Kenya Bay Beach Hotel Bamburi, Bamburi ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Bamburi Beach, Bamburi, Kenya, 80100

Kenya Bay Beach Hotel is located on the picturesque Bamburi Beach in Mombasa, Kenya. The hotel features a blend of African and modern architecture set among lush gardens filled with Frangipani and Bougainvillea. With over 1,500 square feet of conference space, it caters to both leisure and business travelers. The beach hotel serves as a great starting point for exciting safaris in Kenya, especially for visitors planning to explore the Maasai Mara.

Location

Situated 8.5 miles from Mombasa Town and 4 miles from Mtwapa, the hotel boasts a prime beachfront location on Bamburi Beach. Guests can access Moi International Airport with direct flights from major cities. Nearby attractions include Haller Park, known for its environmental research, and Mamba Village, home to Africa's largest crocodile farm.

Rooms

The hotel offers 106 air-conditioned accommodations, accessible via exterior corridors. Each room features premium bedding, free WiFi, and safes for secure storage. Guests can enjoy en-suite bathrooms equipped with large showers and bathtubs in select rooms. Some units also provide a seating area with views of either the ocean or lush gardens.

Eat & Drink

Dining at Kenya Bay Beach Hotel includes a variety of options, with the Acacia Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner featuring continental and regional dishes. Guests can unwind at the Frangipani and Jacaranda bars, which also host themed nights such as African buffet nights with folk entertainment. Ilcovo Restaurant is nearby for traditional Italian pizza.

Leisure & Business

The waterfront hotel has a large outdoor pool overlooking the Indian Ocean, perfect for relaxation. For conferences and meetings, there are facilities that can accommodate up to 280 people along with private meeting rooms. Other leisure options include access to water sports like scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, and jet skiing at nearby Aquadrome.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe King Room

Max:

2 persons

32 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Garden view

Shower

Bathtub

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Superior King Room

Max:

2 persons

32 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Sea view

Shower

Bathtub

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King Room

Max:

2 persons

21 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Sea view

Shower

Bathtub

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center

Bamburi5000 ft

Airports

Vipingo Estate (vpg) 11.6 mi

Moi (MBA) 14.0 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Dining!

“The meals crafted by Josephine and her team were absolutely delightful, making every meal a pleasant experience.” view full review

Incredible Massage!

“The massage service at the boutique was outstanding, with an expert therapist who truly cared about my comfort.” view full review

Immaculate Rooms!

“Our room was spotless and well-maintained, providing a comfortable retreat after a day of fun.” view full review

Refreshing Pool Experience!

“The swimming pool was pristine, perfect for a dip, and offered a relaxing environment to unwind.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Baggage storage
Private beach
Currency exchange

Sports & Fitness

Wind surfing
Diving
Snorkeling
Pool tables
Table tennis

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Room service
Laundry

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Cribs
Children's play area
Toys

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Beach access
Night club
Entertainment
Sun terrace
Garden area
Spa & wellness center
Massage
Pool with view
Shallow end

