Hotels in Mombasa Review

In Kenya, Mombasa is the only signature beach holiday destination. Both its north and south coast pristine Indian Ocean beaches rate among world’s best. Consequently, there are many resort hotels in Mombasa that accommodate the hundreds of thousands of visitors who flock to these beaches. We review a few hotels in Mombasa below.

Sarova Whitesands Hotel

The 340 roomed Sarova Whitesands on Mombasa’s 300 meters north coast beach, is one of the more deluxe hotels in Mombasa. It has one of the longest beach fronts. It’s on 22 acres of tropical garden. Whitesands has five swimming pools, a classy spa and peerless dining and accommodation facilities. A waterslide also exists for thrill seekers.

The resort is suited for honeymoons, weddings, water sports and conferences. It’s adorned with designs and artifacts that capture the rich coastal heritage.

Mombasa Serena Beach Hotel

Mombasa Serena Beach Hotel is one of Africa’s finest resort and member of Club Best Hotels of the World. The resort is 30km from Mombasa’s international airport. It has 166 guest rooms adorned with 13th century Swahili Arabesque art. Bougainvillea gardens and palm trees adorn Serena Beach against a backdrop of the sky blue Indian Ocean.

Such ambience makes it one of the most sought resort hotels in Mombasa. Recreational activities like scuba diving, aerobics, fishing and excursions to historical locations in Old Town of Mombasa are available for guests.

Nyali Beach Resort

Nyali Beach Resort is 15 minutes from Mombasa City’s Central Business District. Its proximity to the City places Nyali Beach in class of resort hotels in Mombasa where business travelers on transit can go for quick merry making. It’s luxuriously furnished rooms overlook the sky blue Indian Ocean. The resort’s cuisine ranges from Chinese to African.

Traditional dancers provide an exotic cultural spectacle for guests who can also engage in water sports, or relaxing therapies like massages, pedicures and manicures.

Diani Reef Resort

The 150 roomed Diani Reef Resort is on a stretch of white sandy beaches of Kenya’s South Coast and 34km from Mombasa’s International Airport. Its one of the hotels in Mombasa secluded in a traditional coastal Village making it ideal for getaways. The resort has 3 restaurants serving diverse cuisines and drinks. From the rooms tourists have a magnificent view of the Indian Ocean.

Boat trips, historical sites’ visits, water sports, archery, jogs and biking are activities tourists can enjoy while at the resort. For golfers an 18-hole golf course is only 500 meters away.

Lion in the Sun

Malindi has the Lion in the Sun beach resort, owned by Italian billionaire Flavio Briatore. Set on a 3 acre private beach, the 16 room luxurious resort has hosted showbiz heavyweights like U2 front man Bono, model Naomi Campbell and racer Fernando Alonso. Such clientele makes Lion in the Sun one of the classiest resort hotels in Mombasa. Its cuisine is largely Italian. Visiting tourists can play tennis, sunbathe, boat, or get massages at the resort’s chic spa.