Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments

Service Apartment
8.0
/10
Very Good
97 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Joseph

10.0
/ 10
Everything was in order…services from the staff were awesome ! I loved my stay there

Orinthal

10.0
/ 10
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.

Michelle

10.0
/ 10
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.
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Mombasa Malindi Highway, Shanzu, Kisauni, Mombasa, Kenya, 80100

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Swimming Pool
24-Hour Front Desk
WiFi
Elevator
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General


In Mombasa (Shanzu)

Location


With a stay at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments in Mombasa (Shanzu), you'll be steps from Bamburi Beach and 7 minutes by foot from Mombasa Go-Kart. This beach aparthotel is 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Nyali Beach and 27.7 mi (44.5 km) from Diani Beach.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Bamburi Beach - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Mombasa Go-Kart - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Haller Park - 3.8 km / 2.3 mi
City Mall - 5.1 km / 3.2 mi
Mtwapa Mall - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Nyali Beach - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi
Wild Waters - 8.3 km / 5.2 mi
Mamba Village - 9 km / 5.6 mi
Mombasa Marine National Park - 10.8 km / 6.7 mi
Colobus Conservation - 12.7 km / 7.9 mi
Mombasa Island - 13.5 km / 8.4 mi
Jain Temple - 13.8 km / 8.6 mi
Sikh Temple - 13.9 km / 8.6 mi
Shree Cutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple - 14.1 km / 8.8 mi
Holy Ghost Cathedral - 14.2 km / 8.8 mi

The nearest airports are:
Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.) - 20.4 km / 12.7 mi
Vipingo (VPG) - 18.4 km / 11.4 mi
Ukunda (UKA) - 46 km / 28.6 mi

Facilities


Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a health club and an outdoor pool. This aparthotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services. If you'd like to spend the day shopping, you can hop on the shuttle (surcharge).

Business Facilities


Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service.

Dining


Enjoy Regional cuisine at Suli Suli Bar Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the beach bar.

Rooms


Make yourself at home in one of the 86 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 43-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include safes and desks.

All facilities in Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments

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Swimming Pool
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Fitness Center
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Common Space

Things to Do

  • Fitness center
  • Health club
  • Garden
  • Sun loungers

Hotel Services

  • Laundry service
  • Wedding service
  • 24-hour Receptionist
  • Concierge

General

  • Smoking area
  • Parking
  • Terrace

Transportation

  • Airport transfer
  • Shopping center shuttle

Business Facilities

  • Business facilities
  • Business facilities

Public Facilities

  • Elevator
  • Safety deposit box

Family-friendly Facilities

  • Children pool

Food and Drinks

  • Snack bar

Accessibilty

  • Accessible path of travel

Nearby Facilities

  • Grocery

Sports and Recreations

  • Beach volleyball

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Shuttle Service

  • Train station pickup

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!
  • Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
14:00 - 00:00
Check-out:
Before 10:00

  • Airport shuttle fee: KES 3000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Rollaway bed fee: KES 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Service Animals Not Allowed

Professional property host/manager, Contactless check-out is available, Property uses a professional cleaning service, By ocean

General Information

Popular Facilities
Swimming Pool, 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi, Elevator
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 14:00 - 00:00 - to 10:00
Available rooms at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments
86
Another facilities in Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments
Fitness center, Health club, Garden, Sun loungers, Laundry service

Frequently asked question in Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments

What are available facilities at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments?
There are top facilites at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments such as Swimming Pool, 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi, Elevator. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments?
The standard check-in time at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments is starting from 14:00 - 00:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:00
What is the star rating of Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments?
Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments is a 5.0-star hotel.
How many rooms are available at Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments?
Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments has 86 rooms in total.
Does Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments provide airport transfer?
Yes, Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments provides airport transfer upon request. Please contact the hotel directly for more information.
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8.0
Very Good
From 97 reviews
Cleanliness

8.4

Room Comfort

8.0

Location

8.6

Service and Facilites

8.0

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Traveler Reviews Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments

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david
10.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

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All the staff were super nice and very accommodating
TING
8.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Staff are courteous and helpful
Francis Anthony
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

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I reslly enjoyed my stay , thank you all so much
Joseph
10.0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Everything was in order…services from the staff were awesome ! I loved my stay there
Gavril
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Business
8.0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
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hussein
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 57 week(s) ago

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Good place to stay
Orinthal
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 66 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
William
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Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 71 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
DirkJan
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Business and Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 72 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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
Michelle
10.0
/10
Reviewed 73 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
Josephus
10.0
/10
Reviewed 98 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I will recommend this facility to anyone staying in the area.
James
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Business and Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 100 week(s) ago

