Published on 09 May 2013

Nyali Beach HotelImagine yourself enjoying the blissfulness of a Nyali beach hotel. Within feet of the glorious blue seas and sandy beaches of Voyager Beach, you can expect a most spectacular stay in Mombasa, South Kenya.

Choosing a Nyali Beach Hotel

Choosing a hotel should be done with careful consideration. You want to choose a hotel that offers all of the luxurious amenities that you want while also providing inviting rooms, friendly professional representatives – all priced within your budget.

The easiest way to compare the available beach hotels is on the web. Many hotel booking websites offer assorted information concerning hotels. While you are looking at amenities, viewing photos, and seeing what others say about a particular hotel, you can also compare prices so that you find something within your price range.

Along with visiting a hotel booking site, you can take the time to visit the website of the hotel to get a better feel for the company. Many offer a phone number that can be used to answer additional questions that you may have.

What to Look for in Your Hotel

A Nyali beach hotel should offer you many different qualities and meet a number of expectations to provide you with a comfortable stay that makes your visit memorable. Of course professionalism is always important. The hotel staff should go out of their way to meet your needs, with friendly smiles as they go.

Look for a hotel offering large, comfortable rooms. Nothing is worse than feeling cramped while on holiday, so avoid this by inquiring of room size. Also, ensure there are enough beds in the room to accommodate your crew. Some hotels offer one bed, while others offer two or more.

Easy access to the beach is also something that you should consider when booking a beach hotel. Staying on the beach will provide you with a relaxing atmosphere that always helps you enjoy your time while also being close enough to easily turn things up a bit when you choose.

Worth the Extra

You can only expect that a beach hotel will cost more than the average hotel in Nyali, but the extra expense is well worth it if you are truly ready for an unforgettable time. Beach hotels extend the pleasures of Kenya and help you feel ready to enjoy every moment of your time. Choose your beach hotel wisely, and you’ll have an amazing holiday.

Published on 29 April 2013

Royal Court HotelIf you have decided to visit the great city of Mombasa, you are in for a treat. No matter what reason you have for visiting the second largest city in Kenya, there is something there for everyone. The first thing you must do however is find a place to stay. When looking around at the different options, the Royal Court Hotel Mombasa is one location that must be considered by both tourists and business travelers alike. The amenities and location both make it one of the best hotels you will find in the entire city.

The Hotel is located in the heart of the city center, making it just a stone’s throw away from many of the city’s prime attractions. If you are interested in getting outside of the city, the hotel can also offer services to take you on tours and get you into the wonderful landscapes that exist just outside city limits. Furthermore, as it is located close enough to the airport and railway, you will always have ease of access when arriving to and leaving the hotel.

The hotel building and grounds are beautiful. You will be amazed as you walk into the reception area featuring high arched domes and breathtaking stained glass windows that adorn the Kenyan-style hotel.

The Royal Court Hotel Mombasa is also ideal for the business traveler. It is equipped with conference facilities and an executive board room to make your stay in comfortable and productive. However, the hotel is also ready to cater to guests wishes after the meeting is over, with a fully equipped gym, spa amenities, and even a casino inside.

All of the typical services you would expect from a hotel are included in the rooms and suites. Laundry, dry-cleaning, food and turn down service is available upon request. The beautifully designed suites are on average 25% larger than other typical hotel rooms and each suite offers a wet bar complete with microwave, mini-refrigerator and coffee maker. The hotel is ready to ensure that your stay in Mombasa is something that you will never forget.

Enjoy the wonderful city that is Mombasa. The Royal Court Hotel Mombasa is there to make sure that your wishes are fulfilled during your stay in Mombasa and that you will have the trip of a lifetime in this wonderful Kenyan city bursting with life, culture and Kenyan history.

Published on 26 April 2013

Bamburi Beach HotelSituated on the coast of the Indian Ocean north of Mombasa, Bamburi Beach Hotel Mombasa offers many amenities for a comfortable hotel stay. The hotel is located 23 kilometers from Moi International Airport, 12 kilometers from the Mombasa city center, and is a 20 minute drive. Mombasa is Kenya’s second largest city after Nairobi and is a city full of cultural diversity and historical background.

There are a total of 150 rooms in the three storey white-washed hotel complimented by the Arabic architecture inside and outside. Each room comes with a host of amenities such as air conditioning, balcony, high-speed internet access, coffeemakers, full bathrooms, television and DVD player, and in-room safe. In addition to the standard amenities, the rooms offer either two double beds or a queen bed and a single bed. Business travellers will appreciate the availability of an air conditioned conference room with seating for 150 people. This all-inclusive hotel includes all meals with the exception of purchases from the mini-bar.

