Furnished apartments across Mombasa and Nyali — sea breeze, city convenience and coast prices, booked direct from local hosts and paid by M-Pesa.
Mombasa mixes old-town history with modern beach suburbs, and furnished apartments are the smart base — more space than a hotel room, a kitchen for self-catering, and quick access to both Fort Jesus and the north-coast beaches.
Book direct from local hosts and pay by M-Pesa on Short Stays Kenya — no platform commission on top of a fair coast rate.
The upmarket north-shore suburb — malls, restaurants and easy beach access. The most popular base for visitors.
Beachfront hotels and apartments a little further north — great value and steps from the sand.
History, spice markets and the ferry to the south coast — characterful and central, best for culture-first trips.
Typical nightly rates for Airbnb apartment in Mombasa. Prices vary by season, location and size.
Book with an M-Pesa STK push straight to the host. No cards, no foreign-payment friction.
We charge hosts a subscription, not a 15–20% commission — so prices stay fair.
Funds go directly to the host's till. Short Stays Kenya never holds your money.
Many Nyali apartments are a short walk or drive from the beach — each listing states the distance. Ask us and we'll show you the closest.
Yes — direct to the host by STK push, no booking fee added.
Fly into Moi International, or take the SGR from Nairobi (about 6 hours) into Mombasa terminus.
Yes — Nyali and Bamburi have family apartments near the beach with space and kitchens for self-catering.
Short Stays Kenya lists verified local hosts in Mombasa — book direct and deal with the host, no middleman markup. We’re onboarding Mombasa hosts now.
Are you a host in Mombasa? List your short-stay, villa or guest house on Short Stays Kenya, get your own branded booking page and take payments direct by M-Pesa, and keep your pricing — no 15–20% commission.
Tell us your dates — we'll match you with Mombasa and Nyali apartments from trusted hosts. Book direct, pay by M-Pesa.