Malindi Road B12 Cowrie Shell, 82386 Bamburi, Kenya
#9 of 27 hotels in Bamburi
Guests' ChoiceBased on 48 apartment reviews
7.3Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.3
Location
8.2
Facilities
7.6
Staff
7.5
Value for money
7.7
Free Wifi
8.3
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Reviewed: December 4, 2024
Epps
KenyaThe air conditioning didn't work properly No hairdryer Bed mattress was hard 40 minutes to get our keys
Great menu options for food and non-alcoholic drinks Karaoke Friday night was WONDERFUL Spacious rooms Pillow options were helpful
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: April 26, 2024
Osaka
KenyaThe weather😊
The ambience.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: August 21, 2023
Oketch
KenyaThe hospitality experience was fantastic! However, the room could benefit from having an iron box available, an orthopedic mattress, and daily changes of beddings. Since it was peak season and the place was quite busy, it might be a good idea to have a lifeguard for the swimming pool in case of any incidents. Overall, our stay was enjoyable, and the kitchen provided excellent meals, a stark contrast to our previous experience.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: June 26, 2023
Uvi
KenyaThe Washroom was dirty, and the toilet was running . The tap was running in the kitchen
The swimming pool , beach, and gym were nice . Beautiful view.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: May 10, 2023
Kamba
Kenyathe missing glass door for the shower cubicle or a shower curtain to prevent water from spilling on the bathroom floor
Location was good at the beach front and the studio was very spacious with beautiful furniture.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: April 2, 2023
James
Kenyatoilet not flushing. they couldn’t take credit card, they won’t receive USD & wanted to apply an exploitative exchange rate.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: February 15, 2023
Hellen
United KingdomThe shower was not letting out suffient water. Shower did not have anything to protect the whole bathroom from flooding while taking a shower. It really needs a door to the shower cubicle or at least a shower curtain
The size of the room was great. It had a sofa and a mimi kitchen. It also had a television.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: October 13, 2022
James
KenyaHad requested for an early check in at 10:00 am which I was told is okay when I called. Unfortunately when I got to the place room was bit ready until after 3:30 pm. Waited at the reception and restaurant downstairs. Getting to the room there was a bad smell,only to realise later there was garbage left under the kitchen sink by previous occupier along with some bottles of whisky. Please offer towels for the outer bathroom floor. After showering the place gets wet with nothing to wipe the floor with.
Staff are helpful, location is great
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: September 11, 2022
Fridah
KenyaWell, everything else was excellent apart from the sinks!!please work on the washroom sink.its unhygienic to have dirty stagnant water
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: May 20, 2025
Mercyline
KenyaThere was no mosquito net and there was a funny smell like cockroach like when opening kitchen cupboards. On the 2nd last day there was room service done by a lady and i heard her make a clicking sound while cleaning,(i was seated by the balcony) this shouldn't happen when there are guests or no guests. Another issue is the restaurant and bar though i was already told is run by 3rd party , I was ignored the whole time i was sitting in the restaurant (it was not a busy day and the restaurant was not full ,there were people at only 3 tables ,that were already served and the waiters were at the counter chatting) had to stand up and go to the bar to order fresh juice since no one was attending to me. Also at the bar was ignored ,by a male staff who was there ,then after, another waiter brought me the menu and i managed to order , what i noticed is a lady came sat next to me and was immediately given the menu Later while sitting/standing i saw a caucasian couple walk and sit outside the restaurant and immediately a waiter followed them with a menu ,mmh starting to wonder if this is about race or also judging someone on how they physically look/dress. This made me checkout the next morning though i had planned to extend my stay
Good location ,Friendly staff ,except for the room service incident,staff helped me moving to the room,room service cleaned the room every day during our stay
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: April 22, 2025
Mercy
KenyaEverything was perfect!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: December 31, 2024
Peninah
KenyaGetting an extra towel was an unwelcome request yet I indicated we were three but they kept bringing only two and upon asking I was rudely told the studio only gets 2 towels. Same as towels for the swimming pool.To get one was a big deal. The studio gets very very hot when you cook.
No breakfast was provided.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: November 21, 2024
Claus
KenyaWhen arrived the booked room was not available. They booked me in a double priced room. This was a scam.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: August 26, 2024
Waceke
KenyaIf the sockets behind the sofa can be repaired, it would be great. Otherwise there are other sockets that are working within the room.
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.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: August 16, 2024
Jay
United StatesThe pool was cold and doesnt get a lot of sunshine due to its location.
I liked the room, the staff at the Cowrie Shell were all great. The restaurant was good and the beach location awesome.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: June 29, 2024
Dorothy
KenyaN/A.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 18, 2024
Susan
KenyaThe host Nancy Ogola did not pick up my calls or answer my texts during the entire stay Taking a shower was chaotic as water would spill over and flood the entire bathroom
The staff were helpful, the facilities were clean and the proximity to the beach was perfect.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: March 18, 2024
Thiabiri
United KingdomSome repairs had to be made with us in the room. Waiting time for orders may not be the best if you're hungry or in a hurry.
The Beach front, the pool, the restaurant service, courtesy of all staff. I will not mind coming back.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: November 9, 2023
Joyce
KenyaNothing
Literally Everything
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 18, 2022
Ramphiz
PhilippinesSome guys that try to solicit certain things. There was this one guy named Randall, he tried to rip me off charging me $130.00(u.s.d) just to show me a few fish on the beach when the tide was very low. Was extremely upset about it. Didn't even tell me before hand how much he was charging. He should be removed from the premises before he does this to someone else.
It's really quiet and the beaches were excellent. Loved everything about it.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: September 25, 2022
Pamela
KenyaThere were no blankets though it was cold season
The furniture and privacy
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: August 31, 2025
Andrew
KenyaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: May 23, 2025
Mercy
KenyaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: August 19, 2024
Mungai
KenyaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in July 2024
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