Hotel Sapphire, Mombasa ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Mwembe Tayari Road, Mombasa, Kenya, 80100

Hotel Sapphire offers a blend of comfort and convenience with its 3-star rating and an 8.6/10 score on Booking.com. This Mombasa hotel features 56 superior rooms and 8 executive Tower suites, a pool terrace restaurant, and a lively bar. It caters to business travelers, families, and outdoor adventurers.

Rooms & Amenities

Hotel Sapphire features 56 superior rooms and 8 executive Tower suites, each meticulously appointed to cater to your every need. Rooms include double queen-size beds, flat-screen TVs, private balconies with splendid views, safe boxes, and free Wi-Fi connectivity.

Dining & Refreshments

Dining options include the on-site pool terrace restaurant, which serves a variety of mouthwatering meals and snacks until 10:00 PM. Guests can enjoy signature cocktails like The Sapphire Crush, crafted by skilled bartenders.

Business & Events

The conferencing facilities at Hotel Sapphire are set in a pristine serene environment, offering a tailored experience for corporate meetings and special events. The spacious areas accommodate various events, ensuring a suitable atmosphere for business gatherings.

Location & Accessibility

Situated in the heart of Mombasa Island, the hotel provides access to key local landmarks such as Fort Jesus (2.5 miles) and Mombasa Tusks (0.5 miles). Nearby transport options include multiple bus stops within walking distance.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Superior Double Room

Max:

2 persons

27 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Balcony

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Deluxe Suite

Max:

2 persons

36 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Balcony

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Mombasa800 m

Airports

Moi (MBA) 23.9 km

Vipingo Estate (vpg) 31.6 km

Train

Mombasa Train Station300 m

What our guests says about facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Culinary Delight

The dining area, set poolside, offered a serene ambiance that enhanced each meal. The buffet breakfast was sufficient and included many delicious options, making each morning special. The restaurant staff, particularly Ms. Ivy, went out of their way to ensure our meals were enjoyable.

Joyce123. USA, 2024-05-15Read full review on

Spacious and Clean

We were pleasantly surprised with an upgrade to a suite. The room was spacious, beautifully decorated, and impeccably clean, with air conditioning and a ceiling fan for comfort. Every detail made our stay incredibly relaxing.

Christopher456. Canada, 2024-07-22Read full review on

Relaxing Poolside

The breezy pool deck was absolutely lovely, surrounded by the two hotel restaurants. We enjoyed the live music while lounging by the pool, which created a vibrant atmosphere and a perfect place to unwind after a day of exploring.

William789. UK, 2024-06-10Read full review on

Perfect for Meetings

The conference rooms available were well-equipped and catered to all our business needs, ensuring our meetings went smoothly. The staff's professional assistance made everything seamless and efficient.

Anna321. Australia, 2024-08-30Read full review on

What’s included

General

Non-smoking rooms
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed

Dining

Poolside snack bar

Children

Cots
Toys

Spa & Leisure

Rooftop pool
Sun loungers
Pool with view
Shallow end

Room features

Sitting area
Dressing area

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Mwembe Tayari Road, Mombasa, Kenya, 80100