In and around the hotel you will find many other amenities as there are two swimming pools, one at the front of the hotel and one in the rear, and a Jacuzzi. For guests with children, there is a pool specifically for them as well as an activities centre. Other amenities include air conditioned squash courts, table tennis, pool table, fitness centre, beauty salon, hotel doctor on-call, currency exchange, daily laundry service, water aerobics, as well as other sports activities. Water activities include scuba diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, deep sea fishing, canoeing, and many others.

Since the hotel is located next to the ocean, it has a private white-sand beachfront as well as a boardwalk. With stunning landscaping in and around the hotel, guests also have the opportunity to lounge on sun beds under umbrellas provided by the hotel. In the evening, guests have the opportunity to participate in many activities such as live music, disco dancing, watching traditional dancing shows, cabaret shows, acrobatic acts, live music bingo, and crab-racing on the beach.

Other features of the hotel include restaurants and bars. There are three restaurants on site. Ziwani Restaurant is the place where all meals are served including staged theme dinners three evenings per week. Ziwani caters to international, vegetarian, and Indian food. Karibu Grill serves seafood as well as other meat dishes, plus snack food items such as pizza, burgers, sandwiches, and pancakes for tea time. Fisherman’s Cave specialises in seafood and guests receive a 20% discount for dinning there. Four bars are available to guests and are located throughout the hotel such as the Dhow Bar, Karibu Bar, Pool Bar, and the Fisherman’s Cave Bar.

While the hotel offers many activities, there are many local attractions to consider. Mombasa Tusks is at the entrance of town which was built to commemorate Queen Elisabeth’s visit in 1952 as a symbol of trade. The Old Town offers a unique perspective for travellers to see the reminiscent of the Arab influence in Mombasa. There are many Hindu temples to see in the city in a culturally diverse city and many of them offer tours. Haller Park is another popular animal sanctuary with many different species of animals, reptiles, insects, and botanical gardens. The Bombolulu Workshops is another attraction, founded in 1969 for the Association for the Physically Disabled in Kenya as the Cultural Centre.

Published on 24 April 2013

Castle Royal HotelSituated in the heart of Mombasa on Moi Avenue, Castle Royal Hotel is a hundred year old colonial landmark. As the second largest city in Kenya, Mombasa is culturally diverse as well as having a great historical background. It is an island city connected to the mainland by bridges. The coastal city offers white sandy beaches, plus coral reefs. The hotel is only a 25 minute drive from Moi International Airport, and provides easy access to many sites throughout Mombasa.

Recently renovated inside and out, the rooms have been refurbished with air conditioning, electronic safes, electronic door locks, UPVC sound-proof windows, refrigerators, high speed internet access, and satellite television. While retaining its white-washed colonial features on the outside, there are 68 en-suite rooms in the four storey hotel, with each room offering a double or single bed for single, double or triple occupants. At check-in, guests are treated to a welcome drink upon arrival. For business groups, the hotel offers four conference rooms with different seating accommodations plus banquet services. Other services include laundry services, room service, gift shop, casino, and currency exchange. Included in the room rate is a complimentary breakfast in the morning.

In addition to common guest services, the hotel has a coffee bar, and Long Bar and Restaurant. The restaurant serves international and Swahili cuisine as well as providing picnic lunch boxes for travellers. Evening music entertainment is offered each Friday. Although the hotel doesn’t offer scores of on-site activities, there are many attractions nearby. Historic Old Town and Fort Jesus are only 10 minutes away. Old Town offers visitors a unique perspective about the Arab influence in Mombasa and Fort Jesus is a historic Portuguese fort constructed in the 16th century and was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 2011.

Other major attractions include the Mombasa Tusks which was dedicated to Queen Elizabeth’s visit in 1952. There are many historic sites around Mombasa, there are several nature and wildlife parks to visit for those looking to get out of the city. Haller Park is a popular animal sanctuary with a variety of animals, reptiles, insects, and botanical gardens. A unique sanctuary, Haller Park was created out of a quarry wasteland. Mamba Village is another wildlife park, that is, East Africa’s largest crocodile farm as well as other reptiles and animals. With many sites to see, the white-sand beach is another place to be as well as participating in numerous water sports and activities.

