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Haile Selassie Rd, Mombasa, Kenya
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Royal Court Hotel
Ranked #10 of 27 hotels in Mombasa
3.5 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
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Dar es Salaam
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Nice hotel”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

Royal Court Hotel is a nice hotel, with decent facilities, beautiful reception area and decent sized rooms. The service was nice as well. It was good value for money.

However, I do have some complaints. One, the flush in the toilets weren't working properly. We had to yank the lever three-four times before it worked. Two, the lifts in the hotel are very small (i.e. not ideal for those prone to claustrophobia) and malfunctioning. One time the lift doors only opened half and remained there for 5-10 seconds before opening properly.

Rest, all was fine.

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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Gdansk, Poland
2 reviews
“great value for money”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012

paid 110 usd for great apartment, first taxi brought me to another hotel, even I asked to take me to Royal Court, finally found it, good loaction, nice reception, good food - was in apartment price!!!

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Convenient place to stay for Bussiness traveller with no frills.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I am staying here for the first time. The staff are very friendly. The rooms are okay although more towels would have been nice. The shower is great. :-) the casino is dank with a musty smell no air conditioning with seedy looking clients. Definitely a no- go. The roof top bar offers a great view of town & the small pool is quaint albeit no privacy.

  • Stayed October 2011
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Texas
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Ok but pricey”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2011
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Rooms are really small with skimpy service (eg, 1 towel for a double room & 1 extremely tiny soap) and in need of repair; shower extremely tiny, internet access ridiculously priced (about extra $15 per day). Double room was 80 usd; there is better value within walking distance

Positves; quiet rooms, air conditioned, decent fitness center, excellent food (kudos to the chef)

  • Stayed May 2011, travelled solo
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2011
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I have been a regular visitor at this hotel for the last 4 years visiting either during the easter period or over the christmas / new years holiday.
Even though the standards have not vastly improved over the years they have managed to maintain a set of standards that you would be hard pressed to find in any of the other Mombasa town hotels (& some beach hotels).
Things I liked were the; rooms (you can sleep the whole day no one will disturb you), accommodation cost, location and convenience, room service and food (even though the roof top restaurant has lost its edge / quality) ease of obtaining taxis, its free from loiterers / hawkers and prostitutes, the peace and quiet and friendly front desk staff.
Things I didnt like. Breakfast set up and food - been the same for four years - not a set up for a hotel of this standard - drop of quality in the roof top restaurant food and sharp increase in price, some rooms have faulty / smelly air conditioning units, 'pressure less' showers, sleeping night guards (when you come back at 2am the hotel front door is locked - must enter thru casino - only to find night guard sprawled on lobby sofa sleeping away), lack of parking (if you have your own vehicle).
All in all it is a great place to stay both for business or pleasure. Wi Fi is great, and so is the business centre. Very helpful. Manager and front desk staff very helpful, polite and jovial.
If your in Mombasa on transit (safari or onward booking), or there just for a few days whether visiting to sample the coastal town, or your an all night party hound, or your there for that weekend get away dont stay anywhere else in town no matter what your advised. Stay at Royal Court - You will find it the most worthwhile town hotel at the coast.

  • Stayed December 2010, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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