What are the Mawenzi Resort opening hours?

24h (residents); restaurant 7am – 10pm. Busiest: Weekends and event days.

How long do you need at Mawenzi Resort?

Plan for 1 to 2 hours for a meal, or overnight.

What is the best time to visit Mawenzi Resort?

Evenings. It is busiest Weekends and event days.

How do you get to Mawenzi Resort?

About 40 minutes from Mombasa via the Mombasa to Malindi road. Ride-hailing: Taxi or tuk-tuk from Mtwapa. Public transport: Matatu to Mtwapa, then a short walk or tuk-tuk In Mtwapa town, about 400m off the Mombasa to Malindi highway.

Mawenzi Resort in Mtwapa Town, Mtwapa: Hours, Facilities and Family Guide

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A town hotel in Mtwapa, about 400m off the Mombasa to Malindi highway, with an outdoor pool, restaurant, bar and convention centre.

📍 Location

Mawenzi Resort, Mtwapa, off the Mombasa to Malindi highway, Kilifi County, Mtwapa Town, Mtwapa, Kilifi

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What is Mawenzi Resort?

Mawenzi Resort is a town hotel in Mtwapa, set back about 400 metres from the Mombasa to Malindi highway. It opened in 2017 and has 36 rooms, a restaurant, a bar and an outdoor pool in a garden.

It is a practical stop for a meal or an overnight rather than a destination in itself. There is a picnic area and a convention centre, and the beach is a short drive away.

💡 Money-saving tips for families

Pool access Confirm whether non-residents may swim | Transport

Is it right for your child's age?

Age group	Verdict	What to expect
0-2 years	Okay	Garden and restaurant with an adult \| 3-5 years

Key details

Address: Mawenzi Resort, Mtwapa, off the Mombasa to Malindi highway, Kilifi County, Mtwapa
Opening hours: 24h (residents); restaurant 7am – 10pm
How long to plan: 1 to 2 hours for a meal, or overnight
Suitable ages: All ages
Phone: +254 700 214 444

What to expect when you visit

The pool and garden are the family-friendly parts; ask at reception whether non-residents can swim and what it costs. The bar can be lively at weekends.

Mtwapa's beach and creek are a short drive, not a walk, so plan transport.

Family essentials

Facilities

Toilets

Safety notes

The hotel sits off a busy highway, so hold children's hands when crossing, and supervise the pool as no lifeguard is reported.

Tickets and costs

Ticket notes: Room and meal rates are not confirmed. Pool access for non-residents is not published.
Extra costs (activities, rentals, food): Convention centre

Plan your visit

Best time to visit: Evenings
Busiest times: Weekends and event days
How to get there: In Mtwapa town, about 400m off the Mombasa to Malindi highway.
By car: About 40 minutes from Mombasa via the Mombasa to Malindi road
Uber / Bolt estimate: Taxi or tuk-tuk from Mtwapa
Public transport: Matatu to Mtwapa, then a short walk or tuk-tuk
Combine with: Jumba la Mtwana | Mtwapa Creek
What to bring: Cash or M-Pesa | Swimwear if swimming

What to pack

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Family day bag checklist

Cash or M-Pesa Swimwear if swimming

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Frequently asked questions

What are the Mawenzi Resort opening hours?: 24h (residents); restaurant 7am – 10pm. Busiest: Weekends and event days.
How long do you need at Mawenzi Resort?: Plan for 1 to 2 hours for a meal, or overnight.
What is the best time to visit Mawenzi Resort?: Evenings. It is busiest Weekends and event days.
How do you get to Mawenzi Resort?: About 40 minutes from Mombasa via the Mombasa to Malindi road. Ride-hailing: Taxi or tuk-tuk from Mtwapa. Public transport: Matatu to Mtwapa, then a short walk or tuk-tuk In Mtwapa town, about 400m off the Mombasa to Malindi highway.