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Reef Hotel


Reef Hotel
Hotel class 3 of 5
Nyali Rd / Nayli beach, Mombasa 82234-8010, Kenya
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3 of 5 stars
London
25 Feb 2009 | Trip type: Family

Rooms a little run down, but staff, food and service...first rate. For the money you pay this is an excellent place to stay. If you cannot afford Whitesands this is good for you. more

Neglect!!
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2 of 5 stars
Brisbane
19 Jan 2009
3/3 found this review helpful

This used to be a wonderful hotel, but now its in total neglect!! save for the friendly staff. The bathroom water runs out while showering, no drinking water only miserable looking flasks with salty water in the bathroom!! The rooms will do with total refurbishment. The aircon does not work most of the time, it goes on and off!! When... more

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3 of 5 stars
nairobi
4 Sep 2008 | Trip type: Business
1/1 found this review helpful

been 2 years since i was at the reef, and i must say it has improved! they offer superb air packages from nairobi! conference facilities - clean but fans and a/c were not adequate and abit noisy (reducing concentration which is so hard in that heat anyways) food - good selection and fresh..plates are warmed too! rooms - average amenities... more

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3 of 5 stars
plymouth england
3 Aug 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I first thought the hotel was a bit dismal but then looking at all the staff with beautiful smiley faces that soom went, greeted with refreshing glass of cold fruit juice at reception and were able to check in right away. The room was very clean with a very good air conditioning .. There is a TV but no hairdryer... more

Loved it!
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4 of 5 stars
Liverpool, UK
6 Jan 2008 | Trip type: Family
1/1 found this review helpful

I stayed at the Reef Hotel over Christmas and New Year 2007. This was my first visit to Kenya and I was unsure what to expect having read a range of opinions on this website. On arrival the hotel doesn't look too impressive but we were greeted with a glass of cold fruit juice at reception and were able to... more

not so good
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1 of 5 stars
UK
4 Jan 2008 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

uncomfortable rooms, terrible service, cold tea/coffee for breakfast. We checked out 2 nights early when the toilet started to leak and had hot water problems. more

fantastic
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5 of 5 stars
manchester
5 Nov 2007 | Trip type: Couples
3/3 found this review helpful

My partner and i came here for 10days, we absolutely loved it! its a 3 star, small hotel so dont expect a huge complex, however it has everything u need. The food was lovely in the hotel, expecially the bbq's. We went out of the hotel at night though alot. You have to go to the Tamarin restaurant. Its 10mins... more

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2 of 5 stars
london
24 Apr 2007
6/7 found this review helpful

The Hotel was nice , but i was treated like a prisoner my girlfriend who is local was treated rudely by security . I was constantly followed by security everywhere . They do not allow guests pariculary Kenyan women .The exception to this is if you are a western women you come come and go as much as you like... more

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4 of 5 stars
Bangkok
20 Mar 2007
6/6 found this review helpful

I was in Mombasa for several days on business and then decided to stay over for a bit of a rest. The Reef Hotel provided me with a great place to relax and feel good. The hotel remains as a good memory for me. Hope to go back again soon. My booking was done by some friends from Mombasa so... more

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5 of 5 stars
Skipton
16 Feb 2007
9/10 found this review helpful

We stayed here in January 2007, booked late, read reviews worried! NO NEED TO BE HOTEL BRILLIANT < STAFF BRILLIANT <FOOD BRILLIANT Had the best holiday for years, and we are well travelled, cn't wait to go back!! Hotel clean, rooms cleaned daily, beds clean and comfortable, nothing too much trouble. When we arrived our room had only a double... more

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Address: Nyali Rd / Nayli beach, Mombasa 82234-8010, Kenya
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