The Newly Refurbished Castle Royal Hotel is situated in Mombasa town Center and is a favourite of all visitors to Mombasa.
All rooms are fitted with electric door locks, electric safes, air conditions, TV, Dstv channels, Ultra Violet retardant windows, sound proofing, and en-suite. The hotel boasts a coffee bar, Long Bar and Restaurant.
You can sit quite comfortably watching the world go by on the new veranda where you can either have a fresh cappuccino or cold drink.
Castle Royal Hotel is located on Moi Avenue, and is only ten minutes from the Old Mombasa Town (Mji wa Kale) and the world famous Fort Jesus where the rich swahili culture complements leisure.
Mombasa is the second largest city in Kenya. It has a major port and an international
airport. The city is the centre of the coastal tourism industry.
In Kiswahili it is called Kisiwa ya Mvita, which means "Island of War", due to the many changes in its ownership
The town of Mombasa is East Africa’s largest port and Kenya’s main tourist hub. Located in the southeastern part of Kenya, it is one of the most significant towns not only for its imports and exports through its port but also as a major destination for tourists visiting Kenya.
The coastal city of Mombasa is actually an island with magnificent stretches of white sandy beaches and coral reefs. The town has four major roads, namely Digo Road, Nkrumah Road, Nyerere Road and Moi Avenue. Along these major roads are where most of the towns shops and businesses are located.
Mombasa Fast Facts
Size: 10 to 15 miles (16 to 24 kilometers) wide
Population: 500,000
Religion: Christianity, Islam and other minority religious groups
Language: Swahili and English
Climate: Tropical Climate with temperatures varying from low 20’s to high 30 degrees celsius.
Currency: Kenyan Shilling (Kshs)
Time Difference: 3 Hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.