Room features

Air conditioning
Sitting area
Patio
Terrace
Ironing facilities

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

Bamburi Beach, Bamburi, Kenya, 80100

Map view

Bamburi Beach, Bamburi, Kenya, 80100

City landmarks

Shopping Area

Nakumatt Nyali

2400 ft

Mombasa

Wasons Cottages

4300 ft

Parks

Haller Park

1.4 mi

Along

Sunsweet Resort

1.2 mi

Parks

Mombasa Marine Park & Reserve

1.4 mi

Beach

Jomo Kenyatta Public Beach

1.5 mi

Near Serena Residance Lane

Ngomongo Villages

1.8 mi

Mall

City Mall

2.4 mi

Night club

Sheba Lounge

2.4 mi

Parks

Mombasa Marine Park

2.7 mi

Mall

Naivas Supermarket

2.6 mi

Bamburi - Mombasa Off Kiembeni Road

Nguuni Nature Sanctuary

2.8 mi

Museums

Bombolulu Coast Workshop and Cultural Centre

3.3 mi

Museums

Jumba La Mtwana

3.9 mi

Amusement Park

Wild Waters

4.2 mi

Nearby

Parks

Butterfly Pavilion

1800 ft

Restaurants

Kahama Sports Bar & Restaurant

900 ft

Mombasa - Malindi Road

Yul's Restaurant

2700 ft

Malindi Road

Il Covo Restaurant

600 ft

Bamburi Beach

Il Covo

1000 ft

off Mombasa–Malindi Rd

Yul's

2700 ft

Mombasa–Malindi Rd

Mombasa Go-Kart

3600 ft

Restaurant

Lido Sea Food Grill

4300 ft

Bamburi Beach

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa Mombasa

4300 ft

Restaurant

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

76%

liked the hotel and would stay again

7.6/10

Very good

Rooms

7.8

Location

8.3

Service

7.5

Dining

6.8

Dorothy

United Kingdom, March 2024

7.4/10

The hotel has a quiet environment for relaxing, with clean and spacious rooms that come with good facilities. However, the rooms are overdue for an update, the WiFi is unreliable, and the dinner buffet choices are limited.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms are clean, comfortable, and equipped with modern facilities.

Service

6.0

The staff could do with a bit of training and attitude adjustment, but they are quite friendly and helpful.

Location

8.0

The location is very good, with professional staff and a warm atmosphere, and it's not too far from the beach.

Dining

7.0

The dining options are good considering the budget, but there could be more variety, especially local Kenyan dishes.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel offers excellent facilities, including room service, laundry, and shuttle services.

Florence

United Kingdom, February 2024

7.0/10

The hotel rooms, attended to diligently by the housekeeping staff, were truly amazing, although some listed amenities were missing. The basic rooms were unfortunately accompanied by stray cats beggaring outside tables, exacerbated by guests feeding them.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were truly amazing and well-kept by the housekeeping staff.

Service

7.0

The service, from management down to the staff, was very helpful and polite. However, there were instances of rudeness from certain staff members.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location right on the beach and in proximity to Mombasa is great. However, the presence of stray cats and guests feeding them was a downside.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience lacked variety and closed half an hour earlier than advertised.

Facilities

6.0

The amenities need improvement to match guests' expectations.

Gerald

United States of America, July 2023

8.4/10

I had such a wonderful stay at this hotel! The rooms were really beautiful, spacious, well-lit, and impeccably clean. I especially enjoyed the amazing view of the beach, especially during sunrise. The tidiness and excellent food added to the overall charm of the place. The location was convenient, not far from the Malindi road, and offered a quiet environment for ultimate relaxation.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were really beautiful, spacious, well-lit, and housekeeping did an amazing job of ensuring the room was really clean. The beach view was simply stunning!

Service

8.0

The service at this hotel is truly amazing. The hospitality and passion to manage such an enchanting place shine through. The staff were really pleasant and accommodating.

Location

9.0

The location is probably the best thing about the hotel. It lies just outside, perfect for ocean lovers, and provides a quiet and relaxing environment. Additionally, being right on the beach was a highlight for me.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience had a wide variety catering to both vegetarians and non-vegetarians, which was great. However, there were instances where it was not as good as expected.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities at the hotel were excellent. I particularly enjoyed the peaceful and modern ambience that added to the overall experience.

John

United Kingdom, July 2023

7.8/10

I had a pleasant stay at the hotel, with clean and comfortable rooms. The staff was very hospitable and dedicated to ensuring a memorable experience. The location was nice, right by the beach, but there was a minor issue with cockroach infestation. The dining experience offered quality food but had room for improvement. Overall, it was a good choice for the price paid.

Rooms

7.0

The room I stayed in was comfortable and clean, equipped with a safe, fridge, and television.

Service

9.0

The service I received was top-notch, with a dedicated team that truly cares about guest satisfaction.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location by the beach was fantastic, although there was a minor issue with cockroach infestation.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience offered quality food, although some dishes were below standard.