Published on 17 April 2013

Bamburi Beach HotelBamburi Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches along the coastal town of Mombasa. It has a number of well laid out hotels along the Indian Ocean coast. For visitors coming to spend their holidays with their family members, Bamburi Beach Hotel offers the perfect setting for spending the holidays. This beach hotel has been rated highly by customers and also the travel industry. It has been rated among the top 10 beach hotels and family Hotels in Kenya. One of the major features of this hotel is the location of their swimming pool in a palm tree island setting.

Sports and Outdoor Facilities Available at the Hotel

If you are a sports enthusiast hoping to spend many hours playing sport, then there are 2 squash courts available at the hotel site. There are also facilities for playing games like billiards, bowling and darts. If you have a penchant for outdoor activities, then the hotel staff will be able to assist you by providing the required gear needed for performing snorkeling, wind surfing and fishing. After engaging in water-based activities, you can relax in the massage center located within the Bamburi Beach Hotel, or lounge at the outdoor swimming pool.

Amenities Provided by the Hotel

There are in total 150 rooms in the hotel, and all the rooms are equipped with excellent features like a private balcony, air conditioning, mini bar, DVD Player, cable television and a phone. You can make use of the complimentary Wi-Fi high-speed internet access provided in all the rooms. The hotel has two separate restaurants. One restaurant serves buffet food, while the other serves a la carte food. There is also the Karibu Grill that serves charcoal grilled fish and meat dishes. You can head to the sun terrace that is provided on the top floor to get a bird’s eye view of the Bamburi Beach Hotel and its wonderful surroundings.

Other Services Provided

There are a number of guest-friendly services provided in the hotel, including laundry and dry cleaning services, beauty, make up and barber services, ironing services and entertainment. As part of the entertainment services, the hotel employs skilled musicians to provide band music to their guests. The live band will playing along the poolside or at the restaurant on a daily basis. The hotel can also make arrangements for a packaged lunch for when you go on sight-seeing trips in the region. You can even buy some souvenirs at the gift shop located within the hotel facility.

Published on 16 April 2013

Kole Kole Mombasa HotelThe Kole Kole Hotel at the lovely Kole Kole Beach Resort Diani Mombasa is one of the most luxurious accommodations on the African continent. The breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean are alone worth the cost of the hotel stay. Winner of the Kenyan Environmental Award in 2001 and 2006, this five-star eco-friendly resort is surrounded by a plush green forest filled with colorful flowering vegetation.

Alluring African Aesthetics & Ambiance

The resort is comprised of three gorgeous, arabesque-style facilities that include Kole Kole, The Baobab, and the Maridadi. Located on a coral cliff about 48 km south of Mombasa, each of the three 4-star beach hotels is ideal for the perfect getaway. Hand-carved furnishing, patios, and plenty of tropical garden landscaping add to the African ambiance of this upscale resort.

Extraordinary Relaxation & Entertainment

As a guest, you have access to any of the many modern amenities resort-wide. This includes five refreshingly cool swimming pools, four grand-dining restaurants, day spa, and the lovely palm tree-lined white sand beaches. You will thrill to evening performances by Kenya musicians, dancers, and acrobats in the state-of-the-art amphitheater.

Unparalleled Comfort & Service

The staff delights in delivering professional service and goes out of their way to make each guest feel like they are special. Rooms are always spotless. They are spacious, incredibly comfortable, and wonderfully intimate. Each room has an elegant king-size bed and private Jacuzzi. For even more space and luxury, deluxe rooms (truly super-sized) and proprietary suites are available.

Awesome Ocean & Forest Activities

An on-site water sports center provides rental kayaks, glass-bottom boats for snorkeling and scuba diving, and equipment for big game fishing off the Kenyan coast. Try your luck at catching substantial Striped Marlin (the record catch is 264 lbs.), monster-sized Black Marlin (the record is 800 lbs.), or tremendous Tiger Shark (the record is 984 lbs.). Sailfish, Swordfish, and Yellowfin tuna are also common catches.

If you fancy a walk in the woods over reeling in 800 lbs. sea creatures, the surrounding 10,000 square meter tropical forest from which the resort was carved out will be to your liking. View indigenous birds, wildlife, and the ever-present always-entertaining monkey troupes.

Delectable Culture & Cuisine

The restaurants serve a mix of Kenyan and European cuisine. Enjoy traditional chicken, sweet potatoes, Kikuyu beans, and cassava leaves (similar to kale or collards). For an unforgettable feast and ocean resort vacation, book your reservation at the Kole Kole.