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4-star hotels in Mtwapa
A shortlist of 4-star stays in Mtwapa, the north coast town in Kilifi County known for its restaurants, nightlife and the nearby ruins of Jumba la Mtwana. Eight places are listed, each from the booking supplier's record, with no rate quoted.
Staying in Mtwapa
Mtwapa sits on the north coast in Kilifi County, north of Mombasa, on Mtwapa Creek. The town is known for its restaurants and nightlife, and visitors choose to stay here because of these places. The ruins of Jumba la Mtwana, a Swahili settlement, are nearby and offer a quiet place to visit during the day. Every stay in this shortlist gives a base for the restaurants and the nightlife.
The eight 4-star places sit across the town and its approaches. Stay.Plus Mtwapa Holiday Maisonnette and Coastal Apartments KMA Mtwapa Kilifi by Nest & Nomad are in Mtwapa itself, while Sun Set Paradise Baringo 12 is in Mombasa, Pazuri Homes is on Daisha Road, Vidzo Royal Inn is on Jebra Street and Rosy Sea Front Beach Condo is on Malindi Road. African Funhouse Mtwapa Creek View is on Creek Rd and La Mera Ocean View with Pool sits off Serena Rd in Shanzu. The mix suits couples, families and short breaks, with space for longer stays.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Sun Set Paradise Baringo 12
Mombasa Apartment 2Nd Floor
Why stay hereA 4-star apartment on the 2nd floor along Mombasa Apartment, Sun Set Paradise Baringo 12 gives you a self-contained base in Mtwapa with the space of an apartment rather than a single room. It suits travellers who want a quiet, independent stay and easy access to the town's shops and restaurants, and it works well for couples or small families visiting the coast.
See Sun Set Paradise Baringo 12Stay.Plus Mtwapa Holiday Maisonnette
Mtwapa
Why stay hereThat layout makes it a comfortable choice for families or friends travelling together who want room to spread out, and the address puts you right in Mtwapa itself, close to the daily life of the town and its eating places.
See Stay.Plus Mtwapa Holiday MaisonnetteRosy Sea Front Beach Condo
Malindi Road
Why stay hereSet on Malindi Road, Rosy Sea Front Beach Condo is a 4-star condo that appeals to guests who want the beach within easy reach of their door. The sea-front position is the main draw here, and the condo format suits longer coastal stays, couples, or small groups who prefer to settle in and self-cater rather than book a standard hotel room.
See Rosy Sea Front Beach CondoCoastal Apartments KMA Mtwapa Kilifi by Nest & Nomad
Kma Mtwapa Off Malindi Rd
Why stay hereCoastal Apartments KMA Mtwapa Kilifi by Nest & Nomad is a 4-star apartment in Kma Mtwapa, off Malindi Rd. It suits guests who want a serviced, professionally managed apartment as their base on the Kenyan coast, whether for a few nights or a longer stretch, and the Mtwapa location keeps you near the town's markets, restaurants and nightlife.
See Coastal Apartments KMA Mtwapa Kilifi by Nest & NomadAfrican Funhouse Mtwapa Creek View Jacuzzi Table Tennis & more
Creek Rd. Mainhouse Next To La Marina Restaurant
Why stay hereAfrican Funhouse Mtwapa Creek View Jacuzzi Table Tennis & more is a 4-star house on Creek Rd. Mainhouse, next to La Marina Restaurant, and its name says it all: a creek view, a jacuzzi and table tennis are part of the stay. That mix makes it a good fit for groups and families who want entertainment built into the property rather than heading out for it.
See African Funhouse Mtwapa Creek View Jacuzzi Table Tennis & morePazuri Homes
Daisha Road
Why stay herePazuri Homes is a 4-star property on Daisha Road in Mtwapa, offering apartment-style accommodation for guests who want their own space on the coast. It works well for travellers on an extended stay, couples, or small families who value privacy and the freedom to come and go, with Mtwapa's centre and its restaurants within the town itself.
See Pazuri HomesLa Mera Ocean View with Pool and 2 stylish Bedroom
Next To Eden Beach Resort Off 80109 Serena Rd Mombasa Shanzu Apartment D8 3Rd Floor
Why stay hereLa Mera Ocean View with Pool and 2 stylish Bedroom is a 4-star apartment on the 3rd floor of block D8, next to Eden Beach Resort off Serena Rd in Shanzu. The ocean view and the pool are the two things that set it apart, and with 2 bedrooms it suits a family or two couples who want a stylish, self-catering coastal base close to the beach.
See La Mera Ocean View with Pool and 2 stylish BedroomVidzo Royal Inn
Jebra Street
Why stay hereVidzo Royal Inn is a 4-star inn on Jebra Street in Mtwapa, a straightforward choice for travellers who want a room in the middle of town. Guests who plan to spend their days out along the coast and their evenings around Mtwapa's restaurants and bars will find the central Jebra Street position convenient, and couples or solo visitors fit it well.
See Vidzo Royal Inn
How to choose
For couples
African Funhouse Mtwapa Creek View Jacuzzi Table Tennis & more and La Mera Ocean View with Pool and 2 stylish Bedroom are the two picks here. One looks over the creek, the other over the ocean and has a pool with 2 bedrooms. Both are 4-star and both sit outside the busiest streets.
