Aparthotel

Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments

5.0 star property
Luxury aparthotel with health club and 24-hour front desk

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen
Exterior detail
Studio
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$121
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec

Explore the area

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Mombasa Malindi Highway, Mombasa, 80100
  • Place, Bamburi Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mtwapa Mall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Nyali Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Clothes dryer
Private bathroom
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

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

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

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

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About the area

Mombasa

A luxury stay in Mombasa awaits you at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments. Within steps you'll find Bamburi Beach and Mombasa Go-Kart within a 10-minute stroll. Highlights at this beachfront aparthotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and in-room kitchens. .Each apartment is soundproofed and features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with a dryer, free WiFi and free bottled water. A kitchen comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop, and room service is also available. Housekeeping is not available. .The restaurant, Suli Suli Bar Restaurant, serves Regional cuisine. The aparthotel's own lounge bar and beach bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site gym, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In the area of this 5-property class Shanzu aparthotel, you'll find Nyali Beach.

What's nearby

  • Bamburi Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Haller Park - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Mtwapa Mall - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • City Mall - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Nyali Beach - 13 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Moorings Floating Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Char Choma - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kendas Arcade Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pirates Beach Resort - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pavillions Restaurant Sarova Beach Resort - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments

Luxury aparthotel with health club and 24-hour front desk
Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, and a health club. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the luxury Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a shopping centre shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Mombasa aparthotel.

  • 86 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments offers 86 air-conditioned accommodations, with complimentary bottles of water. Accommodation at this 5-star aparthotel has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.

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

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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 transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre 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
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Dining table
  • Limited room service
  • 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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • 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
  • Snorkelling 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

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cleaning fee: KES 250 per accommodation, per night.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 that 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments?

Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments?

As of 3 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments on 3 Dec 2025 start from NZ$117.93, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments?

Yep, Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments?

Yep, Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments is a short 1-minute walk from Bamburi Beach. Fun beach activities include volleyball, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find boat tours.

Does Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments have a pool?

Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Regional cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.