The Mombasa Serena Beach Hotel represents the ultimate escape. With the shimmering sands and waters of the Indian Ocean stretching before it, amidst verdant bougainvillea-filled gardens, and shaded by gently swaying palm trees, the resort integrates indigenous design and materials with the highest standards of modern hospitality.

In spirit and style it is inspired by the legendary 13th century Swahili town of Lamu. Beside a shady courtyard, flat-roofed Arabesque houses with hand carved doors accommodate charming and luxurious guest rooms.

A wide variety of water sports and other recreational opportunities are available including scuba diving, wind surfing, deep sea fishing, mini sailing, coral reef snorkelling, beach volleyball and more. One hundred and sixty-six air-conditioned rooms and suites are available for guests. Elegant cuisine is served beneath the stars at Nyota Terrace Restaurant. The nightlife is lively with several restaurants to choose from and live music every evening.



"Located on one of the loveliest beaches in the world, Shanzu Beach, the Serena Mombasa Beach Hotel and Spa in Kenya offers an ideal African getaway. The resort lies directly on the bright white sands of the Indian Ocean and it truly highlights the beauty of the Swahili coastline.



Maisha, the Serena Mind, Body and Spirit Spa, provides a relaxing and luxurious escape for guests during their stay. The spa is a sanctuary that draws upon the nature surrounding the resort. Isolated and serene, the spa has services for both beauty and health.

Deep cleansing both inside and outside is at guests’ fingertips within the spa. The fitness studio makes staying physically fit easy and exciting. Every restaurant within the resort has healthy food choices to keep the cleansing active in every area of the client’s life. Individual service is simple with professionals on hand to advise about every aspect of staying healthy. The materials used within the spa draw on the abundant natural resources found in the surrounding region.

The ecological offerings of the Serena Mombasa Beach Hotel and Spa are also extensive. The resort offers numerous eco-programmes that are aimed at sustaining the environment and supporting its preservation.

A few examples of the eco-programmes help give a better impression of their depth and importance to the region. The resort staff provides subsidized medical care for the members of the local community and which contributes to its overall health. The unique butterfly centre within the resort helps breed butterflies and also protects them throughout their growth. The resort is serious and committed to its ecological impact and the sustainability of the natural reserves that surround it.

Another ecological highlight is the resort’s turtle protection programme. The guests are free to take part in the program and watch the turtles throughout their stay.

The rooms within the resort are spacious and private and keep a distinctive style. The design of the rooms and the architecture of the hotel reflect a quaint and quiet 13th century Swahili village. The resort is traditional and beautiful and the perfect way to remain comfortable and relaxed while enjoying the inherent natural beauty of Africa.

Mombasa is a city full of history and culture. Staying at the Serena Mombasa Beach Hotel and Spa provides effortless access to these aspects of the location.