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Reviews of Tulia House Backpackers

Off Links road opposite SOS, 80100 Mombasa, Kenya

#33 of 46 hotels in Mombasa

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Review score

Based on 159 hostel reviews

6.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.5

  • Comfort

    6.6

  • Location

    8.2

  • Facilities

    6.4

  • Staff

    7.6

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free WiFi

    5.5

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  • 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: 16 January 2024

    5.0
    It’s was good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No freezer in the room,no towel, the swimming pool looks dirty

    The quote and green areas

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That the toilet was outside

    I loved the room and the balcony

    Stayed in July 2023

  • 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

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2023

    7.0
    It was good made new friends
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked the amazing customer service especially Angela Barbara and Auma they made my stay so nice.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool was not clean, room could be cleaner and in better condition, needed work in the rooms, bed and mattress, more sheets, sewerage smell outside the room, kitchen was not very hygienic.

    There was a great vibe, good outdoor facilities, nice lappa and communal spaces, bar and food. Very friendly staff, Tom was a great barman.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2023

    6.0
    Good for short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place definitely need to be refreshed. The room is very old and not well maintain.

    The best thing about this hostel is the staff; very nice and will always try to meet your needs. location is also great, very close to the beach.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2023

    7.0
    Good meeting place for travelers
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    - The restaurant does not have much of a drink offer, and I found breakfast too expensive for what they served me. - In the common area there were some failures with the fans and some plugs. - The cleaning service was a little lacking, I had to ask twice to add toilet paper in the bathroom. - The shower inside the room didn't have much pressure so I decided to use the shared outdoor bathroom which had a better shower.

    - The staff is very friendly. - The shared room has practically one fan per guest and has a large terrace to relax. - There is a very big pool and a nice common area in the garden. - There is a good internet connection in all the facilities. - There is a very good atmosphere with other travelers. - It is located very close to the beautiful beach of Nyali and a shopping center. - The bathroom is inside the room.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2022

    6.0
    lots of potential, friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    a lot of things are not well maintained, which makes the experience a bit less good. mosquito net wasn’t big enough to close around the whole bed, place looked quite old.

    friendly staff, nice dogs on the compound. this place has a lot of potential.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A man from reception came into the night (1pm) to check at my passport and woke the entire dorm up fo no reason Bad shower Even if there is mosquitoe net, bring reppelent

    Nice atmosphère Nice bar place and pool They agreed to keep our luggages when we were away They manage to get us food even if the kitchen was closed at 9pm Ok for the Price

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2022

    6.0
    good can be better
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    washroom is not good no free drinking water facilities verynless

    good location good beds clean

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2022

    7.0
    good place to stay although the house look different from online
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the view

    the view

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2022

    7.0
    So , so
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor maintenance of the house

    The ginger cat

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2022

    5.0
    This is more a club than a hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The pool was not bad, it was a bit dirty, but clean if you compare it to the other facilities. Breakfast was not included in the price and the bedroom was dirty. The sheets had stains and the room had a balcony which was shared with other rooms (not privacy at all). In addition, there was only 1 toilet and bathroom (all in the same room) for all the hostel (even for the guests who only went to had a drink to the terrace disco (yes, there was a disco in the rooftop and it was open for everybody, not only for the hostel guests), so you had to share the toilet with the drunk people who were partying at the disco....

    We went to that hostel because we had just arrived in Mombassa and it was the cheapest thing we found...so the only thing we liked was the price.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2022

    7.0
    Not bad for the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The grounds and facilities are a little bit unkempt. they seem to have more than enough staff but they staff need to do a better job maintaining the place.

    Great location near Nyali center and it s easy to have it as a base to explore more of the surrounding area. Food is available 24/7 and the beach is closeby.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2022

    7.0
    helpful stuff and great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    weak wi-if and lack of mosquito net

    location

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    You have to appreciate this is really a backpackers hostel with shared bathrooms as opposed to a hotel. The facilities are basic but it is very cheap so ideal for its intended purpose. The menu is also very basic but, once again, this is not a place you would expect 4 star fine dining, why would you?

    Staff are lovely and it is exactly as advertised. There is a pool and nice bar area.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2022

    5.0
    Passable
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They need to upgrade the facility

    Pool, ambience

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2022

    6.0
    My short stay in the hostel was okay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hostel should provide good quality mosquito nets.

    The rooms and the washrooms are clean. The close proximity to the road.. You can walk to Nyali center.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilets didnt flush. Staff a bit slow when needed something at bar. Pool needs a bit more cleaning

    Weather was good and atmosphere good Beds not bad and location overall very good

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was almost no running water from the tap.

    The pizza was very good! The Garden is cool. Nearby is a big supermarket.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2022

    5.0
    Good for young people on a small budget and just passing through for one or two nights
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Whatever the price, we should be able to sleep without being woken up every two hours by dogs, we should have water to take a shower and we should not find a cockroach in our room

    The place is cool! The staff is present, the facilities are correct: swimming pool, billiards, table football, beach volleyball. All this for a fair price !

    Stayed in January 2022

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