Top Four Mombasa Holiday Resorts

Mombasa is Kenya’s top beach holiday destination. Both the north and south beaches on the Indian Ocean rate among the best in the world. Because of this, there are many resort hotels in Mombasa that accommodate the hundreds of thousands of visitors who flock here from all over the world. We review four of Mombasa’s top hotels below.

Sarova Whitesands Hotel

Located on Mombasa’s north coast beach, the Sarova Whitesands offers 340 rooms. It is one of the premium hotels in Mombasa. It has one of the longest beachfronts. It’s on 22 acres of tropical garden. Whitesands has five swimming pools, a classy spa and peerless dining, and accommodation facilities. There is also a waterslide for thrill seekers. The resort is suited for honeymooners, weddings, water sports, and conferences. It’s built with traditional designs and artifacts that capture the rich coastal heritage.

Mombasa Serena Beach Hotel

The Serena is a member of Club Best Hotels of the World and is one of Africa’s best resorts. It is conveniently located just thirty kilometers from MOI International Airport. The 166-guest rooms are decorated with 13th century Swahili Arabesque art. Bougainvillea gardens and palm trees adorn Serena Beach against the backdrop of the Indian Ocean. This ambience makes it one of the most sought after 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 is one of the best for business travel or those who want to be close to Mombasa City. It is located just fifteen minutes outside the central business district. It’s luxuriously furnished rooms overlook the beautiful blue Indian Ocean. The resort’s cuisine ranges from Chinese to African. Traditional dancers provide an exotic cultural spectacle for guests. And visitors can also engage in water sports, or relaxing therapies like massages, pedicures. and manicures.

Diani Reef Resort

Diani Reef resides on a stretch of white sandy beaches in Kenya’s south coast. It is just over 34 kilometers from MOI airport. One of the things that makes this resort special is its location. It is built in a secluded traditional coastal Village, which makes it ideal for getaways. The resort has three restaurants that serve diverse cuisines and drinks. 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.