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The Serena Beach Hotel & Spa:
"The sea at Mombasa is as blue as a cornflower, and, outside the inlet to the harbour, the long breakers of the Indian Ocean draw a thin crooked white line, and give out a low thunder even in the calmest weather. " (Karen Blixen, Out of Africa)
Styled to resemble a 13th century Swahili town complete with winding lanes, carved balconies, fountained courts and bustling market squares, the Serena Beach Hotel provides an oasis of tranquillity whilst delivering a unique mix of high-action water sports, sybaritic sun worship, world-class cuisine and vibrant nightlife.
Set back from the powder-white sands and shimmering waters of the Mombasa National Marine Park, the hotel décor blends the time-honoured intricacy of Swahili carving with the jewelled glow of Arabian lanterns, the white-gleaming splendour of a Sultan’s palace and the lotus-cool of a Persian water garden. The extensive coconut-palm cooled grounds offer an exotic mix of tropical trees and bright blossoms and centre on an idyllic sky-blue swimming pool with a thatched ‘swim-up’ bar and crystal waters that cascade into the tiled coolness of the market square below. |
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Rooms:
The hotel offers 164 air-conditioned rooms and suites. All rooms have both bath and shower and free mineral water is provided.
The Village Rooms
Each one of the rooms contained within the winding lanes and shady courts of the traditional Swahili Village is uniquely styled to resemble a historical building from the ancient island town of Lamu.
Design features include carved balconies,coral pillars, fretwork screens,Zanzibari-carved doors, gleaming arches, stone-carved niches and lavish Lamu-styled furniture.
The Garden Rooms
Our selection of spacious garden rooms looks out over a lush green garden towards the sparkling reaches of the Indian Ocean.
Design features include carved balconies, winding stairways, broad verandas, sumptuous brass-inlaid furniture and a colour scheme that fuses aquamarine seas, azure skies and emerald palms.
Services include:
State-of-the-art air conditioners in every room;
Satellite TV (9 channels) in every room; |
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Mosquito nets on request;
Hairdryer, mini bar, safe, modem hook-up for computer and direct dial phone in every room;
Full housekeeping services (concierge service, porter, laundry, valet, babysitting on request, childrens’ menus and dining facilities);
Express check-in/out. 24-hour Forex facilities;
Full medical back-up and emergency evacuation facilities;
Complementary water sports, gym, tennis, squash and varied activities;
Extensively stocked Boutique and Africana Gift Shop, offering a selection of books on Africa;
Complementary shuttle service into Mombasa Town;
Business centre, global connectivity and secretarial services;
Newsstand;
Barber and hair salon. |
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Guest Services & Amenities
The Serena offers so much more:
At the end of an action-packed day, guests can also enjoy a dip in the cool, blue waters of the floodlit swimming pool;
Swimming pool and nature walks in the Butterfly Garden;
Luxurious beauty treatments and toning massages;
Secure airport and well-maintained road network;
A wide range of board games.
Dinning:
Dine in comfort at one of our distinguished restaurants offering you a variety of mouth watering dishes. Our cuisine is carefully selected and blended with the local culture to give you a very memorable food experience. Please click on any of the restaurants below to see what they have to offer. |
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Please select a restaurant:
• Fountain restaurant
• Jahazi grill restaurant
• Sokoni restaurant
• Piano bar
• Nyota bar
Drawn up on the shoreline, just yards away from the breaking waves, and built to resemble a traditional Swahili dhow - complete with sanded decks, painted prow, roped capstans, lashed sails and kanga-decked tables, the Jahazi Grill specialises in stunning extravaganzas of fresh-caught seafood. Choices include: crab, squid, lobster, prawns and a wide variety of sea fish. Vegetarian and non-fish options are also available. |
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Restaurant information:
* Swahili themed Restaurant.
* Champagne Breakfast is opened from 0700 hrs to 1000 hrs. Serves both Champagne and non Alcoholic sparkling wine at no extra cost to guests inhouse during breakfast but upon request.
* Buffet lunch from 1230 hrs to 1430 hrs.
* Buffet dinner only on Tuesdays and Fridays, the rest of the other days, set menus. Dinner served from 1930 hrs to 2130hrs.
* Dressing code: strictly smart casual for the gents, no shorts or sleevless shirts allowed in the restaurant during dinner. For the ladies,it is decent wear.
* Smoking and Non-smoking area in the restaurant. |
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The activities on offer at Serena Beach Hotel & Spa include:
Swahili banquets under the stars
Tropical cocktails by the pool, beneath the palms or on the terraces of the Piano Bar
Visits to the nearby Ngomongo Cultural village, the Bamburi Nature Trail, or the Crocodile Farm
Day excursions to the Shimba Hills National Park, Mombasa Old Town and Fort Jesus, the Arabuko Sokoke forest, the Kipepeo Butterfly Farm or the haunted ruins of ancient Gedi town
Glass-bottom boat trips to the nearby coral reef of the Mombasa National Marine Park
World-renowned dive venues supported by training and supervision to all levels of International Dive Certification
A kaleidoscope of nightly entertainment to include: live bands, discos, traditional dancing, acrobatic and gymnastic displays, magicians and fashion shows |
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Informative talks by our resident naturalist on butterflies, coral, turtles, dolphins and much more…
Afternoon cultural displays of dance, craft and music
There’s also just lazing by the pool, taking in some sun and looking out over the aquamarine reaches of the Indian Ocean.
A Serena Active brochure can be obtained from reception giving full details on all the sporting activities within the group. However, at Serena Beach Hotel & Spa the main features are:
Extensive water sports to include: windsurfing, deep-sea fishing, catamaran sailing, introductory scuba diving lessons and snorkelling
Glass-bottom-boat rides to the coral gardens of the reef
Deep-sea fishing for marlin, tuna, wahoo and more
Deep-sea diving and International Dive Certification
Floodlit tennis courts and air-conditioned squash courts
Shuffle board and crazy golf
Aerobics workouts and Aqua Aerobics
A fully equipped gymnasium with instructor
Beach walks and nature trails with our resident naturalist
Jogging trails around the nearby Bamburi Nature Trail
Swimming in the pool or in the sea
Volleyball, table tennis, darts and pool
The facilities of a nearby golf course |
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