upgraded rooms in traditional round buildings add balconies or terraces, plus flat-screen tvs, and tea and coffeemakers. breakfast and dinner are free. upgraded suites have sea views and/or private gardens. safari excursions are available. there are multiple restaurants, and an open-air bar with swings, as well as 2 outdoor pools. suites include living areas and pull-out sofas. bright rooms with handcrafted wood furnishings offer wi-fi access, minibars and mosquito nets. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. overlooking the indian ocean on bamburi beach, this relaxed hotel is 4 km from ngomongo villages cultural and ecotourism centre, and 20 km from moi international airport Moi International Airport 44 min
Ngomongo Villages (11 min) Ecotourism spot with recreations of traditional Kenyan tribal villages & cultural demonstrations. Nyali Beach (20 min) This scenic, white sand beach is a popular locale for swimming, sunbathing, picnicking & relaxing. Sacred Mijikenda Kaya Forests (1 hr 15) Network of 16th-century fortified villages built by the Mijikenda people, preserved as sacred sites. Mamba Village (16 min) Playful amusement park with bumper cars, a merry-go-round & other rides, plus a big crocodile farm. Bombolulu Coast Workshop and Cultural Centre (16 min) Nguuni Nature Sanctuary (20 min) Expansive preserve featuring animals such as ostriches & giraffes, with picnics & guides available. Wild Waters (16 min) Water park and amusement park Mombasa Marine Park (15 min) Sprawling marine national park & popular spot for wind surfing, water skiing, snorkeling & diving. Haller Park (14 min) Seaside natural reserve with trails & diverse wildlife, including tortoises, giraffes & hippos. Fort Jesus (35 min) Imposing, 16th-century, Portuguese coastal fort with museum displaying Kenyan archeological finds. Jomo Kenyatta Public Beach (7 min) Happening, palm-lined public beach with swimming, food vendors & a nearby nightclub. Mamba Village Centre (18 min) A large reptile conservation farm, with guided tours, crocodile feeding & a children's playground. Jumba La Mtwana (28 min) Ruins and history Mombasa Island (33 min) Vacation destination with beaches plus a bustling port & historic town showcasing Swahili culture. Mombasa Beach (16 min) Swimming, sunning & local seafood shacks draw visitors to this sandy beach with a laid-back vibe. |