KRN REVIEWS
Over the years the coastal region of Kenya has been the obvious choice for many Kenyans when it comes to choosing holiday destinations. Here are our best reviews on the best hotels in Mombasa.
1. Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort and Spa
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort and Spa is rated the top best hotel in Mombasa. The hotel offers its customers a range of quality services for fun and recreation.
The fact that it’s located on the pristine white sandy beaches of Mombasa makes it a unique and ideal place to enjoy your holidays.
The hotel is ranked the best hotel in Mombasa because its 340 rooms sit on the lush beachfront that offers a spectacular ocean, pool, and tropical garden views.
It has different modern facilities ideal for conferences, banquets, weddings, and events.
Travelers and tourists visiting Mombasa find Sarova Whitesands ideal for their stay in the coastal region. The hotel is 21 Kilometers from Mombasa’s Moi International Airport. It’s a 30 minutes drive from the Airport.
The hotel also offers amazing activities for guests to enjoy. These activities include:
Fish feeding
Nature Trail
They have trained guides who will take you through the beautiful scenery of nature.
Beach Walks
This is the most common activity among the visitors, here you will take photos that would later remind you about the good times you experienced at the coast.
Swimming
Sarova has five modern swimming pools with a special pool for children which contains a water slide. For younger children, there’s a baby pool.
Spa and Wellness
The hotel has one of the best spa treatments that will make you feel refreshed. It comes with Ayurvedic, Western and Oriental treatments. These treatments are borrowed from the ancient Indian form of historic healing where health is considered as a result of harmony in the body, mind, and spirit. They are usually done by professionals.
Beach Volleyball
Another reason why Sarova Whitesands is ranked number one among the best hotels in Mombasa is because of the wide range of activities they offer. Beach Volleyball is one of the best sports Sarova offers. They plan daily matches for guests to participate in.
2. Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa
Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa is among the best hotels in Mombasa Kenya. It’s located at a renowned Diani Beach. Amazingly, it sits on 34 acres. Diani is ranked the best travel destination. It has hosted a number of popular local and international celebrities.
What makes Diana Reef rank among the best hotels in Mombasa is that they have well-defined rooms for guests and exclusive spa treatments.
Guest rooms at Diani Reef are categorized into four resorts Standard and Deluxe rooms, Junior Suites, Penthouses, and two Presidential Suites.
Standard Garden & Sea Facing Room
This category offers an ocean view, rooms are well designed and well equipped with modern amenities. Key niceties in this kind of a room include;
- Air-conditioner
- A TV with local and international channels,
- Electronic safe,
- Tea/coffee making facility,
- Mineral water, and
- Hair-dryer
Deluxe Room
The difference between Deluxe and Standard room is that deluxe is designed for optimum comfort and it comes with;
- Satellite television,
- Jacuzzi in the bathroom,
- An extra lounge area,
Penthouse Suites
The colors and elegant interiors make penthouse suites different from the others. They are designed for luxury. They contain;
- Well-furnished suites feature a Jacuzzi and
- A private verandah that overlook the blue water of the Indian Ocean
- An open plan lounge and
- Separate sitting, dining and bedroom areas
Presidential Suites
The Presidential Suite has a massive area of 228.61 sq. m. The area gives guests maximum comfort and luxury. It comes with:
- Separate lounge and dining area. They have
- A dedicated bar with an open plan bedroom, designed to pamper you like royalty.
- A walk in closet,
- Jacuzzi,
- Cubicle bathroom and a private verandah
Diani has the best spa treatment that makes it the best hotel in Mombasa, the treatments are meant to make you relax and feel rejuvenated. They offer five luxury services which include;
- Steam
- Facial
- Jacuzzi Spa Bath
- Rassoul
- Maya Aromatherapy Massage
3. Serena Beach Resort & Spa
In our reviews today, Serena Beach Resort and Spa ranks among the best hotels in Mombasa. The hotel has over 10 experiences that will make you enjoy your stay in the coastal region of Kenya. They also have also the best guest rooms, restaurants, and social amenities.
We will focus on the experiences they offer and the types of rooms they have. At the end of our review, you will understand why Serena is ranked among the best hotels in Mombasa.
Garden Room
This type has over 48 Garden Room, it’s surrounded by lawns, palm trees, and guest can look down across the ground to sea level. These rooms come with the following amenities;
- Mosquito netting
- Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
- Complimentary wired and wireless Internet
- One Queen or two twin beds
- Bathrobe and slippers
- Mosquito repellant and wipes on request
- Walk-in shower with glass door
- Work desk and chair
- Private balcony or terrace
- 24-hour room service
- Garden and partial ocean views
- Air conditioning
- Safe
Village Sea View Superior Room
When people are considering which hotels to stay in, they consider those which fit their lifestyles. Village Sea View Superior Room offers uninterrupted Indian Ocean views, they are designed in Swahili-style with traditional taste.
Family Room
This type has eight rooms, they incorporate a home set up where a common entrance leads to two separate rooms. One for kids and the other one for parents. Surprisingly, guests enjoy sea views.
Others include;
Lamu Suite, Zanzibar suite, and Luxury Suite
Social activities at Serena Beach Resort
Evening Entertainment at Serena Beach Resort & Spa
One of the most exciting experiences that guests are treated to is the cool and relaxing music. The pianist plays most evenings. This offers guests with calming ambiance, which is perfect for dinner drinks.
Haller Park/Nature Trail
This is a man-made park that takes approximately two hours to go around. Here, guests get an opportunity to feed animals like crocodiles among others. Each animal kept has a specific purpose in the rehabilitation.
Tamarind Dhow
Here guests will enjoy a cruise on a traditional dhow around Tudor Creek. You will enjoy a direct view of Old Town and Fort Jesus.
Other activities include; Glass bottom boat trips, walk-on chessboard, fishing, movies, and nightlife.
4. PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort and Spa
PrideInn is situated inside the exclusive Coastal Estate is a tranquil retreat offering the utmost comfort and unrivaled service. Our legendary hospitality and attention to detail create an atmosphere of the pure paradise-a place where you can effortlessly immerse yourself in Africa’s unforgettable charm and allure.
Rooms available in PrideInn Paradise include;
- Standard Garden
- Deluxe Garden
- Ocean Front
- Deluxe Ocean
- Family Room
- Club Room
- Family Suite
- Executive Suite
PrideInn also has some amazing offers that one can choose from. For instance;
- Baby shower package,
- Paradise wedding package,
- Scholar package,
- Kids birthday package,
- Team building package, and
- Private dinner package
There is also a range of leisure activities that guests participate in when they visit PrideInn Beach Resort and Spa. These activities include;
- Aqua Park
- Swimming Pool
- Little Marinos Club
