Welcome to the Future of Coastal Travel

Exploring Mombasa is more than a listing site. We are a locally rooted, partner-first marketplace designed for licensed hotels, resorts, lodges and guesthouses that deliver authentic, high-quality stays along Kenya’s coast.

Why List With Exploring Mombasa?

Curated, not crowded

Appear in hand-picked coastal collections instead of 100 000+ generic listings.

Zero Upfront Fees

Listing is free; you pay commission only on confirmed stays.

Local priority

Only Kenyan-owned or locally-managed properties are eligible. Your voice matters here.

Commission at a glance

Launch offer: 8 % for your first six months. Standard rate: 12 % of each completed booking. High-volume reward: 10 % . No sale, no fee

What You’ll Need

To ensure a trustworthy guest experience, all partners must provide:

  • Valid business license or operating permit
  • High-quality images of rooms, exteriors, and shared spaces
  • Amenity and location details
  •  A designated staff contact (within 24-hour response window)

If your property offers character, service and local pride—you belong here.

Who can join?

We welcome professionally run, licensed accommodations anywhere along the Kenyan coast, including:

  • Hotels
  • Beach Resorts
  • Coastal Lodges
  • Bed & Breakfasts
  • Eco-Lodges
  • Eco-Lodges
  • Guesthouses
  • Boutique Hotels

How does it work?

  • 1. Apply Online

    Upload property details, licence and photos.

  • 2. Get Reviewed

    Our local team verifies each listing personally for hospitality standards, safety, and guest appeal.

  • 3. Go Live

    Once approved, your property appears in targeted guest searches and seasonal highlights.

  • 4. Manage with Ease

    Adjust rates, update photos and message guests in your dashboard.

  • 5. Get Paid Promptly

    Payouts via M-Pesa or bank within 48 hours after check-out.

Frequently asked questions

Any licensed, locally-managed or Kenyan-owned hotel, lodge, or guesthouse located in the coastal region.

No - we work with 5-room guesthouses to 50-room boutique hotels.

Absolutely! We’ll help select the most compelling images.

Yes. You’re always in full control of your calendar and rates.

No upfront costs. We only charge a commission after you’ve earned a booking.

We drive guests who specifically want authentic coastal Kenya - not mass tourism.

We ask for accurate photos, basic cleanliness, and timely responses to guest inquiries - nothing more.

We issue payouts via M-Pesa or bank transfer within 48 hours after successful guest check-out.

Yes. We support integrations with most popular tools. Our support team will assist if needed.

Ready to Showcase Your Coastal Hospitality?

Sign-up to join a platform built for properties like yours — authentic, trusted, and rooted in Kenya’s coast.
🔐 How to Create Your Partner Account

🔐 How to Create Your Partner Account

Follow these steps to register as a Partner User and start listing your hotel, lodge, or resort:

  1. Click the 👤 profile icon at the top-right of this page.
  2. In the pop-up window, click the “Sign Up” tab.
  3. Enter your:
    • Username
    • Full Name
    • Email Address
    • Password
  4. Select the radio button labeled “Partner User”.
    (Do not choose “Normal User.”)
  5. ✅ Check the box to confirm you’ve read and accepted the privacy policy.
  6. Click the black “Register” button to complete your sign-up.

🛎️ What Happens Next?

  • ✅ Access your private partner dashboard
  • ✅ Submit your property listing and required documents
  • ✅ Connect with our Mombasa-based support team for onboarding help

📩 Need Help?

If you have any issues creating your account, email us at support@exploringmombasa.com — we’ll walk you through it step by step.