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Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa

4.0 star property

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5 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas
View from property
Aerial view
Lobby
Beach/ocean view

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • All inclusive
  • Gym
$208
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10

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Malindi Road, Bamburi Highway, Mombasa, 80100
  • Place, Bamburi Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Mombasa Go-Kart
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Haller Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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

Studio Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Property amenity

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

Pool 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

Pool Facing Twin Room

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

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Garden view

Garden Facing Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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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About this property

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa

4-star Mombasa hotel close to Bamburi Beach
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 feature 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 showers, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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

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.

Some rates at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite 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 features a full-service spa, 5 outdoor swimming pools, a waterslide, and a hot tub. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants. The property also offers a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms. This Art Deco hotel also offers a children's pool, a fitness center, and spa services. For a surcharge, the property provides an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa is a smoke-free property.

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa has 3 restaurants serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Lido Seafood Grill - This seafood restaurant specializes in seafood and serves lunch and dinner. Open select 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 onsite 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 transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip 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 center
  • 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 elevator
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 4 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

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
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Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa Hotel Mombasa

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 185 out of 313 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 313 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 313 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 313 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 313 reviews

9.0/10

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

Shaheera

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay at Sarova Whitesands Hotel! The service truly feels 5-star – every staff member was warm and welcoming. Breakfast was amazing with lots of choice, and I really enjoyed that they serve tea and snacks at 4pm, which was a lovely touch. The rooms were very comfortable, stocked with towels, bottled water, tea, coffee, and all the basics. The beds and pillows were super comfy, and the views from the hotel are absolutely beautiful. There are 5 excellent pools to enjoy, each with a different vibe, and the security around the hotel is very reassuring. The beach itself has lovely soft white sand, but there was quite a lot of seaweed in the water which made swimming a little less enjoyable. I didn’t even realise there was a games room until the end of my stay – a great bonus for families or longer visits. I only stayed 2 nights this time, but next time I’d definitely stay longer so I can explore everything properly. Highly recommend this hotel for a relaxing and enjoyable getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shuaib

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A definite repeat. Great breakfast and dinner. Wonderful setting. Great service. Coffee needs improvement though. Tried regular black and espresso neither of which were any good.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So upon our arrival we were greates with delicious drinks and had a nice check. We are upgraded so the room was immaculate. The staff was very nice and attentive and the food that everyone mention was spot on. Now the reason i am giving this place 1 star is on our second night we notice one of the officers in fatigue outfits holding the large gun being very creepy and disturbing the women on the property. My wife went to the washroom where she was whistled at by one of them. This was Friday aug. 15th a lottle after 9pm. When my wife informed me i calmly approached them to assess the situation and was responded with shut up American the hotel cannot save you if we decide to arrest you. At that point with them holding Ak-47's in another country i really could not do much. One of them was extremely aggressive which i also noticed he had predatory eyes if this makes sense. As a lawyer i have to read people very well and i can see the sexual predatory look. For that reason my wife did not feel safe i spoke with a couple guest who also said there wives did not feel safe with those two men. This is a very serious accusation that should be delt with in house I strongly do recommend any guest staying there until that man is relieved from his job. I will also follow up with corporate until this sexual predator is fired.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Dinesh

Liked: Cleanliness
I booked and payed for a twin room but was allocated a double room with dated facilities and had to complain to be allocated another double room .Waited for a long time in reception to be allocated a room that was a twin room .
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Zahirali

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamal Eddine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Sea view was great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is incredible….I can’t wait to come back
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Junaid, Vallejo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's an amazing resort with friendly staff, great food and nice amenities. It's easy to get a cab and go nearby shopping centres and restaurants in Nyali. In general it's 1 of the top 3 beach hotels/resorts ti stay at on the north coast of Mombasa.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Femida

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this property because are preferred property was undergoing renovations. The rooms are a bit small and the food is very expensive so we ended up going all inclusive. Overall, the stay was worth it. We loved all the different pool areas and the staff are very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdirisak

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Luc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khushal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lamont

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

willie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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 traveler
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

Traveled 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 traveler
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 traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025