Kenya is a land that is blessed and its Indian Ocean beaches found on the North and South Coast are considered to be some of the best in Africa. These beaches attract thousands of visitors to its shores including local as well as international visitors. There are quite a number of resorts as well as hotels that have been set up to cater to the visitors to this regions.
Set on 22 acres of tropical gardens and on a 300 meter Mombasa’s north coast beach is the 340 roomed Sarova Whitesands beach resort. This luxurious resort has the longest beach front and is one of the top deluxe resorts in East Africa. It has five swimming pools, a spa and unrivalled dining and accommodation facilities.
We also have a nice water slide for those that love to have fun in water. Sarova Whitesands is good for those on honeymoon, conferences as well as weddings and water sports. The resort is decorates with designs that showcase the culture of the coastal people.
The other top hotel found at the Kenyan coast is the Mombasa Serena Beach hotel that is said to be Africa’s finest resort and a member of Club Best Hotels of the World. The hotel can accommodate a total of 166 guests and is located 30km from Mombasa International Airport. The hotel rooms are inspired by the 13th century Swahili art.
The beach hotel compound has beautiful palm trees and bougainvillea gardens. The Indian Ocean forms a sky blue aquatic backdrop making the place quite relaxing. Some of the recreational activities one can engage in here include aerobics, scuba diving and fishing. The management can also organize short Mombasa excursions where one can visit old Mombasa ruins like the Fort Jesus.
Conveniently placed 15 minutes from Mombasa’s Central Business District is the Nyali Beach Resort. It’s the ideal stop over beach resort for business travelers on transit or merry holiday makers. It’s equipped adequately with luxurious amenities to cater for their clientele needs.
The rooms at Nyali Beach hotel overlook the Indian Ocean and have deluxe furnishings. The resort offers a wide range of local as well as international cuisines to satisfy your appetites. Get to relax and enjoy traditional dances as you learn more about the local cultures. Other activities offered at the resort include massages, pedicures and manicures.
Diani Reef resort is located on the white beautiful beaches at the Kenya’s South coast. The resort is 34km from Mombasa Airport. This is an ideal resort for those seeking privacy because its secluded in a traditional coastal village. There are 3 restaurants here that serve its guests diverse drinks and cuisines.
The rooms at Diani Reef offer awesome views of the Indian Ocean. Activities one can engage in include boat trips, water sports, jogs, historical site visits and archery. There is also an 18 hole golf course for those that love this game.
Lastly, we have the Lion in the Sun beach resort that is owned by the Italian billionaire Flavio Briatore who was also the Formula one boss. The resort is set on a 3 acre beach plot and has a total of 16 luxurious rooms. The hotel has hosted some international recognised personalities including Bono, Naomi Campbell and racer Fernando Alonso. The food here is predominantly Italian but one can also get local cuisines. Some of the activities one can engage in here include tennis, boating or a massage.
Learn more about Kenya luxury safaris. Stop by Karl Strauss’s site where you can find out all about Castle Royal hotel as you book your trip to Mombasa.
