Mombasa comfort house — Hotel in Makadara/Mji Wa Kale ward

The owner/hostess, Fatma, is super friendly, kind, helpful, flexible, and committed to making your stay in Momnbasa as enjoyable as possible. She was also very responsive and patient with my many email questions. The location in the heart of the Old Town is perfect, a few steps from the water and easy walking distance to good restaurants and the sights of Old Town. In particular, we recommend nearby Forodhani Restaurant with a lovely and breezy patio setting on the water, located only 400 metres away. Fort Jesus is about 500 metres away. Tuk tuks are numerous if you want to go further afield, to the Mackinnon Market, for example, where many of the free walking tours begin. The apartment itself is ground level, secure, very clean, and perfect for our group of 5 adults. One bedroom has a queen bed and a single, the other has a queen. We stayed only one night but in restrospect, would probably have preferred two nights so that our Mombasa activites weren't quite so rushed. Finally, of course, the price of the apartment is unbeatable, somewhere between $50-$55 US for the 5 of us. In short, highly...

What can I say about this place that hasn't already been mentioned in other reviews? Fatma is who we consider in Canada as a "super host", friendly, helpful and accommodating. Initially, I wasn't sure I would enjoy spending a night in the Old Town but it turned out to be a great idea. Even though we only stayed one night, I really felt as if we experienced a taste of Old Town, Mombassa, much more than had we stayed in some generic hotel. Fatma knows the city intimately and guided us to restaurants and markets, phoned for us when we had trouble getting transportation and stayed with us to ensure that the driver arrived. The accommodation is spotless, great value and large enough for five adults. There was even a crib available should you need one. You won't be...

The house is clean and comfortable, situated in the Old City of Mombasa. It is great place to stay and explore the city if you are a self catering type. Fatma is one of the sweetest and kind persons I met .. you can talk to her for hours about Mombasa or just about life in general. Thank you so much for having us in your home 🙏...