Experience the ultimate coastal retreat at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments, where you can soak up the sun on Bamburi Beach or enjoy a refreshing cocktail at the beach bar. With an outdoor pool, fitness classes, and Regional cuisine at Suli Suli Bar Restaurant, this aparthotel is perfect for relaxation and recreation.
Reviews
8.28.2 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Pool
Airport transfer
Laundry facilities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Main amenities (12)
86 apartments
On the beach
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Outdoor pool
Health club
Children's pool
Beach bar
Room service
Business center
Airport shuttle
Shopping center shuttle
Train station pick-up service
Feel at home (6)
Children's pool
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Television
Garden
Terrace
Laundry facilities
The current price is $46
$46
$54 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27
Why we love this property
Beach getaway
This aparthotel sits on a pristine white sand beach. Guests can play beach volleyball onsite or venture offsite for sailing and snorkeling adventures.
Luxury beachfront views
This waterfront luxury aparthotel offers direct beach access and a serene garden setting. Guests can unwind amid natural beauty and coastal elegance.
At Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments, you can hit the beach to play volleyball or sip a drink at the beach bar, plus you'll be just steps from Bamburi Beach. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, and guests can also take advantage of a health club. Suli Suli Bar Restaurant serves Regional cuisine and the bar/lounge is a great place to grab a cold drink. A children's pool and a snack bar/deli are offered, and apartments have conveniences like dryers and refrigerators.
At a glance
DONE
Property size
86 apartments
DONE
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
DONE
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
PETS
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
DONE
Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
Train station pick-up*
DONE
Offsite
Shopping center shuttle*
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Pool/Spa
Outdoor pool
Umbrellas
Sun loungers
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
Family friendly
Children's pool
Restaurants on site
Suli Suli Bar Restaurant
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Microwave
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Electric kettle
Dining
1 restaurant
1 beach bar and 1 bar
Snack bar/deli
Room service available
Bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Rollaway/extra beds: KES 25.0 per day
Bathrooms
Shower
Soap
Shampoo
Towels provided
Toilet paper
Entertainment
43-inch flat-screen TV with satellite service
Outdoor areas
Terrace
Garden
Laundry
Dryer
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Laundry facilities
Work spaces
1 meeting room
Business center
Laptop workspace
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.
Accessible airport shuttle
Elevator
Soundproofing
Wheelchair accessible (with limits)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Safe
Iron/ironing board
Safe at front desk
Wedding services
Convenience store
No housekeeping
24-hour front desk
Local meal delivery service
Location highlights
Near the ocean
Near the sea
On the waterfront
Things to do
Health club
Fitness classes on site
Beach volleyball on site
Scuba diving nearby
Water skiing nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Ecotours nearby
Parasailing nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Golf nearby
Sailing 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
General
86 rooms
Special features
Dining
Suli Suli Bar Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of KES 3000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
Train station pick-up service is offered for an extra charge
Shopping center shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for KES 25.0 per day
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International
This property is professionally cleaned.
Also known as
Cowrie Beach
Cowrie Shell Apartments
Cowrie Shell Beach
Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments
Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments Mombasa
Cowrie Shell Beach Mombasa
Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments Mombasa
Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments Aparthotel
Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments Aparthotel Mombasa
Frequently asked questions
Does Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is KES 3000 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as volleyball. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the aparthotel's other amenities, which include a health club and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments?
Yes, Suli Suli Bar Restaurant offers Regional cuisine.
What's the area around Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments like?
Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments is a short 1-minute walk from Bamburi Beach and 7 minutes' walk from Mombasa Go-Kart.
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Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.4
Cleanliness
8.0
Location
8.2
Staff & service
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The property is located right on the beach with a quiet and pleasant atmosphere. (4 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 28, 2026
All the staff were super nice and very accommodating
david
david, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 15, 2025
Everything was in order…services from the staff were awesome ! I loved my stay there
Joseph
Joseph, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 9, 2026
Staff are courteous and helpful
TING
TING, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 3, 2024
Affordable beach front stay
For such a large complex it never felt overcrowded.
The restaurant below has a great menu and live entertainment on set nights.
Staff were friendly and efficient.
Full size fridge and cooking facilities in room were good. Not the most modern or chic place, but very clean and affordable.
