Tulia Old Town

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Scored 7.6
Rated good

Staff

8.7

About this property

Beachfront Location: Tulia Old Town in Mombasa offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views. Guests can relax on the terrace or enjoy meals at the family-friendly restaurant. Comfortable Accommodations: The hostel features family rooms with balconies, ground-floor units, and shared bathrooms. Each room includes free toiletries, showers, and slippers, ensuring a comfortable stay. Dining Experience: The traditional African restaurant serves lunch, dinner, and high tea with halal, vegetarian, and vegan options. Outdoor seating areas provide a pleasant setting for meals. Convenient Services: Guests benefit from free WiFi, private check-in and check-out, a paid shuttle service, concierge, and tour desk. Additional amenities include a coffee shop, bicycle parking, and full-day security.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Beachfront
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Ian
Uganda Uganda
“Perfect location overlooking the creek. Quiet area despite being in the centre of the old town. Staff were great. Friendly and professional. Excellent coffee. I would definitely come back.”
Louise
United States United States
“Location! It is very close to historical sights and is right on the water. The sunrises and sunsets were beautiful!”
Bakri
Sudan Sudan
“A lovely hostel with a beautiful view of the Indian Ocean and a helpful and friendly staff.”
John
United States United States
“Second time staying here - first time in the dorm, second time in a private. Both experiences were great. I travelled with my parents and they loved it too.”
Lui
Australia Australia
“Incredible views, lovely old building in a non-touristy old town of Mombasa”
Pepe
Kenya Kenya
“Wonderful backpackers, on the ocean front. The rooms are clean and the staff is really welcoming.”
Svetlana
Spain Spain
“The location in the old town, balcony facing the sea, sooo beautiful”
Eddie
Kenya Kenya
“This place is truly a hidden gem and wish more people get to know about it as it in a very good location. you get to watch the sunset from the balcony or the dorm and also see boats sailing along the Tudor Creek.”
Julia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely location with views over the creek and within easy walking distance of historical places. Beautiful design - lovely high ceilings and wooden furniture. Lighting was also well thought out...plus loads of sockets. Good mosquito netting....”
Matheus
Brazil Brazil
“Good place. Good pressure showers for kenya’s standard. beautiful balcony view. The room is incredibly hot, but manageable with a fan”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    African
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan

Amenities of Tulia Old Town

Most popular amenities

  • Beachfront
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

House rules

Tulia Old Town takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Tulia Old Town of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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