gardens, a breath taking view of the ocean (present when looking on from certain rooms as well), a touch of green from well curated gardens as well as dining.
There are three restaurants at this place and they are; Wanainchi (for local foods), Oriental (for Chinese and Indian), as well as Ayaan’s. For drinks Harry Porter’s bar and Ziyana coffee shop have got you covered.
There is also a special emphasis of having all the fun in the world at this residence. Hence the variety of water sports (among them jet skiing, deep-sea fishing, and surfing), kids’ playground, birds sanctuary, and boat tours. During the high peak season, entertainment is made available too through among other, traditional performances and acrobatics.
But that’s not all. There is spa too and gym. For corporate people, this place also serves as one of the best and yet friendly to your pocket when it comes to holding events.
The conference rooms there are well furnished with modern equipment such as projectors and public address systems. To polish everything, you will have stationery services at your hand too including photocopying and printing as well as high-speed internet.
4. Lido Beach Hotel
Starting price: $74
Google Travel rank: 4.3/5
Lido beach hotel has a host of things that you would expect a residence of the kind to have. These include; a swimming pool, restaurant, and bar. That way, you can opt to spend your time in doors but still have a good time. Because it is on the precipice of a beach though, you will still have fun if you prefer to be outside. You can play in the sand, explore the beach water, do some sun bathing etc.
As for the rooms, they are divided into; deluxe king rooms, apartments, and family rooms. Each of these comes with special amenities as we will see. What they share though is the theme of the hotel focusing on spacious accommodation– they can get as big as 90 square metres.
The family bedroom for instance carries four beds.
On the inside, the rooms have; refrigerators, bathroom (includes a shower and a bath tub) and toilets, sitting area, hair dryer, closet, ironing place, soap, balcony, TV, oven etc. considering the price above, you would be pressed to find a place with a better offer than Lido beach hotel.
5. Sheratton Beach Villagio
Starting price: $72
Google Travel rank: 4.4
This is a 3 star hotel located along Malindi road. This is important because this spot will connect you to various key locations both for logistics purposes as well as recreational ones. The places around are; Jumba La Mtwana Museum (exhibits cultural artefacts), Haller Nature Park, Vipingo Estate Airport etc.
The hotel actually has very few rooms (28) but the emphasis is put on their amenities. They are; Wi-Fi, 24-hours reception and security, alarm clock, TV, fire extinguishers etc. Other services offered at Sheratton Beach Villagio include; luggage storage, restaurant, snack bar etc.
If you are still asking what it is that makes this hotel stand out, then consider the fact that they provide several facilities that make the beach experience more fan (and which you could not have found/carried otherwise). Examples are; picnic tables and BBQ roasting tools.
The gardens experience for nature enthusiasts is also different at the Villagio thanks to chairs that have been placed in the midst of the green cover for one to sit and take in the beauty at a closer range with all the calmness they need.
Check-in time is 12:00-23:59 while checking out starts at 8:00 and ends at 10:00.
6. Ocean View Nyali Boutique
Starting price: $30
Google Travel rank: 3.8/5
Ocean View Nyali Boutique is found in a place with some of the coolest locations. These are Mamba Crocodile Village (if you are into reptiles), Moi International Airport, as well as Nyali Golf Course. Inside the hotel, there is a bar, swimming pool, restaurant etc.
As for the rooms, they have Wi-Fi, room service, closets, TVs etc. Pets are allowed too so you can prepare to have fun with all of your family.
7. Royal Shazia Suites
Starting price: $9
Google Travel rank: 4.3/5
Royal Shazia restaurants are some of the best that you will find anywhere and what a marvel it ca be to feast on your favourite dish whilst having a feel of the ocean! After that, you can take off time (say in the evening) to explore the bar area too.
The hotel has several categories of rooms that are comfortable. The choice will be yours to pick the one that you get to settle for. In particular, you will like them if you are visiting for honeymoon.
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