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Stylish hotel on the shore with 5 outdoor swimming pools

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Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Business centre
Laundry facilities

Located in Mombasa, Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa is by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Bamburi Beach and Haller Park. This upscale hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Rabai Museum and 2 mi (3.2 km) from City Mall.

Make yourself at home in one of the 335 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and slippers.

Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 5 outdoor swimming pools, a waterslide, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).

All-inclusive rates are available at this hotel. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Enjoy international cuisine at Pavilions, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink at the beach bar, the poolside bar, or one of 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa

Malindi Road, Bamburi Highway, Mombasa, 80100

Hotel Amenities

All-Inclusive Details

All-inclusive room rates at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Hotel Amenities

  • Fitness facilities
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Total number of rooms - 335
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Number of buildings/towers - 3
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Free breakfast
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Porter
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1970
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 3
  • Waterslide
  • Number of outdoor pools - 5
  • Number of spa tubs - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Number of beach bars - 1
  • Daily
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Terrace
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's club (free)
  • Supervised childcare/activities (free)
  • Couples/private dining
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Trampoline
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Children's games
  • Pool toys
  • No accessible shuttle

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 5
  • Children's pool
  • Waterslide
  • Supervised childcare/activities (free)
  • Free WiFi
  • Children's club (free)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Playground on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa offers 335 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Minibar
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Balcony
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Wireless internet access
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Slippers
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Pillow menu
  • TV size 43
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Smart TV
  • Number of beds 1
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Electrical adaptors/chargers
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Wardrobe
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Desk chair
  • Smooth flooring in room

Where to Eat

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa has 3 restaurants serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Lido Seafood Grill - This seafood restaurant specializes in seafood and serves lunch and dinner. Open select days.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Fitness classes on site
  • Playground on site
  • Rafting on site
  • Scuba diving on site
  • Surfing/boogie boarding on site
  • Waterskiing on site
  • Windsurfing on site
  • Beach volleyball on site

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Number of treatment rooms 3
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Massages
  • Minimum age to access spa is 4

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Service animals not allowed

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Fees

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 30 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 15 (from 4 to 12 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Sarova Whitesands
  • Sarova Whitesands Beach
  • Sarova Whitesands Beach Mombasa
  • Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort
  • Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort Mombasa
  • Sarova Whitesands Resort
  • Whitesands Sarova
  • Sarova Whitesands Beach Hotel Bamburi
  • Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa Kenya/Bamburi
  • Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort And Spa
  • Whitesands Hotel Mombasa
  • Sarova Whitesands & Mombasa
  • Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa Hotel
  • Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa Mombasa
  • Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa Hotel Mombasa

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

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