Michelle
Michelle, 14-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 14, 2024
Beach side on the quiet far end. Still best value for money IMHO. Walking distance to decent food. Nice beach walk. Cold beers at Blue Coconut and the entertainment is entertaining after a few drinks
DirkJan
DirkJan, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 21, 2024
A great place to stay and relax while having a beach just below. The have a great restaurant on site but prepare to wait as things are made to order. I had to wait to get soup for almost an hour. Otherwise, the property has a great and friendly staff. I surely recommend this location for a long or short stay.
William
William, 5-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 9, 2024
The proper is right on the beach. We love that. The swimming pool was very nice. Comfortable. The staff were helpful. Very pleasant people all around.
Judith
Judith, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 27, 2025
I had 2 consecutive pre-paid reservations of 4-5 days each. The room I was given had no hot water. The front desk people knew that and yet they gave me another room only after 3 days and after I threatened to cancel the 2nd reservation. Otherwise the room is OK and the cleaning crew works hard. The food is so-so. You have to wait a lot. In the last days I discovered that the mexican food was better cooked than other menus. The property is squeezed on a very narrow plot and the pool is retardedly designed and not safe. It is also exposed to sun only between 11 am to 1 pm. The neighboring plots are terrible!
If I ever return to this place it will be because their rooms have a kitchenette. And only after the Malindi Road is done.
Gavril
Gavril, 7-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 21, 2025
I reslly enjoyed my stay , thank you all so much
Francis Anthony
Francis Anthony, 6-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 23, 2025
Good place to stay
hussein
hussein, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 12, 2024
I will recommend this facility to anyone staying in the area.
Josephus
Josephus, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2022
Best value beach hotel in Mombasa
Great value apartments right on the beach. Rooms are spacious and comfortable and staff friendly
Michael
Michael, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 26, 2024
The property administration was very helpful.
James
James, 6-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 20, 2025
The ambiance of the apartment eas made so nice by the wooden furniture. The worse thing was the quality if the dining service. The cooking was terrible and the servers were very slow. Also the many cats in the dining area was annoying. Otherwise it was fabulous, because everyone was very curtious.
Orinthal
Orinthal, 11-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2023
Nice apts fully equipped. The towels and pillows are a little tired, but clean and great location. Expedia has 2 options, do not use c3 Cowrie as that's not thru the front desk. Also, breakfast is not included, restaurant is now separately owned. All units have AC and works good.
Jay
Jay, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 12, 2026
Rent og greitt - og kjøkkenet hadde nødvendig utstyr. Det var rent og greit på rommet og ellers i bygget.
Personalet var diskret og hjelpsomme; - en feil på a/c anlegget ble fikset mandag morgen etter å ha bli meldt fra lørdag kveld.
Det var delvis sjø-/strand-utsikt, men litt "innestengt pga byggets utforming. En fin uterestaurant i hagen (med grei mat) kompenserte på en bra måte. Stranden var rimelig ren og fredelig (ikke mye mas med med selgere/ "beach boys").
Tore
Tore, 6-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2025
Rolig sted med muligheter for å lage mat på leiligheten. Hyggelige ansatte som hjelper til hver gang du spør om noe 😊
Linda
Linda, 8-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Mar 20, 2025
God ophold. Dårlig wifi Larm fra byggeri
Wifi meget dårligt. Virked halv tid.
Larm fra arbejder på reparation af byggeri. 6 dage fra 8 am to 6 om. I 2 uger Service i bar var god.
Hartvig Bruun
Hartvig Bruun, 14-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 31, 2022
Great place to stay. Comfortable well equipped apartment, friendly efficient staff, beautiful beach.
MR M
MR M, 3-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Oct 21, 2021
The bed was very hard - aircon. did not work - furnitures were very cheap and uncomfi.
Niels
Niels, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 15, 2021
Was a good stay service is good good lication
chris
chris, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2021
The refreshing coconut at check in was a pleasant surprise! The beach acces is also a plus
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Oct 26, 2020
trivselresa
Mycket dålig kvalite på pool vatten. Väldigt smutsig strand,på nio dagar var jag där inte en enda gång kunde jag se städning på stranden trots Att jag var in på receptionen och klagade på, inga mygg net fanns på rummet och inga mygg medel att sperayya . Blev mygg biten med infektion risk.
Sanatollah
Sanatollah, 7-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 24, 2020
Bästa strandläget
Fantastisk personal, trevlig stämning över lag, läget är fantastiskt, lugnt och behagligt för den som önskar varva ner. Saknar viss köksutrustning.
Christina
Christina, 7-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Oct 21, 2020
Mycket dålig Pool vatten kvalitet . Mycket smutsig strand