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Serena Beach Resort and Spa

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with spa, near Bamburi Beach

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3 restaurants, breakfast served - Serena Beach Resort and Spa (Mombasa)
Located by the sea, Serena Beach Resort and Spa is a haven of relaxation. Enjoy scuba diving, surfing/body boarding, or unwind with yoga classes at the health club. Treat yourself to a massage or Ayurvedic treatments at Serena Maisha Spa and indulge in meals from 3 on-site restaurants.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Gym
  • Spa

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • 3 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • 4 outdoor tennis courts
  • Health club
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $238
$280 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16

Why we love this property

Sun-kissed shores
Crystal waters meet white sand at this beach hotel. Snorkel, sail, or surf by day. Beach volleyball matches and kayaking complete the coastal fun.
Wellness paradise
A full-service spa offers Ayurvedic treatments, facials, and hot stone massages. The property features a sauna, hot tub, and yoga classes for rejuvenation.
A feast for all tastes
Culinary explorers will find 3 restaurants, a cafe, and a bar at this hotel. Morning adventures begin with a complimentary buffet breakfast.

Room options

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Showing 15 of 15 rooms

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2

Sea View Room

  • Sleeps 2

Sea View Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2

Lamu Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Family Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Family Room, Non Smoking, Garden View | Premium bedding, down comforters, free minibar items, in-room safe

Family Room, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
  • 54 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room, Garden View | Premium bedding, down comforters, free minibar items, in-room safe

Deluxe Twin Room, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, free minibar items, in-room safe

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View | Premium bedding, down comforters, free minibar items, in-room safe

Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
  • 36 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Garden View | Premium bedding, down comforters, free minibar items, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, Garden View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, free minibar items, in-room safe

Executive Studio Suite, Terrace, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Terrace
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Twin Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Double Or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Queen Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, down comforters, free minibar items, in-room safe

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
Shanzu Beach, Mombasa, Mombasa County, 90352

What's nearby

  • Bamburi Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Mombasa Go-Kart - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Nyali Beach - 16 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Fort Jesus - 19 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Diani Beach - 56 min drive - 53.9 km

Getting around

  • Vipingo (VPG) - 38 min drive
  • Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.) - 49 min drive
  • Ukunda (UKA) - 98 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪The Moorings Floating Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Severin Sea Lodge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Screenshot Lounge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kendas Arcade Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Yul's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Serena Beach Resort and Spa

Placing you just a 5-minute drive from Bamburi Beach, Serena Beach Resort and Spa offers a private beach where you can enjoy beach umbrellas, volleyball, and sun loungers. The outdoor pool provides a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in hot stone massages, body wraps, and Ayurvedic treatments. Dining choices include 3 restaurants and the bar is a great place to grab a cold drink. Other highlights include a poolside bar, a health club, and a fitness center. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and overall property condition.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 164 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • Children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Swim-up bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Tennis
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Beach volleyball
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boat tours
  • Motor boating
  • Rafting
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Windsurfing
  • Pool table
  • Fishing
  • Ecotours nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (20000 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 5 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1976
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Piano
  • Mosquito nets
  • Health club
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • 4 outdoor tennis courts
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 21-inch LCD TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Stocked minibar (select free items)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Balcony
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Special features

Spa

Serena Maisha has massage/treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a hot tub and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic.

Dining

Jahazi Seafood Grill - Onsite seafood restaurant.
Makuti Bar - Onsite bar.
Nyota Terrace - Onsite cocktail bar.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of KES 3100 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for KES 150.0 per day

Policies

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Property Registration Number 7997

Also known as

Serena Beach
Serena Beach Mombasa
Serena Beach Resort
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Serena Resort
Hotel Serena Beach
Serena Beach Hotel And Spa
Serena Beach Hotel Shanzu
Serena Beach And Spa Mombasa
Serena Beach Resort and Spa Hotel
Serena Beach Resort and Spa Mombasa
Serena Beach Resort and Spa Hotel Mombasa

Frequently asked questions

Does Serena Beach Resort and Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Serena Beach Resort and Spa 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 Serena Beach Resort and Spa?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Serena Beach Resort and Spa?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Serena Beach Resort and Spa?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Serena Beach Resort and Spa?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is KES 3100 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Serena Beach Resort and Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Serena Beach Resort and Spa and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, rafting, and sailing and improve your game at the onsite tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes, racquetball/squash, and volleyball. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. Serena Beach Resort and Spa also has a private beach, an outdoor pool, and a sauna, as well as a steam room, an arcade, and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Serena Beach Resort and Spa?

Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants.

Does Serena Beach Resort and Spa have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

What's the area around Serena Beach Resort and Spa like?

Serena Beach Resort and Spa is in Shanzu. Popular attractions include Bamburi Beach, which is 4 minutes away by car.

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