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c3 Cowrie Shell Residences

3.5 star property

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On the beach, white sand
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony | Living area
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Outdoor pool
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Balcony

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Shanzu, Mombasa, Mombasa County
  • Place, Bamburi Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mombasa Go-Kart
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Nyali Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Mombasa

Located in Shanzu, c3 Cowrie Shell Residences is adjacent to Bamburi Beach and within a 10-minute stroll of Mombasa Go-Kart. This 15-room, 3.5-star aparthotel has conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Bamburi Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mombasa Go-Kart - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mtwapa Mall - 8 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Nyali Beach - 16 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Diani Beach - 59 min drive - 32.1 miles

Getting around

  • Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Char Choma - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Moorings Floating Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Severin Sea Lodge - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Yul's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Istanbul Cave Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

About this property

c3 Cowrie Shell Residences

An outdoor pool, meeting rooms, and laundry facilities are featured at c3 Cowrie Shell Residences. Free parking is available if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. This aparthotel also has a garden.
Each apartment features a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, and a microwave. Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a safe and an ironing board.
Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include an outdoor pool.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On a white sand beach

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children

Bedrooms

  • Rollaway/extra bed: USD 30 per day

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Walkway to water

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Meeting rooms

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 (may have limitations)
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe
  • Tour and ticket assistance

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 15 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

c3 Cowrie Shell Residences Mombasa
c3 Cowrie Shell Residences Aparthotel
c3 Cowrie Shell Residences Aparthotel Mombasa

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at c3 Cowrie Shell Residences?

C3 Cowrie Shell Residences provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see around c3 Cowrie Shell Residences?

This aparthotel is situated in Shanzu within a 10-minute walk of Bamburi Beach and Mombasa Go-Kart. You'll also find Nyali Beach and Mtwapa Mall within a short drive.

Does c3 Cowrie Shell Residences feature a casino at the property?

No, c3 Cowrie Shell Residences doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at c3 Cowrie Shell Residences?

No, this aparthotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Does c3 Cowrie Shell Residences have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

C3 Cowrie Shell Residences offers continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Does c3 Cowrie Shell Residences allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at c3 Cowrie Shell Residences.

Where is the closest airport to c3 Cowrie Shell Residences?

The closest major airport to c3 Cowrie Shell Residences is Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.), which is 12.6 mi away (44 minutes by car). Another top airport is Vipingo (VPG), which is located 11.4 mi away (36-minute drive).

c3 Cowrie Shell Residences Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 14 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

5.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Gurtej

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

R

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Lovely Quite Apartment

Nice apartment right on bamburi beach nice safe and secure apartment with good services
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

MAHA

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Waldemar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It is to loud on the ground floor because of the kids in the swimming pool, but I think this happens only during the holidays. Everything else was ok
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a nice find. Quiet, clean apartment with easy access to the beach. Pool clean. Staff very friendly. It is a bit isolated from the main road but we were happy to find a restaurant on the premises so we had the option to eat out or in the room if we did not want to cook. Food was good and staff also friendly. The only downside was the hot water in the showers was not working. They told us it is a pump issue that should be fixed soon. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Fer

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We found human feces in our linens and it was impossible to sleep there
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

moses

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Suite was dirty and kitchen lacked most crucial items like knifes. Internet was erratic, TV old outdated and requiref setup every time the main door was openwd. The toilets
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was the worst experience. We cancelled our stay after 1 night. There was no electricity, and no air conditioning the whole night. It was noisy due to music from the restaurant. The facility is yet to give us our refund. @Expedia we are still waiting for a refund almost a week later. Stay away guys, you will be disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Fantastic stay in Mombasa

Fantastic stay on the Kenyan coast, staff were very friendly and helpful, lovely location. Great food, great pool, property was right on the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jefferson

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025
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4/10 Poor

Opeyemi

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Saul

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phill

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024