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The Serena Beach Resort & Spa is an elegant blend of Swahili simplicity and sultan splendour.
Replicating the winding lanes and colourful market places of a traditional 13th-century Swahili town, the welcoming Serena Beach Resort & Spa sits in tropical gardens housing coconut palms and colourful bougainvillea that lead down to the beautiful beachfront.
There's a good range of watersports available and a large pool has its own swim-up bar and there are plenty of sunloungers dotted throughout the gardens for relaxation. For extra pampering, head to the Maisha Spa. In the evenings you can watch traditional dance performances or listen to live music.
Why we love Serena Beach Resort & Spa
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Swahili influences are found in the design, on the menus and in the entertainment
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From padel tennis to paddleboarding, there's plenty to keep you busy both on and off the water
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With activities for children, a babysitting service and kids' menus, this is a good choice for families
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We love the chessboard with life-size pieces made from recycled flip-flops
Rooms
Rooms are located either in the Village Wing, built in the style of a delightful Swahili-style village, or the Garden Wing, surrounded by palm trees with views across the gardens towards the sea. In the Village Wing, rooms are housed in two-storey buildings along the winding lanes. Choose from compact Village Rooms, spacious Prime Village Rooms, Seaview Rooms and excellent Family Village Rooms which feature one double and one twin room, each with private facilities making them ideal for families of all ages.
In the Garden Wing, surrounded by palm trees.
- air-conditioning
- telephone
- Wi-Fi
- minibar
- bathroom with walk-in shower
- terrace or balcony
Feature one double and one twin room separated by a short corridor, each with private facilities making them ideal for families of all ages.
- air-conditioning
- telephone
- Wi-Fi
- minibar
- bathrooms with walk-in shower
- balcony
Facilities
For dining, The Fountain is the main buffet restaurant. Then there’s the beachfront Jahazi Grill which is designed to resemble a traditional dhow and serves fresh seafood. For some traditional Swahili dishes, head to Sokoni or choose your favourite topping at the Pizzeria. Guests with a sweet tooth will love the ice-cream parlour.
Fountain
The resort's main restaurant for breakfast, lunch and themed buffet dinners.
The Jahazi Grill
Built in the style of a traditional dhow, this is the destination for seafood.
Sokoni
Set amongst the coconut palms and bougainvillea, this brasserie-style café specialises in Swahili dishes.\
Mkungu Beach Bar
Enjoy your favourite drink at the open-air thatched restaurant whilst looking out over the Indian Ocean.
Pool Bar
Swim up for your favourite drink.
Nyoto Bar & Terrace
The rooftop bar, perfect for pre or post dinner drinks with a spot of stargazing.
Pizzeria
You'll find meat, seafood and vegetarian toppings on the wood-fired pizzas served here.
Ice Cream Parlour
Tempting treats to keep you cool and refreshed.
In the evening, Sokoni transforms into a venue for traditional dance performances.
What's Included
Half Board • Breakfast and dinner at The Fountain Restaurant
Upgrade Options
Full Board • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at The Fountain Restaurant • 1 bottle of wine per day during meals • Up to 6 bottles of beer per day • Unlimited soft drinks, juices and water during meals • Afternoon tea.
To relax and rejuvenate, the Maisha Spa offers holistic therapies and has saunas, steam rooms and outdoor Jacuzzis.
Have a game of chess on the giant board where the life-size pieces are made from recycled flip-flops, have a game of padel tennis or beach volleyball. In the evenings, there is live music, jazz nights and karaoke.
There are plenty of water sports activities available including stand-up paddleboarding, windsurfing, catamaran sailing and snorkelling. Whether you are experienced or a complete novice, there are instructors to guide you. For something more relaxing, take a glass-bottom boat trip.
Serena Beach Resort has been award gold certification by Eco Tourism Kenya. They are involved in sea turtle and butterfly conservation and 2512 flip-flops were recycled to make the colourful giant chess pieces.
Children will be kept entertained with a range of activities including nature walks, coconut harvesting and visits to see the seasonal nesting turtles. The Family Rooms offer separate bedrooms for adults and children. As well as children's menus and early meals, there is a pizza parlour and ice cream shop. Babysitting can also be arranged.
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