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Serena Beach Resort and Spa

4.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
3 restaurants, breakfast served
Outdoor wedding area
Family Room, Non Smoking, Garden View | Premium bedding, down comforters, free minibar items, in-room safe
Sports facility

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
$272
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9

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Shanzu Beach, Mombasa, Mombasa County, 90352
  • Bamburi Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Nguuni Nature Sanctuary
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Nyali Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Twin Room, Garden View | Premium bedding, down comforters, free minibar items, in-room safe

Deluxe Twin Room, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, down comforters, free minibar items, in-room safe

Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 384 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Garden View | Premium bedding, down comforters, free minibar items, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View | Premium bedding, down comforters, free minibar items, in-room safe

Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View

  • 384 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, free minibar items, in-room safe

Executive Studio Suite, Terrace, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, Non Smoking, Garden View | Premium bedding, down comforters, free minibar items, in-room safe

Family Room, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • 581 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Serena Beach Resort and Spa

4-star hotel in Shanzu
Catch some rays on Serena Beach Resort and Spa's private white sand beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants.
Serena Beach Resort and Spa offers 164 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 21-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

A private beach, 4 outdoor tennis courts, and a health club are featured at the hotel. An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

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

Serena Maisha has massage/treatment rooms. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a hot tub and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic.
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the white sand beach. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. At Serena Beach Resort and Spa, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa or have fun in the sun with activities like surfing/body boarding and snorkeling.

A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This beach hotel also offers an outdoor pool, outdoor tennis courts, and a health club. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Serena Beach Resort and Spa has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Serena Beach Resort and Spa has 3 restaurants serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Jahazi Seafood Grill - Onsite seafood restaurant.
Makuti Bar - Onsite bar.
Nyota Terrace - Onsite cocktail bar.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Fountain
  • Jahazi Seafood Grill
  • Makuti Bar
  • Nyota Terrace

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Rafting
  • Sailing
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center (20,000 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • In-room massages
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1976
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for KES 115.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: KES 3100 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Rollaway bed fee: KES 115.0 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 7997

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Serena Beach
Serena Beach Mombasa
Serena Beach Resort
Serena Beach Resort Mombasa
Serena Resort
Hotel Serena Beach
Serena Beach Hotel And Spa
Serena Beach Hotel Shanzu
Serena Beach And Spa Mombasa
Serena Beach Resort and Spa Hotel
Serena Beach Resort and Spa Mombasa
Serena Beach Resort and Spa Hotel Mombasa

Serena Beach Resort and Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 207 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are the best. They provide exceptional service. Only issue is with the food. Prefer more variety and also only buffet like other resorts.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bedri, Addis Ababa

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ishmail

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Susan, Crawley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
(1) We were disappointed with the airport pick-up service we booked several weeks in advance, which never materialised, especially as we had been travelling internationally for the preceeding 3 days. Thankfully a local taxi person helped us out - we hope he was paid what we were charged. (2) We recommend Serena offers an 'all inclusive' option. Half board is quite outdated, given so many Kenyan coastal hotels are now all inclusive. All inclusive means the customer pays in advance, removing the worry of what the final bill is for the customer, as well as assuring the hotel will get it's money. (3) For what customers are paying, the hotel really needs to be on top of maintenance eg eroded shower hinges; cracked tiles; mould on the verandah, etc. After all that, we had a lovely time!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gilles

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pros: Great hotel in an excellent location. The rooms were clean, spacious, and very comfortable. Cons: There was ongoing construction during our stay, and the hotel did not maintain the beach, which made the overall experience feel overpriced for what was offered.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The live music was very loud and frequently went on until 11pm. I have to be up early to do medical camp so didn’t appreciate the late finish and the volume of the live music. I shall book a quieter room well away from the live music next time I visit
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
First visited nearly 30 years ago and have stayed several times since. It's a lovely hotel for a short stay and it has an amazing staff. The facilities are excellent, great for young families and can be lively in the evenings (ask for a room away from the music in need). The restaurants are all open attracting monkies, crows and sparrows so some surfaces are likely not very clean but generally not a nuisance. The hotel's reputation is well-deserved.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salima

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property and service!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sona

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely place to stay along the Kenya coast. The property is an excellent condition and the staff could not have been more accommodating. They offer guest free activities, such as a catamaran and kayaks. Great pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Miriam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Serena Beach Hotel is well located, had beautiful timeless architecture and wonderful ambience. The staff made our stay special, very attentive, pleasant and wet had lots of laughter with them. The Chef is outstanding, all the meals and snacks were well prepared, with a diverse presentation of food and drink. The sea front needs some cleaning attention otherwise we enjoyed cooling off in the ocean, very safe and comfortable to swim, even for the little ones. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

MAJORY

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

SERENE VIBES! We enjoyed our stay from day one!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

HEMINGWAY'S SAFARIS

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ayana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful surroundings and attentive staff
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ole

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice place, Good pool and a beautiful beach. Lots af monkeys in the garden. Wonderfull staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great staff, but rooms and fixtures are ageing

The staff throughout the hotel are friendly. No less than in the past or what you’d expect. The restaurants remain very good. The gym is very good too, for a hotel. But the room was old and disappointing. The shower flooded every time because the flat surface between the partition and tub allowed water to collect and then drip to the floor instead of the tub. The doorknob on the bathroom door was partially detached. The TV was old and angled upwards. The leather on the office chair was frayed and tatty. The bathroom/bedroom frosted window was loosely installed, which meant that it would rattle if other people on the corridor closed their doors.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ndegwa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay and service as always. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

tasheer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel has beautiful gardens. It’s a very relaxing place to be in. The rooms, although charming, are tired, and in need of a makeover. Food offerings are adequate, but unimaginative. Wonderful team of staff, responsive and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jacqueline

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel for a rest after safari with lovely moorish style architecture. Staff were very attentive, great food, lovely uncrowded pool and beach area. Plenty of things to do inside the grounds including kayaking, paddle board, catamarran sailing, squash, tennis, table tennis, pool and darts. It is also adjacent to a marine conservation area where you can snorkel on the reef with tropical fish. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alun, Milton Keynes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at Serena Beach Hotel. The grounds are beautiful and well maintained, there is easy access to the beach, the rooms are big with comfortable beds & big bathrooms, and the staff go above and beyond to meet your expectations. For those on a family vacation there here is a kids club with kids activities (thank you Zawadi & Esther) and evening performances (music, acrobats, etc.). It never felt crowded, it was very serene and relaxing. We would definitely stay there again. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024