Lying on Kenya’s sun-drenched Indian Ocean coast and easily accessible by air, Mombasa has long been one of Africa’s top beach destinations for holidaymakers seeking a classic sun, sea and sand vacation.

But success also means busy beaches and bustling resorts. Instead, try a Mombasa beach holiday: intimate, luxurious accommodation in quiet, exclusive settings, far from the crowds. While on your beach holiday, there are various excursions and activities you can engage in. Our selected boutique hotels will appeal to privacy-seeking honeymooners and couples while families and groups of friends will love the independence and flexibility of a Mombasa private beach house or villa.

Most of our recommendations are centred on Diani Beach, set 30 kilometres south of the Mombasa and world-famous for its flawless white sands and safe, shallow water. But why stop at a beach holiday? Kenya is home to teeming game reserves and Mombasa lies tantalisingly close to amboseli national park and the coastal Shimba Hills Reserve, ideal for safari day trips better yet let us take you on a masai mara safari after or before your beach vacation.

Quick Links To Travel Advice

• Planning a Kenya Safari? Here is what you need to pack for your Kenya safari
• For those going to Masai Mara our complete guide to what to pack for Masai Mara Safari