The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Mombasa

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Mombasa

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Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Mombasa, Kenya? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Mombasa, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Mombasa to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Mombasa, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Mombasa for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Mombasa for first time visitors.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Swahili Beach

5-star Resort with prices starting at $150 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Mombasa
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach

Located at P.O. BOX 5202, Diani, South Coast, Mombasa, Swahili Beach has great rooms from $150 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 10.7 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and breakfast at this relaxing hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club


Serena Beach Resort & Spa

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $175 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Serena Beach Resort & Spa which has nice rooms starting at $175. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Shanzu Beach. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and child care which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 12.7 km from the city center. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Voyager Beach Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $107 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Mombasa
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach

We found Voyager Beach Resort to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $107. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and scuba diving, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Mt Kenya Road. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and outdoor tennis which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 5.6 km from the center of town. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Kids' club


Bahari Beach Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $84 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach

With terrific rooms from $84, Bahari Beach Hotel, at North Coast provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. Its terrific guest rating is 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, laundry services, golf, and a spa and wellness center. It's located just 5.9 km from the city center, too. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool
  • Kids' club


Azul Margarita Beach Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $58 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Azul Margarita Beach Resort has a great guest rating of 9.99 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $58 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Malindi Highway, P.O. Box 34269. Furthermore, it also offers parking, laundry services, a child pool, laundry facilities, and a free airport shuttle, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 8.8 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Playground


Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $137 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Mombasa
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

The great guest rating of Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa is 9.20 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $137, and it's located at Bamburi Beach. We also love the a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, child care, and laundry services which are great for visitors. And since it's just 9.6 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. Being able to relax at the pool bar is a great way to spend your time here.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Ukunda and Watamu.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Mombasa, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Mombasa, Best Luxury Hotels in Mombasa, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Mombasa, Best Hotels for One Week in Mombasa, Best Hotels for One Night in Mombasa, or Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Mombasa.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Mombasa?

Mombasa Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$119

Travelers to Mombasa, Kenya will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 6 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $119. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Mombasa.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $163
  • 4-star hotels: $109
  • 3-star hotels: $58


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