Mombasa Serena Beach, Kenya  

The Mombasa Serena Beach Hotel and Spa is on Kenya’s north coast, set back from the powder-white sands of Shanzu beach and the shimmering waters of the Mombasa National Marine Park. The Mombasa Serena is the only property on Kenya’s coast with the distinction of being a member of Club Best Hotels Of The World. Inspired by a Swahili town the Serena offers first rate standards of accommodation, service, cuisine and amenities and is set amid lush, bougainvillea-filled gardens, and shaded by gently swaying palm trees, making for the ultimate tropical escape on your Kenyan holiday.

Rooms & Accommodation

• 166 air-conditioned rooms and suites
• En-suite bathrooms with bath, shower
• All rooms at Mombasa Serena Beach Hotel have telephone extension and shower, hair dryer, air-conditioning, fully stocked mini bar, bathrobes, personal safes (Electronic safes in Village wing rooms and combination in the Garden wing rooms), Televisions, bathrobes and complimentary bottled water
• Mosquito net available on request
• The Village Rooms are uniquely styled to resemble a historical building from the ancient Kenyan island town of Lamu
• The Garden Rooms look out over a lush green garden towards the Indian Ocean

Hotel Activities

• Gym and fitness centre with daily aerobics class
• Maisha Mombasa Spa
• Watersports centre
• Lamu Market Day - held every Friday afternoon
• Four flood-lit tennis courts
• Two air-conditioned squash courts
• Table tennis and pool tables
• Volleyball
• Evening entertainment at Mombasa Serena Beach Hotel includes dancing, live bands and traditional Swahili evenings that capture the spirit of the Arab-style street fair, complete with music and food
• Television and video room

What to do

• Excursions to local villages
• Complimentary bus into the town of Mombasa
• Venture off to visit nearby islands in a traditional wooden dhow boat
• Fishing trips
• Take a safari and experience Kenya’s amazing wildlife viewing first hand

For Children

• All children are welcome at Serena Beach
• Eight family interconnecting rooms
• Board games

Pool and Beach

• Situated on the white sands of Shanzu beach 18km north of Mombasa
• Large outdoor swimming pool with "swim-up" bar and wading pool

Dining at the Mombasa Serena Beach

• Serena Beach offers guests the choice of restaurants:
• Fountain Restaurant – Main restaurant serving breakfast and lunch buffet style and table d’hote evening meals
• The Jahazi Grill - casual speciality seafood restaurant overlooking the beach and the Indian Ocean
• Sokoni Plaza & Pizzaria - fresh-baked pizzas and a wide range of international snacks
• The Nyota Terrace Bar - an intimate bar with a large terrace overlooking the grounds of the hotel.
• Mashua Bar - Colourful cocktails with pianist 3 times weekly
• Pool Bar - "Swim-in" seats and four tables and four bar stools for casual poolside lunches, snacks and drinks
• The Ice Cream parlour - offering everything from lavish knickerbockers glories to luscious fruit concoctions