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We have tested: 12 Hotels Kenya

Think Kenya and think of the amazing array of wildlife and the endless, dramatic landscapes. However, this East African country also boasts its fair share of beautiful beaches, particularly on the Mombasa coastline; from Kilifi and Galu, to Tiwi and the star attraction Diani. Whether you're looking for quiet, untouched bathing spots or fun-filled beaches with lots going on, Mombasa has a beach for everyone. And there is a hotel for everybody too, whether you need family-friendly digs or a cosy lovers' retreat. Of course, many visitors choose to combine their beach holidays with some Mombasa sightseeing, even if it's a trip to Shimba Hills, an afternoon at Haller Park, or a tour of the old town on Mombasa Island. Perhaps you'd like to combine your holiday with other safari styles as seen on the Magical Kenya website. For any excursion, make sure you deal with a reputable car hire company with trusty drivers. We liked Debbz Travel (+254 20 20 760 33). But for those days spent frolicking in the Indian Ocean, we bring you our selection of Mombasa's top hotels for guaranteed, sun-soaked beachside fun.

By Richelle Harrison Plesse

Hotels Kenya

Family
- Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort and Spa
  
  Easyexperts : 7.65
  Part of the Kenyan hotel group that claims several properties countrywide, the Sarova Whitesands is a mammoth holiday resort, a hit with visitors from Kenya and around the world. With a range of facilities to keep just about everybody happy, the Whitesands [...]
- Kolé Kolé
  
  Easyexperts : 8.15
  An attractive hotel with an array of facilities, the Kolé Kolé is the superior property in the Baobab Beach Resort portfolio. While its popularity could be due to its lovely infinity pool, we fell in love with the rooms; thoughtfully decorated in a chic, [...]
- Kinondo Kwetu
  
  Easyexperts : 8.2
  An attractive retreat, Kinondo Kwetu is a peaceful accommodation choice popular with fans of simple luxury. A far cry from the large, brash resorts of the Mombasa coast, it certainly offers something a bit different for the holidaymaker. For romantics [...]
Charm
- The Cove
  
  Easyexperts : 7.65
  If you're after a quiet holiday in a natural and far away from it all setting, The Cove is the Mombasa resort for you. This charming tree house hideaway in an isolated part of Mombasa's south coast is ideal for lazy days by the Indian Ocean. The activities [...]
- The Funzi Keys
  
  Easyexperts : 8.15
  Now here's a beach resort with a difference! The Funzi Keys may not make for traditional beach resort accommodation and it sure is proud of that fact. Its beach bungalows are the only things to be found on the lovely Funzi Island and we hope it stays [...]
- Tijara Beach
  
  Easyexperts : 8.15
  Minutes from Mombasa Island yet somehow secluded and off the beaten track, Tijara Beach is a hidden gem, lovingly looked after by owner/managers Ian and Larissa Manson Hart. Less a hotel and more a collection of chic beach bungalows, Tijara Beach is a [...]
Sport & Shape
- Nyali International Beach
  
  Easyexperts : 7.55
  The Nyali International Beach Hotel is shaking off its troubles (it went into receivership a few years ago) and tired image to re-emerge as a big player on the Mombasa coast. Actually the pioneer beach hotel in Kenya when it first opened in 1948, the [...]
- Baobab Beach Resort and Spa
  
  Easyexperts : 7.45
  One of the oldest hotels on the Mombasa south coast, the Baobab is something of an institution, still going strong after 36 years. Traditionally a hit with German holidaymakers who had always thought it "their hotel," the Baobab is now a place where tourists [...]
- Sun N Sand Beach Resort
  
  Easyexperts : 6.75
  Those who need lots of entertainment for themselves and their family will be quite happy here; while those who crave peace and quiet might have a harder time. Sun N Sand is a large resort with plenty of activity going on day and night, which is great, [...]
Luxury
- Serena Beach Hotel and Spa
  
  Easyexperts : 8.55
  The Serena Beach Hotel and Spa is often voted as one of the best hotels in Mombasa or even Africa and it's not hard to see why. Scoring points from the get go with its beautiful lobby and entrance, professional welcome and efficient check in, the Serena [...]
- Msambweni Beach House and Private Villas
  
  Easyexperts : 8.4
  Private and secluded, this south coast gem is worth the journey to its somewhat off the beaten track location. Small yet stunning, the Msambweni Beach House and Private Villas make a great getaway for couples not bothered about being further away from [...]
- Almanara Diani Beach Resort
  
  Easyexperts : 8.9
  Just try and keep yourself from ooh-ing and aah-ing at the Almanara, for not only are the villas stunning, but the attention to detail that has gone into their decoration is quite impressive. This is one of the premier luxe choices in the Mombasa region [...]