DESTINATION MOMBASA KENYA -BEACH HOTELS ACCOMODATION

Mombasa Beach Hotels Review

As Kenya’s only top beach destination Mombasa draws many local and international tourists. The island’s pristine white beach in the North and South Coasts rate among the world’s best. To accommodate these tourists, are adequate Mombasa beach hotels located in every beach the island has. Below are some of the hotels in Mombasa that we have reviewed.

1. Sarova Whitesands Hotel

Of all Mombasa Beach Hotels the 340 roomed Sarova Whitesands on Mombasa’s 300 meters north coast beach, rates as one of the most luxurious. Set on 22 acres of tropical garden. Whitesands has five swimming pools, a classy spa and peerless dining and accommodation facilities and a spacious beach front. A waterslide also exists for thrill seekers. The hotel is suited for honeymoons, weddings, water sports and conferences. It’s adorned with designs and artifacts that capture the rich coastal heritage.

2. Serena Beach Hotel

Another of deluxe Mombasa beach hotels is the Serena Beach Hotel. So classy is the hotel that it’s rated as one of Africa’s finest hotels and a member of Club Best Hotels of the World. Its located 30km from Mombasa’s international airport. It has 166 guest rooms furnished with 13th century Swahili Arabesque art.
Bougainvillea gardens and palm trees adorn Serena Beach against a backdrop of the sky blue Indian Ocean. That ambience makes it one of the most sought beach hotels in Mombasa. Recreational activities availed for guests include scuba diving, aerobics, fishing and cultural excursions to historical locations in Old Town of Mombasa.

3. Nyali Beach Hotel

Nyali Beach Hotel is 15 minutes from Mombasa City’s Central Business District. Its proximity to the City, places Nyali Beach in class of Mombasa Beach Hotels where business travelers on transit can venture for quick merry making. It’s luxuriously furnished rooms overlook the azure Indian Ocean waters. The hotel’s cuisine is diverse ranging from Chinese to African.
Traditional dancers provide an exotic cultural jig to guests. Other recreational activities available are diverse water sports, as well as relaxing therapies like massages, pedicures and manicures.

4. Diani Reef Hotel

Diani Reef Hotel is set on a stretch of white sandy beaches South Coast of Mombasa. Its 34km from Mombasa’s International Airport and accommodates 150 guests. Its one of Mombasa Beach Hotels tucked in a traditional coastal Village. Thus it’s ideal for romantic getaways. The hotel has 3 restaurants serving diverse cuisines and drinks.
From the rooms tourists have a magnificent view of Indian Ocean waters. Boat trips, historical sites’ visits, water sports, archery, jogs and biking are activities tourists can enjoy while at Diani Reef. For golfers an 18-hole golf course is only 500 meters away.

5. Lion in the Sun

Malindi has the Lion in the Sun beach hotel, owned by Italian billionaire Flavio Briatore. Located on a 3 acre private beach, the 16 room luxurious beach hotel has hosted showbiz giants like U2 front man Bono, model Naomi Campbell and racer Fernando Alonso. That clientele makes Lion in the Sun one of the classiest of Mombasa beach hotels. The cuisine served is largely Italian. In addition to sunbathing, tourists can go boating, play tennis or relax as they get massages at the hotel’s chic spa.