Highlights
- Swimming pools and the warm Ocean waters
- Direct access to the beautiful Shanzu beach
- Swahili banquets and fine dining attractions
- Family-friendly with family room and activity options
- The superior sea-view rooms would be our choice
- Glass-bottom boat trips and snorkelling
- Numerous in-house and nearby dining options
- Tennis court, squash court and surrounding coconut palms
- Friendly and helpful staff complete that resort experience
Information
- Lodge type; Beach Resort and Spa
- Location; Mombasa Marine National Park
- Lodge size; 164 rooms
- Recommended stay; 2-7 nights
Relax And Enjoy At The Serena Beach Hotel And Spa, A Luxurious Indian Ocean Getaway Just North Of Mombassa
Serena Beach Hotel is set back from the powder-white sands and shimmering waters of the Mombasa National Marine Park. The décor blends the time-honoured intricacy of Swahili carving with the jewelled glow of Arabian lanterns, the white-gleaming splendour of a Sultan's palace and the lotus-cool of a Persian water garden.
The extensive coconut-palm-cooled grounds offer an exotic mix of tropical trees and bright blossoms and centre on an idyllic sky-blue swimming pool with a thatched 'swim-up bar and crystal waters that cascade into the tiled coolness of the market square below.
Enjoy the breathtaking views of the ocean, take a dip in the pool or soak up some sun on the private Shanzu beach - whatever you decide to do, your stay will be nothing short of perfect.
The Serena Beach Hotel and Spa is an exceptional experience for all its guests and is perfect for a luxurious Kenya beach getaway.
Experience the timeless beauty of Swahili culture, enjoy the comfort and relaxation of being surrounded by nature in its most pristine form and indulge yourself in the extravagance that this unique destination has to offer.
Rooms and Suites
The rooms and suites all with air conditioning at Serena Beach Hotel are a true tropical sanctuary.
All 164 individual room and suite options are set in private, single-storey buildings with beautiful Swahili architecture and landscaping. Guests can enjoy incredible views of the ocean or gardens from their private balconies or terraces.
All of the rooms and suites come with a range of modern amenities, such as complimentary wireless Internet, minibars, and flat-screen televisions with cable and satellite programming.
All accommodation options also feature Maasai-inspired hand-painted wall frescos, supremely comfortable beds as well as beautifully appointed en-suite bathrooms with a walk-in shower.
Serena Beach Hotel and Spa offers guests a unique and unforgettable experience, with accommodation that perfectly blends into its natural surroundings.
Cuisine and Wine
Dine in comfort at one of the distinguished restaurants offering you a variety of mouth-watering dishes. The cuisine is carefully selected and blended with the local culture to give you a memorable food experience.
The Serena Beach Hotel has several restaurants available for guests to choose from. The Fountain restaurant is a buffet-style restaurant that offers international cuisine, while the Jahazi Grill restaurant serves up local African dishes.
The Sokoni Restaurant specializes in seafood, and the Piano Bar offers light snacks and drinks.
Guests can also enjoy cocktails and conversation at the Nyota Bar.
Facilities
At Serena Beach Hotel, guests can take advantage of the extensive gardens, grounds and nature trails.
The freeform pool is a great place to relax, and there's also a swim-up bar.
Serena Beach Hotel guests can enjoy a haircut at the unisex hair salon or purchase souvenirs from the gift shop.
There's also a newsstand and travel requisites kiosk.
Wi-Fi is available in and around the main central guest areas and business centre at Serena Beach Hotel.
Activities
There's plenty to keep guests occupied at Serena Beach Hotel, from swimming and sunbathing by the pool to enjoying cocktails in the tropical paradise of the gardens or on one of the terraces of the Piano Bar.
Guests can also enjoy visits to the nearby Ngomongo Cultural village, the Bamburi Nature Trail, or the Crocodile Farm, or explore further afield with day excursions to Shimba Hills National Park, Mombasa Old Town and Fort Jesus, the Arabuko Sokoke forest, the Kipepeo - Butterfly Farm or the haunted ruins of ancient Gedi town.
There are also glass-bottom boat trips available to view the nearby coral reef of the Mombasa National Marine Park.
Those looking for some relaxation can simply laze by the pool and take in the stunning views over the aquamarine reaches of the Indian Ocean.
Child Friendly
The Serena Beach Hotel and Spa appreciates the importance of quality family time. They are committed to ensuring that you can relax, and secure in the knowledge that the children are having as great a holiday as you are.
With this in mind, they offer a wide range of family rooms, children's dining, babysitting, and plenty of adventure, sports and educational entertainment for children of all ages.
Spa and Wellness
In a world of shrinking time, information deluge, stress impact and escalating pressure, the need for inner peace is critical.
The Serena Mind, Body, Spirit Spa is a sanctuary of calm that draws on the beauty of nature, and the elation of evocative surroundings, to create the perfect island of holistic nurturing.
In Conclusion
The Serena Beach Hotel and Spa is an absolutely stunning place to stay - the views of the ocean are breathtaking, and there's plenty to do on-site.
Whether you're looking to relax by the pool or explore all that Mombasa has to offer, this Serena Beach Resort is definitely worth considering for your next beach getaway!
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*Rates may vary according to season
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- Included in the rates depends on what package one picks
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- or DBB
- Based on package
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- Room service
- Airport shuttle
- Gratuities
- Items of a personal nature
- Medical and travel insurance
- Optional Activities
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