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Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa is located in Mombasa on one of the longest beachfront protected by the Mombasa Marine Park. It features 4 outdoor swimming pools, 3 restaurants and a beachside nightclub. Each air-conditioned room at Sarova Whitesands offers ocean, pool or garden views. It comes equipped with a satellite TV a mini-bar and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. The bed is draped in mosquito nets. Minazi Café serves a snack and kids menu while Lido Lounge is a fine dining restaurant serving seafood and steak. Cocos Beach Bar has an open-air disco. Guests can enjoy a beauty treatment in the spa or have a good work out in the gym. A host of water sports are also available. Free Wi-Fi is available.Excursions to Forte Jesus, Mama Ngina Waterfront, Old Town, Elephant Tusks and Haller Park Bamburi can be arranged.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Buffet

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Comfort
Value for money
Location
Free Wifi

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jennifer
    United States United States
    The breakfast was very good and most mornings our room was cleaned by the time we returned from breakfast!
  • Rihann
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Was on business trip, had to check out late and was supported well by the reception. Staff were very kind and supportive. Overall a comfortable stay. Wish to get back again but with family so that I can enjoy the facilities.
  • Soliman
    Egypt Egypt
    I am traveellimg offenly to Mombasa since 20 years for more than 5 to 6 time a year I stayed most of the hotels , this is the best among the ones in the North Cost of Mombasa , service accmodation & food are the best
  • Abdullahi
    Somalia Somalia
    We had an amazing two-night stay as a couple, and everything was just perfect! From the warm welcome at check-in to the beautiful room, every detail exceeded our expectations. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, and the amenities were...
  • Gachambi
    United States United States
    Excellent customer service! Special shoutout to Solomon at the a la carte restaurant and Esther at the reception. Good people and we thoroughly enjoyed interacting with them:)
  • Ogaro
    Kenya Kenya
    I loved the service, the sarova crew is just awesome and superfriendly. A safe place to stay. I loved the ozone kids club you can just leave your kid for a day and they will have so much fun so much entertainment it's superb
  • Osoro
    United States United States
    Great location! Beautiful property. Beach was amazing
  • Miriam
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The property was amazing, buffet and Italian restaurant Minazi were excellent and the customer service was great. I felt very secure and safe even though it was a large property. The views and overall upkeep of the hotel was 10/10. Definitely...
  • Renuka
    United States United States
    Food was excellent and the pools were so much fun. The property is beautiful and the sea breeze was so relaxing.
  • Christine
    United States United States
    The workers were very friendly and interacted with us very freely. Very hospitable.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
3 Restaurants On Site

  • The Pavillions Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • Indian • Irish • Middle Eastern • Seafood • Local • Asian • International • Latin American • European
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Minazi Cafe
    • Cuisine
      African • American • British • Italian • Mediterranean • Pizza • Local • Asian • International • Latin American
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Lido Lounge
    • Cuisine
      Seafood
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic

Amenities of Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

  • 5 swimming pools
  • Beachfront
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • 3 restaurants
  • Spa
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle

Activities

  • Aerobics
  • Live music/Performance
    Off-site
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Kids' club
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Darts
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Playground
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Baby safety gates
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

5 swimming pools

Pool 1 – outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool 2 – outdoor (kids)Free!

  • Open all year
  • Suitable for kids
  • Shallow end
  • Waterslide
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool 3 – outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool 4 – outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool 5 – outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Spa

  • Kids' pool
  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Light therapy
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Waterslide
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Swahili

House rules
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 5 years
Crib upon request
Free
6 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
$50 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
$70 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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