African Funhouse Mtwapa Creek View Jacuzzi Table Tennis & more · La Mera Ocean View with Pool and 2 stylish Bedroom
For families
Stay.Plus Mtwapa Holiday Maisonnette and Coastal Apartments KMA Mtwapa Kilifi by Nest & Nomad are maisonnette and apartment stays in Mtwapa and on the KMA Mtwapa stretch off Malindi Rd. La Mera Ocean View with Pool and 2 stylish Bedroom adds a pool and 2 bedrooms in Shanzu.
Stay.Plus Mtwapa Holiday Maisonnette · Coastal Apartments KMA Mtwapa Kilifi by Nest & Nomad · La Mera Ocean View with Pool and 2 stylish Bedroom
For a central base
Stay.Plus Mtwapa Holiday Maisonnette, Vidzo Royal Inn on Jebra Street and Pazuri Homes on Daisha Road keep you in Mtwapa itself, close to the restaurants and nightlife the town is known for. Each is a 4-star place and each gives a base for the ruins of Jumba la Mtwana by day.
Stay.Plus Mtwapa Holiday Maisonnette · Vidzo Royal Inn · Pazuri Homes
For the coast road
Rosy Sea Front Beach Condo on Malindi Road, Coastal Apartments KMA Mtwapa Kilifi by Nest & Nomad off Malindi Rd and La Mera Ocean View with Pool in Shanzu all lie along or just off the coast road. They are 4-star, and they put the sea side of the town within reach of the restaurants and nightlife.
Rosy Sea Front Beach Condo · Coastal Apartments KMA Mtwapa Kilifi by Nest & Nomad · La Mera Ocean View with Pool and 2 stylish Bedroom
Where to stay in Mtwapa
Malindi Road
Malindi Road runs through this part of the north coast, and two of the 4-star places here name it in their addresses. Rosy Sea Front Beach Condo is on Malindi Road itself, and Coastal Apartments KMA Mtwapa Kilifi by Nest & Nomad sits on the KMA Mtwapa stretch off Malindi Rd. Both are within reach of Mtwapa's restaurants.
Our picks here: Rosy Sea Front Beach Condo
Shanzu
Shanzu lies along the coast near Mtwapa, and La Mera Ocean View with Pool and 2 stylish Bedroom names it in its address, off Serena Rd next to Eden Beach Resort. The 4-star apartment looks over the ocean, has a pool and 2 bedrooms, and keeps the restaurants and nightlife of Mtwapa within easy reach.
Our picks here: La Mera Ocean View with Pool and 2 stylish Bedroom
Creek Rd
Creek Rd runs beside Mtwapa Creek, the water the town is known for. African Funhouse Mtwapa Creek View Jacuzzi Table Tennis & more stands here, next to La Marina Restaurant, in its own mainhouse. The 4-star place looks over the creek and is a short step from the restaurants and nightlife that draw visitors to Mtwapa.
Our picks here: African Funhouse Mtwapa Creek View Jacuzzi Table Tennis & more
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Mtwapa is about 440 km southeast of Nairobi in a straight line, and it is reached by road from Nairobi. The town lies on the north coast in Kilifi County, north of Mombasa, on Mtwapa Creek. Stays in the centre are searched and booked through IMPT, the booking partner behind this site, and each place has its own page built from the booking supplier's record.
Things to do near Mtwapa
Questions, answered
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre of Mtwapa?
Stay.Plus Mtwapa Holiday Maisonnette names Mtwapa in its address, and Vidzo Royal Inn on Jebra Street and Pazuri Homes on Daisha Road are in the town too.
Do any of these hotels have a pool?
La Mera Ocean View with Pool and 2 stylish Bedroom is the one place in this shortlist whose name states a pool. It is a 4-star apartment off Serena Rd in Shanzu, next to Eden Beach Resort, and it has 2 bedrooms.
Which place is best for a couple?
African Funhouse Mtwapa Creek View Jacuzzi Table Tennis & more and La Mera Ocean View with Pool and 2 stylish Bedroom suit couples. One looks over Mtwapa Creek beside La Marina Restaurant, the other over the ocean in Shanzu. Both are 4-star.
What can we visit near these hotels?
The ruins of Jumba la Mtwana, a Swahili settlement, are nearby, and they offer a quiet place to visit during the day. Mtwapa itself is known for its restaurants and nightlife, and these 4-star places give a base for both.
Is parking or breakfast included at these hotels?
The booking supplier's record for these places lists no facilities, so parking and breakfast cannot be confirmed here. The site quotes no rate and checks availability live for your dates.
Can I book a place with 2 bedrooms for a family?
Stay.Plus Mtwapa Holiday Maisonnette and Coastal Apartments KMA Mtwapa Kilifi by Nest & Nomad offer space in Mtwapa, and La Mera Ocean View with Pool and 2 stylish Bedroom states 2 bedrooms in Shanzu.
Which is the easiest base for the restaurants and nightlife?
Vidzo Royal Inn on Jebra Street and Pazuri Homes on Daisha Road are in Mtwapa, the town known for its restaurants and nightlife. Both are 4-star, and both keep the town's evening spots close by.
Are these places near the sea or the creek?
Rosy Sea Front Beach Condo on Malindi Road and La Mera Ocean View with Pool in Shanzu sit by the sea, while African Funhouse Mtwapa Creek View Jacuzzi Table Tennis & more looks over Mtwapa Creek. All are 4-star.