My wife and I stayed here for 3 nights in mid-Feb 2013. We found it to be good value, and a great location for seeing Fort Jesus, Old Town, plus several banking errands that we had to run as well. So easy to get around by tuk-tuk. The air conditioning worked very well, and the bed was comfortable. We recommend... More

my family and i stayed at the Lotus Hotel in Mombasa town for 8 nights in December 2012. The staff were friendly and all the rooms had air conditioning but the state of their bathrooms was not up to date. the bathtubs were rusty and their towels were not very clean. would like to suggest that they use shower gel... More

My friend and I arrived at this hotel in the morning, from the night train to Mombasa from Nairobi. It wasn't easy to find, but once found it was easy to access all the other areas of Mombasa. When we checked in, the receptionist let us stay in the room straight away, which was lovely, however, it was only a... More

Situated on a quiet side road away from the noise of the traffic, check-in was hassle free and stress free. Once in the room, everything was found to be meticulously clean. The bathroom actually did have a bath as well as a shower and the hot water supply was constant. My main overall criticism would be the lack of a... More

I have stayed there at least three times in the past three years. The hotel is not far from town and you can get there by tuk tuk for sh100. The lane is amazingly quiet. I like the covered verandah facing the quiet lane where you can sip your drink as you while away the evening. It IS a budget... More

A part of the hall and the reception (medium to high standard hotels style), the rest of the characteristics of tris old fashioned accommodation are that of a low budget hotel. Actually some hostels and guest houses in town can offer bigger and better furnished rooms. The positive point is the bar area, a funny environment where you can meet... More

I stayed at Lotus for one night last October 2011. This hotel is very basic. The room and bedding were very clean. There was a new mattress in my room which was great. I did see a small coackroach in the bathroom, but the vents in the bathroom face the outside and so it is easy for any kind of... More

€45 for a room including breakfast (mix of buffet and a la carte, good) Convenient room, quiet street, very central location near banks, the shore, fort jesus, arab town. Friendly staff, hot water not always too hot. Bar nice and friendly too

i live in Nairobi i stayed there for a night whilst attending a church conference in Mombasa town. The staff are ok but the rooms are filthy have roaches and no simple amenities like a working tv. I paid $37 when i have paid far less in other hotels and they had bigger, cleaner with working tv in the rooms.... More