Some locations that are relatively close to the wedding venue include: Mtwapa, Shanzu, and Bamburi. A few recommendations: - Severin Sea Lodge - Kahama Hotel Mombasa - Serena (slightly more pricey) Please feel free to look into some additional options on booking.com or Airbnb. Beware of scams by choosing options with many reviews.
Two widely spoken languages in Kenya are English and Swahili. Most people at the coast speak English, so don't worry about language barriers. Good words to know in Swahili: Habari - hello Asante - thank you Karibu - welcome Tafadhali - please These words will give you more credibility and help bring down the prices when you're negotiating.