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Reviews of Tulia House Backpackers

Off Links road opposite SOS, 80100 Mombasa, Kenya

#25 of 50 hotels in Mombasa

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Review score

Based on 126 hostel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    6.4

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  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    9.0
    Had a lovely stay with my young family. Very nice laid back atmosphere and even had a massage on the rooftop spa.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. All

    Nice and clean and lovely balcony. Clean sheets.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The water didn't work lots of the time. My sheets were not clean and toilet paper was missing from the bathroom, outlet by my bed didn't work. There was a big party they didn't tell us about Saturday night and it was loud the whole night

    Very nice staff! I liked the location, although the beach is too poluted to swim it was nice to walk and right next to a few big shopping centers. Beautiful spa upstairs and I loved my massage

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Holes in the mosquito net, lot of mosquitoes, hot.

    Close to commercial center, swimming pool, staff was nice.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2025

    8.0
    Good value for money in a nice location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hot water

    Good location, staff were very friendly and helpful. There is a spa on the rooftop. Also there is a bar area, pool not looked after that well.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2025

    9.0
    Beautiful, comfortable and relaxing place. Good value for money!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The bathroom sinks and shower are clogged and water takes a while to drain. The toiled seat should be replaced with something white and spotless.

    Clean bedsheets. A fan for every bed, to reduce the heat. Locker space. Beautiful balcony and common areas. Great restaurant. Great location.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2025

    9.0
    Lovely place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really good food, a relaxing swimming pool and proximity to the beach.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2025

    9.0
    Lovely place, lovely staff, lovely cat
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room I stayed is a little bit old! But it didn’t massed up my stay there. Old but good and clean

    I love the fact that they have a lovely cat! It gives a special vibe to the place! A place cat friendly! Love it! The staff are amazing! They are always doing their best to make you comfortable. Very clean!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hot water Key to the bathroom did not lock

    Clean room, comfortable bed and good ambiance. Great value for money

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2024

    8.0
    If on a budget this is the place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Met expectations. Good spot near the beach. The convenience of transport and the spectacular staff. I had english breakfast and it was amazing. Chicken platter was served for dinner and it was finger licking. The pools was fantastic place to spend the afternoon.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Close to the beach. Nice bar. Comfortable rooms with nice balcony. Clean room and bathroom. Nice staff.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There could be vegan options on the menu

    The staff were very friendly and welcoming The outside space is beautiful

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    private room is good aircorn work mini freeze work bathroom is clean big balcony good breakfast big swiming pool

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2024

    7.0
    Nice value for money. Adequate. Pleasant. Central location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Less mosquitoes. Automatic towel inclusion.

    Thankful the woman’s dorm was not full. Nice spacious bathroom. Love the balcony, not the mosquitoes…one too many bites. Very nice outside restaurant/bar lounge area. Thank you.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2024

    7.0
    Dorm could use a few touch-ups, but enjoyed my stays and would reccomend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Some matresses and nets in the dormitory could be renewed, as well as bathroom taps. Shower flooded a little after a few days. Towels could be included or cheaper, washing clothes is also quite expensive. Pool is clean only for around 2 days a week.

    Lovely outside area. Double room has comfortable big bed, good mosquito net, nice balcony. Dorm bed was comfortable, nice spacious balcony.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no electricity sometimes

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    7.0
    A great stay for a fair price
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bar was noisy until 2 or 3am so best bring earplugs. There are many mosquitos in the bar/restaurant area so bring a strong repellent.

    The facilities are great especially the spa. I strongly recommend getting a back massage from Liz. The better rooms are spacious and have airco and a fridge.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not flexible with the menu, fruits only came with full granola-breakfast menu, for example. I was ill and had to rest but construction works and the bar area were a little loud.

    Lovely outside area. 6-bed female dormitory was clean and comfy. Nice staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    7.0
    Can be better!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff is not helpful, flush is broken, they don't change sheets or make your bed every Day/periodically- only when you leave or someone new comes- only then they put the bedsheets, stuff is rundown and old, locker handle can hurt your hand, staff just wants to sell you more stuff and they charge a lot though it's not a compulsion to buy from them, I heard that the food is not good from my roommate, cocktails are not strong and they charge you more to make it strong, staff gives wrong directions to the beach plus they didn't tell us about the curfew,

    Location, lovely lush garden property, social, nice bohemian vibe, very chill, room has a big balcony, digital lockers on doors, mandala paintings, hammocks, safety, it's close to malls , shopping, beach, matatu stop, water refill, there are fans in the room which is a necessity

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom needs updating as water doesn't drain in the shower

    Swimming pool and decent food menu. Staff was friendly

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2024

    8.0
    Nice comfortable time here with good food
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can only sit in shade around the pool….a menu of trips they off would be good…was just told what they were at checkin and so was a bit rushed

    Food was good and nice vibe with basic but comfortable room….friendly staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    8.0
    Value for money
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Accessibility to the beach and locations around Mombasa. The staff are also friendly and resourceful in case you need help getting around. The place has great food. Great for solo travelers who want to make friends on their trips!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable place to stay, fun to hang out, all at a good price
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Administration a little messy. Took days to get paperwork to fill out and no one at the desk when we went to check out. Food was only okay.

    Staff was very friendly and helpful. One of the bartenders made one of the best margaritas I have ever had. Felt safe the entire time I was there.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    .

    Liked it a lot. It need some improvements but all in all is a nice place with good prices. Food in the restaurant is very good. Nice bar that people from the outside can use.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2023

    7.0
    With a little renovation to the rooms the place can be transformed and made much better
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room, pictures doesnt represent reality, not very clean, in desperate need of renovations. Mattress not very comfortable.

    Good location, central to shops, beach and good party vibe at the place, the platters were great. Nice common area. Good food and drinks

    Stayed in July 2023

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