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Reviews of B12 Cowrie Beach Studio Apartment

Malindi Road B12 Cowrie Shell, 82386 Bamburi, Kenya

#9 of 27 hotels in Bamburi

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Review Score

Based on 48 apartment reviews

7.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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

    7.0
    Great space overall; not super comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The 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

    8.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The weather😊

    The ambience.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveler
    • Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 13 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 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

    7.0
    we really enjoyed our stay and wouldn't mind visiting the property again.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    the 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

    6.0
    it was unpleasant.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    toilet 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

    8.0
    Ideal for short time budget stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 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

    6.0
    House keeping and Check in time and process
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Had 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Well, 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

    5.0
    Had an overall good stay at the apartment,e
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was perfect!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: December 31, 2024

    5.0
    The beach was great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Getting 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

    1.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    When 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

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights

    If 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

    9.0
    Cowrie Shell beach resort
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 12 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 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

    9.0
    Very nice. Will be back
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 18, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 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

    9.0
    GREAT FOR HOLIDAY, TAKING A BREAK FROM BUSY LIFE.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some 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

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Literally Everything

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 18, 2022

    10
    Funtime at Mombasa.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some 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

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There were no blankets though it was cold season

    The furniture and privacy

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Solo traveler
    • Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2024

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