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Sentrim Castle Royal Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star Colonial hotel near Mombasa Island

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City view from property
Outdoor pool
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Outdoor pool
Bar (on property)

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Moi Avenue, Mombasa, 0800
  • Holy Ghost Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Shree Cutch Satsang Swaminarayan Temple
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Sikh Temple
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Triple Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Mombasa

City center stay.You'll find Mombasa Island and Fort Jesus within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Mombasa Marine National Park and Haller Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Mombasa Island - 15 min walk
  • Fort Jesus - 2 min drive
  • Mombasa Marine National Park - 6 min drive
  • Wild Waters - 8 min drive
  • Nyali Beach - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mackinon Market (Markiti) - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Blue Room Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlour - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tarboush Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Qaffee Point - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Urban Street Food - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sentrim Castle Royal Hotel

3-star Colonial hotel near Mombasa Island
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Gift shops/newsstands, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Sentrim Castle Royal Hotel. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Sentrim Castle Royal Hotel was completed in January 2023.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Mombasa hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 68 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1927
  • Conference center
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Sentrim Castle Royal Hotel offers 68 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:30 AM and 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Sentrim Castle Royal Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for KES 50.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 10:30 AM and 6:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: KES 50.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Castle Royal
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Sentrim Castle
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sentrim Castle Royal Hotel to the airport?

Sentrim Castle Royal Hotel is 6.6 mi (24-min drive) away from the Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sentrim Castle Royal Hotel?

As of Feb 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sentrim Castle Royal Hotel on Mar 4, 2025 start from $61.02, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Sentrim Castle Royal Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sentrim Castle Royal Hotel.

How close is Sentrim Castle Royal Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 6 mi (26-min drive) from Nyali Beach and 7.4 mi (31-min drive) from Bamburi Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sentrim Castle Royal Hotel offer free breakfast?

Sentrim Castle Royal Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sentrim Castle Royal Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Sentrim Castle Royal Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Sentrim Castle Royal Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Sentrim Castle Royal Hotel have a pool?

Sentrim Castle Royal Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Sentrim Castle Royal Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Sentrim Castle Royal Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Sentrim Castle Royal Hotel to downtown Mombasa?

Sentrim Castle Royal Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Mnazi.

Sentrim Castle Royal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 114 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dayo

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

prince emeka

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Moses

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

AKIRA

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Hae Won

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ram

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and comfortable stay
The stay was comfortable and the staff were cooperative. As it was in city area, i could able to visit our business related activity without delays.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Hakimuddin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Masud, UK

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good central location to explore Mombasa island. Needs some modernisation.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Paul, Dubai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very convenient location with a sense of history. The property is getting tired and needs some renovation. It is good value and I will continue to stay there when I visit Mombasa.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Castle ruin
The Sentrim Castle Royal Hotel is an historic place in Mombasa. Unfortunately, as castle, is breaking in pieces, and for the royal, there is nothing remaining of what it could have been. I got a room in the five floor extension built without lift !!! but was kindly moved to the old building, with a lift, but where an exhausted AC heates more than cooles the room. One of the features of these old building or new extension rooms are their dirty walls, including spots of mosquitos the clients crushed, sometimes blood included. The furniture is old, the curtains are dusty. I only got one towel in my room, for all purposes, body, hands and floor. The cold water faucet was broken and the shower water jet got no pressure, just kind of dropping ... For unknown reasons the hotel stills holds two stars and I was charged 100 USD, a scam !!! I was also charged for a cappucino I got instead of my breakfast. It is not a consolation, but the staff was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal for business
Ideal for business
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Poul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

4/10 Poor

Solo, Los Angeles, California

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Renovation Needed
I stayed 4 nights. The room furniture was outdated and needs modernizing. The bathtub fixtures were rusted, in particular the grab bars. Not little specks of rust but full-on (90%) rusted out. Didn’t feel safe even touching them to get in and out the tub. Each morning the bathtub had 3-4 centipedes in it. Water pressure and temperature weren’t adequate. The room wasn’t cleaned daily as evidenced by the bathtub ring and wash basin residue. Pay more and stay someplace else. Very disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

2/10 Terrible

John patrick

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don't go there !!!!
Abusive staff. Extra costs. No view. Rubbish place
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Anna, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Much better visit than last time!
I think the room you get definitely impacts the success of your stay at this hotel. Even though the rooms are somewhat tired and in desperate need of renovating, the room at the back of the hotel was just what I needed after my exhaustive journey and for the conference calls I needed to make. The staff were lovely as always, and the food was great! If only the hotel was renovated and the lift fixed, it would be getting a complete 5 from me!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Adequate for a short stay
Warm welcome and good service, but the room was basic and beds not very comfortable. Within walking distance to the old town and waterfront.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Vidya

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Great kication

4/10 Poor

Kavirondo, KE

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
OK for business, OK if in transit, no good for a h
Very noisy road adjacent to bar and restaurant. Breakfast, very poor quality, greasy fried foods. Bar smells of cigarette smoke. Internet very slow. Bed very hard. Shower was good though.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Noise pollution .
Hotel was in town. Mombassa is very noisy and hot. It's impossible to sit in the restaurant which is adjacent to the main street and hear what people are saying. The hotel is built like a blast from the past but it needs refurbishing. It is such a shame. The noise pollution spoils the hotel setting.

6/10 Okay

randy, washington dc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean and air comditioned
The hotel is located in central Mombasa. It is well run and organized, not fancy but safe and comfortable

2/10 Terrible

Dag Werner Larsen, Norway

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ok hotel, good situated in sentral mombasa but
far too expensive for the quality we got, if we paid a quarter of the price we had been pleased

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4/10 Poor

Ruth, melbourne, australia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointed
The hotel is not maintained to the standard it was suggested. This is the second time I have had to rewrite it.