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Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront aparthotel near Bamburi Beach

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

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
  • Bamburi Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Nguuni Nature Sanctuary
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Nyali Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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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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Studio | Bathroom | Shower, towels, soap, shampoo

Studio

  • 505 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Mombasa

Beachfront retreat .A stay at this Shanzu aparthotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Bamburi Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Haller Park. Nguuni Nature Sanctuary and Rabai Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bamburi Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Haller Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Nguuni Nature Sanctuary - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Mtwapa Mall - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Nyali Beach - 13 min drive - 5.5 miles

Getting around

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

About this property

Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments

5-star beachfront aparthotel near Bamburi Beach
Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments offers its guests a children's 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 center 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 center 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
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • 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 bottled water. Accommodations at this 5-star aparthotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers.

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 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

  • 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 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 each 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments to the airport?

Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments is 12.6 mi (46-min drive) away from the Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Sep 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments on Oct 8, 2025 start from $57.2, excluding 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.

Does Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments have an airport shuttle?

Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of KES 1500 per vehicle, one way.

How close is Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments to the beach?

This aparthotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments offer free breakfast?

Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel.

What time is check-in at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments?

This aparthotel offers free self parking.

Does Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments have a pool?

Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments have a restaurant?

Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments is home to Suli Suli Bar Restaurant, which features Regional cuisine.

Does Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments to downtown Mombasa?

Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments is 7.6 mi away from Mombasa.