Name: Hotel Sapphire
Address: Mombasa, KE
Price range: From $90

Hotel Sapphire, MombasaHotel Sapphire in Mombasa, Kenya has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.3 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 7 of 39 hotels we score in Mombasa. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.2 before correction: Booking.com 3.7, Tripadvisor 4.8. Rooms from about $90 a night (cached, not a live quote).Hotel Sapphire is a modern establishment situated on Mwembe Tayari Road in the centre of Mombasa Island. It serves business travellers and tourists who want to be near Fort Jesus, the Sikh Temple, and local transport links. The rooms feature air conditioning, private bathrooms, and dedicated workspaces, including an Executive Suite. Guests can access an on-site restaurant, a gym, a swimming pool, and a spa. While the hotel offers many facilities, the Booking.com rating is notably lower than its other review scores. The property is well-placed for those wanting to explore the nearby shops and religious sites on foot.What stands out

Central Mombasa Island location

On-site gym and pool

Air conditioned rooms

Close to local attractions

Watch out for

Inconsistent review scores

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