Northern Mombasa Kenya Coast Hotels- 10 Budget Kenya Coast Hotels-Cheap Beach Accommodation

Budget and mid range Kenya hotels

1. Kanamai Conference centre

This is a quiet Christian conference centre with a tranquil, laid-back atmosphere. Alcohol is prohibited, but there’s a cafeteria serving breakfast meals or you can join in with prayer and fasting (Kshs 200) All the rooms are simple but comfortable, and the self catering cottages are particularly immaculate. It’s at the southern end of the track, signposted just before Majengo Township. Prices at the Kenya coast cottages are Kshs 700 for a dorm and Kshs 1800/3000 for s/d cottages go for Kshs 1800-2700.

2. Continental Beach Cottages

Next door to the very faded Whispering palms Hotels. Continental is a quiet little place with a beach bar. The cottages are neat and well looked after, with kitchens and palm gardens facing onto the beach. Prices at the Kenya coast hotel are B&B/full board per person Kshs 950/1450 cottages Kshs 1700-3850:

3. Kilifi Creek

The beach on either side of the creek is very pleasant and doesn’t suffer the same seaweed problems as the beaches further south, but most of the frontage is private property. Hotels and local boatmen can arrange sailing trips around the creek for about Kshs 500 per person.

4. Markets in Kilifi

Kilifi has two main markets; the covered market on Biashara St., a bustling hall crammed with produce stalls, and the municipal market on Ronald Ngala St, an open compound of shops, stalls and kiosks selling everything from meat and clothes to mobile phone cards. They are both atmospheric and unaffectedly African places to peruse.

Beach Accommodation in Kilifi Kenya

6. Dhows Inn

This place is on the main road south of Kilifi Creek. It’s a small well-maintained hostelry with simple but decent thatched blocks around a garden. The mnarani ruins are within easy walking distance, and there’s a popular bar and restaurant on site. Rates of this Mombasa beach accommodation is Kshs 650/900 for a s/d.

7. Makuti Villas

Also known as Mkwajuni Motel or Dhows Inn annex, this bungalow complex isn’t nearly as grand as it sounds, but you’re certainly not short on space in the nig thatched buildings, prices include breakfast as the complex bar –restaurant. Rates for this Kenya budget beach accommodation is Kshs 800/1000 for a s/d.

8. Kilifi Holiday Inn

According to the signs this is ‘the celebrated’ Holiday Inn, although its quite patently nothing to do with the US Chain. Rooms have fans, nets and squat toilets, and rates include breakfast; other meals must be ordered in advance. The prices at this Mombasa beach hotel are Kshs 400.

9. Tushauriane Bar & Lodge

This is a bright yellow building behind the bus station. Unsurprisingly at this price, rooms are basic, as you like, with just beds, nets and plenty of market noise. Prices here are Kshs 150/300 for s/d with shared bathroom.

Top End

Mnarani Club

Atop a cliff on the southern side of Kilifi creek, this very stylish resort complex has a choice of garden and creek views and an amazing trompe loeil pool which seems to blend into the ocean. There is a beach below and loads of water sports are possible. The hotel has an adults-only policy. Prices for this Mombasa beach club are US$62/99 in low season for s/d and US$ 79/115 in the high season.

Kilifi Bay Beach Resort

About 5km North of Kilifi on the coast road, this is a pleasant, small resort with a nice beach and plenty of facilities. Prices are a bit high for what you get. Rates here are US$ 82.50/110 for s/d in low season and US$120/160 In High Season.

Seahorse Club

On the northern side of the creek, is a particularly good hotel in the African Safari Club group.

Robert is a travel expert with Landmarksafaris.com. Degreed in tourism management, he has authored more than 1000 articles on Kenya East Africa travel. Learn more of your experience in the best of all Kenya beach lodges here