One of the African continent's finest resorts, and the only property on Kenya's coast with the distinction of being a member of Club Best Hotels Of The World, Mombasa Serena Beach Hotel offers consummate standards of accommodations, service, cuisine and amenities. With the shimmering sands and waters of the Indian Ocean stretching before it, set amidst verdant, bougainvillea-filled gardens, and shaded by gently swaying palm trees, this place represents the ultimate escape.

The resort subtly integrates indigenous design and materials with the highest standards of modern hospitality. In spirit and style it is inspired by the legendary 13th-century Swahili town of Lamu - flat-roofed Arabesque houses with distinctive hand-carved doors ensconce guest rooms that overlook a shady courtyard. Each is enhanced with native art and furniture.

Extensive recreational and water sports opportunities, with professional instruction available, are complimentary for guests.

GETTING THERE

The hotel is 18 kilometers north of the city of Mombasa and 30 kilometers from the airport. The hotel shuttle bus provides guests with transport between the hotel, town centre and the airport.

GUEST ROOM INFORMATION

• Total guest rooms:166
• Village twin rooms:102
• Garden twin rooms:18
• Garden double rooms:30
• Triple rooms:8
• Junior suites:6
• Luxury suites:2
• Check in time:11 AM, Check out time:10 AM

GUEST ROOM AMENITIES

• Satellite Televisions with 9 channels and 1 information channel
• Fully air conditioned with individual thermostatic control
• Shaver outlets with 110V and 240V options
• Hair dryer
• Fully stocked mini bar
• Bathrobes
• Telephone extension in bathroom
• Direct dial telephone
• Electronic safes in Village wing rooms and combination in the Garden wing rooms

SPECIAL FEATURES / RECREATION AND ENTERTAINMENT

Swahili evenings - held in our Fountain Restaurant or by Sokoni Plaza. These special evenings capture the spirit of an Arab-style street fair. Swahili women cook their special native fares and the men demonstrate their unique wood carving skills.

Sunrise Surprise - just say the word and tomorrow morning you will find your own exclusive table set up in a private setting of your choice - with a sumptuous breakfast, regally served.

Palm weddings - marriages can take place in paradise and the setting is a cathedral of exotically beautiful nature. Expert attention to every detail, from the cake and champagne to the flowers, photography and music.

Lamu Market Day - held every Friday afternoon, where the women cook their special snack delicacies, pound and grind corn while the men demonstrate their unique wood/soap stone carving skills under the tropical skies.

Sailing trips - on native Dhows can be arranged at the hotel's water sports centre.

Nightly entertainment to match your mood - dance bands by a floodlit pool, colourful floorshows or a lively open air disco lit, among other things, by the moonlight.

• Television and video room
• Large outdoor swimming pool with "swim-up" bar and wading pool
• Complimentary windsurfing and sailing. Private lessons available.
• Scuba diving. Private lessons and open water diving.
• Deep sea fishing.
• Four flood-lit tennis courts
• Two air-conditioned squash courts
• Table tennis and pool tables
• Volleyball
• Daily aerobics class
  
• Excursions: Half Day
• Tour of Mombasa town
• Tour of Fort Jesus

Excursions: Whole Day Tour of Malindi, Tsavo or Shimba Hills

Fly from Mombasa to safaris at Mara Serena directly, Amboseli Serena or Samburu Serena Safari Lodges in Kenya via Nairobi ,a road safari to Kilanguni Serena Safari Lodge in Tsavo West National Park or the new Serena properties in Tanzania and Zanzibar.

GUEST SERVICES

• Telex, fax and cable
• Secretarial service, Email, Photocopying, Facsimile available in our Business Centre
• 24 hour taxi service
• Babysitting available with prior arrangement
• Courtesy shuttle bus between the hotel, town centre and the airport
• Currency exchange open 24 hours a day
• American Express, Mastercard, Visa and Barclays credit cards accepted by cashier
• Doctor on call 24 hours. Resident nurse at hotel clinic
• Daily laundry/pressing service
• 24 room service
• Fruit and flower arrangements can be ordered
• Four boutiques and gift shops

BUSINESS MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES

The Serena Beach Hotel can cater conferences and seminars for up to 25 participants, and will support conference administration with a wide range of equipment and experienced management services.

A variety of menus are available, and these can be individually tailored. There is ample and secure parking on the hotel grounds.

RESTAURANTS AND BARS

Sokoni Plaza - coffee house with Lamu theme, open daily from 11:00 am - 7:00 pm. One level plus terrace. Seating capacity 85.

Fountain Restaurant - breakfast and lunch served buffet style. dinner table d'hote. Open for breakfast from 7:00 am - 10:00 am; for lunch from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm and for dinner from 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm. Seating capacity 348.

The Jahazi Grill - casual speciality seafood restaurant overlooking the beach and the Indian Ocean. Open daily for lunch from 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm and for dinner from 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm. Seating capacity 104.

The Nyota Terrace Bar - an intimate bar with a large terrace overlooking the grounds of the hotel. Open from 5:00 pm - midnight.

Mashua Bar - air conditioned. Colourful cocktails with pianist 3 times weekly. Open from 6:00 pm - midnight. Seating capacity 36.

Pool Bar - "Swim-in" seats and four tables and four bar stools for casual poolside lunches, snacks and drinks. Open from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm.