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Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa

4.0 star property
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5 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas
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Aerial view
Lobby
Beach/ocean view

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • All-inclusive
  • Gym
  • Spa

Explore the area

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Malindi Road, Bamburi Highway, Mombasa, 80100
  • Bamburi Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Nguuni Nature Sanctuary
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Nyali Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬
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Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Pool Facing Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Garden Facing Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Sea Facing Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Garden view

Garden Facing Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Pool Facing Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa

On beach with 5 outdoor pools, near Rabai Museum
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants. Change of towels is available on request
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa offers 335 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

5 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide, Access to hot tub and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Tulia Spa has 3 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic.

The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 4 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Bamburi Beach. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 5 outdoor pools.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine at Pavilions, one of the property's 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Splash around at the waterslide or swim in the 5 outdoor pools
  • Treat yourself to manicures and pedicures, body wraps or Ayurvedic treatments at Tulia Spa
  • Services include babysitting, a free children's club and dry cleaning/laundry
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, volleyball and a playground
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Bamburi Beach and a few minutes from Haller Park
  • Airport and local-area shuttle service available for a fee
Some rates at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, 5 outdoor swimming pools, a waterslide, and Access to hot tub. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. A children's pool, a fitness centre, and spa services are also featured at the business-friendly Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This Art Deco Mombasa hotel is smoke free.

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa has 3 restaurants serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Lido Seafood Grill – This seafood restaurant specialises in seafood and serves lunch and dinner. Open selected days.
24-hour room service is available.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Lido Seafood Grill
  • Pavilions

Things to do

  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Playground
  • Rafting
  • Scuba diving
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Water skiing
  • Waterslide
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Pool toys
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Trampoline
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1970
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer to the property via required shuttle and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 30 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 15 (from 4 to 12 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
To get to the property, guests need to transfer by required shuttle. Transfers need to be confirmed in advance by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation. Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Guests arriving after 5:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Sarova Whitesands
Sarova Whitesands Beach
Sarova Whitesands Beach Mombasa
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort Mombasa
Sarova Whitesands Resort
Whitesands Sarova
Sarova Whitesands Beach Hotel Bamburi
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa Kenya/Bamburi
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort And Spa
Whitesands Hotel Mombasa
Sarova Whitesands & Mombasa
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa Hotel
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa Mombasa
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa Hotel Mombasa

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 171 out of 295 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 295 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 295 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 295 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 295 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicholus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just good for mostly for family
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stefan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay the staff very friendly, accommodation good, food choice excellent and location and amenities great
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salima

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ILYOON

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great All Round Stay

Swabrina,Japhet,Gideon,Brian,Wendy,Zeina,Titus,Elizabeth and Mary were great hosts at the kids zone, we played Spoons, Uno, Table Tennis, Pool, and Table Football with them all
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Resort

Great facilities and access to beach, excellent and friendly staff. Has everything you need!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A bit of paradise

Nice hotel. Great place if you are looking for a self-contained resort. Four pools, multiple restaurants, private beach, bars, spa and more. Definitely a great place to unwind, relax and enjoy beautiful surroundings. Hotel is a bit remote; you’ll need to hire transportation to visit places.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here would come back again the food the staff the whole place ,the security and the entertainment team were all amazing.lots of picture spots swimming sitting ooh my it’s just amazing.love my stay here will be back Sarova
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gunnar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service . Excellent food . Nice property
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and variety of quality food choices. We really enjoyed our 2 hr snorkelling trip off of the beach. The beach itself is nice for walking ,but expect some salespeople to interrupt you and a fair bit of seaweed in the water. The pools were perfect though for us and our teenagers. All in all, we thoroughly enjoyed our 4 nights at Whitesands.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin, san francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bikramjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing hotel in Mombasa

My stay at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resport & Spa in Mombasa was amazing. It is a wonderful hotel at a stunning location by the Indian Ocean. And the service in the hotel is really good and with the personal touch.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashok

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing property right on the beach. Great staff and superb service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service at Whitesands was wonderful. The staff are all very pleasant and helpful. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Faika

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We are regular guest at the hotel however on this occasion we were offered rooms which were adjacent to a building site. Naturally, we were unhappy with the room and this resulted in a lot of frustration and prolonged discussions in trying to get an alternative room. Whitesands has always been my first choice however I think they are now putting more emphasis in an accommodating large conferences and off sites then making arrangements for regular tourists.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virendra, Houston

Liked: Amenities
Attentive staff. Clean throughout property. Beautiful landscape. Excellent restaurants. Stayed 5 days and did not have reason to leave the property
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guenaelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel

Amazing stay and all inclusive..loved it. Huge hotel, everyone is so friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024