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Serena Beach Resort and Spa

4.0 star property
Beachfront, with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
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Family Room, Non Smoking, Garden View
Outdoor wedding area
3 restaurants, breakfast served

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
The current price is AU$326
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Shanzu Beach, Mombasa, Mombasa County, 90352
  • Place, Bamburi Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Mtwapa Mall
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Nyali Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room, Non Smoking, Garden View

Family Room, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
  • 54 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room, Garden View

Deluxe Twin Room, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
  • 36 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Minibar (some free items)
LCD TV
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Executive Studio Suite, Terrace, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Mini-fridge
Minibar (some free items)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Mombasa

At Serena Beach Resort and Spa you'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Bamburi Beach and 2.5 km (1.5 mi) from Mombasa Go-Kart. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 3 restaurants, a full-service spa and a private beach. .A day of pampering at Serena Maisha can include hot stone massages, body wraps and facials along with access to the hot tub and steam room. Fountain is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Makuti Bar is the hotel's own bar. Enjoy the 4 outdoor tennis courts, outdoor swimming pool and gym plus access to boat tours. 20000 square feet (1858 square metres) of event facilities include 5 meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a business centre and limo/town car service. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a hot tub and a sauna. Free buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In the area of this 4-property class Shanzu hotel, you'll find Nyali Beach.

What's nearby

  • Bamburi Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Mtwapa Mall - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Haller Park - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • City Mall - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Nyali Beach - 16 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Moorings Floating Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kendas Arcade Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Severin Sea Lodge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La marina - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mtwapa Town - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Serena Beach Resort and Spa

Beachfront, with outdoor pool
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the white sand beach. Enjoy the umbrellas and sunloungers for a relaxing day at the beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Serena Beach Resort and Spa such as an outdoor pool and outdoor tennis courts.

Free breakfast is available daily. There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach hotel also offers a health club, a hot tub and a steam room. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Mombasa hotel.

  • 164 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • 3 dining venues
  • 20000 sq ft of conference space
  • 1858 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1976
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar
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 duvets and premium bedding. 21-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return 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
  • Snorkelling
  • 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 centre
  • Conference centre (20,000 square foot 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.
  • Lift
  • 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

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

Entertainment

  • 21-inch LCD TV with premium cable/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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Serena Beach Resort and Spa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for KES 115.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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

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
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 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 7997

We should mention

  • Children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Serena Beach Resort and Spa?

Serena Beach Resort and Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Serena Beach Resort and Spa?

As of 26 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Serena Beach Resort and Spa on 2 Nov 2025 start from AU$325.80, including 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.

Is parking available at Serena Beach Resort and Spa?

Yep, Serena Beach Resort and Spa has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Serena Beach Resort and Spa?

The closest beach to Serena Beach Resort and Spa is Bamburi Beach (1.2 km).

Is there a spa on site at Serena Beach Resort and Spa?

Yep, Serena Maisha is available for guests. It has a hot tub and a steam room. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, facials and body treatments, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Serena Beach Resort and Spa have a pool?

Serena Beach Resort and Spa has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Serena Beach Resort and Spa?

Serena Beach Resort and Spa features a private beach, a full-service spa and a health club. All guestrooms come with premium bedding and 24-hour room service.

What makes Serena Beach Resort and Spa a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and a private beach, as well as premium bedding and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Serena Beach Resort and Spa.

Does Serena Beach Resort and Spa serve breakfast?

Yep, free buffet brekkie is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Serena Beach Resort and Spa?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Serena Beach Resort and Spa?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 3 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Serena Beach Resort and Spa?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Serena Beach Resort and Spa?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Reviews

Serena Beach Resort and Spa Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 210 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 210 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 210 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 210 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 210 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ADANMA

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely. Overlooks the ocean. Nice rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nasser

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely property. I think you need more food options on site, such as a nice coffee shop, and 2 other cuisine
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elijah

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

Travelled 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

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

8/10 Good

John

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

8/10 Good

Steve

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sona

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ayana

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

Business traveller
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