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Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa

4.0 star property
4-star beachfront hotel near Bamburi Beach

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • All inclusive
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Malindi Road, Bamburi Highway, Mombasa, 80100
  • Place, Bamburi Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Haller Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Nyali Beach
    ‪11 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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 the neighborhood

Mombasa

Beachside getaway.You'll find Bamburi Beach and Haller Park within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Also, City Mall is within 3 miles (5 km) and Nyali Beach is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Bamburi Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Haller Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • City Mall - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Wild Waters - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Nyali Beach - 11 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dublin Street - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Char Choma - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sky Lounge, Bamburi - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pirates Beach Resort - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pavillions Restaurant Sarova Beach Resort - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa

4-star beachfront hotel near Bamburi Beach
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 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 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 center and meeting rooms. A children's pool, a fitness center, 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.

  • 335 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • 3 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1970
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar on the beach
  • Bar by the pool
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.

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.

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Property amenities

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

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa to the airport?

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa is 11.5 mi (40-min drive) away from the Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa?

As of Oct 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa on Nov 21, 2025 start from $187.46, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa have an airport shuttle?

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 30 per person, one-way.

How close is Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa offer free breakfast?

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa have a pool?

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa features 5 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Does Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa have a restaurant?

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa is home to Pavilions, which features international cuisine.

Does Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Tulia Spa, where you can enjoy body treatments, aromatherapy, and body scrubs.

How close is Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa to downtown Mombasa?

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa is 1 mi away from Bamburi.