Sarova Whitesands is the Mombasa Hotel with the Longest Beach!

Sarova Whitesands isn't just one of the popular Mombasa hotels, it is fun and pulsating with energy. Why?

Well, a couple of things really...

• Its 300 meter (10 Ft.) beach is easily the longest stretch of beach of any Mombasa hotel.

• 22 acres of well-tended tropical gardens are both calming and aesthetically appealing.

• Whitesands Resort Mombasa is strategically located for ocean sport enthusiasts as it is convenient to launch diving and deep-sea fishing expeditions from its beachfront location.

• It offers an incredible array of sporting and recreational activities.

The above factors combine to make Whitesands Mombasa one of the leading destinations for beach weddings, honeymoons and family holidays in Kenya.

Accommodations

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort's accommodations comprise 338 rooms that offer 5 accommodation categories which range from presidential suites, executive suites, palm rooms, seafront rooms to standard rooms.

However, regardless of the accommodation category, each of the rooms comes with a private bath, shower and WC and a private balcony that overlooks the pool or Indian Ocean. Air conditioning, tea/coffee facilities, hair dryers, mosquito nets and Satellite TV are also standard features in all the rooms.

Whitesands Mombasa is home to 2 Presidential suites that are each located in a quiet spot on the hotel's expansive grounds...

2 tastefully appointed large bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and Jacuzzis, a large lounge, a fully stocked bar, a kitchenette, a butler at your beck and call and reserved car parking guarantee a luxurious beach holiday.

The 2 Executive suites are next up in the accommodations hierarchy and these boast some pretty, spacious lounges and bedrooms.

The 66 Palm rooms are so-called because they overlook the Palm swimming pool together with some breathtakingly colorful bougainvillea and frangipani shrubs.

The Seafront rooms provide uninterrupted views of the hotel's well-kept gardens and also of the incredibly vast Indian Ocean.

Although they are misleadingly referred to as Standard rooms, these provide some pretty comfortable accommodation for anyone who is watching their budget.

Whitesands have also thoughtfully custom-built 3 rooms to cater for guests with mobility challenges.

Whitesands Mombasa Services and Amenities

As one of the leading Mombasa hotels, Whitesands Resort Mombasa's raft of services and amenities are primarily designed for the traveler who wants to extensively savor the best that the world-famous Kenya beaches have to offer.

• It is often said that the quality of a hotel's food is a reflection of its hospitality. Well, this fact is not lost on the guys at Whitesands who have provided a range of dining options.

The Pavillions Restaurant serves buffet-style continental breakfasts, lunches and dinners for its guests. Although it is a great place to sample traditional Kenya food, it also serves up some delectable continental and Asian cuisines. And, if you want an insight into the fascinating Kenya culture, be sure to catch one of the variety shows staged at the Pavillions every evening.

If you happen to crave formal dining while in Mombasa, be sure to check out the Lido Seafood Grill. Its specialties? Grilled prawns, lobsters and crab. Enough said!

The Mnazi Cafe offers wood-fired pizza, ice creams, milkshakes, coffees and other light meals.

• Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort offers 3 exciting bars. The Cocos Beach Bar is located right on the beach and is highly recommended for sundowners.

The Lido Pool Bar offers cocktails, mocktails and other refreshments to swimmers and those lazing by the poolside. The Tulia Health Bar which is adjacent the Tulia Spa offers healthy meals such as fresh salads, fresh juices ad smoothies.

• Whitesands Resort Mombasa offers an array of recreational activities. 5 swimming pools, water polo and water volleyball, beach volleyball, lawn tennis, table tennis and pool are just some of the fun activities offered by this Mombasa hotel.

• Whitesands Mombasa offers a range a facilities to ensure that you keep in shape during your stay there. The staffed gym is equipped with modern treadmills, cross-trainers, cycles, weights and rowing machines. Aerobics classes are also offered by qualified trainers.

• Those looking for holistic health can visit the Tulia Spa which offers everything from steam, sauna and Jacuzzi to massages, reflexology and Ayurvedic, oriental and Western treatments.

Sarova Whitesands Resident Guest Reviews

What Guests Liked

• Idyllic setting right by the enormous Indian Ocean.

• Long, long, lovely beach.

• Because of the vibrant kiddy club that keeps the little ones busy and gives the parents time to catch their breath, Sarova Whitesands is a great choice for families with little children.

• The hotel is a great base for launching excursions to the top Mombasa tourist destinations which are located nearby such as Fort Jesus Mombasa.

• Whitesands appears to be especially good at organizing fun, "glitchless" weddings with all the reviewers stating that they enjoyed the lovely food, flowers and beautiful wedding cakes.

• Friendly and helpful staff.

• Clean and comfortable rooms.

• Great entertainment - particularly from the creative animation teams.

• Nice touches like a cool face towel upon arrival and complimentary welcome drinks, fruit baskets and chocolate mints that are placed on pillows in the evening. The latter ensure that you go to bed with a smile.

What Guests Disliked

• The rooms could do with a refurbishment as many of the ACs and plumbing don't function well.

• The rather slow room and poolside service can be exasperating.

• Some guests experienced bill (check) mix-ups so be sure to scrutinize your bill before you sign or settle it.

• Internet access expensive, tedious and intermittently slow.

Summary

Whitesands Mombasa is one of the big Mombasa resorts so it is not for those who prefer boutique hotels. That said, it is one of the highly rated hotels in Mombasa. This is primarily because of its endless beach, friendly staff and its excellent kids club and close proximity to the leading Mombasa tourist destinations.

If you want to experience Kenya's famous beaches from the comfort of a hotel that offers the above benefits, Sarova Whitesands may well be the right Mombasa hotel for you.

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