A well-appointed hotel with luxurious touches

Mombasa is situated on the east coast of Kenya and can be accessed from Nairobi via plane, train or car. The Whitesands Beach Resort and Spa is on the north coast of Mombasa, on Bamburi Beach, just 14km from Mombasa town. This award winning Sarova hotel has been voted one of the best resorts in Kenya.

Accommodation consists of a total of 338 rooms divided into pool view and sea view and have been designed to accommodate families, individuals and couples. All the rooms come with modern facilities including en-suite bathrooms, TV, hair dryer, air-conditioning and wi-fi. For dining you can choose from a buffet restaurant, a grill and a café, with a variety of international cuisines and regularly changing menus. There are two bars, one of which overlooks the beach and provides live music three times a week, as well as regular karaoke nights.

For recreation at the Whitesands Beach Resort and Spa there are several water activities that can be arranged via the hotel including glass-bottomed boat trips, snorkelling in the reef and jet skiing. I would also highly recommend a massage at the Tulia Spa in one of their bandhas overlooking the beach where all you can hear is the gentle sea breeze rustling through the palm tree branches. This is a very family-friendly hotel with children’s play areas and clubs where you can leave the little ones knowing they will have a fun-filled day while you take a well-earned break! During my stay I experienced excellent service, a lively, fun atmosphere as well as places where you can have quieter time and relaxation. I would recommend the Whitesands Resort to anyone looking for a fun, coastal break following their Kenyan safari.