"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.
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
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.
Special Occasions
At the Serena Beach Hotel & Spa we have the experience, the team and the equipment to cater for a wide range of private functions, receptions, parties and formal events. We are also adept in making your special occasion not merely memorable, but entirely unique.
Services include:
Individually themed menus
Beach dinners, starlit bars, Swahili feasts and poolside cocktails
A wide range of specialist cocktails
Live music, vivid cultural entertainment
Dancing - inside or under the stars
Floral decorations or culturally/colour coordinated style themes
