Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa

Property class: 4
VIP Access

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A resort with a swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.
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A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a central fountain.
A resort with multiple buildings, a central swimming pool, and a view of the ocean.
A table set with croissants, muffins, and champagne glasses on a beach with a sunset view.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Malindi Road, Bamburi Highway, Mombasa, 80100
  • Place, Bamburi Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Mombasa Go-Kart
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Nyali Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Studio Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Garden Facing Room

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Pool Facing Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Pool Facing Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Garden Facing Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Sea Facing Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Presidential Suite

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Large Single Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa

Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa'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, Mombasa offers 335 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features minibars (stocked with some free items) and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. A pillow menu is available. Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, bathrobes, 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 a hairdryer. Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and change of towels 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, a 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, Mombasa. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from 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
  • 8 minutes by foot from Bamburi Beach and a 2-minute drive from Haller Park
  • Airport and local-area shuttle service available for a fee
Some rates at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa 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, Mombasa offers its guests a full-service spa, 5 outdoor swimming pools, a waterslide, and a 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, Mombasa. 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, Mombasa 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, Mombasa 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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1970
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • 5 private bathrooms
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • 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 allowed

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, Mombasa 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.

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.

Property is also known as

Sarova Whitesands
Sarova Whitesands Beach
Sarova Whitesands Beach Mombasa
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort
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Sarova Whitesands Resort
Whitesands Sarova
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Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 235 out of 382 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 382 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 382 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 382 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 382 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nazneen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and clean hotel with excellent staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, pictures don’t show the beauty of the hotel, very kind and professional staff, very good for family vacation play ground, few pools, access to the beach but not entertainment at the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maherun

Amazing
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Giancarlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
the hotel is beautiful, great staff, nice rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Zablon Afera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is great but don't rely on the hotel for an airport pickup or for the front desk to answer their phone
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Samuel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
All services were excellent except that I got checked into a garden facing room with a pungent damp smell but the staff relocated me to a fresh clean room upon complaining. So I’d say it was good overall
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

zohrab

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful location and well kept!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kinson W.C.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was great, service excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just perfect as always is.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaswinder Kaur

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are extremely friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bradley E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Courteous staff, beautiful tour, facility, and room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome service with a wide variety of dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kipruto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 20 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lamont

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

10/10 Excellent

Rita B

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was large and spotless (Adam did a great job cleaning our room)! The 5 pools were lovely and the food was very tasty. Loved walking on the beach and enjoying the Indian Ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Moez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very accommodating and eager to please
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel great service Good food
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexander A.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice resort on the sand beach, booked all inclusive package, highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DELILAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was amazing . Food at Thai Chi by the sea was one of the best in Thai food and fresh sea food . Overall it was a great experience for me & my family .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rupert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideally located hotel for meetings and visits locally - Friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vilsu

Very good
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Every single one of the staff was just outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was perfect!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very comfortable. When we first got there the air conditioning was stuck on very cold. The came and replace the thermostat and all was perfect. Very clean quiet rooms. Nice beds. A great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026