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The property administration was very helpful.
Judith
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 112 week(s) ago

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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.
Jay
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Business and Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 148 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Michael
10.0
/10
Reviewed 185 week(s) ago

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Great value apartments right on the beach. Rooms are spacious and comfortable and staff friendly
MR M
10.0
/10
Reviewed 213 week(s) ago

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Great place to stay. Comfortable well equipped apartment, friendly efficient staff, beautiful beach.
Niels
6.0
/10
Reviewed 236 week(s) ago

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The bed was very hard - aircon. did not work - furnitures were very cheap and uncomfi.
chris
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Business
8.0
/10
Reviewed 241 week(s) ago

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Was a good stay service is good good lication
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 250 week(s) ago

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The refreshing coconut at check in was a pleasant surprise! The beach acces is also a plus
Adam
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2.0
/10
Reviewed 323 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Bed was aweful - Felt like I was sleeping on the floor, but with the matress springs poking me in the ribs. Worst sleeps I've had in a long time. The studio apartment I was given was not in a great condition, A/C started to leak / Balcony door frames were coming of the wall and there was this weird smell in the studio flat. Staff were polite, but that's apart it, mainly focused there attention on those who they thought would tip them more, then those who they thought would not - Got better service from security staff at the gate then from front of house staff. Certain staff need to improve on there personal hygiene as well, in terms of smell. The beach apperently belong to the restaurant which isn't part of the hotel, so if you want a sunbed then you'll need to purchase a expensive meal or drink, irrelevant if your a guest of the hotel. So instead once you come into the beach take a right turn and walk for 5 minutes, you'll see a lot more nicer beachfront hotel cafes, which are worth the money, then this one. During the night you can hear security opening and closing the gate - Security is very weak compared to other Kenyan hotels I've stayed at. Would I come back and stay here agin? Never! Was it worth the money I spent at this hotel? No.
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8.0
Very Good
From 97 reviews
Cleanliness

8.4

Room Comfort

8.0

Location

8.6

Service and Facilites

8.0

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Traveler Reviews Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments

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Top reviews
david
10.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

All the staff were super nice and very accommodating
TING
8.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Staff are courteous and helpful
Francis Anthony
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I reslly enjoyed my stay , thank you all so much
Joseph
10.0
/10
Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Everything was in order…services from the staff were awesome ! I loved my stay there
Gavril
icon-Business
Business
8.0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Read More
hussein
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 57 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Good place to stay
Orinthal
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 66 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
William
icon-Leisure
Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 71 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
DirkJan
icon-Business and Leisure
Business and Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 72 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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
Michelle
10.0
/10
Reviewed 73 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
Josephus
10.0
/10
Reviewed 98 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I will recommend this facility to anyone staying in the area.
James
icon-Business and Leisure with Partner
Business and Leisure with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 100 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The property administration was very helpful.
Judith
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 112 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Jay
icon-Business and Leisure
Business and Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 148 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Michael
10.0
/10
Reviewed 185 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great value apartments right on the beach. Rooms are spacious and comfortable and staff friendly
MR M
10.0
/10
Reviewed 213 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great place to stay. Comfortable well equipped apartment, friendly efficient staff, beautiful beach.
Niels
6.0
/10
Reviewed 236 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The bed was very hard - aircon. did not work - furnitures were very cheap and uncomfi.
chris
icon-Business
Business
8.0
/10
Reviewed 241 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Was a good stay service is good good lication
Verified traveler
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 250 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The refreshing coconut at check in was a pleasant surprise! The beach acces is also a plus
Adam
icon-Leisure
Leisure
2.0
/10
Reviewed 323 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Bed was aweful - Felt like I was sleeping on the floor, but with the matress springs poking me in the ribs. Worst sleeps I've had in a long time. The studio apartment I was given was not in a great condition, A/C started to leak / Balcony door frames were coming of the wall and there was this weird smell in the studio flat. Staff were polite, but that's apart it, mainly focused there attention on those who they thought would tip them more, then those who they thought would not - Got better service from security staff at the gate then from front of house staff. Certain staff need to improve on there personal hygiene as well, in terms of smell. The beach apperently belong to the restaurant which isn't part of the hotel, so if you want a sunbed then you'll need to purchase a expensive meal or drink, irrelevant if your a guest of the hotel. So instead once you come into the beach take a right turn and walk for 5 minutes, you'll see a lot more nicer beachfront hotel cafes, which are worth the money, then this one. During the night you can hear security opening and closing the gate - Security is very weak compared to other Kenyan hotels I've stayed at. Would I come back and stay here agin? Never! Was it worth the money I spent at this hotel? No.
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