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Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments

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

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Reception
Studio | Soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior detail
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

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

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Studio | Bathroom | Shower, towels, soap, shampoo

Studio

  • 505 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • 818 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 1216 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

  • 2206 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Mombasa

Located in Shanzu, Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments is adjacent to Bamburi Beach and within a 10-minute stroll of Mombasa Go-Kart. This 5-star aparthotel has 86 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Bamburi Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Haller Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Mtwapa Mall - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • City Mall - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Nyali Beach - 13 min drive - 5.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Severin Sea Lodge - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Moorings Floating Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Char Choma - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pavillions Restaurant Sarova Beach Resort - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pirates Beach Resort - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments

Luxury aparthotel with a health club and a 24-hour front desk
Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments features an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a gym. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for KES 1500 per vehicle one way. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this beach aparthotel include free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and a meeting room.
Each apartment is soundproofed and features a kitchen with a refrigerator, a microwave, and a stovetop. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a 43-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Other standard amenities include a dryer, an electric kettle, and free bottled water. Housekeeping is not available.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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 transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center 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
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Dining table
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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
  • 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)
  • 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 available

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for KES 3500 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cleaning fee: KES 250 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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; 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: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours). 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.
  • 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. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments?

Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments offers free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do within easy reach of Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments?

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.

Is parking available on site at this aparthotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the aparthotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments include a casino at the property?

No, Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments?

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

What do couples enjoy most about Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments?

This beachfront aparthotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including a beach bar, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant.

Does Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments have a hot tub?

No, this aparthotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments.

Are there connecting rooms at this aparthotel?

No, this aparthotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments?

The closest major airport to Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments is Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.), which is 12.6 mi away (46 minutes by car). Another top airport is Vipingo (VPG), which is located 11.5 mi away (19-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments?

No, at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments, there aren't any apartments that list a balcony.

Does Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments host weddings?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

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