Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa

Property class: 4
Beachfront hotel with spa, near Bamburi Beach

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At Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa, you can spend time at the beach enjoying volleyball, beachside drinks, and sun loungers, plus you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Bamburi Beach. 5 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, aromatherapy, and Ayurvedic treatments. Dining choices include 3 restaurants and the 2 bars/lounges are great places to grab a cold drink. Other highlights at this Art Deco hotel include a free kid's club, a poolside bar, and a fitness center. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
VIP Access

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Fitness center
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Waterslide

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Children's club (free)
  • Playground on site
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
$216 nightly
The total price is $252
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Beachside water fun
This hotel on a white sand beach combines relaxation and adventure. Water ski, windsurf, or play volleyball by day, then unwind at the beach bar.
Work and play paradise
This hotel offers business amenities by day. At night, guests enjoy spa services, 24-hour room service, and beachfront bars in the entertainment district.
Culinary extravaganza
Indulge at 3 restaurants serving international cuisine and seafood. Free buffet breakfast starts the day, while 2 bars and private dining elevate evenings.

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a sofa and a table, a desk with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Studio Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Garden Facing Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of a garden through the sliding glass door.

Garden Facing Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Pool Facing Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of a pool.

Pool Facing Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Garden Facing Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

Garden Facing Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Sea Facing Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with a view of the sea, and a painting on the wall.

Sea Facing Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Presidential Suite

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a telephone, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding glass door.

Presidential Suite

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Malindi Road, Bamburi Highway, Mombasa, 80100

What's nearby

  • Bamburi Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Mombasa Go-Kart - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Nyali Beach - 14 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Mombasa Island - 17 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Fort Jesus - 20 min drive - 14.7 km

Getting around

  • Vipingo (VPG) - 43 min drive
  • Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.) - 48 min drive
  • Ukunda (UKA) - 95 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Infinity Deck - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Splash Park Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dublin Street - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Char Choma - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kingston Beach Lounge - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa

  • At Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa, you can spend time at the beach enjoying volleyball, beachside drinks, and sun loungers, plus you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Bamburi Beach. 5 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, aromatherapy, and Ayurvedic treatments. Dining choices include 3 restaurants and the 2 bars/lounges are great places to grab a cold drink. Other highlights at this Art Deco hotel include a free kid's club, a poolside bar, and a fitness center. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

All inclusive details

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

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 335 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Guests must transfer to the property via required shuttle and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

    • Babysitting*
    • Free supervised childcare
    • Free children's club

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Beach bar
  • Poolside bar
  • Private dining
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Free children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Waterslide
  • Playground
  • Free supervised childcare/activities
  • Trampoline
  • Children's games
  • Pool toys

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Fitness classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Rafting
  • Scuba diving
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Water skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1970
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Waterslide
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smooth flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Smart television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Stocked minibar (select free items)
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

Tulia Spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.

The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 4 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

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

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 30 per person (one-way)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Airport shuttle service for children between the ages of 4 and 12 costs USD 15

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 4 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

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.

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.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

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

This property does not have elevators.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa?

Yes, there are 5 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 30 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

What is there to do at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like rafting, water skiing, and windsurfing. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes. Indulge in a treatment at the spa, soothe your senses in the hot tub, or go for a swim in one of the 5 outdoor swimming pools. Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa also has 2 bars, a waterslide, and a fitness center, as well as spa services and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa?

Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants, featuring international cuisine.

Does Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

What's the area around Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa like?

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa is a short 8-minute walk from Bamburi Beach and 19 minutes' walk from Mombasa Go-Kart.

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