KES 7,800 PPS HB Basis

At the Indian Ocean Beach Club in Mombasa, you wake up each morning to breath-taking views of a sun-drenched white sandy beach and sounds of pounding surf. Rooms are in thatched cottages or in double-storey white washed buildings which are discreetly blended into the environment. This is an unparalleled experience in Kenya.

A hundred year old property on Moi Avenue, Castle Hotel in Mombasa is a colonial gem and a favorite of visitors who seek a break away from the beach culture of the North and South Coasts.
Only ten minutes away from the colorful and historic Old Town and the well-preserved Fort Jesus, the heritage Castle Royal Hotel attracts guests who want to relive a little of the old colonial life-style.

KES 7,800 PPS

The Mombasa Beach Hotel has twin advantages.

Swahili is the official language of Kenya and is spoken by the majority of the inhabitants of Mombasa.  Although English is also widely spoken, it is useful to know some common words and phrases to use whilst visiting Mombasa.

Hello
How are you?
Very well
And you?
What is your name?
My name is…
Where are you from?
I am from…
Good Morning
Good Night
Goodbye

Jambo
Habari Yako?
Mzuri Sana
Na wewe?
Jina lako nani?
Jina langu ni…
Unatoka wapi?
Natoka…
Habari ya Asubuhi?
Lala salama
Kwaheri

I
You
Friend

Mimi
Wewe
Rafiki

Yes
No
Please
Sorry
Excuse me
Okay
No problem
Good
Bad
I don’t know
I don’t understand
Thank you very much
I am very grateful
Welcome
I am very happy
I like…
I don’t like…
May I have…
I want…
Help me
Stop here
Wait here

Ndio
Hapana
Tafadhali
Samahani …

There’s little chance that you’d want to leave the sandy Mombasa beaches to go shopping, but should you need to, there are plenty of options available:
Nakumatt Nyali: This hypermarket has everything under one roof, from fresh produce to furniture, and is conveniently located within walking distance from Nyali Beach Hotel and Voyager Beach Resort.The centre that houses it also contains a bookstore, pharmacy, internet café, ATM machines, butchery, restaurants, a Kenya Airways booking office and a Safaricom (local cell-phone service provider) retail shop, amongst other shops.
Nakumatt Cinemax: This well-stocked supermarket …

If you don’t want the hassle of driving, and you want a cheaper option than flying, the train is your best bet to get from Nairobi to Mombasa.
Kenya Railways operates a train service that leaves from both Nairobi and Mombasa every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
A first class return ticket (recommended) with two beds per compartment costs Kshs. 6,750 (less than USD 100) and includes bedding, dinner and breakfast.
If there are more of you, you can opt for a second class cabin with 4 beds for Kshs. 4,980 (approximately USD 68)
Although …

AirKenya Express has started flying daily Monday – Sunday from Nairobi to Mombasa via Diani, on the South Coast.
This now gives travellers direct access to the South Coast and avoids delays if taking the traditional route from Moi International Airport to the South Coast via the Likoni Ferry service.
Current airfares posted on AirKenya’s website for a one trip ranges between US$100 to US$125 (as at August 4th)
For current information and bookings visit AirKenya’s website.