Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa 

On a palm-studded beach

Set on 23 acres of gardens overlooking the Indian Ocean, Sarova Whitesands is ideal for a relaxing beach break after a safari.

Swahili accents lend this beach resort a wonderful sense of place. By day, you can relax around one of the five swimming pools, perhaps slip away to the spa in the afternoon. After dinner in one of the restaurants, there’s a great atmosphere for balmy and relaxing evenings with an ice-cold drink in hand.

Why we love Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa

  • The Ozone Kids Club is for children aged 4 to 12. It offers a wide range of activities to keep them engaged, from board games and movie sessions to treasure hunts, nature trails, and water games.

  • The beachfront bar is a lovely spot for sundowners. Look out for live DJ sets and themed nights.

  • The Tulia Spa has al fresco cabanas for treatments, complemented by a schedule of mindfulness experiences and yoga.

  • There’s a wide range of flavours available at the restaurants, whether you’re in the mood for Swahili flavours or dishes from Asia. There’s also a renowned seafood restaurant at the hotel.

4 stars
10 hours via Nairobi
On Bamburi Beach, eight miles north of Mombasa
Approx. 45 minutes from Mombasa airport
Suitable for children, All Inclusive Option

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Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa

From £1,975 per person

  • tick7 nights
  • tickBoard Basis - Full Board
  • tick7 nights Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa - Mombasa
  • tickPool Facing Room (complimentary upgrade from Garden Facing Room)
  • tickFull Board (Complimentary upgrade from Half Board)
  • tickFly with Ethiopian Airlines from Manchester
  • tickFlights available from other UK airports - contact us for further details
  • tickBased on selected February 2025 departures

Facilities

  • Restaurants & bars
  • Board
  • Spas & wellness
  • Diving & Watersports
  • Families

The large and airy The Pavilions restaurant is your go-to for an extensive buffet breakfast. You can return for dinner, but it’s not your only option, with a bistro menu available at Minazi Café, and speciality seafood dishes at Lido Lounge, which has more of a special occasion feel to it.

Lido Lounge
A fine dining, speciality seafood restaurant overlooking the sea. Open daily for lunch and dinner.

Minazi Café
A 24/7 bistro serving light dishes, pizza, fresh coffee and Italian ice cream. There’s a children’s buffet at teatime.

Coco’s beach Bar
A laid-back beach bar serving bar snacks and drinks all day. Look out for happy hour between 5 pm and 7 pm daily and DJ sets and karaoke on selected evenings.

The Pavilions
The main dining room serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffet style, with live cooking stations preparing global cuisines.

Whats Included

Half Board • Breakfast and dinner at the Pavilion Restaurant

Upgrade Options

Full Board • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at The Pavilions
All Inclusive • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at The Pavilions Meals and snacks from the full menu at Minazi Café • Meals at Lido from the all-inclusive menu • Selected wines, spirits, draught beer, soft drinks and cocktails (as highlighted on the all-inclusive beverage cards; served between 10am and midnight) • Watersports and activities and one glass bottom boat trip per stay (marine park fee chargeable locally)

There’s a wide choice of spa treatments, drawing on western, Asian and ayurvedic practices alongside a beauty menu offering manicures and pedicures. There’s also a swimming pool, jacuzzi and outdoor plunge pool exclusive to the spa.

A full-service gym complements the spa, with cross trainers, bike, free weights, rowing machines and treadmills available. Open 6.30 am to 8 pm daily. There’s also water aerobics in the pool every morning, daily jogging on the beach, and daily Zumba class at 5 pm.

Watersports are available for a fee. Choose from jet skiing, windsurfing, snorkelling, pedal boats, kayaking and glass bottom boat rides.

There are five swimming pools, including one dedicated to families with a water slide. 

A children’s club is available for children aged 4 to 12, run by a large team of trained staff from morning until evening, with indoor and outdoor activities. Babysitters can be arranged in the evening.

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