Map view

Mwembe Tayari Road, Mombasa, Kenya, 80100

City landmarks

Museum

Fort Jesus

3.9 km

Garden

Uhuru Garden

680 m

Moi avenue

Mombasa Tusks

820 m

Langoni Road near Digo Road

Shree Parshva Vallabh Jain Temple

1.0 km

Opposite Uhuru Gardens

Pembe Za Ndovu

850 m

Shopping Area

City Mall

910 m

Mwembe Aboud Road

Lord Shiva Temple

1.4 km

Church

Mombasa Memorial Cathedral

1.5 km

Moi Ave

Senator Casino Mombasa

930 m

Baps Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

910 m

Malindi - Garissa Rd

Tana River Primate Reserve

2.6 km

Crystal Estate Properties

910 m

Makadara Grounds

1.2 km

Buxton Round About

Buxton Junction City Clock

1.5 km

Mosque

Mandhry Mosque

1.8 km

Mombasa

Swahili Cultural Centre

1.9 km

Mombasa Harbour

1.9 km

Bridge

Nyali Bridge

2.6 km

Casino

Golden Key Casino

2.1 km

Kilindini Harbour

2.1 km

Near Ndia Kuu Road

Old Town

3.6 km

Next to Likoni Ferry

Florida Nightclub and Casino

2.5 km

Near Old Kilindini Road

Leven House

3.4 km

Public Building

State House

2.4 km

Umoja Estate Block 9 Nyali Rd

Cinemax Casino

2.5 km

Near Rama Apartments

Light House

2.6 km

Burhani Gardens

3.8 km

Nearby

Mageso chember

Lunatic Line

260 m

Haile Selassie Avenue Box 81117

Shree Cutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple

570 m

Mombasa Island

340 m

Restaurants

Cafe Bon Appetit

780 m

Moi Avenue Opposite Paramount Bank

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

18%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Close to old town

Proximity to airport

Everything broken

Poor breakfast

5.0/10

Guest rating

Rooms

5.0

Location

5.0

Service

5.0

Dining

5.0

Jonathan

United States, January 2025

5.0/10

This hotel was an absolute disappointment. Nothing seemed to work, and the breakfast was terrible, prepared by the owner's relatives, which felt like a joke. I couldn't get even a bottle of drinking water in my room, and there was no backup generator. The overall experience left a lot to be desired, making it feel like a place where hope goes to die.

Rooms

5.0

The room was lacking basic amenities and even the TV didn't work.

Service

5.0

The service was non-existent; it felt more like a poorly run joke than an actual hotel.

Location

5.0

The location was right around the old town and not far from the airport, but that couldn’t save this place.

Dining

5.0

Breakfast was extremely disappointing and chaotic, with the owner’s relatives making it even worse.

Facilities

5.0

Facilities were virtually non-existent; there's no backup power and no functional TV.

Close to old town

Everything broken

Eddie

United States, December 2024

5.0/10

My stay at this hotel was a complete letdown. The breakfast was subpar, clearly prepared by someone who wasn’t a chef, and it felt like the owners were running a mini newspaper service to interrupt what little enjoyment there was. The lack of functional amenities, like a working TV and the absence of even a bottle of water in the room, made this experience worse. It felt like a bad joke, and while I appreciate humor, this was just a dump overall.

Rooms

5.0

The room was in a sorry state, nothing worked, and I couldn't even watch TV.

Service

5.0

The service left a lot to be desired; it felt like a constant interruption rather than hospitality.

Location

Dining

5.0

Breakfast was horrendous and poorly prepared, definitely not something to look forward to.

Facilities

5.0

Facilities were non-existent, with a backup generator that wasn't there when needed.

Marie

United States, December 2024

5.0/10

My stay was pretty disappointing. The hotel was in bad shape, with many things not working and a terrible breakfast. The lack of basic amenities and upkeep made the experience frustrating. Honestly, I wouldn't recommend it unless you're okay with a low standard of living.

Rooms

5.0

The room was in poor condition, with a non-working TV and no drinking water provided.

Service

5.0

The service was lackluster, and the breakfast was prepared by the owner's relatives, which didn't help.

Location

5.0

The location was not ideal, just adding to the overall disappointment.

Dining

5.0

Breakfast was horrible and poorly made, adding to the unpleasant experience.

Facilities

5.0

Facilities were lacking, with no backup generator or even basic drinking water in the room.

Shane

United States, December 2024

5.0/10

My stay was far from enjoyable. The breakfast was terrible, and it felt like the owners had family members making the food, which made it very unappetizing. There was no backup generator, and the TV didn’t work, nor was there a single bottle of drinking water in the room. Honestly, it felt like everything that could go wrong did, and it just made for a miserable experience overall.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were quite disappointing and not well-maintained, with many things not functioning.

Service

5.0

Service was almost non-existent as several issues went unaddressed.

Location

Dining

5.0

The breakfast was horrible and not enjoyable, with many distractions during the meal.

Facilities

5.0

Facilities were severely lacking; everything felt outdated and poorly managed.

William

United States, September 2024

5.0/10

My stay at this hotel was quite a disappointment. The rooms left much to be desired, and I was shocked at the lack of basic amenities like drinking water. The breakfast was absolutely terrible, it felt more like a chore than a meal. I wouldn’t recommend this place unless you're ready to lower your expectations.

Rooms

5.0

The room was in poor condition with several things not functioning. I didn’t feel comfortable at all.

Service

5.0

The service was lacking, with the owners seemingly more focused on running a newspaper delivery service rather than providing a good experience for guests.

Location

5.0

The location might be considered convenient for some, but it didn’t make up for the other issues I faced.

Dining

5.0

Breakfast was horrible, clearly made by the owner's relatives, and not at all satisfying.

Facilities

5.0

There’s a complete absence of basic facilities, which was really disappointing.