Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa

Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa is a large beachfront resort on Mombasa's North Coast, set among palms and gardens off Malindi Road, about 30 minutes from the city centre and 21 km from Moi International Airport. Run by Sarova Hotels, it blends Swahili-style architecture with modern resort facilities.

The resort has 340 rooms and suites, many with balconies facing the Indian Ocean, pools or gardens. Guests can choose from five swimming pools, including a quiet pool, a pool bar and one with a waterslide. Dining covers buffets, pizza and Continental, Pan-Asian, Indian and Swahili dishes, with seafood at Thai Chi By The Sea, while several bars serve drinks by the beach.

Tulia Spa offers Ayurvedic, Western and Oriental treatments, and there is a gym, the Sarova Ozone Kids Club for children aged 4 to 12, and a gift shop. Conference and wedding venues hold up to 1,200 guests. Book through the Sarova Whitesands website or call the resort.