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Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a pool with a view, inner courtyard view and a patio, B12 Cowrie Beach Studio Apartment is set in Bamburi. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk and a lift for guests. With free WiFi, this 1-bedroom apartment offers a satellite flat-screen TV and a kitchen with a microwave and toaster. The apartment offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. At the apartment, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and high tea and specialises in African cuisine. A car rental service is available at B12 Cowrie Beach Studio Apartment. Bamburi Beach is 200 metres from the accommodation, while Shanzu Beach is 2.1 km from the property. Moi International Airport is 25 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free private parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
8.9
High score for Bamburi

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Waceke
    Kenya Kenya
    The location and ambience is great. The restaurant has great food and the beach is amazing as it is just a few meters walk. The place is very clean and the welcome at the reception was great. I will definitely go back again.
  • Susan
    Kenya Kenya
    The staff were helpful, the facilities were clean and the proximity to the beach was perfect.
  • Hellen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The size of the room was great. It had a sofa and a mimi kitchen. It also had a television.
  • Natasha
    Kenya Kenya
    Brilliant customer service by Liz she was warm friendly and very helpful.Our rooms were cleaned daily and this was done very well
  • Jay
    United States United States
    I liked the room, the staff at the Cowrie Shell were all great. The restaurant was good and the beach location awesome.
  • Thiabiri
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Beach front, the pool, the restaurant service, courtesy of all staff. I will not mind coming back.
  • Ramphiz
    Philippines Philippines
    It's really quiet and the beaches were excellent. Loved everything about it.
  • Rose
    Kenya Kenya
    I enjoyed every bit of it. The staffs were friendly and willing to help where need be.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

8.5
8.5
Host review score
Host review score
Cowrie Shell Beach Apartments is one of the best places to stay in Mombasa. the studio rooms are large in sizes and modern inside, fully furnished with very comfortable king size bed for 2, sofa bed, dining table and chairs, bedside tables, wardrobes, fridge freezer, cooker, safebox, flat screen tv, free wi-fi , air condition, telephone. my room is a corner studio on the first floor, with the view to outside ground, it is one among the 42 fully furnished beach studio units in the building. very clean inside, towels and linens are provided on a daily basis free of charge, better than the well known hotels in the area. There are 2 swimming pools, seafront restaurant, garden, lift, private free parking , and gym on-site.
The neighbourhood is one of the safest area in Mombasa. that's not all. it's near everything. police station, hotels, shopping malls , restaurants, clubs, parks and so much more.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Suli suli
    • Cuisine
      African • British • European
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Facilities of B12 Cowrie Beach Studio Apartment

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

    Kitchen

    • Dining table
    • Toaster
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator

    Bedroom

    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
    • Free toiletries
    • Shower

    Media & Technology

    • Flat-screen TV
    • Satellite channels
    • Telephone

    Room Amenities

    • Clothes rack
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Iron

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by elevator

    Outdoors

    • Beachfront
    • Patio
    • Balcony
    • Garden

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs

    Wellness

    • Fitness
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs

    Food & Drink

    • Wine/champagne
      Additional charge
    • Snack bar
    • Bar

    Activities

    • Beach
    • Water park
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Diving
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Windsurfing
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Fishing
      Additional chargeOff-site

    Outdoor & View

    • Inner courtyard view
    • View

    Building characteristics

    • Private apartment in building

    Transport

    • Car hire

    Reception services

    • 24-hour front desk

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Miscellaneous

    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Lift
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    B12 Cowrie Beach Studio Apartment takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 12:00 to 21:30
    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 07:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 17 years
    Extra bed upon request
    US$15 per child, per night

    Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    There are no cots available at this property.

    All extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform B12 Cowrie Beach Studio Apartment in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.